TRIGGERS AND BARRIERS AFFECTING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONALITY: THE CASE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN NASCENTE ENTREPRENEURS

Thierry Volery, Noelle Doss, Tim Mazzarol and Vicki Thein
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Thierry Volery: Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Noelle Doss: Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Tim Mazzarol: Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Vicki Thein: Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology, Australia

Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), 1997, vol. 05, issue 03, 273-291

Abstract: This paper sheds light on the process leading to new enterprise formation while identifying the triggers and barriers to business start-ups. A new approach was used in this study to focus on the pre-decision stage, i.e. the intention and characteristics of nascent entrepreneurs. In addition to the "usual" triggers to start-up, this study has highlighted a more intriguing one: the will to invest savings in a business venture which will provide the investor with a job and the satisfaction of being rewarded on merits. The results suggest that this trigger matches the profile of mid-career professionals who want to become self-employed. Underlying barriers include the lack of resources, compliance costs, and the hard reality of "going into business".

Date: 1997
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