Push and pull factors of entrepreneurs in Khulna City, Bangladesh

Identifying Motivational Factors Impacting Entrepreneurship: Evidence from an Emerging Economy

“…The four factors were interpreted as follows: the first factor relates to 'extrinsic rewards/financial motive', which captures the aspects of financial motives that are extrinsic in nature. The second factor was labelled as 'independence/autonomy motive'; this dimension highlights the entrepreneurial motivation to be able to control one's work life, including control over one's own time and work, making independent decisions, having flexibility to combine work with one's personal life [9][10][11][12]. The third dimension was labelled as 'intrinsic rewards/personal growth motive', which captures a desire for personal development through entrepreneurship.…”

“…The third dimension was labelled as 'intrinsic rewards/personal growth motive', which captures a desire for personal development through entrepreneurship. It also includes aspects of self-realization including fulfilling one's personal vision [9][10][11]. Finally, the fourth factor was 'family security', which emphasizes the importance of family security.…”

Stagnation of Rice Straw Agribusiness Development in Malaysia: The Entrepreneurs’ Perspectives

“…Entrepreneurial success relies on the ability of an entrepreneur to grab opportunities in the marketplace; to create more product value and support personal change through hard work; enhancement of skills and expertise (Uddin and Bose 2013). Individual desires (Keogh and Polonsky 1998); demographic characteristics (age, gender, education and experience) of entrepreneurs; and environmental elements are also considered vital keys for successful entrepreneur development (Ahammad and Syed Moudud-ul-Huq 2013;Chowdhury 2013;Uddin and Bose 2013).…”

“…Individual desires (Keogh and Polonsky 1998); demographic characteristics (age, gender, education and experience) of entrepreneurs; and environmental elements are also considered vital keys for successful entrepreneur development (Ahammad and Syed Moudud-ul-Huq 2013;Chowdhury 2013;Uddin and Bose 2013). A few studies profiling the demographic of who might become entrepreneurs reveals that they are likely to be more creative, innovative and actively looking for product uniqueness.…”

“…A few studies profiling the demographic of who might become entrepreneurs reveals that they are likely to be more creative, innovative and actively looking for product uniqueness. While the business environment elements could include suitable marketing strategies; government incentives; bureaucratic barriers; technology-change opportunities; capital access; more adequate infrastructure facilities; better entrepreneurial training, and greater information access (Ahammad and Syed Moudud-ulHuq 2013;Chowdhury et al 2013;Uddin and Bose 2013;Ahmad and Xavier 2012); market forces; and internal management issues remain important (Keogh and Polonsky 1998).…”