South Asian entrepreneurship in Great Britain: factors influencing growth
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
ISSN: 1355-2554
Article publication date: 1 October 1999
Abstract
Analyses the factors influencing South Asian entrepreneurial expansion in Great Britain and the validity of conventional wisdom which attributes its success to cultural factors. It suggests that entrepreneurial growth depends positively on educational attainment, personal savings invested at start‐up, hard work in the initial stages, and the delegation of responsibilities to non‐family members. Further analysis indicates that later entrants into business gained relevant prior work experience and focused on serving non‐Asian customers, which may have contributed towards their success. The pursuit of constant product and technological improvement and employee training have also influenced growth. There is strong evidence that entrepreneurs with larger‐sized businesses have developed international linkages and focused on one key business area.
Keywords
Citation
Basu, A. and Goswami, A. (1999), "South Asian entrepreneurship in Great Britain: factors influencing growth", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Vol. 5 No. 5, pp. 251-275. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552559910300381
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited