Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2006. / Title from title screen. Charles A. Gallagher, committee chair; Robert Adelman, Charles L. Jaret, committee members. Electronic text (355 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed July 26, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-350).

Magister Commercii - MCom / Since 1994, tourism has become one of the most benefited industries among the overall of the South African economy. However, the industry is still far from being an example of transformations. The tourism industry in South Africa is still dominated by white-owned large enterprises, leaving limited space for the development of black-owned small tourism businesses. The existing literature identifies that government support represents a key variable regarding small tourism business development, specifically among black entrepreneurs. This study evaluated the role of provincial government support in the development of black-owned small tourism businesses in the South Africa, with a focus on Cape Town. / South Africa

Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1981. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: leaves 124-125. / by Victorio Lemoyne Hoskins. / M.C.P.

Thesis. 1979. Ph.D.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: leaves 334-339. / by Douglas Johnson. / Ph.D.

This research seeks to analyse the phenomenon of ethnic business creation amongst the ethnic community in Australia. The main emphasis is on finding the reasons for the process of ethnic business creation over time, focusing on the ethnic resources that the intending ethnic business operators bring to such activities through links to their country of origin. This is a resource-based study, which looks at ethnic resources as a means of sustained competitive advantage and as strategy for success in ethnic business operations in Australia. It attempts to gauge the extent of interactive processes between business operations and the relevant ethnic resources, some of which have a great influence in determining ethnic business people’s success. Policies aimed directly at facilitating, encouraging and strengthening these processes would be a valuable development. This research also examines the theories of small business development and identifies their applicability and relevance to the development of ethnic small business in Australia. The findings of this study enabled the development of a new theory and model for ethnic business creation that links the creation and success of ethnic small businesses to the use of productive diversity principles. / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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The purpose of this thesis is to explore the emerging characteristics of Asian women entrepreneurs in South Australia. This research also aims to improve current understanding of the existing literature of ethnic entrepreneurship and female entrepreneurship, especially as Asian women are rising in entrepreneurship. Business ownership is a significant opportunity for women in the business world. While there have been studies of ethnic entrepreneurship with partial concentration on women's participation in their family businesses, the majority of studies assume that ethnic women are a homogeneous group. Asian women entrepreneurs appear to bring together not only ethnic opportunities but also personal characteristics to enhance their business performance. It is, therefore, important to examine what contributes to the success of Asian women entrepreneurs in South Australia and understand how these Asian women entrepreneurs balance Australian and Asian business and personal values. This research is designed to be a simple and descriptive study using the experiences of 16 Asian women entrepreneurs, while not comparing the samples with anyone else's. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2007.

Since C J Dennis wrote The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke in 1915 the Little Lonsdale Street precinct has been a symbol of rough, immoral inner Melbourne working-class community life. Scholars and journalists have perpetuated this negative image, and the major archaeological survey conducted by Justin McCarthy in 1989 confirmed the impression of a "lowlife slum". The only industry of substance that was acknowledged by these writers was prostitution. The Museum of Victoria has erected an exhibition, and prepared a web-site, about Little Lon based on McCarthy’s report. In recent years Alan Mayne, Tim Murray and Susan Lawrence have published research questioning the slum image and have argued instead that the precinct was, essentially, a residential neighbourhood. My hypothesis is that Little Lon was much more than a poor, working-class area. Over a long period it contained a significant enclave of successful family firms engaged in manufacture and other diverse activities. / My research has involved a macro-survey of all the industries in the precinct from 1860-1950 and micro-surveys of seven individual firms. Careful note has been taken of the manner in which Nonconformist, Lebanese and Chinese entrepreneurs clustered separately, but within the same small precinct. The influence within Little Lon of Chinese cabinetmakers between about 1905 and 1925, both industrially and residentially, was strong indeed. Preceding the Chinese was a cluster of Lebanese traders (some later becoming clothing manufacturers) and, throughout the century the Nonconformist industrialists consolidated their respective positions. Research questions concerning their motivation and effectiveness have been asked of each entrepreneur. The impact of religion has been noted. My research has produced a set of commercial histories of relatively long-term small enterprises, located within a defined city area. The development of each firm has been monitored by comparison with its respective industry as a whole.

Mémoire (M.P.M.O)-- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 1991. / Bibliogr.: 149-165. Document électronique également accessible en format PDF. CaQCU

The initiative entitled the Federal Government 8(a) Program was developed to serve as a training intervention to assist minority-owned businesses in gaining access to Federal contracting dollars. Minority-owned firms complete a certification process rendering them eligible to compete for up to nine years in a sheltered environment for specific contracting set-aside opportunities. However, of the approximately 4,848 8(a) certified businesses nationally, only a limited number ever secure a contract through the program. This research identified learning and policy performance barriers experienced by 8(a) business owners related to securing a Federal contract. Three research questions were addressed: 1. What potential barriers does an 8(a) business face when competing for a contract? 2. What capabilities are required to compete successfully for Government contracts? 3. What do 8(a) business owners perceive their learning needs are related to securing a contract? These research questions were addressed using a multi-method research approach combining the use of secondary qUalitative research and primary qualitative case studies. One hundred eighty-six responses to a letter sent by Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) Administrator, Erskine Bowles, to all 8(a) certified businesses to solicit opinions, suggestions, and comments related to the program were analyzed to inform the three research questions. During the second phase of the research, case study analysis were conducted with a Federal Contracting Officer, a S.B.A. Business Opportunity Specialist, and an 8(a) business owner, three parties critical to the success of the 8(a) business. Six barriers were identified: 8(a) Certification Process; Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities; Federal Government Procurement Personnel; Lack of Financing; Use of Wrong Performance Measures; S.B.A. Staff, Processes and Policies. Each performance barrier had both learning and policy implications. Overall, findings indicate that success in the 8(a) program requires an in depth understanding of the 8(a) procurement process, previous Federal Agency contacts, adequate working capital or access to lines of credit, and a sophisticated marketing structure. Additionally, the findings indicate that the S.B.A. 's process of certification, performance evaluation and graduation is bureaucratic, difficult to maneuver and does not provide adequate technical assistance particularly in the area of marketing. / Ed. D.