This study investigated the contribution of women entrepreneurs to the economic growth of the North West Province. The aim of the study was to identify the contribution of women
entrepreneurs in the economic growth, to determine forces driving women to become
entrepreneurs. The study also aimed at examining future challenges for women entrepreneurs as well as strategies to advance women entrepreneurs .
The Quantitative research method was chosen for the study and the targeted population
was women entrepreneurs and women interested in entrepreneurship in Potchefstroom
and Klerksdorp in the North West Province. A total of200 participants were selected for
the study, 100 women entrepreneurs and 100 women interested in entrepreneurship.
Stratified random sampling was used to randomly select a subset of 50 women
entrepreneurs and 50 women interested in entrepreneurship. The primary instrument used
to collect data from the selected respondents was the questionnaire. Data were collected,
analysed and presented in tables and figures.
The findings of the study reveal~ that women entrepreneurs made positive contributions
on the economic growth of the North West Province. They create employment, reduce
poverty, initiate businesses, build self-employment and expand their businesses. The
study confirmed that women entrepreneurs lack skills, knowledge and experience in
business. They do not get support in infrastructure, finance and education to run their
businesses. The researcher recommended that women entrepreneurs should get training
and education with regard to running a business. There should also be infrastructure,
accessibility of technology, funding and support for women entrepreneurs. Women
entrepreneurs should get support from local governments and appropriate information
should be made available to them. / (MBA) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2006
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/11203 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Senye, Monica Kedibone |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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