Even though entrepreneurship and new venture creation is extremely important to the future market orientation of the new Russia, there is little information on the state of entrepreneurship in the country. Based on a review of previous literature on Russian entrepreneurs, a survey of Russian...

The movement of Hungary (and the rest of Eastern Europe for that matter) from a planned to a market‐orientated economy has attracted the attention of the world. This article explores the phenomenon by looking at the political, as well as the entrepreneurs′, perspectives on this change and...

This study explores the relationship between the antecedent influences – composed of personal background, educational and occupational experiences, motivations, skills and knowledge, of women entrepreneurs and the growth of their ventures. Findings from this longitudinal study shows...

To be a woman entrepreneur is a new and extremely fascinating vocation throughout the world, but particularly in a country such as China. Women entrepreneurs in China have significantly increased in umber since 1978. This article presents the business status, individual background, and social...

Since 1980, there has been an increasing interest in the area of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. While the role of educational institutions in the entrepreneurship/new venture creation process has been recognized, little research has been done, particularly outside the US,...