This study investigates how entrepreneurs and innovators engage the future, and it reflects on how strategic foresight (also called futures studies) can contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship. The literature emphasizes the importance of planning for the future, but not much attention has...

The study considered and investigated the heuristics of entrepreneurs in the fields of management, strategy, innovation, marketing, sales, HR, and tactics. Overall, a very sophisticated heuristic set was surfaced. None of the areas studied can be described as under-developed. The sophistication...

The study examines knowledge management in the context of entrepreneurship: in particular, how entrepreneurs utilize and create knowledge, and build on knowledge as a core competency. Scientific research as knowledge type, and its relevance to the entrepreneur, are also investigated. With...

The study examines Investment Readiness (IR) within Venture Capital (VC) markets and the cost and resolution thereof. IR impacts VC markets, and the efficiency thereof, in a number of ways. The factors and issues that are raised and considered as part of IR include entrepreneurs’ experience...

This study investigates how entrepreneurs and visionary leaders formulate a vision, how they think about vision, how visions arise and what should constitute a sound vision. The literature emphasizes the importance of visions or visioning as a core component of entrepreneurship, leadership, and...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cognitive development and expertise of entrepreneurs and the impact thereof on the success of entrepreneurship. The existing theory on success factors for entrepreneurs is lacking in relation to the cognitive development and expertise of...

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Enterprise and Supplier Development (B-BBEE ESD) programs on Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) as a growth and development mechanism. B-BBEE ESD is South Africa’s approach to correcting...

The study examines the impact of leadership on entrepreneurship and innovation. It is found that leadership impacts the potential of the entrepreneur, and the (entrepreneur as) innovator. Leadership also impacts entrepreneurship and innovation through a number of practical aspects. The impact of...