| ETHNIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN STUDY |
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JSBE subscribers and CCSBE-CCPME members can view and download full articles (PDF format) in the online Article Library or use the link at the bottom of the abstract to view the specific article (must be logged in). Subscription Options. Bruce Mitchell, School of Economics and Management, University of Natal, Durban ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to present preliminary results from a comparative study of three ethnic groups in South Africa. Data for the analysis were collected from 325 entrepreneurs in Durban, South Africa. One of the themes emerging from the investigation was the significant difference between the ethnic groups in their utilization of networks. The Indian and European entrepreneurs tended to have a wider range of networks than the African entrepreneurs, although they spend less time establishing their networks. Another important finding is the diversity of sources used to access finance, and the differences between the ethnic groups in terms of constraints and obstacles to doing business. SOMMAIRE Cet article a pour but de présenter les résultats préliminaires d'une étude comparative de trois groupes ethniques d'Afrique du Sud. Les données proviennent de 325 entrepreneurs de Durban. L'un des thèmes qui émergent est l'importante différence dans la façon dont les groupes ethniques utilisent les réseaux. Les entrepreneurs indiens et européens ont tendance à posséder de plus grands réseaux que les Africains, bien qu'ils passent moins de temps à les établir. Une autre découverte importante est la diversité des sources donnant accès au financement, ainsi que les différences entre groupes ethniques en ce qui concerne les contraintes et obstacles ayant trait aux affaires.
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