Saudi women entrepreneurs: A growing economic segment

• Published in: Journal of business research Vol. 67; no. 5; pp. 758 - 762
• Main Authors: Welsh, Dianne H.B., Memili, Esra, Kaciak, Eugene, Al Sadoon, Aliyah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Elsevier Inc 01.05.2014; Elsevier Sequoia S.A
• Subjects: Business; Community support; Economic development; Entrepreneurs; Entrepreneurship; Family business; Knowledge management; Middle East; Saudi Arabia; Studies; Success factors; Women; Women entrepreneurship; Women owned businesses; Saudi Arabia; Saudi Arabia; Women entrepreneurship; Economic development; Family business

The purpose of this study is to explore the sources of knowledge and support for Saudi Arabian women entrepreneurs when starting or operating a new venture. The study examines factors relevant to knowledge base, family support, and external support from outside sources that may influence venture cre...