Entrepreneurs in Turkey a factor analysis of motivations, success factors, and problems

One hundred and thirty-nine entrepreneurs in Ankara, Turkey were surveyed to determine their motivations for business ownership, the factors contributing to their success, and their problems. Based on survey responses, the primary reasons for starting a business are to increase income, to obtain job...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of small business management
1. Verfasser: Benzing, Cynthia (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Chu, Hung Manh (VerfasserIn), Kara, Orhan (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: 2009
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Zusammenfassung:One hundred and thirty-nine entrepreneurs in Ankara, Turkey were surveyed to determine their motivations for business ownership, the factors contributing to their success, and their problems. Based on survey responses, the primary reasons for starting a business are to increase income, to obtain job security, and to secure independence. According to the factor analysis, small and medium-sized enterprises owners are driven more by income rewards than intrinsic rewards. The most important business success variables are the entrepreneurs' reputation for honesty and friendliness. Social skills and good customer service were also cited as critical success factors. The most serious problem faced by entrepreneurs in Turkey is the complex and confusing tax structure. Other important problems include unreliable employess, the inability to maintain good records, and a weak economy.
ISSN:0047-2778