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Growth of Enterprising Community of Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies
Growth of Enterprising Community of Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies
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A comparative study of women entrepreneurship in transitional economies
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to compare women entrepreneurship in China and Vietnam by examining the motivations, success factors and problems related to establishing women-owned businesses.Design/methodology/approachThe sample in this study consisted of 170 women entrepreneurs in Vietnam and 180 women entrepreneurs in China. The authors used the survey instrument developed by H.M. Chu (Chu and Katsioloudes 2001), which has been adopted in a number of small business studies since 2002. To determine whether there is a significant difference between the two countries regarding each factor of motivations, success factors and problems, the authors use the non-parametric Wilcoxon rank-sum test.FindingsWomen entrepreneurs are motived to earn more income in both China and Vietnam. Vietnamese businesswomen value intrinsic rewards such as gaining personal satisfaction and freedom. They also take business ownership as a way to reduce work–family conflict. Demonstrating the ability and gaining public recognition play a more important role when Chinese women entrepreneurs decide to establish their businesses. Both Chinese and Vietnamese women agree that good management skills are essential to achieve their goals. Women entrepreneurs in both countries share similar challenges, such as the inability to recruit and retain employees, severe competition, a weak economy and limited access to financial capital.Practical implicationsGiven the nature of transitional economies in both countries, the government is required to improve the regulatory environment for protecting private sector employment and private property rights. Policies such as subsidies and tax incentives may assist the development of women enterprises. To support the sustainable growth of women businesses, it is suggested that the government should design effective programs that direct women entrepreneurs to move into high-growth or high-technology sectors. Training programs are also required to improve the knowledge and skills of women entrepreneurs. Making capital accessible to women is also important to stimulate entrepreneurial growth. As a further stimulus, governments should coordinate with financial institutions to provide low-cost loans or even venture capital to facilitate this process.Originality/valueThis study is among one of the first attempts to compare women entrepreneurship in the two transitional economies of Vietnam and China. It provides insight into motivations, success factors and problems that women entrepreneurs experienced by examining small business owners in Vietnam and China.
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Betsy Ann Plank
In 1973, Betsy Ann Plank became the first woman to chair the Public Relations Society of America in its twenty-five-year history.It was a tumultuous time to assume the national association's leadership.Civil society seemed to be fraying at the edges, and trust in political institutions and corporations had plummeted in the aftermath of Watergate.
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Doing the Hard Work
One of the best ways to encourage women to enter or continue in engineering is to hear about and see examples of other women in the field to whom they can relate. Joan Wills and Karen Ramsey-Idem bring together diverse, talented women across the commercial vehicle industry to share her unique experiences including the habits, motivations, triumphs, defeats, and lessons learned that helped each thrive in her leadership roles. These leaders represent three different generations across U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. Doing the Hard Work provides insights that have relevance for women at all stages in their careers, whether its young women interested in pursuing a career in the auto industry, those looking for their next strategic move, or those seeking insight and inspiration.
\"An important contribution to the literature to encourage women to become engineers and continue careers in STEM.\" Maxine L. Savitz, Vice President, National Academy of Engineering
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Empowering women entrepreneurs: the role of financial literacy, inclusion, and access in enhancing MSE's performance and sustainability via women development program in Indonesia
Financial inclusion is critical to supporting women's entrepreneurial endeavors in today's changing financial landscape. Despite representing the majority of micro and small businesses (SMEs) in Indonesia, women entrepreneurs continue to confront challenges to their development and sustainability. Supply-side discrimination, low financial literacy, restricted access to formal institutions, and a low demand for capital all hinder their ability to obtain finance, which is frequently biased against male entrepreneurs. This study looks at how financial literacy, financial inclusion, and financial access affect entrepreneurial development, firm performance, and sustainability among Indonesian women entrepreneurs. Five hundred forty-two responses were collected from women entrepreneurs during June-July 2024 and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that financial inclusion (β = 0.524) and financial literacy (β = 0.296) significantly improve financial access, which positively affects women's entrepreneurial development (β = 0.484) and business performance (β = 0.383). Women's entrepreneurial development also contributes to performance (β = 0.364), strongly affecting business sustainability (β = 0.502). Notably, the model explains 55.8% of the variance in women-owned SMEs' business sustainability (R
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= 0.558), the highest among all endogenous constructs. This study enhances existing knowledge by emphasizing the interrelated roles of financial literacy, inclusion, and access in shaping women's entrepreneurial ecosystems. This highlights the necessity for specific policies and initiatives aimed at tackling structural obstacles and gender inequalities in the financial sector. Enhancing these components can enable women entrepreneurs, improve SME performance, and foster sustainable, inclusive economic growth in Indonesia.
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Lived experiences of successful women entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Iran: a feminist phenomenological study
Purpose
This study aims to investigate the entrepreneurial actions of successful Iranian women entrepreneurs. It is an attempt to find the roots, motivations, challenges and strategies of successful actions of these women, despite the unequal and masculine structure of the society.
Design/methodology/approach
This research was conducted through the theoretical framework of poststructuralist feminism and the qualitative method. By purposive sampling, the researchers selected 10 women entrepreneurs living in Khorasan Razavi province for in-depth interviews. These women have created many jobs based on local potential and become recognized as top entrepreneurs. The narratives of these women were analyzed phenomenologically.
Findings
The actions of these women are fertilized under the influence of family background and early socialization and in the combination of internal motivations and external stimuli. These women resist social barriers such as widespread patriarchy, gender division of labor in society and complex bureaucratic processes through the “strategic cycle” resulting from the interaction of “reliance on intertwined social networks,” “social entrepreneurship,” “gradual formation of social capital” and “reliance on local potentials.”
Social implications
The strategies to overcome gender inequalities at the micro (family) and macro (society) levels introduced in this research can inspire women entrepreneurs who seek success in their businesses.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first qualitative research that, by studying the actions of successful Iranian women entrepreneurs, describes how they overcome structural inequalities and their success strategies.
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Liderazgo Femenino
Este libro colaborativo recoge los puntos de vista, historias y conocimientos sobre liderazgo femenino de 30 personas de 13 países de Latinoamérica, con distintas formaciones, trayectorias profesionales, culturas y experiencias de vida, pero coincidiendo en la pasión por la dirección de proyectos. Algunos capítulos son de investigación, mientras otros expresan ideas, anécdotas y recomendaciones de los coautores, dejando su huella, transmitiendo su impronta, y reflejando su cultura mediante su forma de expresión y comunicación, generando gran riqueza por la diversidad.Jornada Colaborativa¡Juntos somos más inteligentes y transformamos más vidas!Somos una comunidad que sueña con transformar más vidas con inteligencia colectiva y el apoyo de empresas amigas…PMI Capítulo Buenos Aires, Argentina (PMIBA)El primer capítulo argentino del PMI (Buenos Aires, Argentina Chapter) fue fundado en octubre de 1996, por un grupo de treinta y tres miembros, la mayoría de ellos provenientes de la industria de Informática.Hoy cuenta con más de 500 miembros (más de 350 son PMP), y aunque aún son mayoría los de informática, se siguen incorporando numerosos miembros provenientes de otras industrias (ingeniería, construcción, petróleo etc.).Cecilia BoggiLíder de equipo organizador, curadora y coautora del libro.Carla KriegerApoyo y revisión técnicaAntonio MunizFundador de Jornada ColaborativaCoautores: Adriana Cibelli (Argentina)Adriana Garavaglia (Argentina)Alejandra Nazar (Honduras)Cecilia Boggi (Argentina)Eileen David (Colombia)Eliana Gómez (Perú)Enid T. Vargas Maldonado (Puerto Rico)Fabián Crosa (Uruguay)Gloria Folle (Uruguay)Graciela Bárcenas (México)Henrique C. Mariano (Brasil)Iris Gastañaga (Argentina)José Sergio Torres (Argentina)Marcela Briceño (Costa Rica)Margareth Carneiro (Brasil)María Eugenia González (México)Marina E. González Rivillas (Colombia)Rocío Briceño (Costa Rica)Rocío Paniagua (Paraguay)Rocio Rios Rios (Bolivia)Rocío Zelada (Bolivia)Tania Guevara (El Salvador)Valéria Rodriguez Z. (Paraguay)Yaravi Cardoze (Panamá)Yohara Salinas (Panamá)Revisores: Catalina Giraldo Echavarria (Colombia)Claudia Curse (Perú)Mirna Parodi (Argentina)Noel Derobertis (Argentina)Apoyo técnico: Carla Krieger (Brasil)
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The Accidental Entrepreneur
Get the inside story of Boost Juice, a global phenomenon, and discover 30 strategies for business success from its founder, Janine Allis. Share in Janine's colourful stories as a serious business woman on Shark Tank, a mud-covered competitor on Australian Survivor, author, podcast host and ambassador for Australia for UNHCR Leading Women Fund.Establishing a new brand and creating a unique retail concept is never easy. So what happened when a mother of four put her all into doing just that? The Accidental Entrepreneur shares the inside story of Boost Juice, which exploded as a brand and became a global phenomenon. Learn how Australian adventurer Janine Allis transformed her healthy living idea into a beloved brand, and discover why she decided to do retail differently, providing an enjoyable customer experience based on a \"love life\" philosophy. By offering delicious, healthy and fun options, Janine's juice and smoothie business grew rapidly into an award-winning enterprise. She then took on more exciting challenges - as a judge on Shark Tank, a competitor on Australian Survivor and now as an ambassador for Australia for UNHCR Leading Women Fund. Discover Janine's 30 secret strategies for business success Share in her colourful anecdotes and life experiences Gain business, leadership, and management insights Go behind the scenes for her roles on Shark Tank and Survivor Anyone pursuing success can learn from Janine's ability to offer popular products with staying power and fans of Boost Juice, Shark Tank or Survivor will enjoy a behind the scenes look at these famous global franchises. Uncover the secrets of an Australian business owner who took a healthy living brand straight to the top!
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Problems Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Thoothukudi District
Women entrepreneurship is the process of setting up an enterprise, picking on any risks in the faith of profit. Women are these days winning in each and every field identical to men. Women entrepreneurs play a massive role in this male dominated society. Women are abutting lots of changes and problems prevailing in this society. Empowering women in entrepreneurship commands to break the inequalities and decreases scarcity. Basically entrepreneurs come across with many hardships that limit their prosperity and longevity. Besides this, women are working very excellently but they have many barriers in initiating and running their own business because of family problem, problems of finance, scarcity of Raw Materials, marketing constraints, numerous standards and customs etc. This paper helps to understand the countless problems faced by women entrepreneurs in the study area and suggests several measures to overcome those problems
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