Informal foreign small business enterprises: contribution and experiences.
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2020
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Informal migrant small business enterprises have increased dramatically in Tugela Ferry Town.
The study examines the contribution of informal migrant enterprises in employment creation
and enhancement of economic growth in Tugela Ferry Town. The study also seeks to gain
insights into the experiences that migrant enterprises encounter in their business activities and
to understand if migrants are job seekers or job creators. This dissertation explores the
livelihood activities of informal migrant small business enterprises. The concept of livelihood
strategy was used to develop the theoretical framework that guides the research.
The study makes use of the qualitative research method. Fifteen in-depth interviews were
conducted with informal migrant small business enterprises, who were all male. The research
was conducted in Tugela Ferry Town. The findings of the study suggest that informal migrant
business enterprises make an economic contribution to the development of the town.
Informal migrant small business enterprises encounter challenges in accessing the finance and
capital necessary to start their entrepreneurial businesses. Amongst the problem encountered
by informal migrant small business is the high rent for both accommodation and business,
discrimination due to nationality by local people. The research concludes by recommending
that the business training programmes that are arranged by the municipality of local small
business enterprises be open to informal migrant small business enterprises as well. Local
communities should also be educated about the positive role of migrant enterprises in the town.
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Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.