scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Competencies of Women Entrepreneurs of Micro and Small Enterprises

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Käthe Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Entrepreneurial Competencies

scholarly journals The Roles of Micro and Small Enterprises in Empowering Women: The Case of Jimma Town, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Bizuayehu Daba Feyisa ◽  
Kaleb Amanu Tamene
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Electric Power Supply ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Jimma Town

The main aim of this study was to assess the roles of Micro and Small Enterprises in Empowering Women in Jimma Town. In this study, the researchers employed purely qualitative research approach. Purposive sampling technique was employed as appropriate sampling technique to select research participants. In addition to this, the researchers also used data gathering tools such as in-depth interview and non-participant observations. The study found out that Micro and Small enterprises in Jimma Town have played significant roles in empowering some women entrepreneurs economically and socially by improving their livelihoods, enhancing their self-confidence, decision making capacity, financial autonomy, freedom of mobility and also boosting their social-interactions. The study also found out that women entrepreneurs have been facing serious challenges against their business such as lack of appropriate working and selling places, market linkages, loan, and shortages of raw materials and frequent interruptions of electric power supply. So, the researchers recommended that all concerned government institutions shall try their level best to address such problems to advance women’s empowerment through micro and small enterprises to the best level.

Influence of participation in “table banking” on the size of women-owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Castro Ngumbu Gichuki ◽  
Milcah Mulu Mutuku ◽  
Lydia Nkatha Kinuthia
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the inability to access affordable credit in Kenya which hinders many women entrepreneurs from either starting their own or expanding existing enterprises and capital base. The emergence of table banking groups attempts to fill the existing credit gap. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey involving 225 randomly selected women entrepreneurs who participate in table banking groups within Nakuru Municipality was conducted. Data collection comprised a questionnaire whose reliability coefficient was 0.83 at 0.05 confidence level. Findings – Results indicated that a majority women entrepreneurs aged between 20 and 60 years with 71 per cent of them married. Further, 44 per cent had attained secondary-level education, while no illiterate entrepreneurs participated in the study. A positive increase in the number of employees, after members participated in table banking groups, was realized. Credit received from table banking influenced changes in the size of enterprises. Originality/value – The study shows that availability, affordability and accessibility of credit from table banking groups led to positive growth of women-owned enterprises.

scholarly journals Insights on Impact of Business Development Services on Growth of Women Owned Enterprises in Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Nyamagere G. Sospeter ◽  
Mariam I. Nchimbi
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Capacity Market ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Government ◽  
Market Coverage ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents findings of the study that aimed at assessing the impact of business service providers (BDS) on growth of women owned MSMEs in Tanzania. Based on interviews conducted to five BDS providers and women owned micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) it was revealed that most women entrepreneurs were not aware of the existence of BDS providers and their services. For those who had used BDS, they were generally satisfied with their benefits and they continue using the services. Furthermore, the findings show that BDS assisted entrepreneurs in formalizing their businesses, increased business management and technology capacity, market coverage and contributed to business growth.Findings calls for the government, BDS providers and other key stakeholders to raise the level of awareness to women entrepreneurs on the availability and importance of using of BDSs. Government and donor community should advocate for business environment reforms that lowers the barriers to BDS providers for them to operate effectively and provide affordable services. BDS providers should focus on demand driven services in a more holistic and participatory way than they are currently doing in order to improve the quality, sustainability and development of the women owned MSMEs.

scholarly journals Determinants that influence the performance of women entrepreneurs in micro and small enterprises in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalew Terefe Alene
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Physical Infrastructure ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore determinants that influence women entrepreneurs’ performance in micro and small enterprises in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia, and in turn contribute to entrepreneurship-related literature mainly in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach The study employed an explanatory research design with agreement of primary data collection via a cross-sectional survey questionnaire followed by quantitative research approach. The sample of this study was 180 women entrepreneurs and selected using random sampling technique. Findings The findings of this study revealed that educational level, previous entrepreneurial experience, access to business training, access to finance, access to business information, government support, land ownership, and tax are significant in explaining women entrepreneurs’ performance in one hand. On the other side, however, age, marital status, access to market, and access to physical infrastructure are found to be insignificant variables in determining women entrepreneurs’ performance. Research limitations/implications The study used one time data for determinants like level of education, previous working experience, age, and profitability of the enterprise. Thus, due to frequent change in such variables, the study may not reflect the dynamics of the data, which would have a convincing influence on the conclusion. In addition, the research has only consisted of 180 samples. Moreover, such number may not represent the whole population of the entrepreneurs of Ethiopian MSEs. In future research, it is advisable to expand study factors, use interviews as a research tool, and make a comparison between women and men entrepreneurial performances. Practical implications The paper might serve as an input for officials to consider such determinants and encourage an environment that increases women entrepreneurs’ performance. In addition, the study might help women entrepreneurs in addressing the factors affecting performance to take actions towards improving their performance and in turn contribute to job creation, wealth, innovation, and poverty alleviation. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on the determinants of women entrepreneurs’ performance in micro and small enterprises. Specifically, it tests the impact of educational level, age, marital status, previous entrepreneurial experience, access to business training, access to finance, access to business information, access to market, access to physical infrastructure, government support, land ownership, and tax on the performance of women entrepreneurs.

scholarly journals ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPETENCIES AS DETERMINANTS OF CORPORATE PERFORMANCE: A STUDY ON SMALL ENTERPRISES IN MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 243-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Mahadalle ◽  
Burcin Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Entrepreneurial Characteristics ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Entrepreneurial Competencies

The encouraging outcomes of organizational success, emerging from productive entrepreneurship has led academic and administrative attention on concepts of entrepreneurial competencies and entrepreneurial characteristics in the last few decades. In Somalia particularly, the women have been found to be playing a significant role in the small business sector, despite the several challenges faced by them. The present research aims at assessing the effect of entrepreneurial competencies and entrepreneur’s demographic and personal characteristics on business performance among initial stage entrepreneurs. Further, it also aims at spotting the main challenges encountered by the women entrepreneurs involved in Small business in Somalia. The study adopted extensive relevant literature reviews on the studied variables and drawing conclusions based on the conducted reviews. The reviewed studies showed that entrepreneurial characteristics and entrepreneurial competencies are positively related to overall business performance. Further, through the studies, the study also supports the claim that Somali women entrepreneurs make a significant contribution to the small-scale businesses in Somalia but faced several challenges that must be catered to as an urgency.

New Insights on Psychological Factors for the Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-163
Author(s):  
Corina D. Riantoputra ◽  
Ismarli Muis
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Training ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Time Orientation ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Identity Conflict ◽  
Future Time ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

The Problem Despite efforts to develop women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, the majority of them are unable to grow their businesses. The literature suggests that cultural factors (i.e., non-egalitarian sex roles) may limit the actualization of psychological factors that are critical for their successes. The Solution To investigate the motivation, challenges, and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, this article focused on (a) characteristics of women entrepreneurs based on their motives: necessity- versus growth-oriented, and (b) psychological factors that influence their success. Focusing on micro and small enterprises, we collected data from 200 (87 necessity-oriented, and 113 growth-oriented) women entrepreneurs in Indonesia. The study findings demonstrate that the success of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia is associated with their identity conflict (i.e., induced by non-egalitarian sex-role culture), passion, and future time orientation, all of which interplay differently for necessity- and growth-oriented women entrepreneurs. The Stakeholders This article is important for scholars, practitioners, and government officers in a non-egalitarian sex-role country like Indonesia. It informs involved stakeholders of the specific aspects that need to be considered in coaching and leadership training for women entrepreneurs who are managing micro and small enterprises.

scholarly journals Exploring the Factors on Micro and Small Women Entrepreneurs’ Success in Northern Province of Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Yogendrarajah Rathiranee
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
Financial Strength ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Network Risk

This study aims to identify the factors that contribute to the success of Micro and small women entrepreneurs in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Being 52% of the total population in Sri Lanka, women are still being covered the population. With the consideration of the importance of women entrepreneurship, it is better to identify the factors contributing to the success of women entrepreneurs. A quantitative method was used for gathering information and stratified sampling method was used for collecting data from 284 women entrepreneurs engaged in several activities. In the process of collecting data, a questionnaire was designed to recognize the factors that influence the success of women entrepreneurs in Micro and small enterprises. Further, interviews and discussions also were held with selected entrepreneurs and officers from Divisional Secretariat Offices. After the data collection, the data analysis was made with the help of simple statistical techniques, descriptive statistics and reduction of variables (Factor analysis) by using SPSS package. The results of the study revealed that nine key variables out of thirty one contributes to the women entrepreneurs’ success in Northern Province of Sri Lanka those are motivation, self-efficacy, network, risk taking, financial strength, locus of control, problem solving, leadership and environment. The finding of this study is helpful for the micro and small entrepreneurs as well as researchers regarding the area of women entrepreneurs to further study.

Challenges and Prospects of Women Entrepreneurs Within Micro and Small Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-31
Author(s):  
Yetimwork Anteneh Wondim
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Loan Portfolio ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Beauty Salon ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

This study is to find out the challenges and prospects faced by female entrepreneurs within micro and small enterprises in the case of salon owners in Bahir Dar City administration. Although various empirical studies show most micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are operated by women, and face many challenges, this research is done concerning developed countries, and they have the problem of generalization. To this end, a qualitative research approach is pursued. The qualitative data is gathered through semi-structured interviews from beauty salon owner women. Consequently, the findings reveal that the major challenges that hinder the salon industry according to this research are classified as a problem in startup and the growth phase, which in turn affect the prospects of these enterprises in the future. To mitigate these challenges, banks should have a specific loan portfolio for women entrepreneurs in salon businesses and introduce more financial access for women.

scholarly journals Determinants that Influence the Performance of Women Entrepreneurs’ in Micro and Small Enterprises in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalew Terefe Alene
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Physical Infrastructure ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore determinants that influence women entrepreneurs’ performance in micro and small enterprises’ in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia and in turn contribute to entrepreneurship related literature mainly in developing countries.Design/methodology/approach: The study employed an explanatory research design with agreement of primary data collection via a cross-sectional survey questionnaire followed by quantitative research approach. The sample of this study was 180 women entrepreneurs and selected using random sampling technique. Findings: The findings of this study revealed that educational level, previous entrepreneurial experience, access to business training, access to finance, access to business information, government support, land ownership and tax are significant in explaining women entrepreneurs’ performance in one hand. On the other side, however, age, marital status, access to market and access to physical infrastructure are found to be insignificant variables in determining women entrepreneurs’ performance.Research limitations/implications: The study was used one time data for determinants like level of education, previous working experience, age and profitability of the enterprise. Thus, due to frequent change in such the variables, the study may not reflect the dynamics of the data, which would have a convinced influence on the conclusion. In addition, the research has only consisted of 180 samples. Moreover, such number may not represent the whole population of the entrepreneurs of Ethiopian MSEs. Future research, it is advisable to expand study factors, use interviews as a research tool and make comparison between women and men entrepreneurial performances.Practical implications: The paper might serve as an input for officials to consider such determinants and encourage an environment that increases women entrepreneurs’ performance. In addition, the study might help women entrepreneurs in addressing the factors affecting performance to take actions towards improving their performance and in turn contribute to job creation, wealth, innovation, and poverty alleviation.Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature on the determinants of women entrepreneurs’ performance in micro and small enterprises. Specifically, it tests the impact of educational level, age, marital status, previous entrepreneurial experience, access to business training, access to finance, access to business information, access to market, access to physical infrastructure, government support, land ownership and tax on the performance of women entrepreneurs’.

Pengembangan Kemitraan Koperasi, Usaha Mikro Dan Kecil (KUMK) Dengan Usaha Menengah/Besar Untuk Komoditi Unggulan Lokal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dandan Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Partnerships ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Business Partnership ◽  
Structure Factors ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Entities

Basically a natural partnership will achieve its goal if mutual requirements, mutual reinforcement, and mutual benefit can be maintained and made a strong fundamental commitment among partners. Nevertheless the development seems very slow. The cause is the presence of specific and different conditions and structure factors compared to other countries. Along with that, we still encounter various forms of gaps, such as inequality among regions, among income groups, between sectors, among economic actors, and so forth. The next problem is that in business entities including cooperatives and micro and small enterprises in running their business activities requires business partnerships with medium and large enterprises in order to improve business performance and business scale. While on the other hand our economic conditions and structures are not yet fully conducive to fostering partnerships based on purely business considerations or competitive market motivations but the business partnership of the foundation is strong enough in our country's constitution. Partnerships will work if partners are equally benefiting. Our concept of partnership is like that, although in the short term, there is a party or a party benefiting more from the other side.

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