Business in South Africa – Annual Review of Small Business in South Africa – 2003 Output vs. outcome or impact Conceptual framework: data & methodology Quantitative & qualitative elements Nuanced analysis: context Synthesis of relevant research
Outline Review of: Trends Performance Basic statistics Sector reviews Provincial review Thematic issue Link to DTI Strategy
Review of Trends & Performance Conceptual framework
Review of Trends & Performance Economic environment World growth World trade SA growth – SMMEs insulated SA trade performance – SMMEs somewhat insulated Domestic expenditure On balance… environment not supportive
Review of Trends & Performance Regulatory Environment Tax and labour regulation regimes unchanged Total admin. burdens for VAT and RSC high Discourages graduation of informal to formal
Review of Trends & Performance Institutional Environment