Entrepreneurship of Women in the Rural Space in Israel: Catalysts and Obstacles to Enterprise Development

Michael Sofer, M.A. Tzipi Saada · 2016 · Sociologia Ruralis

Summary. This study examines 100 women entrepreneurs in rural Israeli settlements near Tel Aviv, finding that most operate small service businesses from home as their household's primary income source. Women start enterprises to replace declining farm income and pursue self-fulfillment, but face obstacles including capital shortages and low business confidence. Rural location offers cost savings and family flexibility but creates distance from markets and local competition challenges. These businesses prove essential for household survival and regional wellbeing.

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@article{sofer-2016-entrepreneurship-women-rural-space-israel,
  title   = {Entrepreneurship of Women in the Rural Space in Israel: Catalysts and Obstacles to Enterprise Development},
  author  = {Michael Sofer and M.A. Tzipi Saada},
  journal = {Sociologia Ruralis},
  year    = {2016},
  doi     = {10.1111/soru.12125},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1111/soru.12125}
}

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DOI

10.1111/soru.12125

Countries

Israel

Categories

entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems

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