Innovation as a driver of SMME performance in South Africa: a quantile regression approach

W Matekenya, C Moyo - African Journal of Economic and …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Innovation is regarded as a crucial determinant of growth and development in
South Africa, and small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been earmarked as …

Sustainable livelihoods of township small, medium and micro enterprises towards growth and development

S Bvuma, C Marnewick - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
In South Africa, small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been recognized as
the critical driving force to alleviate some economic challenges that the country faces. The …

Business response to COVID-19 impact: Effectiveness analysis in South Africa

G Anakpo, S Mishi - … African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small …, 2021 - sajesbm.co.za
Background: Following the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many
businesses have put out measures to counter the impact of the outbreak and its related …

Challenges faced by small, medium and micro enterprises in Gauteng: A case for entrepreneurial leadership as an essential tool for success

T Mhlongo, P Daya - … African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small …, 2023 - journals.co.za
Background Traditional approaches to managing and leading in entrepreneurial systems,
founded on traditional, reductionist and linear thinking, could have issues coping with the …

An information and communication technology adoption framework for small, medium and micro-enterprises operating in townships South Africa

S Bvuma, C Marnewick - The Southern African Journal of …, 2020 - sajesbm.co.za
Background: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) have been regarded as one of
the critical driving forces for economic growth and development in South Africa (SA). In …

Investigating small, medium and micro-scale enterprises strategic planning techniques in Johannesburg central business district post-COVID-19 lockdown

VM Mkhonza, PP Sifolo - The Southern African Journal of …, 2022 - journals.co.za
Background Strategic planning assists organisations to capitalise on opportunities that arise
and to minimise the threats posed by unstable market environments. Apart from the track …

A retrospective analysis of climate adaptation strategies and implications for food and nutrition security among small-scale farmers in South Africa

DS Kori, L Zhou, M Sibanda - Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023 - frontiersin.org
With the ever-increasing climate change, actions to reduce its negative impact while
improving food and nutrition security are critical. This review is a retrospective analysis of …

Driving SMEs' performance in South Africa: Investigating the role of performance appraisal practices and managerial competencies

N Mashavira, S Guvuriro, C Chipunza - Journal of Risk and Financial …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Managerial competencies and performance appraisal practices are often ignored when
considering the performance of Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Yet, these …

Marketing mix framework as a tool to enhance women's business viability in Limpopo-South Africa

JD Mvunabandi, B Nomala… - International Review of …, 2024 - econjournals.net.tr
Motivated by lack of empirical research on how the marketing mix (price, place, product
promotion, process, packaging, physical evidence, people, programming and partnership) …

The nexus of service quality, student satisfaction and student retention in small private colleges in South Africa

C Eresia-Eke, N Ngcongo, T Ntsoane - Education Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Small private colleges provide an important service to society while operating in a dynamic
and competitive environment. The inability to operate in a manner that delivers desirable …