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Women's entrepreneurs' micro and small business performance: insights from Malaysian microcredit

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  • Sayed Samer Ali Al-shami
  • Mohd Razali Muhamad
  • Izaidin Majid
  • Nurulizwa Rashid

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In this paper, we aim to provide a clear understanding about the factors that are associated with the success of women's micro and small enterprises who received microcredit for start-up new businesses for three years. An exploratory qualitative study from a constructivist grounded theory perspective was used, while a sample of 16 women was conducted in-depth unstructured interviews. We found that women who have a high level of future orientation, authority in decision making, group management skills, network resources and business knowledge are more likely to meet a high performing business in innovation and job creation for outsiders' family members. This study provides insights into women's entrepreneurship and small business development in the developing countries.

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  • Sayed Samer Ali Al-shami & Mohd Razali Muhamad & Izaidin Majid & Nurulizwa Rashid, 2019. "Women's entrepreneurs' micro and small business performance: insights from Malaysian microcredit," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 38(3), pages 312-338.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:38:y:2019:i:3:p:312-338
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    1. Samer Ali Al-shami & Abdullah Al Mamun & Nurulizwa Rashid & Mohammed Al-shami, 2021. "Microcredit Impact on Socio-Economic Development and Women Empowerment in Low-Income Countries: Evidence from Yemen," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(16), pages 1-18, August.

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