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Ngcwangu, Sivuyo. "The success factors of SMME's in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/6369.

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The important role played by small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in economic development has long been recognised by government at various levels in South Africa. The passing of the National Small Business Act, 1996 (Act 102 of 1996), and more significantly its Amendment Act of 2004 (Act 29 of 2004) which called into existence the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), as well as a range of strategies headed by the current Integrated Strategy on the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprises of 2005 bear testimony to a commitment on the part of the nation to small enterpr

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Wilmot, Chloé Margot. "An investigation into the factors that influence the success of small business in Port Elizabeth." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001629.

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South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, currently 23.90%. One way for the government and policy-makers of South Africa to address this dire statistic is through the fostering and promotion of entrepreneurship and small business creation. The benefits of entrepreneurship are numerous and can include: increasing a country’s productivity, enhancing the welfare and well-being of its citizens, reducing emigration rates, improving economic development and perhaps, most importantly, increasing employment rates. Worldwide, small businesses within the private sector have be

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Chandler, Leonard Mark. "Business incubation in the Eastern Cape: a case study." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020862.

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Business incubation is a concept that describes a business development process that is used to grow successful, sustainable entrepreneurial ventures that will contribute to the health and wealth of local, regional and national economies. Incubators provide a place for businesses to build their foundations. Business incubators use a combination of physical space, resources and services to facilitate and develop businesses, enhance their progress, break down barriers to success, reduce risks and increase the potential for successful survival of early stage ventures., their progress, break down b

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Pang, Jing. "Impact of Chinese small business on sustainable livelihoods in Port Elizabeth after 1994." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020983.

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Since the advent of democracy in April 1994, the issues of economic empowerment and growth have been high on the agenda of the Government of National Unity of South Africa. In order to achieve social-economic growth, resolve wealth and asset gaps between rich and poor, decrease unemployment and meet the Millennium Development Goals, government has sought efficient mechanisms of transformation. The formation of SMMEs was put forward as a solution to solve the above problems. SMMEs play a vital role in economic development and livelihoods uplifting. The purpose of this study is to examine how Ch

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Naidoo-Kurup, Malanie. "Investigating a positioning strategy for a car wash business in Port Elizabeth : a case study." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020148.

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The aim of this study was to determine an appropriate positioning strategy for a car wash business in Port Elizabeth to promote its competitive advantage in the market place. To meet this aim the customers' perceptions of the business were examined. It has been widely acknowledged by researchers and development agencies that Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the economic development of a nation. This is particularly significant for a developing nation such as South Africa to address its critical challenges of unemployment and poverty which imp

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Mpafa, Dumisani. "Establish to what extent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Port Elizabeth CBD comply with good governance principles and practices." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/163.

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Throughout the world, corporate or good governance has become such a dominating terminology in the ever -increasing business vocabulary. Its fast rise and strategic relevance to the global business communi ty is part ly due to the desi re by the business leaders wor ldwide to be seen to be doing something about the scourge of corporate failures resulting f rom poor governance. The objective of the research was to establish to what extent Smal l and Medium Enterpr ises (SMEs) comply with good governance principles and practices. The SMEs in the Port Elizabeth CBD were chosen as the representati

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Hikam, Abdu Sh Mohamed. "An exploratory study on the Somali immigrant's involvement in the informal economy of Nelson Mandela Bay." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1315.

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The informal economy in South Africa and other parts of the continent is a safe haven for many who are unable to find jobs in the formal sector of the economy. In the case of South Africa, it is not only the nationals of the country who are striving to survive and generate their income from this sector. Since 1994, the country has experienced a huge influx of immigrants from other parts of the continent some escaping from dire living conditions in their home countries and looking for better life opportunities while many others were forced to migrate from their own countries as a result of poli

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Mbambe, Putumani. "Construction small and medium enterprise development." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/11681.

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The objective of this treatise study was to determine the leading causes which limit the development of SMME contractors, to ascertain the accessibility of SMME incubators available to support SMME development and to identify the cause of poor management performance by SMME contractors based in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. A qualitative method was adopted for this study. The primary data was collected using a structured interview guide which incorporated the sub problems and the research questions. The salient findings of this study are: SMME contractors are unaware of the

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Matiso, Khayalethu Goodman. "The effects of the Labour Relations Act on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME's) in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/123.

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The society in which we live is economically based and the greater part of our activities centres in the economy. Within this context, the Department of Trade and Industry recognized that small business development was an important area for government intervention. A long process of highlighting the importance of this sector and creating the right environment in which small businesses could grow and flourish was initiated at the level of policy and legislation. In the Labour Relations field, an attempt at achieving some measure of certainty in previously disputed areas was made through the pas

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Tangwo, Asah Francis. "The impact of motivations, personal values, management skills of managers on the perfomance of SME`s in selected towns (Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred) in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1007046.

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This study investigates the impact of motivations, personal values and managerial skills of managers on the performance of Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The failure rate of SMEs in South Africa is very high and it is of great importance to investigate the factors that can impact on the performance of SMEs. Financial and non-financial methods were used to measure SMEs performance. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires. Exploratory factor analysis was used to improve the research problems and enhance the validity of the research. Data analysis for thi

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Mfecane, Asanda. "The impact of labour laws on small firms : a study of employer perceptions of the Labour Relations Act (66 of 1995) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (75 of 1997) in Grahamstown, Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012953.

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This study sought to explore and explain the impact of labour laws on small firms, focusing on employer perceptions of the Labour Relations Act of 1995 and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997 in three towns of the Eastern Cape. It is important to focus on this impact of labour laws on these firms because of the high unemployment that faces the country. In this regard, it must be emphasised, firstly, that small firms are central to job creation; therefore, they contribute to a reduction in the unemployment rate; hence, the strategies created by the government to reduce any burdens (i

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Burgins, David Christopher. "Developing a long-term strategy for a selected small transport entrepreneur." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/929.

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South Africa, recognised as a developing economy, is encouraging its citizens to be entrepreneurs through various initiatives and assistance, with a bias towards the previously disadvantage people. This encouragement, from the government, has been taken advantage of by numerous citizens to the detriment of themselves, especially in the transport industry. Kazderich Pro Trans, a small transport entrepreneur, has founded itself based on the notion that businesses will utilize its services frequently based on the preferential treatment, to previously disadvantaged communities. The stakeholders in

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Saunders, Shelley. "Assessing the entrepreneurial attributes of undergraduate business students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020129.

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To improve and develop South Africa’s entrepreneurial activity, it is vital that the population acquires certain attributes which are common among individuals who exhibit entrepreneurial behaviour. As the occurrence of entrepreneurial attributes increases in the population, so too will the probability of entrepreneurial behaviour and entrepreneurial activity. A possible first step in ensuring that a population possesses the necessary attributes is to assess the current levels of development of these entrepreneurial attributes among students of business. Underdeveloped attributes can then be id

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Malange, Nandipha. "Implementing lean principles to improve processes at NMMU Business School." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1017028.

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This time of great change, of shifting paradigms, provides a great platform for universities to rethink their processes (Duderstadt, 2000). Thanks to the pioneering success of the Toyota Motor Company for the invention of lean manufacturing. This operating system has been implemented in many manufacturing companies, with recent successes reported in the service industry. With its focus on quality improvement, cost reduction, efficiency and excellency, lean has been recognised as one of the mechanisms for process improvement and organisational change. In terms of fully embracing lean principles

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Hastie, Dean. "Business events for the citizens of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Bay." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/7554.

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The effective application of destination marketing strategies leads to increased business activity within a city. This in turn leads to higher attainment levels of social and economic development. It can therefore be said that destination marketing strategies are an essential factor in the growth and functioning of a city. The objective of destination marketing is the city’s image or identity which in turn is the starting point for developing the city’s brand. Cities require an identity. It is crucial that a city has a unique identity with which visitors, tourists and residents can relate to.

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Barnard, Christian. "Port Elizabeth Munisipaliteit strategiese beplanningsproses : 'n kritiese evaluering." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52405.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Strategic management and planning is essential to local government. It provides the framework against which the quality of life of the community and economic development are supported by local government. The strategic plan is the framework used to determine whether local government supports the National Government's objectives in respect of the Reconstruction and Development Program and complies with the requirements of the legislation in respect of local government. The purpose of the research is a critical evaluation of

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Mbunge, Sindiswa Marcia. "A critical analysis of organizational communication in South African Port Operations, Port Elizabeth Division." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/562.

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The study is set out to analyze organizational communication at South African Port Operations (SAPO), Port Elizabeth. The analysis was based on the four formal flows of communication in an organization, which are upward communication, downward communication, horizontal communication and diagonal communication. The study was also meant to provide suggestions on how to improve communication at SAPO, Port Elizabeth especially with regard to the above mentioned flows. The literature review looked at the four different flows of communication which occurs in the organization. From the review, one ca

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Bosman, Jeremy Maurice. "NMMU business school alumni satisfaction factors with the MBA program." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/14686.

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In a fast-paced dynamic world, the key to success lies in the ability to accept change and to rapidly respond to demands placed by ever increasing competitive environments. In business, the impact of products and services in meeting or exceeding customer’s expectations in such environments is measured by customer satisfaction and the importance thereof cannot be downplayed, thus providing management with a metric that guides and augments change. Subsequently, these dynamic competitive forces are pushing sectors such as Higher Education into the realm of service industries, where stakeholders s

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Mfeketho, Chuma Nqabase Masechaba. "Exploratory study of the enablers and challenges of a social entrepreneur : case of Dr Govender in the Gelvandale community, Port Elizabeth, South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1017519.

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Social entrepreneurs seek to create social value in various ways in the community. Notably, they encounter not only enabling factors but also face and attempt to deal with a variety of challenges in their endeavor to start and run social ventures. This academic paper adopts a single case study approach with the aims to explore challenges and attempts to deal with them, as well as enablers, in how Dr Govender sought to create social value within the community of Gelvandale in Port Elizabeth in South Africa. Famhealth Medipark was chosen because it is unique and has been considered as an example

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Monks, Patrick Grant Standish. "Sustainable growth of SME's." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1488.

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South Africa and more specifically Port Elizabeth is faced with many challenges with regard to economic growth and unemployment. It is generally acknowledged that the “Small to Medium Enterprises” (SME) are the largest employers in any economy, additionally SME’s are large contributors to the gross domestic product. Successful SME’s are the catalysts of the economy and over time they can develop into large enterprises. It is clear that in order for a country to have a strong and sustainable economy it needs to have a strong and successful SME sector. Unfortunately the South African SME sector

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Guo, Zhi. "Strategies for Chinese companies to enter the Port Elizabeth sports-shoe market." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/516.

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This research addressed the study of entry strategies by Chinese sports-shoe manufacturers into the South African sports-shoe market. The goal of this research is to investigate what are the appropriate entry strategies for Chinese sports-shoe companies to enter the South African sports-shoe market. A Chinese sports-shoe company, Li Ning Limited, was used as a case study to illustrate the methods to explore appropriate entry strategies. The research methodology included: {u10007A} A literature study to explore the popular entry strategies used to enter the South African and also global markets

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Qabhobho, Thobekile. "Modeling economic behaviour in South Africa's informal urban retail trade sector: the case of Port Elizabeth." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1012855.

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Even though South Africa‟s historical inequalities are addressed, serious economic disparities are still evident. The informal economy is not flourishing as it should be, especially when compared to other fledgling democracies on the continent and this poses a policy question since most of the participants of this sector are from the previously disadvantaged section of the population. One policy dilemma that comes to the fore is about how to ensure that there is increased productivity in the sector so that the sector‟s contribution to the national economy can be enhanced. While the actual shar

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Geel, Rudolf Christiaan. "Membership attraction and retention strategies for the Port Elizabeth Club." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1643.

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Human beings have been gathering with other human beings for any and all reasons. These gatherings have occurred since biblical times. The Roman baths were the first gatherings that can be classified as clubs. In contemporary terms, humans gather in small numbers for a coffee with friends at a coffee restaurant, they gather in the thousands to show their dejection of wage offerings and they gather in the millions to support a sports jersey. The common factor in all of these gatherings is that they do it because of one shared goal, one shared vision. The places where people with the same intere

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Mazubane, Ewart Mphilisi. "A strategic entrepreneurial model to develop females for tourism related businesses." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1188.

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Since the inception of the new dispensation, entrepreneurship has been identified as one of the key enablers of economic participation. For this reason the government has established strategic institutions and mandated them to promote entrepreneurship in the country with the aim of increasing economic participation and entrepreneurial activities. One of the key and the fastest growing industries that have been identified as needing attention with regards to increasing participation of the women entrepreneurs is the tourism industry. There is now a noticeable growth of women entrepreneurs in th

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Ngcezula, Anthony Thamsanqa "Delite." "Developing a business model for a community radio station in Port Elizabeth: a case study." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/906.

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The purpose of this treatise is a development of a suitable model for a community radio station which would lead to operational effectiveness and ensure sustainability. The treatise has three phases namely a theoretical phase, a narration phase and an integration phase. Firstly, in the theoretical phase the research study investigates what the literature review reveals about community radio stations and business models. This treatise argues that a total dependency of community radio stations on donor funding leads to operational ineffectiveness which threatens their sustainability. The treatis

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Mouton, Duane Wilmot. "A plan for the development of a chemical industry in Coega industrial development zone." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6434.

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Shek, Mohammed Ahmed. "Vulnerability to violence : a comparative perspective of the immigrant business community in the townships of Nelson Mandela Bay." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1018807.

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The research seeks to explore why women in Zimbabwe still face hindrances in accessing micro finance services and what can be done to meet their needs in a more holistic and effective way. Women play a crucial role in the economic development of their families and communities but are faced with certain obstacles that hinder them from performing their role effectively. Such hindrances as poverty, unemployment, low household income and societal discrimination. UNIFEM (1992) confirms that the majority of the world‟s poor have a predominantly female face and argues that women earn only 10 percent

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Zvitambo, Kudakwashe. "Exploring humanistic management philosophy in governance : a case study of Port Shepstone minibus taxi insustry in Kwa-Zulu Natal." Thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2531.

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Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, 2017.<br>This study explored humanistic management philosophy in governance with specific reference to Port Shepstone minibus taxi industry, KwaZulu-Natal. The study arose from a concern that there is no governance model which addresses the challenges of small businesses. Informal businesses like minibus taxi industry are facing a phletora of challenges, namely fatal accidents, corruption and fraud, disregard of stakeholders, taxi wars, poor service deliv

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