Capital on the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa Olawale Olufunso Fatoki Department of Business Management‚ University of Fort Hare‚ Alice‚ P.B. X1314‚ Eastern Cape‚ 5700‚ South Africa Fax: 927-40-653-2248 E-mail: ofatoki@ufh.ac.za KEYWORDS Human Capital. Social Capital. Financial Capital. SMEs. Performance ABSTRACT The study investigates the impact of human‚ social and financial capital on the performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in South
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and classification of small and medium scale industries in global context Meanings of Small and Medium Industries differ from country to country‚ depending on one or more of thresholds laid down in respect of investment‚ employment‚ turnover etc. The issue of what constitutes a small or micro and medium scale industry is a major concern in the literature (Ward‚ 2005). Different writers have usually given different definitions to this category of 25 business. Small and medium scale industries have
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INTRODUCTION SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN INDIA General In India‚ ?small and medium enterprises? (SME) is a generic term used to describe small scale industrial (SSI) units and medium-scale industrial units. Any industrial unit with a total investment in its fixed assets or leased assets or hire-purchase asset upto Rs10 million is considered as a SSI unit and investment upto Rs. 100 million is considered as a medium unit. In addition‚ an SSI unit should neither be a subsidiary
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Small Business affected by Financial Crisis The purpose of this research study is to review how small businesses are affected by economic crisis‚ to assess the effects of marketing strategies on business performance and to identify strategies that can help small businesses grow in troubled times. The following 5 literature reviews attempt to demonstrate and support the hypothesis. In a research article by Jeffries (2011) stated how there are four ways to bounce back after a recession. The four
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Challenges facing small business in Kenya |Indeed‚to come with a logical definition of a small scale business is not that easy.It is dependent of quantity of output‚say number of | |employees‚stakeholders and also varies from one industry or firm to any other. | |A small scale business I can assert to be managed in sole proprietorship or partnership and whose output is relatively small. Since colonial | |times‚Kenya has had
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phenomena that is emerging rapidly between businesses all over the world‚ and it has affected the businesses at all sizes in many aspects. This research is looking at the small businesses‚ and its importance in the market and economy‚ EC and its benefits and limitation‚ and what impact has electronic commerce had on the businesses. Small Business: Definition: A small business may is a business with a small number of employees. The definition of "small business" often different by country and industry
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employment in a bid to play a role in determining their own destinies. However‚ the process of undertaking the business venture is where the challenges and problems lie. There are a number of factors that could ultimately lead to the downfall of small businesses such as: the failure to draw a proper business plan‚ insufficient capital‚ entry of a new competitor‚ having a seasonal business; to mention a few. These factors can be grouped as internally generated; when caused by the entrepreneur himself
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Why effective copywriting service is needed for small businesses? In today’s competitive global world‚ doing business is not easy. Getting profit from your existing business is more difficult. Today’s customers are much updated; they always get connected to the global via internet. So‚ they have much awareness about the product. They can easily compare your offerings including price‚ quality and brand reputation to your competitors. So‚ customers make lots of analysis before buying a product. Copywriting
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Introduction This guide has been compiled to assist small businesses in making better‚ informed decisions. It will outline the basic differences between information and knowledge and explore the types and sources of information and knowledge that are available. The need for identifying and analysing relevant information and knowledge when making decisions is highlighted through examples. The guide also aims to give small businesses a better understanding of the conditions under which decisions are
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How can small and medium- sized companies benefit from the use of business technology software? The purpose for the majority of the small and medium-sized companies is to improve their sales or growth. Nowadays‚ the online sales and the electronic data analysis represent a crucial phase to achieve this. Since a considerable number of years now‚ the use of software in the decision making by the large companies has been a regular practice. The competition this business faces is fearful‚ and the decisions
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