Tarun Kanti Bose, Ayvi Hossain Bonna, Jannatul Ferdous Bristy, Roger Moser
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Abstract
Purpose
This study investigates the rise of online female entrepreneurship in emerging economies from institutional perspectives and the resource-based view (RBV). The research also explores how choosing online entrepreneurship affects the performance of female entrepreneurs.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected through surveys, and quantitative data analysis was used to test the hypotheses.
Findings
The results indicate that women entrepreneurs perceive online platforms as rare, valuable, imperfectly imitable and non-substitutable resources. Furthermore, the impact of informal institutions on choosing online platforms is supported, but the influence of formal institutions remains unclear. Additionally, the study finds that opting for online platforms helps entrepreneurs achieve financial and stakeholder relationship goals but does not significantly contribute to strategic and learning goals.
Originality/value
Our research highlights how transitioning from a physical to an online business platform can become a valuable resource for marginalized, deprived and struggling entrepreneurs, particularly women, operating within challenging institutional contexts, often prevalent in emerging economies.
期刊介绍:
■Research in SMEs, entrepreneurship and family-run businesses ■Case studies on real-life small business experiences ■Small Business growth and successful enterprises ■Practical advice from small business advisors ■Recruitment, training and development for SMEs ■Performance measurement and business improvement ■Government initiatives and enterprise policy ■SME financing and venture capital. By encouraging debate on the key issues facing SMEs, the journal offers detailed analysis and critical assessment of current best practice, discusses the implications of latest research findings and explores opportunities to break down the barriers that restrict the growth of SMEs.