Entrepreneurial Activities Of Women Research Articles

Impact of Insecurity on Women’s Entrepreneurial Activities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State

This study examined the impact of insecurity on the entrepreneurial activities of women in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, focusing specifically on issues about women’s financial dependence, the kind of entrepreneurial activities common among them and the dimension of the impact of insecurity on their entrepreneurial endeavours. A sample of 377 women was surveyed, leading to the findings that women in Shiroro are highly entrepreneurial with high level of financial independence, engaging mostly in SMEs. The study also found that while insecurity has an adverse effect on women’s entrepreneurial activities in the form of loss of or decline of capital among other things, the number of women entrepreneurs has not experienced a significant decline. The study recommended that sustainable programmes to improve women’s access to and use of financial services should be created and community policing organisations should also be created and strengthened to combat insecurity in the study area.

Analysis of Entrepreneurship Training in Improving Entrepreneurial Skills in Women's Empowerment Business Groups in Makassar City

This research is to find out the extent of the implementation of women's empowerment business group training in Makassar City, how entrepreneurial activities of women's empowerment business groups in Makassar City, and what factors hinder and support entrepreneurial training of women's empowerment business groups in Makassar City. The data collection techniques used in this research are interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis method used is descriptive analysis. The results showed that the implementation of training provided by the National Program for Independent Community Empowerment (PNPM) Mandiri in improving entrepreneurial skills was very influential, then the entrepreneurial activities of women's empowerment business groups in Makassar City were carried out well, when training was provided by the National Program for Independent Community Empowerment in Makassar City. The inhibiting factor in this case is the lack of knowledge possessed by women's business groups in developing businesses, while the supporting factor is the spirit of cooperation from women entrepreneurs who have the desire for existing businesses in Makassar City to develop. It can be concluded that the entrepreneurship training provided by the National Independent Community Empowerment Program to empower women in Makassar City has been successful.

A Study on Motivational Factors and Economic Activites of Shg’s in Andhra Pradesh, India

To Empower women and to alleviate poverty in the society SHGs are considered as an important strategy. The present study is exclusively about the empowerment through their entrepreneurial activities of women in East and west Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh through the self-help groups is the objective of this paper. SHG’s play a very important role in improving the socio-economic conditions of women by developing savings and thrift habit, by providing them micro finance at the time of needs and also encouraging micro entrepreneurs. SHGs Bank Linkage Programme is one of the several alternative channels of financial inclusion which help extensively to strengthen the poor specially women folk. Through SHGs, women in rural areas are able to feel financial secured. They come forward by doing economic activities with self-employment like petty shops, tailoring, flower vending, embroidery work etc. The results of the analysis revealed that Economic activities like tailoring and selling of ready- made garments and sarees are mostly carried by women of SHG’s. SHGs have organized many programmes relating to awareness of health and hygiene issues, importance of education for their children, acts pertaining to the safety of women etc.

Оценка гендерных различий, характерных для основных стадий предпринимательской деятельности

The article is devoted to the actual problem of the existing differences in the entrepreneurial activity of women and men. The aim of the study is to assess the current levels of participation of women and men in business activities in modern national economies. The study solved the problems of determining the values of indicators that characterize the initial stage of entrepreneurship, stabile entrepreneurship, as well as the exit of entrepreneurs from their businesses. As a starting point, the study used the results of surveys conducted in 59 countries during the implementation of the Global entrepreneurship monitoring project. In the course of the work, the assessment of nine indicators characterizing such stages as start- up and stabile entrepreneurship, as well as the termination of this activity, was considered. The study developed functions that show the distribution of indicators across 59 countries that describe the proportion of women and men in the three main stages of entrepreneurship. In addition, gender differences in these three stages were assessed. The results showed that in most countries there is a gender gap between the indicators of entrepreneurial activity, that is, women participate in it to a lesser extent than men. Comparing the values of indicators for Russia and foreign countries showed that both women and men in our country are less interested in an entrepreneurial career in contrast to other countries. The results obtained are new and original. They have theoretical and practical implications for governments and entrepreneurs. The methodological approach to assessing gender differences in entrepreneurship presented in the article can be used in further research. The new knowledge gained is of interest and can be used in the educational process at universities.

What drives women towards domestic vs international business venturing? An empirical analysis in emerging markets

Focusing on emerging markets, this paper compares the motives behind the entrepreneurial activities of women within and across national boundaries. The research builds on the opportunity-necessity spectra and explores the interaction of four types of entrepreneurial motives: (i) becoming independent; (ii) gaining financial rewards; (iii) the lack of employment alternatives; and (iv) multiple motives. Panel data from 25 emerging market countries for the seven-year period between 2010 and 2016 are tested through a staticapproach comparing fixed and random effects followed by dynamic analysis using the generalisedmethod of moments estimator. The findings reveal that financial rewards (maintain/increase income) encourage women towards international entrepreneurship, whereas necessity-driven motives (lack of job alternatives) lead women to start businesses in their home countries. Additionally, nonfinancial desires (such as becoming independent) have a negative impact on both domestic and international entrepreneurship by women.

The motivational factors of business venturing: Opportunity versus necessity? A gendered perspective on European countries

The motives behind self-employment and the differences between women and men are a hot topic in entrepreneurship debate. This paper empirically explores the interaction of three types of motivation on the entrepreneurial activities of women and men in 24 European countries: opportunity-driven motivation, necessity-driven motivation and mixed motivation. Employing a dynamic method, a panel data analysis in the timeframe from 2009 to 2012 is conducted. In this regard, the paper explores entrepreneurship at the two levels of established businesses (EBs) and total early-stage entrepreneurial activities (TEAs). The findings suggest that all three motivational dimensions positively influence females’ self-employment at both levels. Also, the findings reveal that, at the established business level, there is a significant and positive relationship between entrepreneurship by men and opportunity-seeking motivation.

Предпринимательская активность женщин в современной экономике

Предпринимательская активность женщин в современной экономике

Social Constructionism and Women Entrepreneurship: A Global Research Perspective

This study aims to review the analysis of social constructivism approach and entrepreneurial activity of women entrepreneurs in global business market. The emergence of women entrepreneurship is not a new phenomenon all over the world. This paper measures the differences in the level of entrepreneurial activity analysis between countries from secondary data namely GEM 2007 report on women and entrepreneurship. The findings of this research are that when women are in action as business owners, it has direct association with social and economic development of a nation. It also shows how women entrepreneurship matters in global development. This paper is a combination of data analysis and creates two theoretical frameworks. Moreover, GEM 2016 report uses to analysis the SME contribution to nation's GDP.

Personal Attributes and Motivation of Female Micro-Entrepreneurs in Ghana: A Case of Fishmongers in Central Region

The research was carried out among women micro entrepreneurs who engage in fish mongering, one of the well known entrepreneurial activities of women in Ghana. The purpose of the study was to explore the personal and business characteristics as well as the motives behind the women’s entrepreneurial activities to provide a baseline data based on which policy and support programs could be devised to aid women’s economic development. The study revealed that majority of women fishmongers had an average age of 42 years old, were married with large families; had no formal education but had acquired training for their businesses through apprenticeship. The study also revealed that majority of the women had received start –up capital from family members as gift and have been able to build up sizable businesses through which they are able to employ other people, cater for their families and reinvest. They do have a positive attitude for their businesses and therefore employ several strategies to maximize their profits. The study further identified family circumstances and economic pressure, economic independence, and need for social recognition as the motives for their entrepreneurial activities. The study therefore concludes that the women’s participation and performance in entrepreneurial activities are stimulated and shaped by socio-cultural, and socio- economic factors. As such, any intervention programs and policies for the entrepreneurial development of these particular women should take into consideration their identified characteristics and the unique impart they have on women’s entrepreneurial behaviors.

Reasons for the Relatively Lower Entrepreneurial Activity Levels of Rural Women in Spain

AbstractThis study examines the impact that selected institutional factors have upon the entrepreneurial activity of women and men in rural areas. To do so, the results of the Adult Population Survey from the Spanish Global Entrepreneurship Monitor for the year 2004 have been used in a rare events logit regression model where rurality and sex have been introduced as interaction terms in order to identify any statistically significant distinctions of the impact of the selected independent variables upon rural women's entrepreneurial activity. The results indicate that compared to rural men, Spanish rural women tend to be less involved in entrepreneurial activities and are less optimistic about their abilities as entrepreneurs, although the fear of failure is not a significant impediment of their involvement in entrepreneurship.