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Despite the well-known importance of small businesses to the South African economy, they are faced with many challenges that contribute to their high failure rate. A lack in marketing skills to carry out the marketing tasks associated with the marketing function is just one of the many challenges identified amongst small business owners in South Africa. The primary objective of this study was to identify the marketing tasks performed by small business owners. In addition, how these marketing tasks are adapted to suit the unique needs of the small business was also investigated. The results of this study revealed that small business success and business growth can be achieved through the provision of need-satisfying, up-to- date products or services, and the implementation of an effective marketing communication message.
KEYWORDS
Small business enterprise, Marketing tasks, Business success, Business growth, Needs satisfying product, Marketing communication