Entrepreneurship skills and Growth of Women-Owned MSEs in Central Kenya Counties
Abstract
The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of entrepreneurship skills on growth of women-owned MSEs in Central Kenya counties. The study was anchored by the Knowledge Spillover theory. The research adopted descriptive research design with a target population of 2472 women entrepreneurs registered and recipients of Uwezo Fund. A sample size of 333 respondents was selected. Data was collected through questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis through the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The findings of the study revealed that entrepreneurship skills were positively and significantly related to the growth of women-owned MSEs in Central Kenya Counties. The study further established that delegation skills, risk taking skills and communication skills were pertinent in explaining the growth of women-owned MSEs. The study concluded that entrepreneurship skills positively and significantly influence growth of women-owned MSEs in Central Kenya Counties. The study also concluded that women entrepreneurs failed to see the significant contribution of entrepreneurship skills in enhancing enterprise growth. The study recommended that women entrepreneurs should be bold in embracing entrepreneurship skills such as communication skills, risk taking skills and communication skills.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship Skills, Women-Owned Enterprises, Growth of Enterprises
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