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    FACTORS AFFECTING SME PERFORMANCE IN KAZAKHSTAN
    (СДУ хабаршысы - 2017, 2017) Y. Syzdykov; Zh. Agybay
    Аbstract. This study attempted to identify factors that are affecting SME performance in Kazakhstan. The intention of this study is to provide the understanding on how people should start their business by looking at entrepreneurial orientation factors affecting business performance hence help to reduce the risk of failure and increase chances of success. The study examined two entrepreneurial orientation factors that influences the SMEs business success, proactiveness and risk-taking behaviour. The theoretical framework has been drawn out and questionnaire was designed based on the factors chosen. All hypotheses were successfully tested via Excel and 2 hypotheses were accepted. The most significant factor affecting both operational and financial performance of SMEs in Kazakhstan was risk-taking.