The result indicates an r-value of .601 which means that SWOT analysis has about 60.1% contribution to the
SMEs growth strategy. Since 60.1% ˃50% and p. 0.05 ˃ 0.013, the relationship or the contribution is considered
positive and significant. Consequently, the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant relationship
between SWOT and SMEs growth strategies is rejected in favor of the alternative hypothesis. This means that a
carefully consideration of SWOT before choosing and implementing any strategy by SMEs will make about
60.1% improvement in the strategy adopted for growth by SMEs.