Research Article

Exploring the Dynamics of Women Entrepreneurship: A Conceptual Analysis

Shanmugam Sundararajan1*, Aliyu Mohammed1
1 Skyline University Nigeria Contact address (postal and email): No. 2 Zaria Road, Opp. Kano State Bus Stand, Kano City,
* Corresponding author: s.sundararajan@sun.edu.ng
Published: Sep, 2023
DOI: 10.67894/bbr.2023.y4mdshjx
Pages: 198-208
Views: 10
Downloads: 3

Abstract

Women entrepreneurship has turned into a quickly developing field of examination lately. The unique difficulties, opportunities, and dynamics of women starting and growing businesses are the subject of this study. By examining the key factors that influence women's entrepreneurial activities, the obstacles they face, the opportunities they have, and the support strategies they can use, this study aimed to provide a conceptual analysis of women entrepreneurship. A qualitative approach to analysis was used in the research, which draws on previously conducted studies and literature. The main findings of the study showed that women entrepreneurs face a lot of problems, like having too little access to finance, networks, and markets, having social and cultural biases, and having problems with work-life balance. Women entrepreneurs, however, have access to new technologies and opportunities to alter social norms and attitudes toward women in business. The exploration likewise examined techniques to help ladies business visionaries, including giving admittance to fund, organizations, and markets, offering preparing and tutoring programs, establishing a steady strategy and administrative climate, and changing social and social standards and mentalities towards ladies in business. According to the findings, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of women entrepreneurship in order to develop policies and programs that support women entrepreneurs which lead to economic development that is more sustainable and inclusive. 

Keywords

Women Entrepreneurship Access to finance Work-life balance Innovation Job creation

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How to Cite

Sundararajan, S., & Mohammed, A. (2023). Exploring the Dynamics of Women Entrepreneurship: A Conceptual Analysis. Bayero Business Review, 7(1), 198-208. https://doi.org/10.67894/bbr.2023.y4mdshjx

S. Sundararajan, and A. Mohammed, "Exploring the Dynamics of Women Entrepreneurship: A Conceptual Analysis," Bayero Business Review, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 198-208, September 2023. doi: 10.67894/bbr.2023.y4mdshjx

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