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The role of small-scale apparel manufacturing businesses in the provision of employment and income generation

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  • L. L. Maliwichi
  • Mulatedzi Manenzhe-Ramarope
  • M. Strydom

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The aim of the study was to identify types of small-scale businesses used by households for self-employment, the challenges they face, and the type of support received from government and non-governmental organisations. Two independent studies were conducted: a mixed-method approach was applied to obtain information from 200 respondents in two rural districts of Limpopo province of South Africa. A qualitative case study was also conducted in an urban setting in the Gauteng province of South Africa to explore the business operations of 13 small-scale clothing manufacturers. Businesses were related to agriculture, various artisan and consumer-related fields. Problems experienced included limited production/financial business resources and management skills. Incubation hub entrepreneurs were resourceful and used creativity for business survival. The findings underscore the need for skills training and support for small-scale clothing manufacturing business owners.

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  • L. L. Maliwichi & Mulatedzi Manenzhe-Ramarope & M. Strydom, 2023. "The role of small-scale apparel manufacturing businesses in the provision of employment and income generation," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(4), pages 839-853, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:40:y:2023:i:4:p:839-853
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2022.2162853
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    1. Boysana Lephoi Mbonyane & Charles Mbohwa & Jan Harm Christiaan Pretorius, 2023. "Physical and Technological Capital Efficiency for Profit Growth in Small and Medium Enterprises in Gauteng, South Africa: A Descriptive Qualitative Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-23, April.

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