Resources and bridging: the role of spatial context in rural entrepreneurship

Sabine Müller, Steffen Korsgaard · 2017 · Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Summary. Rural entrepreneurs succeed by leveraging local resources and building connections beyond their immediate area. This study of 28 ventures identifies two key strategies: using place-specific assets and bridging to external networks. The research reveals that rural entrepreneurs are more diverse than previously recognized, and that spatial context significantly shapes how they operate and create value for their communities.

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  title   = {Resources and bridging: the role of spatial context in rural entrepreneurship},
  author  = {Sabine Müller and Steffen Korsgaard},
  journal = {Entrepreneurship and Regional Development},
  year    = {2017},
  doi     = {10.1080/08985626.2017.1402092},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2017.1402092}
}

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DOI

10.1080/08985626.2017.1402092

Countries

Denmark, Norway

Regions

Europe

Categories

entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28