Motivation, Networking and Business Growth: Perspectives of Ghanaian Female Entrepreneurs

Murat Sakir Erogul () and Fanny Adams Quagrainie ()
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Murat Sakir Erogul: Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Adelphi University, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
Fanny Adams Quagrainie: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Business School, P. O. Box AH 50, Achimota, Accra, Ghana

Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), 2017, vol. 25, issue 03, 297-316

Abstract: This paper explores the experiences of Ghanaian female entrepreneur’s motivation for establishing their own business and the level of support they receive from their personal social network. Findings indicate that both push and pull factors motivate Ghanaian women to start their own business; however, initial motivation for becoming an entrepreneur does not appear to determine characteristics of the dichotomous labelling in relation to networking activity engagement or business growth relationship. This paper seeks to enable decision makers in Ghana to better formulate policy and support programs aimed at creating an environment more accepting of female Ghanaian entrepreneurs, regardless of what may trigger them into pursuing entrepreneurship as a career.

Keywords: Female entrepreneurs; motivation; networking; social support; business growth; Ghana (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1142/S021849581750011X

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