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

 
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

Original Research

 
Determinants of BIS adoption by SMME grocery retailers in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality  
Ashlyn E.S. Muleya, Willard Munyoka, Armstrong Kadyamatimba
21 August 2025

Original Research

 
South African football’s dilemma: Balancing profit, utility and social entrepreneurship for sustainability  
Tsepo Machela
19 August 2025

Original Research

 
Model of digital marketing to enhance marketing performance at Pontianak culinary MSEs  
Ariadi Ariadi, Mahlia Muis, Cokki Cokki
19 August 2025

Original Research

 
Assessing the role of education and financial literacy in shaping the success of spaza shops: Case study of Gamalakhe Township, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  
Mondli B. Mkhize, Shame Mugova
08 August 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Notification: It's here!

 
Dive into innovation with the latest Table of Contents for Vol 16, No 1 (2024)  of our publisher's scholarly journal. Explore groundbreaking studies and transformative insights across diverse disciplines. Embark on a journey of discovery today!  
Posted: 2025-07-31 More...

Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights

 
Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding.  
Posted: 2024-05-16 More...
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