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Analysis of Socio-Demographics of Necessity-driven Entrepreneurs in Selected Cities in Ghana

Daniel Agyapong, Paul Jones Orcid Logo, Rosemond Boohene, Gloria K.Q. Agyapong, Siaw Frimpong, Francis O. Boachie-Mensah

Journal of Business and Enterprise Development, Volume: 10, Pages: 74 - 113

Swansea University Author: Paul Jones Orcid Logo

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The study analysed the dynamics of necessity-driven entrepreneurs, using the sociological approach to start-ups. The paper explored the risk appetite and the entrepreneurial potential of those involved in the street hawking business. Utilising the sequential transformative design,structured intervie...

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ISSN: 2026-500X
Published: University of Cape Coast, Ghana 2022
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