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This study investigated the factors influencing entrepreneurial intention among prospective entrepreneurs in Serenje District, Zambia. The research specifically examined the role of individual traits, educational factors, institutional support, and socio-cultural influences in shaping...

This study delves into the various factors that inhibit the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a specific emphasis on restaurants operating within Lusaka’s Central Business District (CBD). Recognizing the crucial role that SMEs play in Zambia’s economic development...

The emergence of social entrepreneurship as a worthwhile approach for alleviating social problems has shown that women are more prone to social entrepreneurship, especially as they take up courses in entrepreneurship at university level. The current study was motivated by the increasing number of...

These challenges have emerged due to the profit maximization motive of the SME owners at the expense of conserving the environment and the values of society. Currently, there is a pressing need for entrepreneurs to adopt environmentally friendly strategies, technologies, and products that will...

The formalisation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is key for the development and growth of businesses and the economy. The aim of the study was to investigate factors which hinder SMEs formalisation in Chilenje Market of Lusaka District. Research objectives were to identify factors that...

This Study aimed to investigate the role of venture capital funding in the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lusaka, Zambia. SMEs play a vital role in the economic development of many countries, including Zambia. However, access to financing remains a significant challenge for...

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for businesses worldwide, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which constituted a significant portion of the global economy. This dissertation aimed to investigate the resilience strategies adopted by SMEs to navigate the...

This research investigates the multifaceted factors influencing the development objectives of Small to Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). In recent years, SMEs have emerged as significant contributors to economic growth and job creation globally, making understanding their development dynamics...

Using a triangulation mixed methods design, this study looked at how support that women entrepreneurs in the informal sector receive affects their businesses. The objectives that guided the study were: to establish the nature of support that informal women entrepreneurs receive; to examine how...

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of strategic management practices on the performance of selected small and medium scale enterprises in the construction sector in Lusaka District, from 2006 to 2016. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population for...