Vol 17, No 1 (2025)

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Effect of entrepreneurial marketing on SMEs competitive performance in Lesotho Osakpamwan E.D. Amadasun, Ashley T. Mutezo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a889 \| 17 January 2025

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Bridging imagination and strategy in SMEs: The role of ideas and strategy in SME performance Adin Gustina, Jane S. Liu, Setyabudi Indartono, Nindya N. Laili	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a909 \| 22 January 2025

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Exploring SME owners’ motivation to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce Naledi D.D. Gallant, Anthea P. Amadi-Echendu, Elriza Esterhuyzen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a900 \| 27 January 2025

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A survival framework for SMME’s based on COVID-19 events in the Western Cape of South Africa Carin Strydom, Stephan Van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a960 \| 18 February 2025

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Enhancing enterprise resource planning: An empirical analysis of feature utilisation and competitive advantage in small- and medium-sized enterprises Donovan M. Jacobs, Boniface Kabaso	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a956 \| 04 March 2025

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Entrepreneurial intention among youths: The role of entrepreneurial education and passion Zinhle Mhlongo, Sibusiso D. Ntshangase, Ikechukwu O. Ezeuduji	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a982 \| 19 March 2025

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The effects of IT capability and distribution competence on business performance of retailers in Omnichannel Anh T.D. Nguyen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a915 \| 31 March 2025

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Influence of second-tier retail expansion on micro-enterprise sustainability in Soweto Sipho Nkwana, Joseph R. Roberson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a994 \| 01 April 2025

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The role of Green Business Strategy in mediating the relationship between environmental orientation and SMEs Nur Laily, Nur F. Asyik, Dewi U. Wahyuni, Juwita Sari, Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a978 \| 02 April 2025

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Global market opportunities for SMEs: Export/import perception and trade growth in Lesotho Oluwafemi O. Ojo, Ojo J. Adelakun	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a953 \| 08 April 2025

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Validation of the UWES in assessing work engagement of the own-account informal entrepreneurs Dumisani G. Mabasa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a963 \| 11 April 2025

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Implications to mitigate business failure: Aligning the impact of the South African business environment on SMEs’ trade credit management with trade credit theories Werner H. Otto	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a971 \| 11 April 2025

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Integrating work placements into entrepreneurial education: A student perspective Chanté Botha, Daniella Teles Amaral	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1021 \| 28 April 2025

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Solving the small business paradox: E-commerce strategies for entrepreneurs Anton W. Widjaja, Sugiarto Sugiarto, Dedi Kurniawan, Hong F. Sheng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1040 \| 28 April 2025

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Apprenteneurship framework: A comprehensive support guide for public business incubation Gail Motlhaudi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1000 \| 29 April 2025

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Framework for recycling entrepreneurial talent to sustain SMMEs in Botswana Wilfred Chikukutu, Stephan Van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a967 \| 09 May 2025

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SME readiness for Industry 5.0: A systematic literature review Blessing Takawira, David Pooe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a946 \| 30 May 2025

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Does entrepreneurship education invigorate opportunity recognition and exploitation? Ralebitso K. Letshaba, Brian N. Mahosi, Ayanda Sibiya	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1068 \| 20 June 2025

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Unlocking resource access for startups via the sharing economy Kelvin W. Ivankovic	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1090 \| 23 June 2025

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SMMEs’ business mindset on tax compliance in North West: Perceptions and challenges Janine Myburg, Daniel Schutte	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1085 \| 30 June 2025

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The development of an entrepreneurial business framework in Gauteng province Livhuani M. Nedzingahe, Zeleke Worku, Mammo Muchie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1112 \| 18 July 2025

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Social networks and business investment in emerging urban centres in rural Tanzania Stephen A. Nyaki, Marianne N. Larsen, Fredy T. Kilima, Yonas T. Bahta	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1094 \| 17 July 2025

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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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1083 \| 08 August 2025

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Model of digital marketing to enhance marketing performance at Pontianak culinary MSEs Ariadi Ariadi, Mahlia Muis, Cokki Cokki	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1063 \| 19 August 2025

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South African football’s dilemma: Balancing profit, utility and social entrepreneurship for sustainability Tsepo Machela	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1123 \| 19 August 2025

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Determinants of BIS adoption by SMME grocery retailers in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Ashlyn E.S. Muleya, Willard Munyoka, Armstrong Kadyamatimba	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1004 \| 21 August 2025

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Internal and external factors affecting the growth of SMMEs: A qualitative study Nicolene Basson, Osayuwamen Omoruyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a919 \| 22 August 2025

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Business incubator coaching for small, medium and micro enterprises in South Africa Ntombekhaya N. Cenenda, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1065 \| 29 August 2025

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Factors affecting the size of SMMEs: Evidence from Gauteng province, South Africa Nonzuzo Makanda, Harold Ngalawa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1036 \| 08 September 2025

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Entrepreneurial commitment and entrepreneurial technology readiness among entrepreneur students Syarifah Farradinna, Nesi Syafitri, Didik Widiantoro, Wella Jayanti, Nor L. Jamaludin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1187 \| 24 September 2025

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Effectual flexibility and venture performance: The intervening effects of absorptive capacity Ubochioma U.S Osuigwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1182 \| 17 October 2025

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Technology acceptance model – Related antecedents and the performance outcome of financial technology adoption in small and medium enterprises Taguma Nyanga, Chukuakadibia Eresia-Eke	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1080 \| 31 October 2025

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Family business financing in South Africa: A supply-side perspective Francis T. Asah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1143 \| 13 November 2025

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Human capital elements influencing job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises Jabulile Msimango-Galawe, Dieketseng Meletse	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1103 \| 06 December 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management \| Vol 17, No 1 \| a1276 \| 10 November 2025

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