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 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’.

scholarly journals Determinants that Influence Women Entrepreneurs Performance in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalew Terefe Alene
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Medium And Small Enterprises

Abstract The main objective of this study is to explore determinants that influence women entrepreneurs’ performance in medium and small enterprises in case of Gondar city in Ethiopia. The study employed a binary logistic regression model to identify determinants that influence women entrepreneurs’ performance. The binary logistic regression results show that educational level, working experience, access to finance, access to business training, government support, access to information, land ownership and reasonable levied tax are statistically significant predictors of performance in the study area. It is clear that in the context of Ethiopia, the determinants that influence women entrepreneurs’ performance could be aligned to these variables.

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.

The Roles and Challenges of Micro and Small Enterprises in Urban Employment Creation in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Degwale Gebeyehu Belay ◽  
Moges Yirgabelew Kifle
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Employment Creation ◽  
Urban Employment ◽  
Debre Berhan ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

This study had the objective of assessing the roles and challenges of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in urban employment creation in Debre Berhan Town, Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia. Mixed research approach was adopted and both primary and secondary data was collected. The study had a total of 352 respondents who were selected using systematic sampling technique. Tools of data collection were questionnaire, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings of the study revealed that MSEs have indeed contributed significantly in creating urban employment, and in generating income of employees. However, the capacity of creating employment and generating income varies among MSE. While the construction and manufacturing sectors had better employment creation and income generation capacity, trade sector was the least in creating such opportunities. The challenges of MSEs in employment creation include lack of adequate finances, inputs, poor organizational structure and management, poor government support and regulations, and technological challenges.

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 Microfinance and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises: Does Training have an Impact

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Hussain Haider ◽  
Muzaffar Asad ◽  
Minaa Fatima ◽  
Rana Zain Ul Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Performance

Access to finance is considered as very important for gaining high performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Yet it has been observed that despite the availability of access to finance the performance of several MSEs is poor, which is a major hurdle in the growth rate of MSEs. The purpose of this study was to find the difference in certain performance indicators of MSEs who owners have been given training against those whose owners have never been given any kind of training. In order to conduct study survey research has been conducted and a sample of 384 MSEs was selected on simple random basis. The findings revealed that all the performance indicators including sales increase, income increase, assets increase, employment increase, and meeting household expenses have shown a significant difference among the two groups. The findings of the study are very important for the policy makers and the people who are involved in microfinance industry.

scholarly journals Effect of individual entrepreneurship orientation on export intention in micro and small enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-99
Author(s):  
Ajit Dahal ◽  
Mahestu Krisjanti
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Less Developed Country ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose: Considering the importance of the internationalization of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) for the national economic growth, this study was conducted in order to determine the possible impact of individual entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) on export intention in MSEs through the moderating effect of access to finance. Methodology: This research consists of a survey of 150 agriculture farm owners from Nepal conducted in January 2020. The researchers used SmartPLS as a research tool to analyse the data. Results: The results of this study indicate that out of five dimensions of IEO, only autonomy has a positive significant effect on export intention, whereas access to finance had no moderating role in the effect of IEO on export intention. Conclusion: Overall, this study provides profound insight about IEO in the context of a less developed country like Nepal and also sheds light on Nepalese farm owners’ IEO and their intention to export.

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