Sharif Hossain
Arden University

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Factors influencing sustainable entrepreneurial practices: Looking at individual-level factors through conventional entrepreneurial perspectives. Sharif Hossain
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 4 No 5 (2021): September 2021
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (372.622 KB) | DOI: 10.29138/ijebd.v4i5.1463

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Purpose: Entrepreneurs contribute to the economic and non-economic development of a country with their entrepreneurial activities, but they also negatively impact the environment. Using entrepreneurial capabilities, however, entrepreneurs can turn various social and environmental issues into profitable solutions to benefit society and ensure their long-term business success which is called sustainable entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach: This research aims to identify and highlight individual level factors that directly, or indirectly, affect individuals’ behaviour, and can influence them to engage in sustainable entrepreneurial activities. Findings: This secondary research reviewed and integrated existing literature to highlight individual-level factors that can influence entrepreneurs to engage in sustainable entrepreneurial practices. The insight of this paper could open key considerations for researchers in the sustainable entrepreneurship field to explore individual-level factors and enhance further understanding Paper type: Research paper
Ethnic minority entrepreneurship: Influencing factors of ethnic minority entrepreneurs’ entrepreneurial activities. Sharif Hossain; Md Rubel Ahmed; Nurul Islam
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 5 No 2 (2022): March 2022
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

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Purpose: Ethnic minority entrepreneurs make a significant social and economic contribution with their entrepreneurial activities. This research, therefore, aims to clarify the meaning of ethnic minority entrepreneurship and highlight the factors that influence ethnic minority entrepreneurs’ decision to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Design/methodology/approach: In this secondary research, existing literature has been reviewed and integrated to highlight factors that influence ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Findings: This research could also create opportunities for further research in the ethnic minority entrepreneurship domain and help policymakers in understanding the needs of ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Research limitations/implications: These influencing factors are categorised into cultural aspects, disadvantage aspects, opportunity aspect and the resource aspect. Practical implications: Insight of this paper could help to clarify the meaning of ethnic minority entrepreneurship and provide a better understanding of the drivers and barriers of it. Originality/value: This paper is original Paper type: Research paper