What influences ethnic entrepreneurs’ decision to start up: Some evidence from Aberdeen, Scotland
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that influences ethnic entrepreneurs decision making to start a new business in Aberdeen, Scotland. By doing so, this paper investigates the motives, drivers and attitudes of ethnic minorities towards entrepreneurship opportunities in Aberdeen, Scotland. Using qualitative data, we explore the motivational factors of 25 ethnic entrepreneurs by conducting in depth face to face interviews with them. Our results reveal some interesting motivational factors which influences ethnic entrepreneurs decision to dive in and starting up a new venture in Aberdeen, Scotland. Some of these include a positive mind set or attitude, self-efficacy, strong determination, market research knowledge (due diligence), good financial management, and knowing the local business culture along with others.Citation
Ullah, F., Rahman, M. Z., Smith, R. & Beloucif, A., (2016). What influences ethnic entrepreneurs’ decision to start-up: Some evidence from Aberdeen, Scotland. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 23(4), 1081-1103Publisher
EmeraldAdditional Links
https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/JSBED-12-2015-0182Type
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1462-6004ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1108/JSBED-12-2015-0182
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