The paper continues an equity valuation model based on a random process modelling of earnings and book value, coupled with rating categories and rating migration. In essence, earnings and book value probability distributions are related to rating categories, and the probability of an issue to...

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. Factors and issues that are raised and considered as part of IR, include: entrepreneurs’ experience and...

The necessary conditions of value creation are considered from the vantage point of innovation and entrepreneurship. Both demand side and supply side considerations of value creation are examined. Specific demand concepts that are considered are: basic needs, customer perceived value, and...

The study examines social entrepreneurship from the perspective of: objective and philosophy (why social entrepreneurs are social entrepreneurs), opportunity identification (how social entrepreneurs recognise opportunities), implementation (how social entrepreneurship is implemented), and social...

The study examines the perceptions of entrepreneurs and innovators regarding radical innovation (RI). Emphasis was squarely on the perceptions innovators hold of RI, to lay bare psyche and mindset in this regard. Given this specific focus, experience of RI was not deemed necessary, only general...

Grounded theory is used to examine the relationship between benefit and innovation. The benefits of a broad array of products were considered, and a list of benefit and functionality categories was devised. 84 products were considered, with little (no) restriction on brand, industry, or time...