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Nurturing entrepreneurial women: insights from a developing country

Journal of entrepreneurship in emerging economies, 2014-08, Vol.6 (3), p.268-297 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Emerald Group Publishing Limited ;ISSN: 2053-4604 ;EISSN: 2053-4612 ;DOI: 10.1108/JEEE-04-2014-0014

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  • Title:
    Nurturing entrepreneurial women: insights from a developing country
  • Author: RAO, SRINIVASA
  • Is Part Of: Journal of entrepreneurship in emerging economies, 2014-08, Vol.6 (3), p.268-297
  • Description: Purpose This paper focuses on micro level women Entrepreneurs from a developing country, India (n=180), their educational and developmental needs and impact on their business performances and growth. Design/methodology/approach Selected 30 participants (1:10 ratio) from each cohort / location, based on prescribed eligibility criteria covering various backgrounds and industry profiles from 6 (six) cohorts across the country, India. Findings We found that entrepreneurship education and development programs resulted in revenue growth and also employment generation, thereby impacting society at large. Our study also demonstrated improvement of self-confidence levels and strategic thinking by the women entrepreneurs, benefited to their business performances and growth. Originality/value This is purely an original study carried out from India.
  • Publisher: Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 2053-4604
    EISSN: 2053-4612
    DOI: 10.1108/JEEE-04-2014-0014
  • Source: ProQuest Central

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