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Table of Contents
1. Based on the National Small Business Act, classify the size of enterprise that GI
represents by referring to its number of employees. (1) ...................................... 4
2. Identify and discuss the key challenges that Sakhe experienced both during the
initial stages of establishing his business and in the ongoing operation of his
enterprise, as presented in the case study. (7) ..................................................... 4
3. Drawing on the strategies outlined in your prescribed textbook, propose three
strategies that Sakhe could implement to address the challenges currently
affecting his business. (3) ....................................................................................... 7
4. With reference to the concept of enterprise development and the various growth
strategies available to small businesses, describe the way Sakhe expanded his
enterprise in 2013. Support your response with specific evidence from the case
study. (2) ................................................................................................................... 8
5. Provide a definition of bootstrapping as a financing method and illustrate with
examples from the case study how Sakhe applied this approach to fund his
business. (5) ............................................................................................................. 9
6. Sakhe intends to diversify into sports management. Explain two (2) aspects of
technical feasibility he is currently exploring in preparation for this new venture.
(4) ............................................................................................................................. 11
7. Identify the funding agency that granted Sakhe a loan and explain the role that it
plays in supporting entrepreneurs. (3) ................................................................. 13
8. Define the concept of resource sufficiency as per your prescribed textbook.
Then, identify the key resources Sakhe utilized in building his business and
support your answer with examples from the case study. (5) ........................... 13
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