This study explores the relationship between the antecedent influences – composed of personal background, educational and occupational experiences, motivations, skills and knowledge, of women entrepreneurs and the growth of their ventures. Findings from this longitudinal study shows...

To be a woman entrepreneur is a new and extremely fascinating vocation throughout the world, but particularly in a country such as China. Women entrepreneurs in China have significantly increased in umber since 1978. This article presents the business status, individual background, and social...

While research on women entrepreneurs is extensive in developed countries, little has been done in this area in non‐OECD and developing economies. This research focuses on the characteristics, performance, and problems of women entrepreneurs in one developing economy – Turkey. The results...