START UP: A RESEARCH STUDY OF CHALLENGES EXPERIENCE OF

SMALL BUSINESS IN THE AMIDST OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC.

A Research Paoer
Presented to
The faculty of <TVL>
Arellano University-Pasig

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements
of Senior High School

Buenaobra, julian isaih A.

Grade 11 - TVL
 May 2023
CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to

small business owners around the world. In the face of these challenges, many

small business owners have been forced to adapt and innovate in order to

survive. Despite their best efforts, however, many small businesses have faced a

range of difficulties that have made it extremely difficult for them to stay afloat.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a range of challenges for small

business owners, and these challenges have made it extremely difficult for many

small businesses to survive. However, despite these challenges, many small

business owners have demonstrated remarkable resilience and ingenuity in the

face of adversity, and they will continue to play a vital role in the recovery of the

global economy.
 This research has a contribution to future researchers, those who want to

have a business and the individuals who are interested in business and This

study is necessary to conduct in order to give us a broad knowledge about what

business owners are facing in the midst of the covid 19 pandemic, this study

expands our understanding of the trials of business owners and serves as a

guide to every individual who wants to have a business in the future so that they

know better and it will be easier for them what to do to face the challenges they

will face in doing business.

This study looks at the impact and challenges of small business in the

admist of covid 19 and where these businesses have changed or adjusted their

business activity. In view of this upcoming scenario the researchers aims to

conduct a study regarding the challenges faced by small business owners in the

middle of the pandemic and determine how they will handle it and come up with a

solution because of the problem they are facing. The purpose of our study is for

me to find out what are the challenges faced by small business owners in the

admist of covid 19 and how did they face it and what kind of solution did they

implement as well as what advice can they give to other people who want to

have small businesses.

Background of the Study

creating a giant disruption to life and livelihood as well as social and economic

systems in the world

Based on various reports, this is the most terrible global crisis. This virus is highly

transmissible and spread with uneven progress in every corner of the world

without any difference. This is a systemic shock with profound implications, both

in the short and medium to long term. This virus caused a major short-term

economic recession, closed many companies, both large and small, put tens of

millions out of work, and had other effects on business activities. To prevent

rates of unemployment, poverty, and food insecurity, from further skyrocketing

any time soon, small and medium enterprises around the world can and must

play a vital role.

Small businesses are the backbone of any economy, and with the ripple

effect of COVID-19 on economies around the world. In view of this upcoming

scenario the researchers aims to conduct a study regarding the challenges faced

by small business owners in the midst of covid 19 and determine how they faced

the challenges they experienced in the amidst of the pandemic.

Setting of the Study

The research was conducted in Taytay Rizal. Taytay, official municipality

of Taytay. The town of Taytay is a first class town in the province of Rizal,

Philippines. It is also known as the Garments Capital of the Philippines. Most of

the work of the residents is related to providing various types of garments related
to things like gblouses, pants, dresses and the clothes themselves at a very low

cost. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 386,451 people. [4] It

is the 2nd most populous municipality in the country, after Rodriguez, Rizal.

Our research was conducted in taytay rizal because there are many

business owners in the province of taytay rizal, the place we choose will help us

to facilitate our interview because there are many business owners in taytay rizal.

Theoretical Framework

The article "After clouds sunshine: A theoretical framework for SMEs

survival amidst of COVID-19 pandemic" discusses the importance of

entrepreneurial orientation (EO) among small and medium-sized enterprises

(SMEs) in the current economic and social landscape, which has been

significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that

traditional business practices focused solely on profit are no longer sufficient for
SMEs to survive and succeed. Instead, SMEs need to adopt a value-creation

strategy and seek a sustainable competitive advantage.

The article reviews the literature on EO and SME performance and

builds a conceptual framework for empirical validation. The authors propose that

EO has a positive impact on SME performance, and this relationship is mediated

by innovation practices (IP). The article highlights the importance of IP as a

mediator in the EO-SME performance relationship, which has received little

attention in previous research. The authors also emphasize the role of

government support in technology, innovativeness, and finance, which is crucial

for SMEs to implement innovative practices effectively.

The proposed conceptual framework includes three main constructs:

EO, IP, and government support, which have direct and indirect effects on SME

performance. The authors suggest that government support moderates the

relationship between IP and SME performance, implying that effective

government support can enhance the impact of IP on SME performance. Overall,

this article contributes to the existing literature on EO and SME performance by

proposing a theoretical framework that highlights the importance of innovation

practices and government support. The article provides valuable insights for

SMEs and policymakers seeking to promote SMEs' survival and success in the

current economic and social landscape.

The researcher adopted the input process output (IPO) model. It

includes all of the materials and the information that are required in the

process. The specific details if the process itself. And the guide on

evaluation if challenges experience of small business in Amidst of Covid

pandemic.
 The concept model, as shown in figure 1. It shows what process

in determining what are the challenges experienced of small business in

Amidst of Covid 19 pandemic.

For input it consist of experience of business owners in the amidst

of covid 19 pandemic.

In process it includes the questioners that were utilized the data

collection or data gathering.

In developing the questioner the researchers will conduct a survey to the

business owners.

For output consist of The challenges of small business in the

amidst of covid 19 were analyzed and found out.

The study aims to determinethe small business,challenges in

covid19,Experienceof small bbusiness. The study conducted among small

business owners residency of Taytay rizal. The study proposed in Jan –May

2023.

Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:

1.what is the demographic profile of the Respondents in terms of ;

1.1; gender;

1.2; age;

1.3; economic status;

2.What challenges have small business owners experience.

2.1 Covid19 pandemic

4.What are the methods of small business owners used in theAmidst of

Covid19 pandemic.

4.1 media selling

4.2 Creativity

5.How are small business owners handling their business

5.1 Covid pandemic

Scope and Delimitation

The scope of our study is to find out the challenges of small business

owners and what they are experiencing in the admist of Covid 19.

This study is delimited only for 20 respondents of small business owners

in taytay rrizal. The main purpose of our study is to point out the challenges that

business owners are experiencing in accepting Covid 19. And it aims to find out

what challenges were experienced and how they faced them. The study focuses

on small business owners who have experienced the challenges in the admist of

Covid 19 pandemic.

Significance of the Study

The results of this study may help the following:

students studying business.

Future researchers . The result of this study to future researchers who

gather information about business will provide as a guide and knowledge to

understand what business owners do when there are challenges faced.

Future business owners. The result of this study for future business

owners is that they will have knowledge and guidance in having a business and

how to deal with challenges.

Individuals. The result of this study will be for everyone to have knowledge

and guidance to further expand their knowledge of business and business

owners.

Definition of Terms

The researcher has employed some terminologies according to their usein

this study. To clarify these terms, the following definitions are furnished:

Small businesses. this refers to the types of corporations, partnerships, or sole

proprietorships which have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a

regular-sized business or corporation.

Challenges. This refers to the situation that threatens to hinder or derail a

business' pursuit of success.

current way of doing things.

Skyrocketing. typically refers to a phenomenon where a particular particular

field or topic experiences a sudden and significant increase in research interest,

funding, and publication output.

Small businesses. this refers to the types of corporations, partnerships, or sole

proprietorships which have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a

regular-sized business or corporation.