November 12, 2011
by brendon
Comments Off on SBP alert – accelerating small business growth in south africa
SBP hosted a small high-level roundtable discussion at the end of September. Participants in the roundtable were drawn from government – including the Presidency – business chambers, parastatals, research organisations, and major private sector players engaged in small business development. … Continue reading
November 1, 2011
by brendon
Comments Off on Small business development in south africa – time to re-assess
Effective small business development on the scale needed in South Africa requires a new, sustained engagement between the private sector and government at national, provincial and local levels. There is a large and pressing agenda, but crucial issues include improving … Continue reading
October 20, 2011
by brendon
Comments Off on Boosting youth employment through entrepreneurship: a response to the national youth development agency
Can the creative energies of South Africa’s young people be turned into one of the country’s greatest assets, and a source of economic growth and prosperity? The new National Youth Development Agency will have to prioritise its interventions. South Africa’s … Continue reading
October 20, 2011
by brendon
Comments Off on The impact of crime on small businesses in south africa
How likely are small businesses to be hit by crime? What types of crime? Violent crime? How much does it cost them, and constrain job creation and growth? Commissioned by the Office of the Presidency, SBP’s disturbing report provides the … Continue reading