The choice of the geographical location of the premises for the business is of
extreme importance for all kinds of enterprises, although for some it may be more
important than for others. Some of the most important location factors are : social
environment, climate, existing business environment, the attitude, regulations
and tariffs of local authorities. The main purpose of this research is to map, and
create a document for the small businesses (formal and informal businesses) in
northwest greater Mafikeng. In pursuit of objective there will be at least, new
knowledge and understanding of a specific geographic phenomenon (formal and
informal businesses).
The study is subdivided into seven major chapters. Chapter one includes the
small-scale business sector in the South African context, statement problems,
and objectives of the study and research hypotheses. The literature review
(chapter two) covers a number of subtopics related to both the topic and
objectives, to name few: an overview of small businesses, location, and size and
diversity of small business, important and laws governing small business,
education and training for small business. Methods of study and the research
area (chapter three) cover the approaches and techniques used in this study.
The research area includes the background information of the northwest greater
Mafikeng. Maps analysis : spatial distribution of small businesses (chapter four)
covers the analysis of spatial distribution of small businesses (non tax registered
and registered) in northwest greater Mafikeng. Consumer perception (chapter
five) covers the discussion report of the questionnaires from the sampled
residents of northwest greater Mafikeng. Traders surveys (chapter six) follows
with the discussion report of the interviewed conducted in the small
businesspeople (non tax registered and registered) in northwest greater
Mafikeng. Summary, conclusion and recommendations, (chapter seven) includes
the main summary of the study, major conclusion and recommendations to
government and local authorities. / M.A. (Geography) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2006
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/11216 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Mabille, Philip Adam Neo |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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