Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
Previous research suggests that women entrepreneurs face many challenges in starting and growing a business. In this study, we examine the relationship of intangible resources and the growth of women-owned businesses. We focus on four intangible resources: social-, human-, and reputational capital, as well as social competence. Using case studies of women entrepreneurs, we found that a woman entrepreneur’s social-, human-, and reputational capital are related to the growth of her business. We alsofound that social competence moderates the social-, human-, and reputational capital – growth relationship in women entrepreneurs.
Recommended Citation
Jiang, C.X., Zimmerman, M.A. & Guo, C. (2012). Growth of women-owned businesses: The effects of intangible resources and social competence. Journal of Business Diversity, 12(1), 47-71.
