2016
DOI: 10.3846/btp.2016.618
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Psychological Factors of Innovativeness among Nomadic Micro-Entrepreneurs for Achieving Business Growth

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to explore the psychological factors of innovativeness that drives nomadic micro entrepreneurs’ (MEs) in enhancing their business growth in Malaysia. Nomadic micro entrepreneurs refer to those who regularly change the location of their business. To meet the research objective, the current study carried out in-depth interviews among the Nomadic MEs operating their business in Northern region, Malaysia. Twenty Nomadic MEs were interviewed on voluntary basis. Thematic analysis was c… Show more

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“…Start-up companies are considered new and can be categorized as small companies. Small companies have innovative character that can boost the business performance (Rahman et al, 2016). They can change by innovating in various aspects.…”
Section: Innovationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Start-up companies are considered new and can be categorized as small companies. Small companies have innovative character that can boost the business performance (Rahman et al, 2016). They can change by innovating in various aspects.…”
Section: Innovationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because they analyze the developments taking place around the organization and reflect these analyzes to their organizations in a useful way. With the innovation focus, organizations develop products that can be successful in the market and that can meet customer demands and needs and increase the profits of enterprises (Rahman et al 2016). Innovative organizations improve the management and production processes, leading to lower costs and increased productivity (Vazquez et al 2001).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%