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Micro-business success: gender and innovation

Nathania M. Yuliani et al.

International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business2025https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgsb.2025.150132article
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Studies indicate that business performance varies by gender, with disparities more pronounced in regions with gender bias, especially in the micro-sector. Previous research has highlighted the importance of education and financial literacy for female-led micro-businesses. Our study examines whether entrepreneurial orientation (EO) can mitigate these gender disparities. Data from a survey of 430 micro-business owners in Java and Bali, Indonesia, were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Results show that female micro-business owners underperformed compared to males (β = -0.120, p < 0.05) in profit and asset growth. EO was a key mediator, with higher EO linked to better performance (β = 0.688, p < 0.01). However, females exhibited lower EO than males (β = -0.110, p < 0.05). These findings underscore the importance of EO in improving business performance and reducing gender disparities. We recommend gender-sensitive programs for female-led micro-enterprises in Java and Bali to promote agile entrepreneurship.

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@article{nathania2025,
  title        = {{Micro-business success: gender and innovation}},
  author       = {Nathania M. Yuliani et al.},
  journal      = {International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgsb.2025.150132},
}

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