Development Of Business Skills Research Articles

Development of business skills at SMK ICB Cinta Niaga using project-based learning methods

Development of business skills at SMK ICB Cinta Niaga using project-based learning methods

Entrepreneurial Potential in Realizing the Local Economy In the Tourist Village

Entrepreneurship in the context of a tourist village involves various types of businesses related to the development of local tourism and the utilization of natural and cultural resources owned by the local community. The scope of entrepreneurship in a tourist village can include tourism-related businesses, agriculture-related businesses, handicraft-related businesses, culinary businesses, and transportation-related businesses. The purpose of this article is to find out the forms, challenges, opportunities, entrepreneurial potential, contributions and benefits for tourism villages. The method used in this article is to use a qualitative approach by conducting interviews, observation, documentation and literature study as well as content analysis. The results show that to develop a sustainable local economy, local communities need to consider the potential of natural and cultural resources and develop responsible and sustainable tourism management strategies to reduce negative impacts on the environment and society. However, there are several challenges that entrepreneurship in a tourist village may face, including limited market access, limited capital and resources, lack of business skills and knowledge, intense competition, and negative environmental and social impacts. To overcome these challenges, entrepreneurs in a tourist village need to develop business skills, expand their networks, and implement responsible and sustainable tourism management strategies with the support of the government and non-governmental organizations. By overcoming these challenges, entrepreneurship in a tourist village can play a crucial role in the development of sustainable local economies and strengthen the tourism industry in the area.

Analisis Ziswaf Pada LAZ Sidogiri

Abstract This research analyzes the role of the Sidogiri Amil Zakat Institution (LAZ) in managing zakat, infaq, alms and waqf (ZISWAF) funds, as well as other humanitarian funds. As a non-profit entity, LAZ Sidogiri aims to improve the welfare of the poor and mustahik through comprehensive programs. LAZ Sidogiri's vision and mission include increasing awareness of zakat, empowering community potential, and improving the quality of life of the people through education, health, economics, social and da'wah. Flagship programs such as Kun Fayakun, Latansana, Burdah, and Hidayati are designed to provide various assistance according to community needs, ranging from basic needs assistance to business skills development and special attention to orphans. The implementation of these programs is based on the principles of Islamic sharia and Rasulullah's management, and is supported by a strong organizational culture. This research shows that through effective and strategic management, LAZ Sidogiri has succeeded in contributing significantly to improving the welfare of underprivileged communities.

Teaching Kazakh literature in secondary education through the technology of �reasoning, fall to thinking, thinking�

Relevance. This study highlights the relevance of Kanipa Bitibaeva's technology �Throw an idea, fall to thinking, thinking� popular in Kazakh CIS secondary schools. Purpose. The article examines the process of technology research and development for teaching foreign and domestic literature. Methodology. An analysis of the existing literature on pedagogical technologies was carried out, emphasizing the importance of a step-by-step approach and practical application of advanced domestic and global pedagogical technologies. Results. The issue on the agenda of the humanitarian education system of the state of Kazakhstan is to improve the quality of education and the formation of a well-developed personality with a rich spiritual world. Introduction of new teaching technologies, informatization of education. This technology identifies the scientific and methodological foundations of teaching, deepens the knowledge of students who study the Kazakh language and literature in depth, encourages the development of business skills, writing skills, vocabulary, and literary language, and promotes creative activities. In the global education system, the questions such as �What should be taught in the XXI century?�, �How do teachers prepare students for the XXI century?� are on the agenda. In the XXI century, our sovereign state aims to ensure that not only the economy, but also the education system meets international standards and is of high quality. Conclusions. The technologicalization of the educational process in accordance with modern requirements is based on the modernization of the content of education, the use of new teaching methods in the discovery of personality. The effectiveness of innovative technologies prevails in the implementation of these issues, and educational institutions play an important role in the implementation of the goals and objectives. Keywords: literature; pedagogical technology; methodology; innovation; fiction

Pendampingan Peningkatan Pemahaman Produk dan Pengembangan Bisnis Anggota Koperasi di Kabupaten Semarang

This community service is carried out to provide vocational training and assistance for cooperative members as well as cooperative managers in Semarang Regency. This training aims to increase the understanding of cooperative members and cooperative managers regarding the products they have and strategies for developing their business. This includes a deeper understanding of the important aspects of running their business ventures. The method used in this training is an interactive training approach which includes theory delivery, group discussions and case studies with the aim of deepening understanding through constructive interactions and practical application of the concepts taught. The findings in this community training show a significant increase in cooperative members' understanding of the products and business development of their cooperative members after the training was completed. The results of the training show that training participants increasingly understand and are able to implement new strategies in their business, improve product quality, and design more effective marketing strategies. The conclusions of this research confirm that training focused on developing business skills is able to have a significant positive impact on cooperative members, increasing their ability to manage business effectively and sustainably.

ThriveZA-Nurturing Sustainable Entrepreneurship for South African Youth: A Review

Recently, addressing entrepreneurship among South African youth has gained importance due to high unemployment rates and limited job prospects. Sustainable entrepreneurship offers a solution by generating employment, driving economic growth, and reducing poverty. This article outlines the current situation for South African youth, highlighting challenges and prospects related to entrepreneurship. It explores factors, strategies, and interventions that can foster a sustainable entrepreneurial spirit, emphasising the importance of an enabling environment through supportive policies and infrastructure. The article reviews recent literature on policies promoting sustainable entrepreneurship for South African youth, employing a semi-systematic content analysis approach. It focuses on improving the well-being of unemployed youth and the hurdles in educational institutions in fostering entrepreneurship. Preliminary findings emphasise the significance of funding access, business skills development, mentorship, and networking opportunities in nurturing sustainable entrepreneurship. The outcomes stress the need for comprehensive support mechanisms and policy actions to promote and sustain youth entrepreneurship. By cultivating an ecosystem conducive to entrepreneurial endeavours, South Africa can unlock the untapped entrepreneurial potential of its youth, fostering a more inclusive and prosperous future. Empowering young individuals to create job opportunities and contribute to the economy can yield significant benefits for individuals, communities, and society.

Character values education model based on School Culture of the Muhammadiyah Leading Primary School in Lemahdadi Yogyakarta

Cases of delinquency start from elementary school age, such as cases of bullying, smoking at an early age, lack of good manners, and various other types of child delinquency. If early childhood delinquency is not immediately addressed, it will have an impact on children's delinquency in adolescence. The aim of this research is to analyze the character values education model based on Muhammadiyah school culture at the Muhammadiyah Lemahdadi Flagship Elementary School, as well as the usefulness of this character values education model. The research method uses descriptive qualitative, primary data for this research was obtained from the school principal, two Ismuba teachers, ten students, and the head of administration. The data processing process using research methods is carried out simultaneously, then continuous data verification is carried out until the problem formulation is answered. The results of the research show that the school culture-based character values education model is reflected in a series of cultures at Muhammadiyah Lemahdadi's flagship primary school, which interprets the combination of strengthening religious values, leadership development, involvement in physical activities, and developing business skills, with the aim of forming good character. strong, good morals, and students' readiness to face future challenges.

Analysis of associative entrepreneurship as a territorial strategy in the municipality of Mesetas, Meta

This document reflects partial results of the characterization phase of the research project, where approaches were made with the community to identify the territory, using temporality maps within the participatory methodology called: social cartography. In this identification process, the association to achieve productive development and rural competitiveness in Mesetas was determined as a territorial enterprise, which in recent years, after the Peace Accords, have been constituted in a large number under the collective and collaborative principle, to the channeling of resources offered by governmental and international cooperation entities; improve the quality of life of producers; access training programs; implement farmers markets; incentivize fair prices, thus eliminating intermediaries; develop business skills; improve the marketing, distribution and even raw material transformation system to achieve optimal negotiation conditions, among other findings

Integrating Business Principles in STEM Education: Fostering Entrepreneurship in Students and Educators in the US and Nigeria

Integrating business principles into STEM education is crucial for preparing students to navigate the rapidly evolving global economy driven by technological advancements and innovation. This paper explores the significance of integrating business principles in STEM education and the potential benefits for students, educators, and the economy in both the United States and Nigeria. We examine successful initiatives and programs that foster entrepreneurship among STEM students and identify best practices for effectively teaching business concepts in STEM contexts. Challenges and barriers hindering the successful integration of business principles into STEM education are also discussed, including resistance to interdisciplinary education, limited resources and support for entrepreneurship, and balancing technical and business skill development. In order to address these challenges, we propose recommendations and best practices such as adopting effective pedagogical approaches, engaging industry and community partners, and creating a supportive culture for entrepreneurship within STEM institutions. In addition, this article identifies several potential research areas for the future. These include longitudinal studies on the effects of business-integrated STEM education on entrepreneurial outcomes, comparative analyses of different approaches, and assessments of the scalability and adaptability of successful initiatives across different countries. The promotion of entrepreneurship and business skills among STEM students can enhance their employability, career prospects and contribute to economic growth. This paper urges further research and action to support the development of the next generation of STEM-educated entrepreneurs who can drive innovation and economic growth globally, both in the United States and Nigeria.

Management of Business Activity of Territorial Communities: Case of Ukraine

The article analyzes challenges and prospects of development of business activity of territorial communities (hereinafter – TC) in terms of decentralization. Particular attention is paid to the extension of the opportunities for entrepreneurs due to the establishment of TC and in the context of implementation of the European Green Deal. The principal powers concerning support of economic development, solving environmental problems and supply of social services on the territory are delegated to the local bodies. It is a positive aspect, but it requires improvement of human resources of the local governmental bodies to secure efficient use of the provided opportunities. The research substantiates directions of business activation in TC, particularly creation of favorable environment for enterprises development at the state level, supply of broader access to financing for small and medium-size enterprises, simplification of tax administrating for small and medium-size enterprises, promotion of business culture and development of business skills and sustainable thinking, support for internationalization and greening of small and medium-size business, improvement of competitive capacity and innovative potential of enterprises. The work suggests a model of efficient management of business activity of territorial communities. The authors define the principal criteria for setting local taxes and charges at the level of community. The research also marks the problems that have a negative impact on business development of TC, particularly, restraints for business running, development of local infrastructure, and employment of population. The article specifies the reasons and factors of the obstacles appearance and proposes the ways for them overcoming.

MEANS OF STIMULATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS AS A FACTOR OF OVERCOMING THE DEPRESSION OF REMOTE SETTLEMENTS OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

The study revealed the relevance of the issues of policy formation of balanced spatial development of territorial communities, in particular in terms of overcoming the depression of remote settlements with the use of such a tool as small business development, stimulating the growth of business activity of the population, employment and self-employment. The purpose of the study is to identify promising and effective means of stimulating the development of small entrepreneurship in the projection of overcoming depression in remote settlements of territorial communities. An effective factor in overcoming the depression of remote areas and at the same time ensuring the leveling of disparities in local economic development is the activation of small businesses in these areas. The policy of local authorities in this direction should be implemented in the following directions: improving access to financial and investment resources, attracting intellectual and human resources, strengthening the material and technical support of small enterprises, improving the integration of small enterprises into the local economic system, developing business skills, consulting and informational support. According to these vectors, it is expedient to plan and implement the relevant instruments of local economic policy. It is important that they relate to the formation of specialized financial and credit programs; creation of financial and credit support funds; attraction of migrant workers’ funds; budget and grant support; attraction of financial resources of international technical assistance, stimulation of business entities for personnel training; use of the state order for teaching activities and training of personnel in the countryside, creation and development of local integrated systems, clusters with the participation of large and small enterprises, creation and development of local integrated systems, clusters with the participation of large and small enterprises; support for franchising programs of manufacturers for the development of the production complex of rural areas, creation of business incubators and business support centers; providing certificates to small business entities for consulting and other business services; development of business infrastructure in remote areas.

МАТРИЦЯ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ КЛЮЧОВИХ СТЕЙКХОЛДЕРІВ РОЗВИТКУ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА ЯК ДЕТЕРМІНАНТИ РЕІНТЕГРАЦІЇ ВІЙСЬКОВОСЛУЖБОВЦІВ, ВЕТЕРАНІВ ТА ЧЛЕНІВ ЇХ СІМЕЙ

The article is devoted to the development of a matrix of interaction of key stakeholders of social entrepreneurship development ("state-society-business-education") as determinants of reintegration of servicemen, veterans and their family members. A condition for the development of social enterprises is the synergistic interaction (participation) of key stakeholders: state-community-business-education, which creates opportunities for the formation of social capital. The article presents the generalized results of empirical research: a survey of market entities "The role of business as a catalyst for the development of social enterprises in the process of reintegration of military personnel, veterans and their family members"; a survey of participants in the educational process "Promoting the development of social entrepreneurship at the university"; a survey of members of civil society organizations "Promoting the development of social entrepreneurship in the community". The results of the surveys are used as a basis for determining the structures of involvement and developing a matrix of interaction of key stakeholders ("state-society-business-education") in the process of development of social enterprises as a tool for the reintegration of servicemen, veterans and their family members. The proposed matrix includes four components: under the public administration component – functions and duties of the state, such as the creation of financial instruments, provision of educational and psychological programs, as well as regulation of business processes; by the public management component – takes into account the development of local initiatives, the creation of a favourable social environment and the involvement of local resources to support social enterprises; by the economic component – determines the mechanisms of financial support, training programs and development of business skills; by the educational component – the role of higher education institutions in the formation of competencies in the field of social entrepreneurship. The developed matrix is a tool for the implementation of projects, programs and strategies of the development of social enterprises as determinants of the reintegration of servicemen, veterans and their family members.

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ACCESS TO FINANCE CHALLENGES IN SUPPLY SIDE PERSPECTIVE IN ETHIOPIA

Empirical evidence shows that the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Empirical evidence shows that the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to gross domestic product growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation is high. Because of limited access to finance and other factors, a significant number of MSMEs, particularly in developing countries, cannot realize their full potential. The study investigates the micro, small, and medium enterprises' access to finance challenges from the supply-side perspective in Ethiopia. The study employed descriptive analysis using survey data collected from purposely selected 11 banks and 9 micro-finance institutions (MFI). The results show that the lack of collateral, unavailability of financial records, poor pre-loan savings, low loan repayment rate, business feasibility problems, credit information asymmetry, attitudinal problems of the MSMEs, and diversion of the loan are demand-side constraints. From the financial institution’s perspective, the result shows that the liquidity problem, the influence of unfair competition from government banks, the lack of competent human resources, political leaders’ intervention, especially in MFI, corruption, the COVID-19 pandemic, political instability, and inadequate capital are major obstacles. Macroeconomic conditions related to challenges such as foreign exchange shortages, inflation, and trade imbalances are also mentioned as major obstacles. According to the findings of this study, designing and implementing business skill development in mindset, business planning, business bookkeeping, and financial reports can help MSMEs access loans. For financial institutions, the study suggests cash flow-based lending products, applying psychometric testing for credit scoring, improving the governance of the government-affiliated MFIs, and automating the MFIs.

Advancing Equity in Arts Entrepreneurship

The authors conduct an empirical investigation of the national Equity X Program to understand not just the barriers that women face in becoming producers and developing business skills to move their career forward as artist entrepreneurs in Canada but also how emerging professionals feel about their perceived opportunities. The authors first situate the study within the literature on equity and inclusion in the creative sector and the importance of the music industry in this context. They then use an impact assessment framework that incorporates key indicators around equity and inclusion, aesthetic goals and approaches, and accessibility measures to help organize six rich clusters of data drawn from respondents (N=397). Using iterative open coding of open-ended responses to semi-structured questions, as well as critical discourse analysis, the authors examine the clustered data to illustrate or address these impact measures and to tease out the implications of each cluster of data. The analysis of the six clusters of data can help the sector (and their funders and policymaking supporters) better understand priorities for entrepreneurial capacity-building, including professionalization, technical skills, self-development, a sense of belonging through networking, entrepreneurial development, and emotional engagement in the sector. While the study does not suggest that systemic discrimination can be overcome any time soon, it does provide evidence of the ways in which women creatives in music believe that becoming more proficient in technical and business skills will help them; it also illustrates their optimism about being able to overcome discrimination. This generates a more complex understanding not just of some of the challenges faced by diverse women artist-entrepreneurs within Canada’s music ecosystem but also perceptions about how they aim to overcome these challenges. The article concludes by outlining future work required to ameliorate system-wide discrimination in arts entrepreneurship.

Business skills development for a successful fashion business in peri-urban communities, South Africa

Background: Entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds often possess low levels of education, limited qualifications and training. This also applies to survivalist fashion entrepreneurs in the Sedibeng District Municipality (SDM), Gauteng. Over a third of these entrepreneurs are not formally educated in business skills and may not possess the adequate knowledge to operate their fashion business successfully.Aim: The aim of this research was to investigate the uses and challenges pertaining to business skills amongst fashion entrepreneurs without formal, fashion-related education or training, in order to determine their business skills’ training needs.Setting: The sample population included 105 black, adult fashion entrepreneurs, operating micro, survivalist fashion enterprises within peri-urban, resource-poor communities in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) of the Sedibeng district. Data for this study were collected from the respondents whilst shopping at fabric and haberdashery stores or from their home-business environments.Methods: A quantitative study applying non-probability, purposive and snowball sampling was performed. Data were collected by means of interviewer-administered questionnaires by trained fieldworkers.Results: The results indicated that the respondents lacked skills in developing business plans and possessed only moderate skills in finance and marketing. The respondents indicated training needs for fashion business skills in all areas of investigation, including developing a business plan, conducting basic bookkeeping, determining correct product pricing, drafting quotations and invoices, developing a budget, conducting basic market research and advertising their products and services.Conclusion: Fashion business skill training programmes should be developed to target and train fashion entrepreneurs without formal fashion-related education or training, contributing to the long-term sustainability of local fashion businesses in South Africa (SA).

Food Safety Knowledge and Hygienic Practices among Vendors of Vegetable Salads in Pipeline Ward of Nairobi County, Kenya

Street sold foods are a source of inexpensive, nutritious food for many people living both in the urban and rural areas. It is also a major source of income for many people, particularly women by providing self-employment and the opportunity to develop business skills with low capital investment. However, ready-to-eat foods are a source of contamination and can transmit food-borne diseases through those handling the salads. Therefore, a quantitative cross-sectional survey of exhaustively sampled 120 vendors was carried out to assess food safety knowledge and hygienic practices among vendors of vegetable salads in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study established that the majority (60 %) of the respondents were males aged between 26-35 (53 %) and most of them had up to the secondary level of education (73 %). The majority of the vendors (59 %) had been trained on food handling practices and therefore had good knowledge of food hygiene, and practiced good hygiene. The results indicate that even though most respondents used gloves and aprons, some did not practice food handling hygienic practices and this could predispose the salads to contamination. The study indicates that the majority of the respondents had formal education and were trained on food handling practices, and this may have had an effect on their perception of hygiene. However, some of the vendors exhibited poor food handling practices and therefore there is a need to enhance training and law enforcement governing street food vending business.

Employability Factors Contributing to Youth Unemployment in the EAC Countries Data and Policy Analysis

This policy research paper analyses employability factors and challenges contributing to youth unemployment and also provides working recommendations for further dialogue and engagement on youth employability in the East African community EAC Countries. The policy analysis is based on the theory of 4-Es as propounded by International Labour Organization ILO and Youth Employment Network literature. The field research survey, focus group discussion, combined observational and consultations with key informants were major research methods used in collecting secondary and primary data and information. Data analysis uses non-parametric methods, mainly frequency and cross tabulations.
 The paper found that costs of doing business among the youth in the formal and informal economies are significantly high. There are weak limited skills matching systems and provision of relevant curriculum that produce an updated knowledge base. The problem of rural-urban migration is related to inadequate rural infrastructures; lack of establishment of sustainable agro-processing industries, limited provision of rural vocation and training programmes to equip youth with skills for employability. The education and training systems do not comply with regional, international standards and technological changes in the world. There are weak career counselling and guidance centres for youth. There is a limited access to good quality education and thus decent jobs for youth with disability.
 The policy solution is to enhance employability conditions. Relevant policy strategies include reducing cost of doing business, enhance business skills development and matching; minimizing rural-urban migration; creating conducive environment for business for youth with disability; increasing agricultural mechanization to enhance productivity, increasing rural connectivity and accessibility; improving VET and higher education learning systems; increasing access to schools, technical and vocational training for youth with disability; improving conditions and quality of employment systems and enhancing provision of information regarding employment opportunities in these EAC countries.

Developing Business Skills in High School Students Using Project Activities

The most important requirement for today’s general education is the cultivation of humane and tolerant personality of the information society with well-developed business skills, which will allow him or her to successfully integrate into the complex social environment and act not only as a consumer but also as a producer, executive, leader, who can perform various social roles and determine the effectiveness and quality of his or her activities. The research aims to theoretically justify and experimentally verify the methodology for developing business skills in high school students using project activities. General education schools served as experimental facilities. The analysis of the experiment’s results took into account the number of group participants, as well as sampling representativeness (225 high school students aged between 14 and 17 in each group experimental and control). High school students’ understanding of the need for well-developed business skills is enhanced due to such forms and methods as reading biographies of prominent businessmen from all over the world; role-playing situations; meetings with people who have succeeded in economic, entrepreneurial, pedagogical and other fields; visits to companies, enterprises, cultural and scientific institutions; certain business games (“How can one live within one’s means?”, “Starting a business”, “Business communication”, “Manager’s working week”), conversations on such topics as “Is it difficult to be a businessman?”, “How can one succeed in learning?”, “Tell me about myself”; the “this is my opinion” student platform; participation in the youth forum of student organizations, an insight into business sites. The following diagnostic methods were used to identify the development level of certain business skills: the method called “Determining a self-focus” needed to identify business focus; the method called “Striving for achievements” needed to identify a striving for success; relevant tasks used to identify the level of key competencies; questionnaires about creativity; the communication and organization skills methodology needed to assess respective skills; methods for studying the level of subjective locus of control needed to assess responsibility; methods for identifying risk preparedness; the scale of reactive (situational) and personal anxiety needed to identify the level of self-control; the tolerance index questionnaire. The obtained results show that the number of high school students with a high level of business skills has increased by 12.8% in EG and only by 1.3 in CG. The number of high school students with an average level of business skills has increased by 3.8% in EG and by 0.6 in CG. Therefore, the comparison of EG and CG results proves the effectiveness of the proposed methodology for developing business skills in high school students using project activities.

Agritourism Development Issues In Rural Places: Evidence From Armenia

The following paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issues of agritourism development issues in rural places. Agritourism development is a good source for rural development, as it will contribute to the investments in villages, increase rural income, emlpoyment, etc. The main purpose of the article is to analyze agritourism development opportunities and issues in Armenian rural places. The analysis was carried out in Armenian two regions: Lori and Tavush. The investigation of the topic and the results of the analysis state that Armenian regions Lori and Tavush have opportunities to develop different types of tourism based on existing resource potential: historical-cultural, eco, agro, gastronomic, adventure, etc. The research empirically confirms and theoretically proves the existing problems that hinder agritourism development. For the analysis a survey and observation methods were used. Survey was done among village heads and local population-hosts. The main results of the research are then analyzed via SWOT analysis, based on which some suggestions were made. The main conclusion is that it is necessary to implement various actions for agritourism development, such as: involving investments, improving roads and infrastructures, improving legislation and statistics, organizing trainings for hosts and farmers, improving marketing, etc. The development of agritourism will contribute to the development of the community and the whole country, will increase incomes, spread and preserve culture, increase motivation to live in villages, will form a civil society, as constant contact with tourists, continuous development of business skills and aspirations, will enlarge the worldview of population and will contribute to their understanding of the most important problem of preserving the Armenian culture. The results of the research can be useful for the state and municipal organs, private sector, also for researchers of tourism sphere. Keywords: agritourism, infrastructures, marketing, rural places, tourism, villages.

Enhancing Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Development Capacity of Architects in Nigeria

This paper reviews the entrepreneurial orientation and business development capacity of architects in Nigeria. It discusses the problems faced by Nigerian architects in the business environment. It surmises that architectural firms in Nigeria have remained relatively small businesses with individual or two-partner ownership as a result of the lopsided education of architects with little or no training on the development of business skills. The conferences and workshops organised by the Nigerian Institute of Architects and Architects Registration Council of Nigeria do not address the entrepreneurial needs of architects in Nigeria. It contends that architectural training focuses more on the technical side of architecture without a balance with the entrepreneurial aspect which has left architects without important business and management skills. This has affected performance and ability to adapt, start, nurture, grow and significantly expand their businesses in the dynamic, fast changing and technology driven business environment. The paper proposes a holistic Business Development Framework for Architects to address three important areas of theoretical development, technical development and entrepreneurial skills development that could help architects to develop their business models. It concludes that the non-inclusion of entrepreneurial training in education and professional training as a core module of studies has affected the career plans and prospects of many architecture graduates leaving them with only the option of core architectural practice which many of them are not suited for. It recommends the adoption of capacity building measures and approaches for innovation driven practices for professional and environmental development. Architectural management and products design should also be core modules of study and training.