The study examines investment readiness (IR) within venture capital (VC) markets, and the cost and resolution thereof. IR impacts VC markets, and the efficiency thereof, in a number of ways. Factors and issues that are raised and considered as part of IR, include: entrepreneurs’ experience and...

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Enterprise and Supplier Development (B-BBEE ESD) programs on Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) as a growth and development mechanism. B-BBEE ESD is South Africa’s approach to correcting...