Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to use univariate statistical analysis investigate barriers raising bank finance faced by UK small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically the impact personal characteristics (ethnicity, gender education). Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model was developed results a telephone survey 400 SMEs conducted (before "credit crunch") Barclays Bank business research team were analysed. based on large stratified random sample drawn...

Although accessing finance is key to the foundation of any business, particular concerns have been expressed about ability UK women-owned firms obtain external finance. In this article we use an econometric approach explore effect perceptions financial barriers start-up on decision itself. Our analysis based Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2004 database. Standardizing for a range individual characteristics, find that women are around 7.4% more likely perceive business than men.As...

Abstract The paper explores the impact of financial exclusion on and human poverty amongst women in Pakistan. findings suggest that persistent exclusion, gender discrimination conservative religious values adversely women's empowerment. There is an inverse correlation between size microcredit poverty, which not case for poverty. Larger families experienced higher rates reduction than smaller families. study offers evidence supports theories upon alleviation. These inform policy makers,...

Purpose The purpose of this exploratory paper is to theorise and examine gender differences in the impact financial capital on Chinese firms' growth, investigate role guanxi (connections networks) process obtaining finance. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire used collect comprehensive data from 18 women 69 men, which analysed empirically. Findings Women appear be no more disadvantaged finance than men China some respects a better position. Both women‐ men‐led firms are...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conduct a critical appraisal how experiential approaches can more effectively enhance the achievement desired learning outcomes in entrepreneurship education. In particular, authors critique whether actual be profitably used measure effectiveness; and consider student performance evaluated through twin lenses implementation or innovation. Design/methodology/approach undertook review both traditional addition comparing these approaches, critiqued...

We analyse the tensions in a hybrid collaboration (specifically, social alliance comprising three enterprises and local council) how these are mitigated using boundary-spanning community impact, leading to compatibility between distinctive institutional logics. Our qualitative longitudinal study undertaken during 2011–2016 involved reviewing literature archival data, key informant interviews, workshop focus groups. analysed common themes within relating our two research questions concerning...

We investigate the influence of gender, ethnicity, and education in use external advice finance by UK small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A conceptual model ‘discouraged advisees’ was developed as a framework for analysis results telephone survey 400 SMEs. found an association between ability to raise bank finance. Furthermore, both men black minority ethnic (BME) participants were more likely family friends advice, whilst women twice Business Link. BME business owners discouraged from...

Abstract Entrepreneurial finance scholars (and policy makers) need to adopt an intersectional approach their analysis policymaking) and pay more attention the interplay between owner‐manager characteristics of ethnicity/race, gender, social class. As most literature on entrepreneurial treats class separately, is complex, whether (race, class) or situational (entrepreneur vs. migrant/social health‐care worker). Women, ethnic minorities, working‐class people are disadvantaged when seeking...

This paper examines the business development process of 20 Polish new migrant entrepreneurs in Glasgow, Scotland. Based on a qualitative analysis their activities – including how they broadened market and product or services offerings it unveils incremental nature this as route to break out from saturated, hypercompetitive ethnic niche market. We, therefore, contribute debates breakout strategies markets networks, barriers entrepreneurs' growth by reconceptualising process. To achieve aim,...

The Autumn 2022 COP27 Conference of the Parties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change demonstrated that need for a clear research and policy agenda to assist financing early stage Cleantech green SMEs innovation practice adoption has never been greater.Green, cleantech innovators hold important keys unlocking vital globally game changing technologies can scale-up mitigate climate change humanity's wider environmental damage ensure planetary sustainability.The paper provides...

Purpose The study evaluates small marginal farmers’ (SMFs) potential behavior, attitude and trust in the adoption of innovative emerging technologies. Design/methodology/approach employed an agile multi-factor approach to conceptualize a digital marketplace connect supply chain ecosystem for stakeholders. Findings empirical findings suggest that most SMFs are willing embrace Nonetheless, they lack necessary technological oriented education, training funds innovate. However, their reluctance...

Abstract Purpose – This paper is an exploratory quantitative study aimed at providing the first overview of incidence female directors in UK companies, mapped against types firms. It provides a unique perspective on companies with boards which serve. Design/methodology/approach A analysis newly constructed database based data for all (using Companies House Financial Analysis Made Easy data) was carried out to explore overall board membership related gender, resulting new typology describe...

Purpose – This exploratory study aims to examine how knowledge acquired via guanxi (networks and connections) is enabling women in China overcome a number of significant barriers challenges order start grow successful businesses. Design/methodology/approach The authors undertook two in-depth interviews qualitatively investigate the use as means overcoming various faced by Chinese establishing growing their Findings findings suggest that family background (and, particular, support from...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain how the “objective” institutionalized barriers (of which social, human and financial capital are decisive factors) subjective performance new migrant entrepreneurs jointly affect their business attitudes observed behavior. Design/methodology/approach paper’s analysis individualized factors (dependent on subjectively construed) – in line with theory planned behavior enables a response recent calls embrace complexity pluralism entrepreneurship...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to profile the characteristics and entrepreneurial motivations graduate entrepreneurs from black minority ethnic (BME) communities. Design/methodology/approach To gather data, authors interviewed selected individuals within BME community (including current students graduates various universities, predominantly in West Midlands, UK), analysed transcripts compared findings with review literature. Findings Evidence suggests that were diverse terms their...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact that entrepreneurship education can have on succession in ethnic minority family firms operate highly competitive UK economy. Design/methodology/approach employs a complex conceptual model graduates' economic activities and outlines possible influence their firms. An illustrative case study presented an graduate who returned work firm. Findings It emerges provision HEIs insufficiently customised to, focused on, specific...

The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), originally proposed in the UK government's Higher Education White Paper, now and Research Act 2017, is a national mechanism to assess teaching quality universities. This article provides critical account of TEF, underpinned by an overview policy context marketisation employability agendas exploring rationale for implementing TEF within We argue, first, that Paper's narrative, rhetoric seems positive but its implementation appears be conceptually...

This paper analyses the processes, outcomes and tensions of a cross-sectoral collaborative venture involving several organizations with multiple logics is based on empirical evidence from ‘Empty Homes’ project. While, paradoxically, are basis for partnership's existence (for example ‘value money’ local community benefit) to achieve these different aims simultaneously, its other or at times conflicted, resulting in intra-partnership tensions. Hence we offer novel insights into practical...