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The major contribution of this study is to identify the effect of entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial climate on business performance. The variables tested in this study are little highlighted in Pakistan. So, the goal and contribution is to study and check the results of the above stated variables on business performance in Pakistan.The results of the study depict a positive relationship of all independent variables upon dependent variable and the results are highly significant. This study assists the managers to be more effective and efficient in managing the business, helps to create an optimal balance among performance and entrepreneurial orientation.

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Shahzad Ali Rashid holds M.Phil in Commerce degree and is currently working as an account manager at District and Session Court Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan. Gohar Mahmood is a Lecturer at College of Commerce, Government College University, Punjab, Pakistan.

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