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Role of Personal Networks in the Growth of Entrepreneurship Ventures of Ethnic Minority Female Entrepreneurs [PDF]

, 2011
The main objective of the paper is to explore and explain the differences/similarities in personal networks of, and their use by, immigrant and British born Pakistani female entrepreneurs for business growth.A broad range of studies has explored the ...
A Basu, Asma Rauf, B Barringer, B Batjargal, B Glaser, B Uzzi, B Uzzi, B Wellman, C Stiles, C Teixeira, C Zimmer, Dmg, G Iyer, H Aldrich, H Aldrich, H Hoanga, H Metcalf, I Light, I Verheul, J Corbin, J Liao, J Mcgregor, J Sieber, Jay Mitra, K E Gersick, K Ru?inovi, L Lomnitz, L S Jack, M Anwar, M Anwar, M D R Evans, M Granovetter, M Kontos, M L Dyer, M L Kourilsky, N Bosma, N Goheer, P Reynolds, R Chaganti, R Harding, R Hisrich, R Hodgetts, R Stackman, S Bastani, S Birley, S Dhaliwal, S Kristiansen, S Salway, S Sullivan, T Baycan-Levent, T Levent   +50 more
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Isolation, Insularity and Resilience: A Review of the Geophysical, Socioeconomic, and Environmental Vulnerabilities of Gran Canaria and Lesvos Islands for Policy Interventions to Global Change

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The dynamic nature of small islands being geographically isolated and their perceived connectedness with global networks complicates research attempts to draw general conclusions on whether insularity leads to marginalization or strengthens their resilience for sustainable development.
Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho, Mazen Marouani, Takwa Boughanmi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Practical Methodology for Developing Visions for Carbon‐Neutral Cities and Communities

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cities and communities play important roles in sustainable development and climate change mitigation. This study presents a novel framework for developing carbon‐neutral visions for cities and communities. We established five “principles,” investigated options encompassing four parameters (management, goal setting, actions, and quantification),
Kei Gomi, Makoto Ooba, Shogo Nakamura, Kohei Sakai, Satoshi Nagatomi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serving whom? Immigrant entrepreneurs in a new local context

Fennia: International Journal of Geography, 2019
In Helsinki, the current number of immigrants is quickly rising. Ethnic retail has emerged as a new, but visible, part of the city landscape. Compared to other European countries, becoming an entrepreneur is typically not very popular in Finland ...
Johanna Lilius, Hossam Hewidy
doaj   +1 more source

From \u27Break Out\u27 to \u27Breakthrough\u27: Successful Market Strategies of Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the UK [PDF]

, 2010
This paper explores the strategies that enable ethnic minority immigrant entrepreneurs to \u27break out\u27 of local ethnic markets and \u27break through\u27 into more promising markets with greater opportunities.
Basu, Anuradha
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Knowledge Economy Immigration: A Priority for U.S. Growth Policy [PDF]

, 2009
Offers economic and political arguments for facilitating immigration of highly educated, skilled workers as a way to support long-term knowledge-based economic growth.
Robert E. Litan, Tim Kane
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How digital platforms affect local entrepreneurial activities: Evidence from the staggered entry of craigslist

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary Access to markets is critical for entrepreneurial success, yet many face significant barriers. This study argues that digital platforms functioning as peer‐to‐peer marketplaces can facilitate entrepreneurial activity by improving market access for new ventures.
Daehyun Kim, Yongwook Paik, Namil Kim
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the importance of home-country skills of African immigrant entrepreneurs in South Africa

Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review
Objective: The article aims to understand and describe the impact of home-country skills on African immigrant entrepreneurial endeavours in a host country.
Bernard Lama Ngota, Elroy Eugene Smith , Pamella Ayanda Deliwe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modes of Entry to Male Immigrant Entrepreneurship in a Rural Context: Start-up Stories from Northern Norway

Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 2015
Objective: The purpose of this article is to address rural and gender gaps in the immigrant entrepreneurship literature by analysing the start-up narratives of nine male entrepreneurs in Finnmark in northernmost Norway.
Mai Camilla Munkejord
doaj   +1 more source

Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Israel, Canada, and California [PDF]

, 2017
Entrepreneurial activity has served as a route of economic advancement and social mobility for many of the more successful immigrant groups in their new host countries. In addition to varying ethnic resources, the formation of small-businesses by new immigrants depends greatly on characteristics of the host country and the specific urban area. Moreover,
openaire   +3 more sources