This paper constructs a theoretical framework that explains how exposure to entrepreneurial activities impacts start-ups’ survival. First, this study examines the effects of capital (EC) – inherited practices from parents as result activities, on survival start-ups. Second, it EC across firm types (family and non-family firm) regions (smaller larger region). Using sample start-ups in 2002 Swede...

abstract. academic spin-offs are recognized as the main means of technology transfer, contribute to the commercialization of the results of academic research, leading to society wealth creation. academic spin-offs start with some major disadvantages related to their liability of newness, smallness and their university origination. it is been argued that academic spin-off need to strengthen thei...

This study aims to determine (1) the influence of financial knowledge on performance MSMEs in Caturtunggal sub-district, (2) attitudes SMEs (3) management MSME (4) entrepreneurial personality. Performance (5) knowledge, attitudes, and personality sub-district.
 research includes causal associative research. The subjects this were owners sub-district as many 100 MSMEs. Data collection techn...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Entrepreneurship research has identified a number of personal characteristics believed to be instrumental in motivating entrepreneurial behavior. Two frequently cited personal traits associated with entrepreneurial potential are internal locus of control and innovativeness. Internal locus of control has been one of the most studied psychological traits in entrepreneurship rese...

This paper discusses the characteristics and determinants of entrepreneurial behaviour in Uganda. It is based on a recent survey of urban and rural entrepreneurs, executed in May 2008. The main dependent variables are business success, gestation activities and innovative performance. The paper focuses in particular on the interplay of human and social capital in determining entrepreneurial perf...