The profile of women entrepreneurs: a sample from Turkey

This research was carried out among 220 married women in business in Ankara. Its aim was to determine the profile of women entrepreneurs. A random sampling method was used and data were collected through individual interviews (face‐to‐face). The study examined working status, reasons for being in bu...

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Published inInternational journal of consumer studies Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 299 - 308
Main Authors Ufuk, Hatun, Özgen, Özlen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.12.2001
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Ankara (city), Turkey
Business enterprises
business life
entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs
female entrepreneurship
Turkey
Women
Women-owned business enterprises
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Summary:This research was carried out among 220 married women in business in Ankara. Its aim was to determine the profile of women entrepreneurs. A random sampling method was used and data were collected through individual interviews (face‐to‐face). The study examined working status, reasons for being in business and the types of businesses involved. It examined the difficulties experienced in starting up and maintaining the businesses, the risks involved, earnings, the characteristics of the entrepreneurs and future planning. Government rules and regulations were considered, as was the willingness of women entrepreneurs to participate in training programmes. The women’s ages, educational levels and the extent of their business experience were also examined.
Bibliography:ark:/67375/WNG-1NB5834W-F
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mozgen@tr.net
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Prof. Dr Özlen Özgen, University of Ankara, College of Home Economics, Department of Home Management and Family Economics, 06130 Aydinlikevler, Ankara, Turkey. E‐mail
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ISSN:1470-6423
1470-6431
DOI:10.1046/j.1470-6431.2001.00197.x