 | The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) repository holds full-text theses and dissertations submitted for higher degrees at the University (including submissions from former Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon). |
Browsing Entrepreneurship - Masters Degrees by Issue Date
Now showing items 1-20 of 20
-
Mentoring as a support intervention for the entrepreneurs of Peninsula Technikon's Technology Enterprise Centre
(Peninsula Technikon, 2002)By international standards South Africa's unemployment rate and poverty levels are extremely high. Currently the unemployment rate is approximately 30% (Business Day, 28 March 2002) or in the region of 40% if those who ... -
The scope and extent of home-based business income relative to employment earnings in financing basic household expenditures:a study in the sub-economic housing area of Kleinvlei in the Cape Metropole
(Peninsula Technikon, 2002)The scope and extent of home-based businesses and the determination of the method by which the greater portion of household income is generated, in poor neighbourhoods, is the crux of this study. The study was undertaken ... -
Economic contribution of Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) towards the development of tourism in rural areas of Butha-Buthe in Lesotho
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)Tourism is a fast growing industry and has the potential for poverty alleviation for rural persons. Butha-Buthe, being in a rural area of Lesotho, has magnificent scenery of mountains, attractions to be visited, and adventure ... -
Business relationships as a driver of success for SMMEs in Hout Bay
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013) -
The role of government in development of entrepreneurship in Gabon and South Africa; a comparative study
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014)Africa is estimated to have more than 66% of the world’s natural resources, it is these natural resources that are converted into products that bring about the wealth the world has. Exploitation of these abundant resources ... -
The role of government in empowering female entrepreneurs in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014)The South African government, to accelerate economic growth and development, has identified the Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMME) sector, and female entrepreneurs, as vehicles capable of bringing about this change. ... -
An analysis of challenges in running micro-enterprises: a case of African foreign entrepreneurs in Cape Town, Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014)The primary objective of this study was to analyse the challenges in operating micro-enterprises faced by African foreign entrepreneurs in Cape Town. The rationale behind the study is the fact that foreign entrepreneurs ... -
Challenges and prospects of youth entrepreneurship in Khayelitsha, Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014)The world’s population continues to grow, while job creation opportunities shrink, particularly among young people. Youth unemployment is among key global challenges that may continue to persist for many years. Recently, ... -
Evaluation of the effects of political instability on entrepreneurial activities : the case of the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Interest in the domain of Entrepreneurship is growing considerably. Nevertheless, the plan of this study is to discover the distinctiveness of entrepreneurship in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The cutting-edge ... -
An analysis of bookkeeping competence of micro-entrepreneurs in the clothing retail industry in Cape Town
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Background: Previous studies have shown an on-going entrepreneurial failure in general and in the South African clothing industry in particular. Insufficient entrepreneurial skills are one of the major causes of entrepreneurial ... -
The impact of business incubators on survivalist entrepreneurs in the Cape Metropolitan area
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of business incubators on survivalist entrepreneurs in the Cape Metropolitan Area. The question that guides this research is: What is the impact of business incubators ... -
A business framework for enterprise development and venture creation in Libreville, Gabon
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The purpose of this study is to develop a business framework for enterprise development and venture creation in Libreville, Gabon. The question that guides this research is: How are hotels and restaurants created and ... -
Usage barriers and effectiveness of social media platforms by small businesses in the Cape Metropole, in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)SMMEs have been touted as the major driver of any economy – they create jobs, reduce poverty level and generally improve the livelihood of a society. Even with these lofty advantages, SMMEs encounter numerous challenges. ... -
Managing small and medium enterprises using project management principles
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Although SMEs are aware of project management, it seems that a vast majority of firms are not actually well-informed about what project management is, and therefore, might not even be adhering to project management principles. ... -
Challenges to women entrepreneurship in Kigali, Rwanda
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Given good conditions, women can run businesses, support their families and the community, and contribute to economic growth. The lack of women’s involvement in entrepreneurship is a huge loss to the nation and society. ... -
Social entrepreneurs as architects of community development in Cape Town : problems and prospects
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Background and research problem: There have been claims in academic literature that social entrepreneurs, such as non-profit organisations and hybrid organisations that pursue social outcomes are architects or innovators ... -
Key drivers and challenges of succession planning and implementation in family-owned businesses at a selected township in Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Family-owned businesses have long played a significant role in the economies of the developed countries and are rapidly becoming an equally dominant force in those of developing countries. Family businesses are also ... -
The identification and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities by African immigrants in a selected township in Cape Town
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Many people from African countries immigrate to South Africa because they perceive South Africa as a country which offers many opportunities and an advanced standard of living. Although immigrants often resort to entrepreneurial ... -
The role of social entrepreneurship in graduate employability in Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Graduates face challenges to secure relevant employment; even worse, obtaining a qualification does not guarantee employment or employability. The labour market no longer only searches for a qualification but also for a ... -
Assessing the role of stokvels in the start-up and growth of Cameroonian owned businesses in the Cape Metropole
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Entrepreneurial activities are very evident within the Cape Metropole as the proliferation of small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) will attest. The most recent literature confirms the preponderance of immigrants ...
