This study reviews the literature on the role of technology innovation in job creation through
small businesses in developing countries. A seven-step approach to the literature review is …

Purpose By drawing upon institutional theory, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the
role of four critical resources (credit, electricity, contract enforcement and political …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of financial literacy and impact on
youth entrepreneurship in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach–The paper used …

In today's post-modern era, the role of women entrepreneurs in economic development is
inevitable and women are willing to take action in business and contribute to the nation's …

The informal economy plays an integral role in addressing the socio-economic issues facing
many nations around the world. Informal sector entrepreneurship activities contribute 10 …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the impact of motivation,
personal values and managerial skills of managers on the performance of small and …

Activities in the manufacturing sector are often considered the bedrock of an economy and a
key driver of growth and development. Within the South African manufacturing sector …

Notwithstanding the growing interest in business incubation programmes and the benefits
derived from such programmes, the path is beset by numerous challenges. This paper …

Like many developing countries, South Africa faces a great development problem relating to
the high failure rate that is present among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), this is due …

The significance of issues concerning finance, training and regulation has been a
continuous thread in South African policy discussions about the development of the …