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Showing 1 to 20 of 63 for “"SMMEs"”.
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A virtual enterprise model for enabling cloud computing for SMMEs
… case for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), which are usually family-owned businesses, and due to their nature they cannot afford to purchase ICT (Information and Communication) infrastructure. It is therefore not economically viable for SMMEs to acquire their own ICT infrastructure. …
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Outcomes of SMMEs participation in incubator programmes in South Africa
… that incubators are organisations that will help SMMEs perform better and improve their chances of survival. To improve employment and GDP growth, SMMEs need to perform better and survive longer. However, there is limited evidence to confirm this understanding. This research aims to fill this gap …
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Developing evaluation constructs in management and entrepreneurship for women construction SMMEs
Please read the abstract in the 00front part of this document
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Digital Spaza-shops and the Digitalisation of SMMEs' in South Africa
… financing model to digitalise South African SMMEs to encompass both the sourcing and the administration of development funds for digitalisation. The SMME 4IR (digitalisation) financing model provides finance for SMMEs digitalisation, especially for e-commerce and operational efficiencies. The …
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Procurement policies and sustainability on SMMEs: a case study of Gauteng Province
… research to be undertaken to investigate those SMMEs that do business with State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), with the aim of establishing whether the preferential procurement policies are supportive of the growth and sustainability of their businesses. The study also sought to further ascertain …
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Towards a model for ERP user adoption in SMMEs an emerging economy analysis
Small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) are the breeding ground for entrepreneurs, the future of emerging economies and the driving force in the global economy. A successful SMME sector holds numerous benefits for an emerging economy such as South Africa. Due to the large growth in SMMEs …
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Fourth Industrial Revolution framework for Sustainable Development of rural-based SMMES in South Africa
… quantitative data. The study found that SMMEs are finding it more and more challenging to learn about the new technologies accessible for business. SMMEs cannot sufficiently assess how new technology might fit into the goals and procedures of the business. The government appears to have …
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Leveraging technology to enhance impact measurement of SMMEs and social enterprises in South Africa
… African Small-, Micro- and Medium- Enterprises (SMMEs) prepared to rise to the challenge of measuring and communicating their impact? The adoption of Impact Measurement among enterprises has scarcely been covered in empirical literature, where the limited research available has put a strong …
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The role of preventative control measures on organisational productivity : case of manufacturing SMMEs in Durban
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Management Sciences: in Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2021.
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A study of the factors impacting on the effectiveness of SMMEs in the Mafikeng area
… the factors impacting on the effectiveness of SMMEs based in the Mafikeng area, of the North West Province in the Republic of South Africa. The Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are recognised as the key mechanism for general development globally. Furthermore the SMMEs are often perceived …
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Developing women entrepreneurs: the influence of enactus networks on women- owned SMMEs in Kwa Zulu-Natal
… Small, Medium, and Micro enterprises (SMMEs) during the process of developing their enterprises from 2005 to 2015 was studied. The research explored and described the socio-economic impact of Enactus (a student organisation that works with business leaders and academics to improve the …
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Information asymmetry and obstacles on SMMEs growth in the rural Areas of uThungulu district municipality of KwaZulu-Natal
… asymmetry is regarded as factors that affect SMMEs and issues hindering SMMEs growth which include management skills, market access and lack of training. This is supported by Rogerson (2008) that several challenges facing SMMEs development in South Africa have been unapproachable. Number of …
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A comparative investigation of the success factors affecting local- and foreign-owned SMMEs in the Thulamela Local Municipality
Globally, small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are considered vital drivers of economic expansion and development, contributing significantly to the economic prosperity of a nation and its inhabitants. In South Africa, they account for approximately ninety five percent of all operating …
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Factors influencing operational performance for SMMEs in the textile and clothing manufacturing sector in the eThekwini district
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Management Sciences: Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Small, Micro and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMMEs) in the uMhlathuze Local Municipality: tourism policy, planning and execution
… to which the local communities participate in SMMEs tourism related activities. (d) To establish whether local communities perceive policies and planning as resulting in job creation and poverty alleviation. (e) To assess the degree to which the SMMEs are contributing to community …
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Factors Influencing SMEs’ Access to Finance in South Africa
… of small, macro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) on stimulating economic growth and job creation. South Africa in particular, has the challenge of a high unemployment rate, particularly among the youth, coupled with high inequality levels and stagnant economic growth over the recent years. …
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E-commerce framework for sustainable development: A case study of SMME's in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape
… While Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) contribute much to the economies of developing countries, e-commerce has not been considered as a support for sustainable development by SMMEs, in post-colonial Southern Africa. E-commerce strategies have been established and implemented …
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Impact of digital technologies on small and medium enterprises in emerging towns: A case study of Vhembe District Municipality
… of small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) across the world need not be reemphasised. SMMEs plays a paramount role in the growth of economies, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the general socio-wellbeing of citizens; hence they are the driving force for employment creation. However, …
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Institutional framework for promoting and supporting small, micro and medium enterprise in South Africa: supply perspective
… of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in lifting-up the economy and creating employment. Many governments around the world have created institutions with the aim to enhance SMME survival and growth. This in turn contributes to social and political stability in a country. Despite …
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Identifying Risk Management Strategies of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises in Retail and Manufacturing Industries in UMhlathuze Municipality
… living standard. Considering the importance of SMMEs to economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation, there is a need to train small business owners and managers and to expose them to risk management strategies that will promote businesses and reduce high failure rate. SMMEs are lacking …
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