Abstract
This article outlines the results of a qualitative study, which investigates the nature of training interventions needed for developing black micro entrepreneurial skills in the informal sector. As this is a qualitative study, an empirical survey was conducted by means of a series of in-depth interviews with ten black micro entrepreneurs. A control group was used to verify the results of the initial sample selected. Four main types of entrepreneurial skills were identified, namely personal, technical, business operations and management skills. A model is developed indicating which training interventions and methods could be used to upgrade black micro entrepreneurial skills. General guidelines are also provided as to how training could be used to facilitate the acquisition of these microentrepreneurial skills.
Highlights
The technical skills were excluded from these interviews, as the results of the initial sample found that these skills are mostly needed for start-up, whereas the focus of this study is on growth and development
In general, it can be concluded that black micro entrepreneurs in the informal sector have very limited skills
This is mainly due to a lack of formal education and training, which was apparent from the life story grid
Summary
The main objective of this article is to investigate the need for training interventions in developing black micro. SMITH, PERKS entrepreneurial skills in the informal sector. To help achieve this main objective, the following secondary goals are identified: To highlight the role and nature of entrepreneurial training. To examine the skills levels of black micro entrepreneurs in the informal sector. To investigate the type of training interventions needed in developing black micro entrepreneurial skills. To develop a model of training interventions and methods needed for upgrading black micro entrepreneurial skills. To provide general guidelines on how training interventions can facilitate the acquisition of black micro entrepreneurial skills
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