ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is a peer-reviewed journal that is aimed at providing practical guidance and empirical evidence to researchers and practitioners specialising in the entrepreneurial and business management fields. The journal provides a communication forum to advance entrepreneurship, innovation, small business management and family business theory, as well as the application thereof in practice. Its aim is the improvement and further development of these fields and it is designed to appeal to both practitioners and academics. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
The retirement reality: Planning challenges and behaviour of the self-employed  
Thabo Scott, Melany Lotter
10 December 2025

Original Research

 
Human capital elements influencing job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises  
Jabulile Msimango-Galawe, Dieketseng Meletse
06 December 2025

Original Research

 
Family business financing in South Africa: A supply-side perspective  
Francis T. Asah
13 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
10 November 2025

Original Research

 
Technology acceptance model – Related antecedents and the performance outcome of financial technology adoption in small and medium enterprises  
Taguma Nyanga, Chukuakadibia Eresia-Eke
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Effectual flexibility and venture performance: The intervening effects of absorptive capacity  
Ubochioma U.S Osuigwe
17 October 2025

Original Research

 
Entrepreneurial commitment and entrepreneurial technology readiness among entrepreneur students  
Syarifah Farradinna, Nesi Syafitri, Didik Widiantoro, Wella Jayanti, Nor L. Jamaludin
24 September 2025

Original Research

 
Factors affecting the size of SMMEs: Evidence from Gauteng province, South Africa  
Nonzuzo Makanda, Harold Ngalawa
08 September 2025

Original Research

 
Business incubator coaching for small, medium and micro enterprises in South Africa  
Ntombekhaya N. Cenenda, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe
29 August 2025

Original Research

 
Internal and external factors affecting the growth of SMMEs: A qualitative study  
Nicolene Basson, Osayuwamen Omoruyi
22 August 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

Notification: Thank You, Volume 17 Reviewers!

 
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 17 of The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-11 More...

Notification: Included in Web of Science Other Coverage, ESCI

 

The open-access The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (SAJESBM) was recently included in the Web of Science, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). View the journal’s entry here. This recognition is evidence of the journal’s quality and its dedication to furthering rigorous scholarly research.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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