N. Dlodlo M. Dhurup BARRIERS TO E-MARKETING ADOPTION AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN THE VAAL TRIANGLE BARRIERS TO E-MARKETING ADOPTION AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN THE VAAL TRIANGLE Ms. N. Dlodlo: Faculty of Management Sciences‚ Vaal University of Technology Prof. M. Dhurup: Faculty of Management Sciences‚ Vaal University of Technology Synopsis Purpose: The purpose of the study is to complement existing literature by examining the relevant barriers contributing
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Introduction The role and importance Small and Medium Enterprises play in the development of nation has been well documented and beyond doubt now that any emergent economy must have a viral and sustained SME subsector which are critical to the development of an economy. The significant roles SMEs play in development is acknowledged universally. Even in countries such as the United States. Small and Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme (SMIEIS)‚ are enterprises with a total capital employed
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BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES IN KENYA Jacob Luballo Muyoyo Department of Computer Studies Kenya Technical Teachers College P.O. Box 44600 Nairobi - (0)20 7120212‚ 0729994440 E-mail:Luballomuyoyo@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Small and medium scale industries (SMIs) are increasing under pressure to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) to survive or be competitive. Previous studies suggest that AMTs can diffuse
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NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY Research Paper “The Role of Creativity and/or Innovation in Proving Competitive Advantage for Small and Medium Enterprises” Submitted To: Mr. Niaz Patwary (NzP) Submitted By: 1. Name: Md. Rezaur Rahman Section: 8 ID: 1020495030 2. Name: Dewan Tanjina Akter Section: 8 ID: 1020516030 3. Name: Ashraful Adib Section: 7 ID: 1020090530 Date of Submission: December 3‚ 2012 Fall Semester ------------------------------------------------- Letter of
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MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRI ABSTRACT Microfinance is the provision of savings accounts‚ loans‚ insurance‚ money transfers and other banking services to customers that lack access to traditional financial services‚ usually because of poverty. It is the provision of financial services to the low income households and micro and small enterprises. The general objective of this study was to investigate the impact of Microfinance on financial empowerment of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. Findings
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Effects of Globalization on Small Enterprises The business world has witnessed a transformation in past years. Technological innovations‚ cultural progress‚ and connectivity have all influenced the habits and customs of businesses all across the world. Globalization has been behind this change‚ fuelling the revolution and shaping the businesses and society of today. Globalization is defined as “the process of interaction and integration among the people‚ companies‚ and governments of different nations
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Background of the Study Tax compliance has been a topic of great interest to Revenue authorities especially in the developed countries. Hostility towards tax compliance is an age old problem. “Taxes are considered a problem by everyone. Not surprising‚ taxation problems date back to the earliest recorded history” (Taxworld Organization‚ 1999). Developing countries‚ perhaps due to their frequent budget deficits have not been able to conduct comprehensive research on the behavior of taxpayer in relation
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Small businesses are often faced with many challenges. One of the biggest problems faced by small businesses is providing suitable benefits for employees‚ namely health insurance. Employer provided health insurance is The research process to developing a paper requires time‚ time and more time. It is best to begin to think about the chosen topic for a couple of hours or even days before beginning. A brief search of the chosen topic to ensure enough information is available to support research
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FACTORS THAT HINDER SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS TO ACCESS CREDIT FROM COMMERCIAL BANKS IN TANZANIA 1. Back ground information In this period of globalization of world trade‚ an increasing role is being assigned to the private sector in many developing countries. In parallel to and as part of this shift‚ there has been emergence of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sectors as a significant component in economic development and employment. In many countries in the world‚ this sector
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Source Enterprise Resource Planning: A Viable Alternative for Small and Medium Sized Businesses Florida Atlantic University ACG 6475 Dr. Pinsker November 12‚ 2013 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Costing 4 Flexibility 5 Implementation Time 6 Support and Maintenance 6 Security 7 Conclusion 8 References 10 Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning: A Viable Alternative for Small and Medium Sized Businesses Enterprise Resource
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