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Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo
Tshwane University of Technology
Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Covid-19 Effect on Business Performance SMMES Perspectives in a South African Context Vukile Mlungisi Mkhonza; Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 4 No 5 (2021): September 2021
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (453.323 KB) | DOI: 10.29138/ijebd.v4i5.1487

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Purpose: There is lack of enough empirical and conceptual studies of business performance among Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), not only in South Africa, but the African continent. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative study was conducted with the use of an online survey distributed to the sample of 169 participants who were SMME owners and management in Johannesburg CBD. Findings: The results showed that most SMMEs owners used strategic planning techniques which helped improve their performance. Formalizing SMMEs strategic planning process and taking advantage of technology is imperative for business performance. However, these results were based on a single point in time; therefore, longitudinal research will be able to provide new insight on how strategic planning can influence the performance of SMMEs. Research limitations/implications: This research study sought to investigate the Small Micro Medium Enterprises (SMMEs)’ perspective on business performance during Covid-19 in Johannesburg Central District Municipality (CBD). Practical implications: The research focused mainly on SMMEs operating in Johannesburg CBD Paper type: Research Paper
Exploring Digitalization within the Tourism Supply Chain Network Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 6 No 3 (2023): May 2023
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29138/ijebd.v6i3.2229

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Purpose: Digitalisation among SMMEs has been slow due to the constraints such as a lack of infrastructure, networks, technologies, and related skills to fast-track digital transition. These binding constraints make it harder for Small Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in developing countries to undertake this digital transition. The purpose of this study is to explore the state of digitalisation within the Tourism Supply Chain Network (TSCN) among SMMEs in Gauteng. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: An ethnographic qualitative methodology was adopted to have a better understanding of the complexity and idiosyncrasies of digitalisation within the TSCN among the SMMEs in Gauteng where interviews were conducted from twelve participants until saturation. Findings: The results revealed that apart from the lack of digital skills (data analytics software and video editing technology) and limited understanding of knowledge management especially for the legal systems within the supply network among the selected SMMEs remains a challenge. Practical Implication: Formulating integrated business ventures and approaching big projects as consortiums not as individual small micro entities is critical for more purpose-driven tourism networks, especially for emerging businesses. SMMEs hardly work with other businesses in the area to develop sustainable networks; hence, there is a need for an effective travel and tourism data Management Company connecting both international and domestic suppliers for effective and efficient service to the businesses and the customers. Paper type: Research paper
Co-Authors Vukile Mlungisi Mkhonza