Browsing by Subject "Profitability"
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Assessing the effectiveness of information systems for SMEs growth and failure prevention in Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The majority of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) fail to reach at least five years of operation. Their failure may be attributed to lack of accountability and technological advancement. The study, therefore, aimed ... -
Bank loan pricing and profitability and their connections with Basel II and the subprime mortgage crisis
(North-West University, 2008)A topical issue in financial economics is the development of appropriate stochastic dynamic models for banking items and behavior. The issue here is to fulfill the need to generalize the more traditional discrete-time ... -
A conceptual framework for determining sustainability of SMMEs in Lesedi
(North-West University, 2012)In South Africa there is high unemployment rates and poverty amongst a large part of the population. Entrepreneurship is identified by National Government and various research programs such as the Global Entrepreneurship ... -
Determining the business impact of retail store openings on a sales and distribution company
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The retail environment is experiencing some difficult challenges lately. Consumers are under threat due to the current economic situation in South Africa with rising inflation and increasing utility costs such as water and ... -
Effect of enterprise development support programme on market participation and profitability of indigenous vegetable farmers in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)African indigenous vegetables play a very significant role in food security of poor households in both urban and rural settings. Such vegetables provide vital energy, micronutrients and act as medicinal plants to some ... -
Exploring the potential influence of inventory forecasting on profitability
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The level of inventory can play a pivotal role in profitability (Simeon & John, 2018). Therefore, is the model used to do inventory forecasting with crucial in any business that carries inventory? Numerous forecasting ... -
Framework for operational changes to reduce electricity costs in the South African steel industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The study focuses on opportunities that involve operational changes on steelmaking plants. Many operational changes can be implemented with little to no capex. The impact of these changes can also result in quick benefits. An ... -
Identifying critical business competences contributing to the sustainability and success of contractors in the construction industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The construction industry in South Africa is very competitive, and companies are finding it ever more challenging to make large enough profits to reinvest in their companies and sustain growth over a long period of time. ... -
The impact of high electricity tariffs on small, medium and micro enterprises in the Rustenburg Area
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Historically, South Africans have benefited from relatively cheap electricity where tariffs have not been cost-reflective. However, since early 2008 the average electricity tariffs have continued to increase considerably. ... -
The impact of load shedding on ICT enterprises in Matlosana
(2015)The study focuses on the impact of load shedding on Information and Communications Technology based enterprises. The problem that enterprises have is that they are heavily dependent on electricity which, during load shedding, ...