Are women's entrepreneurial intentions and motivations influenced by financial skills?

Purpose This study aims to determine the contribution of financial skills entrepreneurial intentions among women involved in university education. Design/methodology/approach Clustering and logistic regression analyses were used infer determinants motivators intention a sample students at Spanish online university. Findings Financial numerical could play significant role boosting culture, overcoming reticence increasing awareness business opportunities, particularly when are motivated increase their autonomy income. The offers meaningful implications for policymakers. Research limitations/implications Further research will be needed before these conclusions may inferred other settings circumstances. Comparison with similar potential male entrepreneurs also necessary deduce influence gender. Practical introduction certain content into education system by governments policymakers would produce remarkable results on entrepreneurship women. Social Relational capital positive social influences contribute mitigating effects risk aversion, one main barriers female entrepreneurs. Originality/value literacy has scarcely been addressed academic research. literature paid little attention analysis what motivates entrepreneurship, whether who decide embark venture show different profiles. aim this is closing gaps, exploring effect cognitive skills, personality traits, contextual factors motivations.