Entrepreneurial Networks Research Articles

Peran Jaringan Sosial dalam Kewirausahaan di Banjarmasin: Tinjauan Sistematis terhadap Keterhubungan dan Dampaknya terhadap Kesuksesan Bisnis

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) to explore the role of social networks in entrepreneurship within the context of Banjarmasin. The research investigates how social connections affect business success, focusing on the influence of networking in developing sustainable ventures. By analyzing peer-reviewed articles published over the last decade, the study identifies key themes, including community support, collaboration, network strength, and access to resources, which act as significant drivers for business growth. Both formal and informal networks are found to play essential roles in enhancing entrepreneurial outcomes. The findings suggest that optimizing these social networks is crucial for achieving sustainable business development. This study offers practical insights for entrepreneurs and policymakers, aiming to provide strategies that leverage local social capital for improved business performance in Banjarmasin.

NETWORK FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS: EXPLORING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AS A POSSIBLE PATH

This chapter examines the intersection of vocational education and network entrepreneurship, focusing on how the “S” System in Brazil facilitates connections between students and the job market, with particular emphasis on the role of the National Commercial Apprenticeship Service (Senac). The aim is to investigate how vocational education can contribute to building entrepreneurial networks and enhance connectivity between students and the market. The methodology adopted involves an exploratory approach, focusing on literature research and case analysis, aimed at understanding the strategies and programs implemented by the institution under study. Regarding the theoretical background: Castells (2022); Law No. 9,841/1999, which establishes the Microenterprise and Small Business Statute and provides for differentiated, simplified, and favored legal treatment; Arruda (2017), among others. As discussed more comprehensively in the final considerations, we can highlight the significant contribution of Vocational Education not only in developing relevant skills for individuals both personally and professionally, but also in promoting social inclusion and facilitating students' access to professional networks and business opportunities. This underscores the vital role of public policies and educational initiatives focused on entrepreneurship as a strengthening agent within the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

How higher education institutions may catalyse regional innovation ecosystems: The case of polytechnics in Portugal

This article explores the crucial role of higher education institutions in catalysing regional innovation ecosystems. In particular, it aims to study how polytechnics in Portugal have been involved in this process. The research utilizes an exploratory and reflective case study approach to present real-world evidence of collaborative efforts within innovation networks that involve both businesses and the social economy. Thus, the study raises awareness of collaborative innovation and entrepreneurship networks, emphasizing genuine interactive learning and knowledge exchange. Polytechnic institutions can enhance regional competitiveness by providing education and training for future entrepreneurs and highly skilled professionals, as well as offering technological and managerial solutions that drive value creation and the emergence of new businesses and markets, potentially even on an international level. The study also emphasizes the fourth mission of higher education institutions, particularly polytechnic institutes, focusing on empowering communities through social innovation projects for sustainable local and regional development.

Investigating the Mediation of Powerful Entrepreneurial Networking in the Marketing Performance of Halal Smes in Indonesia Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Objective: This study introduces and analyzes a framework for Powerful Entrepreneurial Networking (PEN) to connect Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and Marketing Performance (MP) of halal Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. It explores the direct impact of EO and Resource Availability (RA) on marketing performance and examines the mediating role of PEN in these relationships. The study aligns these factors with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to enhance the economic and social performance of halal SMEs. Theoretical Framework: The research integrates concepts of entrepreneurial orientation, resource availability, and business networks, positing that PEN acts as a mediator, enhancing the influence of EO and RA on marketing performance. This holistic approach underscores the role of both internal capabilities and external networks in achieving business success, particularly within the halal sector. Method: A quantitative research approach was used, applying Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Data were collected from 354 halal-certified SMEs in North Sumatra, Indonesia, through structured questionnaires, and SEM-PLS was used to validate the research model. Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that entrepreneurial orientation and resource availability significantly improve the marketing performance of halal SMEs. Furthermore, PEN mediates these effects, enabling SMEs to leverage their entrepreneurial orientation and resources effectively, which is crucial for achieving superior marketing outcomes and contributing to the SDGs. Research Implications: The study offers practical implications for halal SMEs, suggesting the need to focus on entrepreneurial orientation, resource management, and networking to drive sustainable growth and align with SDGs. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the understanding of how PEN mediates the relationship between EO and marketing performance, providing insights into enhancing the capabilities of halal SMEs in line with SDGs.

Impact Of Digital Transformation in Shaping the Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Network Structure and Operational Process in Traditional Small-Scale Service Enterprises: A Qualitative Analysis of The Cleaning Service Industry in China

Impact Of Digital Transformation in Shaping the Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Network Structure and Operational Process in Traditional Small-Scale Service Enterprises: A Qualitative Analysis of The Cleaning Service Industry in China

Building Entrepreneurial Networks for Omnichannel Coffee Retailing in Cimenyan Sub-district: A Case Study

Building Entrepreneurial Networks for Omnichannel Coffee Retailing in Cimenyan Sub-district: A Case Study

A Comprehensive Examination of Entrepreneurial Networking Within the Indian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Entrepreneurial networking is critical for early-stage entrepreneurs to sustain their ideas, gather knowledge, and innovate, especially in emerging economies. This qualitative study explores entrepreneurial networking within the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem, with primary data collected through interviews with 20 entrepreneurship experts, that include educators, government policymakers, investors, mentors and incubation managers. Theoretical bounding provides a clear understanding of the phenomenon. The research employs a grounded theory approach to develop clarity on the factors influencing entrepreneurial networking. The findings suggest that motivation, driven by the entrepreneur’s desire to create impact and other key motivational factors, significantly affects networking behaviour. Trust, encompassing both being trusting and trustworthy, positively influences networking, while networking impacts innovation and venture performance. Entrepreneurial networking facilitates social capital creation within and outside the ecosystem, enabling entrepreneurs to fulfil various early-stage venture needs, such as team formation, securing capital and finding customers and suppliers. This study contributes to the literature by addressing the gap in understanding the entrepreneurial networking phenomenon for early-stage entrepreneurs within the Indian context. The implications of these findings for industry, academia, research and policy are discussed, highlighting the importance of fostering a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem that encourages networking and collaboration among the various stakeholders.

Refugee Entrepreneurs Network Disruption & Opportunity Recognition: Evidence from a RCT in Uganda

Refugee Entrepreneurs Network Disruption & Opportunity Recognition: Evidence from a RCT in Uganda

A social identity perspective on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs’ networking behavior

PurposeThis study aims to draw upon entrepreneurial network resource and social identity theories to advance the understanding of LGBT entrepreneurial behavior. The authors focus on what resources are acquired by LGBT entrepreneurs from LGBT-specific networks, such as entrepreneurs’ associations or chambers of commerce, and why they might engage with them.Design/methodology/approachAs an initial scoping exercise, Study 1 quantitatively examined the different resources acquired via a survey of 109 LGBT entrepreneurs from the UK, mainland Europe and North America. Building on these findings, Study 2 qualitatively explored why LGBT entrepreneurs acquire resources from and engage with LGBT-specific networks via interviews with 23 LGBT entrepreneurs (with representation from the UK, Mainland Europe and North America).FindingsStudy 1 indicates that being more involved in LGBT-specific networks is associated with stronger resource acquisition, particularly those that are relational and psychological in nature. Study 2 reveals that such networks can act as psychologically safe holding environments where resources that fulfil needs for belonging and uniqueness are acquired. However, certain challenges and issues arise when trying to meet all members' needs.Practical implicationsThe findings underscore the need for LGBT networks that are run for, and by, LGBT entrepreneurs. Such networks allow LGBT entrepreneurs to be more authentic about, and empowered by, their LGBT identity in their business such that they can develop a stronger sense of individual and collective pride in being part of an LGBT entrepreneurial community. Yet, there is a need to understand the variety of identities and needs across the LGBT community.Originality/valueThe authors advance our understanding of LGBT entrepreneurs by connecting knowledge on entrepreneurship with that on applied psychology. The authors develop an original contribution by focusing on how LGBT entrepreneurs use LGBT-specific networks to meet important psychological and relational needs, thus speaking to the importance of developing an LGBT entrepreneurial community that enables LGBT entrepreneurs to express their LGBT and entrepreneurial identities.

Clean innovation ecosystems: Lifting distressed communities in Appalachia with clean energy

The U.S. government has invested in distressed communities in the 21st century but with minimal effect. Regarding income, poverty, joblessness, and vacancy rates, the average distressed zip code in 2018 showed no improvement compared to its standing relative to the average prosperous zip code in 2000. We have discovered the formation of unique business clusters funded by public-private partnerships have the potential to make a difference in lifting distressed communities. Our research of literature and artifacts (photographs, videos, documents, digital media - websites or social media posts) suggests the discovery of a Clean Innovation Ecosystem (CIE). CIE refers to the network of social entrepreneurs, organizations, institutions, and individuals that work together to promote sustainable technologies and practices. As of the 4th quarter of 2023, manufacturing annual run rate construction spending has skyrocketed to over $200 billion. There are another $600 billion of Voltage Valley projects announced that have not yet been built. Over the past two decades, private investment has been between $20 billion and $100 billion annually in U.S. manufacturing infrastructure. Governments are making unprecedented investments in clean energy - which include approximately $400 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), $8 billion to establish 6–10 regional Hydrogen Hubs in the U.S., investments in carbon capture, renewable energy technologies, and other investments in clean energy sectors and technologies. All these investments come with the condition that the investment lifts distressed communities. This article explains why investing in Appalachia and geographic regions with similar characteristics will maximize the social benefit of public investment in a Clean Innovation Ecosystem. Our case study covers the Greater Central Appalachian Voltage Valley (GCAVV) – the states of Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Upstate New York, and Michigan, as well as the Central Appalachian region as defined by 56 of the 85 distressed communities of Appalachia.

Antecedents of entrepreneurial networking behavior and its impact on business performance - a systematic literature review.

The purpose of this paper is to review the existing research on the antecedents of entrepreneurial networking behavior namely motivational factors and personality factors and its impact on business performance. This study employs a systematic review methodology, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.. Using the SCOPUS database, the search involved Boolean operators to narrow down relevant articles published in English between 2000 and 2024. Following a meticulous screening process, 32 articles were selected for review after removing duplicates and excluding non-English articles. Methodological quality assessment ensuring focused research questions, precise subject selection methods, representative samples, and reliable measurement instruments was carried out. The results demonstrate that entrepreneurs who are self-reliant and extroverted have fewer partners, however, these traits positively impact networking activities. The Big Five personality traits predict business creation and success of ventures. Desire for financial gain, risk-taking propensity, self-confidence, and the need for achievement influences networking behavior. The insights given in this paper can be used for establishing valuable connections, investing in resources, and preparing effective strategies for businesses. Policymakers who aim to promote entrepreneurial behavior among experienced individuals must emphasize the motivations for starting a business and the role of personalities in harnessing and leveraging individual entrepreneurial expertise. The existing literature on antecedents of entrepreneurial networking Behavior and the relationship of these antecedents together with business performance is limited. Further, this review article also offers avenues for future researchers.

Entrepreneurial Networking and Performance of Ugandan Manufacturing SMEs: The Mediating Role of Innovation Capabilities

This study investigates the potential impact of innovation capacities on the relationship between entrepreneurial networking and the performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in Mbarara City. The target population of the study was 248 SMEs, according to MoFPED (2022). 205 SMEs were obtained when the sample size was calculated using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) tables. With 186 respondents and SMEs, the response rate was 91%. Data was collected using a cross-sectional research design. To determine the mediating link, the four stages of Baron and Kenney (1986) was completed and every direct influence of the research variables had to meet a substantial requirement. The prerequisites were met and there was a significant direct association (Beta=0.673; p<.01) between entrepreneurial networking and SMEs' performance. Furthermore, there was a direct substantial association (Beta=0.437; p<.01) between innovation capabilities and the performance of SMEs, and a significant correlation (Beta=0.166; p<.01) was found between entrepreneurial networking and innovation capabilities. The association between entrepreneurial networking and the performance of SMEs decreased from Beta=0.673 to Beta=0.617 when innovation capabilities were taken into account, although the relationship remained statistically significant. This suggests that the relationship between entrepreneurial networking and the performance of SMEs is mediated by innovative capabilities. The model's indirect outcome is given by the percentage of 8.32%, indicating that 91.68% explains the direct effect. The study advises policymakers to encourage SMEs to innovate and promote entrepreneurial networking by organizing workshops/seminars where entrepreneurs can interact with each other and thus boost their innovativeness which will enhance SME performance.

Impact of Personal Networks of Ethnic Minority Female Entrepreneurs on Growth Construct: Blend of Egocentric and Narrative Analysis

The paper aims to explore and explain the content and structure of personal networks of immigrant and British-born Pakistani female entrepreneurs for business growth. Pakistani female entrepreneurs represent a distinct segment of ethnic minority entrepreneurs as they represent an interesting blend of socio-economic, religious and socio-cultural traits. This research study underscores the interactional dimension of personal networks and its impact on the growth of their business. It is mainly the contents and interactions within a network that determines the quality of a network and its influence on relevant aspects of network members. In order to explore the meaning and perceptions attached to relationships and their use for entrepreneurial ventures’ growth, an egocentric network analysis is applied to narratives of Pakistani female entrepreneurs (the ego). Narratives were collected through in-depth interviews with ‘name generator’ questions. Egocentric network analysis was carried out using sociograms to explore the formation and nature of network ties. By generating an in depth understanding of the distinctive use of personal networks for growth of business by Pakistani female entrepreneurs the paper provides in depth knowledge and understanding of a particular ethnic minority group that will be of use to business owners (Pakistani female entrepreneurs), academic researchers and policy makers.

Water Troubles: Peruvian Capitalists, Mining Infrastructure, and the First Copper Bonanza

Abstract This essay examines struggles over a water drainage tunnel as a window into the politics of mining, infrastructure, and national development in early twentieth-century Peru. It argues that the Peruvian mining elite operated as an organized network of entrepreneurs, mobilizing capital, environmental technology, and the power of the state to challenge the rising hegemony of US interests in Peru's copper corridor. Unlike the classic literature on nineteenth-century mining in Peru, which has presented Peruvian mineowners as a struggling bourgeoisie, this study focuses on this group's innovations and dynamism in the wake of the copper bonanza. It also studies its discursive strategies, which appealed to preexisting skepticism of free trade and anxieties about foreign influence. Altogether, this essay contributes to the literature on US imperialism and capitalist penetration by centering local actors and studying US hegemony as a contentious and contingent process.

Show me your networks and i’ll tell you your future: entrepreneurial networks and SME performance

Show me your networks and i’ll tell you your future: entrepreneurial networks and SME performance

Redefining Entrepreneurship: Philosophical Insights in a Post-individualist Era

In the dynamic landscape of post-individualist entrepreneurship, this study delves into the profound interplay between philosophy and entrepreneurship. Guided by foundational philosophical tenets, including Spinoza’s ‘conatus’ and ‘affects’, Schopenhauer’s asceticism, and Nietzsche’s diverse perspectives, their implications for modern entrepreneurship are dissected. Employing a critical and analytical approach, the convergence and divergence between philosophy and entrepreneurship are explored. The methodology integrates philosophical works, entrepreneurship theories and social network concepts to unveil fresh insights into contemporary entrepreneurial behaviour. This study not only identifies significant resonances between these philosophical underpinnings and entrepreneurship but also confronts the challenges posed by philosophical contrasts. For instance, while Spinoza’s concept of ‘conatus’ resonates with the entrepreneurial drive for innovation and perseverance, Schopenhauer’s asceticism introduces a contrasting perspective, questioning the sustainability of entrepreneurial desires in the face of materialism and temporary gains. This juxtaposition challenges individuals to reevaluate the essence of entrepreneurial success, suggesting that it extends beyond mere financial gain to include deeper satisfaction and a more meaningful purpose that transcends fleeting desires. The study’s results offer tangible benefits for entrepreneurs, illuminating the emotional complexities, ethical implications and the intricate dynamics within entrepreneurial networks.

Unraveling the relationship between entrepreneurial networks and entrepreneurial ambidexterity: A mediation-moderation model

Entrepreneurial networks play an important role in identifying and exploiting entrepreneurial opportunities and the growth of entrepreneurial ambidexterity. This exploratory research aimed to explore the role of entrepreneurial networks on entrepreneurial ambidexterity with the mediating effect of novelty ecosystem and the moderating role of entrepreneurial intensity. The data is collected from 347 SME owners and managers of manufacturing and service industries in Jiangsu province, China. The hypotheses are analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling PLS-SEM method. The results indicate that entrepreneurial networks are significantly associated with entrepreneurial ambidexterity. Moreover, findings show that the novelty ecosystem positively influences the association between entrepreneurial networks and entrepreneurial ambidexterity. Furthermore, results show that entrepreneurial intensity significantly moderated the relationship between novelty ecosystem and entrepreneurial ambidexterity. Lastly, the discussion and implications are elaborated in this study.

FACTORS INFLUENCING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION TO CULINARY MSMEs IN JAKARTA

The purpose of this study was to determine 1) the effect of self-skill awareness on entrepreneurial intention 2) the effect of entrepreneurial resources on entrepreneurial intention, 3) the effect of entrepreneurial networks on entrepreneurial intentions, 4) the effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intentions, 5) the effect of self-efficacy entrepreneurship as mediation of entrepreneurial networks on entrepreneurial intentions. The sample selection technique used in this study was non-probability sampling and the sampling technique used purposive sampling technique. Data was taken using an online google form questionnaire with a total of 100 respondents. in this study using 4 indicators on each variable. Processing of research data using SmartPLS 4.8. The sample in this study are culinary MSME owners in Jakarta. The results of this study are 1) self-skill awareness does not affect entrepreneurial intentions. 2) entrepreneurial resources do not affect entrepreneurial self-efficacy 3) entrepreneurial networks affect entrepreneurial intentions. 4) entrepreneurial self-efficacy affects entrepreneurial intentions 5) entrepreneurial self-efficacy can mediate the effect of entrepreneurial resources on entrepreneurial intentions 6) entrepreneurial networks can influence entrepreneurial intentions through mediating entrepreneurial self-efficacy.

The Moderating Role of Entrepreneurial Networking between Entrepreneurial Alertness and the Success of Entrepreneurial Firms

Entrepreneurial firms’ success is significantly influenced by their capacity to seize market opportunities. At the same time, little is known about when and how entrepreneurs’ alertness to the potential for business opportunities and how it influences their success. To fill this vacuum in the literature on entrepreneurship, the current study focused on identifying the impact that fluctuations in the degree of entrepreneurial networking cause on the relationship between three pertinent dimensions of entrepreneurial attentiveness and the success of entrepreneurial firms. Based on primary data collected from 384 entrepreneurial firms that are operating in Pakistan, using an adapted questionnaire, this study discovered that improvements in dimensions of entrepreneurial alertness have a beneficial impact on the success of entrepreneurial firms. Moreover, the moderating role of entrepreneurial networking has proved significant in the relationships. The effect size of the moderator is also significant and large. This study is also important for the sustainability of entrepreneurial firms because the more they are successful in their mission, the more they will be sustainable. Moreover, the moderating role of entrepreneurial networking that helps them in times of crisis also improves their sustainability. This study also revealed how entrepreneurial alertness works as a driver of entrepreneurial business success and how success is magnified in the presence of a higher degree of entrepreneurial networking. The theoretical, managerial, and policy ramifications of the study are explained at the end, along with limitations and recommendations for future researchers.

Implications of Social Networks for Chinese Rural Women Tourism Entrepreneurs: An Embeddedness Approach

ABSTRACT This qualitative study explores the network embeddedness of women entrepreneurs in the rural tourism context. Through an analysis of 34 interviews with women entrepreneurs in rural China, the study reveals that participants faced limited support from industry actors. However, their relationships with socio-political actors were generally productive. The findings highlight the need for industry associations to offer targeted training programs for entrepreneurs. The study also identifies the benefits of strong ties with family, employees, and other entrepreneurs in terms of support and resources. Drawing on embeddedness theory, the study concludes that there are weaknesses in the structural embeddedness of social networks. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the network embeddedness of women entrepreneurs in rural tourism.