Entrepreneurial Resilience in Micro and Small Enterprises: A Case Study in Makassar

Isma Azis Riu (Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Welimas Kristina Parinsi (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Makassar Bongaya, Indonesia)

META - JOURNAL
Vol 1 No 3 (2024): February

This research investigates resilience strategies among micro and small entrepreneurs facing economic uncertainty in Makassar. Through narrative inquiry, the study captures lived experiences of business owners navigating financial instability and market disruptions. Findings indicate that resilience is shaped by social capital, religious values, and adaptive marketing practices. Entrepreneurs demonstrate flexibility in pricing, product innovation, and customer engagement. The study contributes to entrepreneurship theory by contextualizing resilience within socio-cultural dynamics and recommends policy interventions focusing on community-based support systems.