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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of entrepreneur qualities on business performance of small enterprises and the moderating effects of government support programs including fund support, training, and consulting service. Target population of the study was small enterprises operating in different lines of businesses from service to manufacturing in or near Ulsan. Sample size of this study was 350 small lines of businesses. Responses of the subjects were collected through questionnaires administered on the owners of small firms and the data are analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). A total of six hypotheses are proposed and tested. The regression analysis result shows that achievement need and activeness among entrepreneur qualities have significant positive effects on business performance. Fund support and consulting service among government support programs have also significant positive effects on business performance. In addition, government support programs have moderating effect on the relationship between entrepreneur qualities and business performance of small enterprises.