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Individual and Environmental Factors Influencing Recognition of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Case of Tunisian Companies Souissi, Mourad; Boujelbene, Younes
Journal of Business and Management Review Vol. 4 No. 12 (2023): (Issue-December)
Publisher : Profesional Muda Cendekia Publishing

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When entrepreneurs discover an opportunity, they take the risk of exploiting it by seeking out the resources needed to develop a product or service and offer it to customers in the appropriate market. It is therefore essential to understand the factors that influence the recognition of entrepreneurial opportunities. To address this issue, we opted for a quantitative approach, using a sample of 350 entrepreneurs from the city of Sfax. We performed a discriminant analysis to test our hypotheses and determine the contribution of each factor to the process of identifying business opportunities. This article presents a literature review and the results of the studies examined concerning the key factors influencing the recognition of business opportunities. The results of our research can help young entrepreneurs understand the critical factors that will prompt them to quickly and effectively identify entrepreneurial opportunities with a view to exploiting them in business creation. Additionally, the information provided in this article could serve as a guiding resource for researchers interested in delving deeper into the determinants of entrepreneurial opportunity recognition.
Determinants of success and longevity of nascent enterprises: a literature review of explanatory factors Souissi, Mourad
Indonesian Journal of Business, Accounting and Management Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36406/ijbam.v8i1.66

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The success and longevity of nascent enterprises remain major challenges in the field of entrepreneurship. Although entrepreneurship is increasingly seen as a driver of economic development and innovation, a significant proportion of newly-created small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fail in their first years of operation. This study synthesizes the main determinants influencing the survival and performance of emerging firms, drawing on theoretical frameworks such as resource theory and environmental contingency theory. Our results highlight the decisive role of individual entrepreneurial characteristics, access to financial, human and social resources, and the impact of the economic and regulatory environment on firm viability. Furthermore, this research highlights the importance of strategic adaptability, managerial skills and institutional support in reducing the risk of entrepreneurial failure. Based on these findings, we make recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to strengthen SME resilience. Future research should delve deeper into sectoral variations in business survival and examine the impact of digital transformation on their sustainability.
Factors Stimulating Entrepreneurial Success Supported by the Sfax-Innovation 2 Business Incubator Souissi, Mourad
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business  Management Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Peneliti Ilmu Ekonomi dan Bisnis Indonesia (ADPEBI)

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The Tunisian economy is facing major structural challenges, particularly in the labor market, where there is a persistent mismatch between training and job market needs, as well as high unemployment, especially among young people. According to data from the national agency for employment and self-employment in 2023, the youth unemployment rate in Tunisia was close to 23.7% in the second quarter of 2023, one of the highest in the world (National Institute of Statistics, 2024). To meet these challenges, Tunisia has implemented a number of institutional and governmental initiatives aimed at stimulating investment and promoting employment, notably by supporting entrepreneurship among young graduates. These programs include the Youth Employment Promotion Fund (FOPRODI), the "Startup Act" program, "RAYA" for financial inclusion, "FONAPRA" for the promotion of crafts and small businesses, and "FOSDAP" for agricultural and fisheries development. These schemes aim to encourage innovation, facilitate access to financing and boost the employability of young graduates in an economic context marked by difficult transitions. Our paper aims to identify the key factors for entrepreneurial success in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tunisia, with a focus on young entrepreneurs. To this end, we conducted an exploratory qualitative study with a sample of 14 Tunisian entrepreneurs who had benefited from support at the "Sfax-innovation 2" business incubator in Tunisia. The results reveal that entrepreneurial personality traits, family support, networking and access to financing play a decisive role in entrepreneurial success, according to the testimonies of the entrepreneurs interviewed. These elements highlight the importance of institutional arrangements and social dynamics in the development of SMEs in Tunisia, particularly in a context marked by economic challenges and high youth unemployment.
TOWARDS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL FAILURE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ENTREPRENEURS IN THE SFAX REGION OF TUNISIA Souissi, Mourad
Journal of Business Studies and Management Review Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JBSMR, Vol 8 No.2 June 2025
Publisher : Management Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jbsmr.v8i2.44028

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Entrepreneurial failure remains a complex, multi-dimensional subject of study that continues to generate academic debate, due to the lack of consensus on its definition and implications. While some researchers associate it with cessation of activity or economic failure, others see it as a learning and resilience process for the entrepreneur. This diversity of interpretations has led to the emergence of different approaches to better understand this phenomenon. This study explores the factors behind entrepreneurial failure in Tunisian SMEs, specifically in the Sfax region. The main objective is to identify the internal and external causes leading to the failure of new SMEs, focusing on the role of the entrepreneur, available resources and the contextual environment. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, 20 entrepreneurs were interviewed to gather data on their experiences, challenges and obstacles encountered. The results reveal that the failure of Tunisian SMEs results from the complex interaction of several factors. The main factors identified include a lack of managerial skills, difficulties in accessing finance, cumbersome administrative bureaucracy, as well as a lack of institutional support. Although entrepreneurial motivation and commitment are important, they are often insufficient in the face of structural and contextual obstacles to SME development. This study sheds light on the limitations of public support policies and suggests ways of improving the sustainability of Tunisian SMEs.
Co-Authors Boujelbene, Younes