Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5401-4366

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Book Chapter

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Business and Management.

Publication Details

https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1183719

doi:10.5772/intechopen.1004538

Abstract

International data shows that immigrant owned enterprises are an important feature of developed economies. Immigrant entrepreneurs generally report a higher rate of entrepreneurial activity than the incumbent population, and their businesses, though traditionally concentrated in low skilled industries, can and are increasingly featuring in high value sectors of the economy. The motivation of immigrants to engage in entrepreneurship is informed by a myriad of reasons, but is traditionally associated with “push” factors or necessity. This diverse population of entrepreneurs can encounter various obstacles to entrepreneurship, some of which pertain to their immigrant status, in addition to the mainstream challenges of enterprise creation. Such challenges can include access to finance, access to mainstream business networks, and societal hostility. The European Commission has issued a call for tailored business trainings and supports for immigrant entrepreneurs across member states. Whilst efforts to implement supports in Ireland are apparent, this chapter will highlight the immediate need for a coordinated and targeted policy approach to the promotion of immigrant entrepreneurship.

DOI

10.5772/intechopen.1004538

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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License
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