scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Capabilities of Women Entrepreneurs and Their Contributions to Entrepreneurship Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (08) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar P. Abasolo, MBA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Baccalaureate Degree ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Training Design ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Descriptive Method

Women play significant roles in entrepreneurship development in the country, particularly in the province of Camarines Norte. This study determined the entrepreneurial capabilities of women entrepreneurs and their contributions to entrepreneurship development in Camarines Norte. It employed a descriptive method of research in assessing the profile of women entrepreneurs; their entrepreneurial capabilities along identifying business opportunities, running a business, driving innovation and adapting to economic conditions; their contributions to entrepreneurship development and the problems commonly encountered by them. Findings revealed that respondents mostly were 41 to 50 years old age bracket, married, with a baccalaureate degree, have been running the business for five to ten years as a small-type of enterprise, with an initial capital of ₱100,000 and below, and employed five and below employees. The entrepreneurial capabilities of women entrepreneurs were interpreted as much capable of identifying business opportunities, running a business, driving innovation, and adapting to economic conditions. The contributions of women entrepreneurs to entrepreneurship development were interpreted as much evident in terms of income generation, job creation, innovation, and environment protection. Also, the most common problem encountered by women entrepreneurs is business competition. Given the results of the study, a proposed training design was developed to help women entrepreneurs strengthen their entrepreneurial capabilities.

Rural women entrepreneurs in Oman: problems and opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhail M. Ghouse ◽  
Omar Durrah ◽  
Gerard McElwee
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Traditional Roles

PurposeThis paper examines the challenges associated with rural women entrepreneurs in Oman. The study is based on women living in rural and highland areas who aim to move beyond their traditional roles in the family seeking avenues for growth and development. It identifies several problems encountered by rural women entrepreneurs and the impact on their future business opportunities.Design/methodology/approachA mixed research approach involving quantitative and qualitative elements was adopted for the study. The research is based on 183 survey responses and personal interviews with 8 rural women entrepreneurs. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was adopted to analyse the quantitative responses and depict a model featuring the intensity of the problems affecting business opportunities. Seven short cases based upon the interviews with rural women entrepreneurs are also detailed.FindingsSeveral problems experienced by rural women entrepreneurs were identified hampering their business ventures, linked to personality, family, educational, socio-cultural, facilities, legal, financial and economic, organizational and geographical, out of which household, organizational and geographical linked problems were most significant. Entrepreneurial opportunities for rural women entrepreneurs are discussed.Practical implicationsThe research suggests that the policymakers should holistically consider how the rural women engaged in informal business for various means can be better supported and sustained by overcoming associated problems, can achieve business opportunities and contribute to regional socio-economic development.Originality/valueThere is a limited literature available on rural women entrepreneurship in an Arab context. The study provides an overview of the challenges and problems experienced by these women and the support areas required to overcome them for their sustainability in this region.

Christian entrepreneurial activities and micro women entrepreneurship development

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 657-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanny Adams Quagrainie ◽  
Abigail Opoku Mensah ◽  
Alex Yaw Adom
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ventures ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Emergent Strategy ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
The Church

Purpose Review of literature suggests mixed findings on the relationship between the church and micro women entrepreneurship development. This signals that questions remain about the roles of churches in entrepreneurial development. Thus, this paper aims to explore what entrepreneurial activities are provided by churches to their micro women entrepreneurs and how do these activities influence their entrepreneurial start up and growth. Design/methodology/approach Phenomenological research methodologies were used to purposive collected data from 38 women entrepreneurs and four church administers in Tema. Results were analyzed using the emergent strategy. Findings The results suggest that churches provided four entrepreneurial activities which are categorized as finance, networking, promotion of self-confidence and impartation of ethical values. These factors promoted the growth of women entrepreneurial growth but not the start-up of entrepreneurial ventures. The study concluded that the church should provide more support for new entrepreneurial ventures. Therefore, embeddedness because of membership of a church is a critical part of women entrepreneurship development. Research limitations/implications Further studies will need to replicate these findings with other types of businesses, in other locations. Practical implications This study suggests that policymakers should be working in conjunction with churches in a bid to promote micro women entrepreneurship development. Originality/value Limited research has been conducted on church entrepreneurial activities in the development of micro women entrepreneurs in developing economies such as Ghana. This empirical research provides important insights into this field.

scholarly journals Women Entrepreneurs and Survival of Small Scale Enterprises in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-12
Author(s):  
Lawal Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Nigerian Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

This research set out to analyze the women entrepreneurs and survival of small–scale enterprises in Nigeria. The objective of this paper is to determine the extent of women entrepreneurs and survival of SSEs in Nigeria. One Hundred and Twenty Eight (128) questionnaires were retrieved for analysis. Data collected were analyzed using multiple regressions. The results revealed that Women entrepreneurs experience and women entrepreneurs’ level of education have significant effect on the survival of small scale enterprises in Nigeria. The study therefore, concluded that an increase in training or improvement in the activities of women entrepreneurship will lead to a significant increase in the maintenance and sustainability of SSEs in Nigeria. This paper recommended that since, women entrepreneurs experience and high level of education led to the survival of SSEs in Nigeria therefore, the Nigerian government should provide an avenue for adequate funding, training on entrepreneurship, provision of infrastructural facilities and enabling environment in order to enhance the women entrepreneurial activities as this would translate to increase in an income generation, provision of employment and reduction of poverty in Nigeria.  Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurs, Small Scale Enterprises, Women Entrepreneurship and Survival.

scholarly journals Assessing Moving Targets: the Impact of Transition Stages on Entrepreneurship Development

Ekonomika ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruta Aidis ◽  
Arnis Sauka
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Transition Countries ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Development Perspective ◽  
Transition Stages ◽  
Selection Of

An issue that has recently gained in importance in transitional literature is the need to develop a thriving small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector since it can contribute significantly to innovation, job creation and economic growth. However, the specific characteristics of SMEs make them especially vulnerable to changes in the legal, social and environmental context. In this paper we are interested in the barriers that SME development encounters during different stages in the transition process. There is no consensus regarding ‘transition stages’, yet various indicators measuring certain aspects of transition progress have been developed. For this paper, we apply a selection of indicators proposed in previous research to approximate three transitional stages that would make sense from an entrepreneurship development perspective. We utilise these indicators to categorise 23 transition countries into transitional stages. On the basis of that utilisation we develop a framework in which we can identify SME development trends based on our analysis of the 25 empirical studies on constraints facing SMEs in transition countries. Our preliminary results indicate that more fundamental barriers related to legal issues are more characteristic of the early stages of transition, while more specific constraints related to human resources and skill development characterise later transition stages.

scholarly journals Women Entrepreneurship Development in Small Scale Sector in the Context of Globalisation

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Himachalam D ◽  
Shankara M.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Development ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
The Right

With the impetus on entrepreneurial development in semi-urban and rural areas to solve the threatening unemployment crisis, women entrepreneurs have a major role to play. Women are found equally capable and given the right encouragement and support, they are bound to contribute in abundance towards the upliftment of the small scale and tiny sector.

Job creation through income generation: an evaluation of Re-Cover, a decorating project developed with forensic mental health service users

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
Sarah McDonald ◽  
Mark Bertram
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and describe the effectiveness, achievements and challenges of a job creation project that was developed with people in contact with forensic mental health services. Design/methodology/approach This evaluation (case study) used a mixed methods approach: a range of quantitative and qualitative data were gathered, analysed and interpreted. Findings There were economic and health benefits. The income generation was sufficient to fund a large chunk of the projects operating costs. Service users reported improvements in mental health, wellbeing, confidence, skill development and earning capacity. Research limitations/implications The sample size was too small to be generalised and no validated measures were used. Further research is required into the long-term benefits of job creation in mental health services and providing a continuum of employment support. Practical implications A range of commercial activity can form the basis for job creation and work training projects in mental health services. Substantial operating costs can be generated, to re-invest in job creation/enterprises. Social implications Social value can be enhanced within NHS public sector procurement procedures. Agreement between a range of internal NHS departments is necessary: finance, commercial, estates and facilities, and procurement. Originality/value Public sector procurement has the potential to act as a catalyst to support the inclusion agenda by funding commercial activity that job creation projects can undertake.

scholarly journals Venture Capital Financing: An Opportunity for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Ghana

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Francis Boadu ◽  
Gabriel Dwomoh ◽  
Sarpong Appiah ◽  
Elizabeth Dwomo-Fokuo
Keyword(s):  
Venture Capital ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Venture Capitalist ◽  
Trust Fund ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Capital Financing

The paper aims to increase the understanding of venture capital industry in Ghana by examining the role of venture capital financing in aiding small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. Using the conventional questionnaires administration and interviews, analysis of data collected from the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) and SMEs supported by venture capitalist (VCs) revealed that venture capital companies contributes in the area of fresh funds (23.8%), adding value by providing the beneficiaries with skills/training (33.3%), access to business opportunities (26.2%) and advisory services (16.7%). The findings also show that venture capital financing has a positive and statistically significant impact on job creation (33.3%), revenue for VC and SMEs (33.3%), business growth (16.7%) and expansion (16.7%) in a manner consistent with economic expectation.

scholarly journals Role of The Family in Entrepreneurship Develoment in Nepali Society

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushil Kumar Pant
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Entrepreneurship Research ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Entrepreneurship is the engine for social and economic growth of any society. It drives people toward wealth and job creation, which leads to better lives for people in the society. There has been growing interest in entrepreneurship research recently. This paper attempted to assess the impact of family in Nepalese society. This was viewed as essential in a country in which more than 125 ethnic communities are found. The findings show that family has some impact in people to become entrepreneurship but it was not strongly substantiated by statistical tests. It was found that entrepreneur’s parental profession plays some role in entrepreneurship development in Nepal which was similar to some findings that parental profession plays vital role in the choice of profession in children.Journal of Nepalese Bussiness Studies Vol. 9, No. 1, 2015 pp. 37-47

Towards strengthening the development of women entrepreneurship in Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 432-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Ming Yen Teoh ◽  
Siong Choy Chong
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Gender Aspect

Purpose – This paper aims to identify developmental issues associated with women entrepreneurship, with the Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as a base. Subsequently, the paper also aims to devise certain stratagems and new policies for ensuring women entrepreneurial growth. Design/methodology/approach – An overview of the issues surrounding women entrepreneurship development in Malaysia is provided, drawing on the extant literature. The issues comprise cultural barriers, lack of spousal support, gender inequality, lack of confidence, weak social and business networking, few laws to support working families and neglected women entrepreneurs in the cottage industry, as well as domestic help and home-based childcare. Findings – Based on the issues identified, strategies are proposed to address them, contextualising on the gender aspect of women entrepreneurship. Practical implications – A summary is provided on the research and practical gaps from the perspective of strengthening women entrepreneurship and with the aim of encouraging further research in this area. The paper posits that an understanding of the gender aspect on issues related to the development of women entrepreneurship in Malaysia is required if policy measures are to be constructive in assisting women entrepreneurs in achieving their full entrepreneurial potential. Originality/value – Very limited studies have been undertaken in the past to assess the issues faced by women entrepreneurs in the context of overall development of women entrepreneurship. This is of great value to an SME-dominated economy such as Malaysia where the paper provides a comprehensive summary of the strategies and policy measures required to strengthen women entrepreneurship development.

Guinea unrest is not yet a threat to stability

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Municipal Elections ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mining Communities ◽  
The Military

Significance Recent demonstrations focused on the government’s failure to hold long-delayed municipal elections and voiced frustration with dysfunctional service delivery and deteriorating socio-economic conditions. As a result, President Alpha Conde has unveiled a new electoral code which could allow elections to be held in 2018. Impacts Conde’s grip on the military should ensure short-term stability. Modest growth is unlikely to lead to broader job creation and improvements in public service delivery. Protests in mining communities will persist over jobs and social services.

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