Between necessity and opportunity: administrative and financial skills of women entrepreneurs in the popular and solidarity sector in Ecuador

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-902

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female entrepreneurship, popular and solidarity sector, financial skills, entrepreneurship, necessity-driven, opportunity-driven, financial sustainability, strengthening

Abstract

Introduction: The study analyzes the administrative and financial skills of women entrepreneurs in the popular and solidarity sector in Ecuador, differentiating between necessity-driven and opportunity-driven entrepreneurship. Methodology: A total of 427 surveys were conducted with women entrepreneurs from various provinces, using a non-experimental, field-based, descriptive-analytical design. The surveys, composed of closed-ended questions with a Likert scale, collected data on motivations and skills. Results: The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, revealing that 51% of women entrepreneurs start their businesses out of necessity, while 49% do so due to opportunity. Significant deficiencies were found in inventory control and accounts receivable management, affecting the liquidity and sustainability of the businesses. Discussion: It was determined that the civil status and age of the entrepreneurs influence their motivation to start a business, with a high participation of young and single women. Conclusion: The perceived ability to work effectively is associated with necessity-driven entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of strengthening administrative and financial skills and improving access to educational and financial resources through training programs for the sustainability and growth of women's enterprises in Ecuador.

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Author Biographies

Gloria Palacio Valdivieso, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Master in Financial Management from the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja; Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Auditing from UTPL; University Professor of the Finance and Accounting and Auditing Degree at UTPL (from 2011 to the present). Director of undergraduate and postgraduate degree works. Director of innovation projects, good teaching practices, participant in research projects, publications. Coordinator of Pre-professional Practices and agreements of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences. Participation in consultancies on financial education issues and related topics. Participation in workshops and talks on topics about financial education. University Professor of the Accounting and Auditing Degree at the National University of Loja (2018-2021).

Eulalia- Elizabeth Salas-Tenesaca, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

PhD in Administrative Sciences from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Master's in Management and Educational Leadership from the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Higher Certification in Financial Management, Payroll and Social Security Certification. Engineer in Banking and Finance Administration, Engineer in Computer Systems and Computer Science. University professor at the Universidad Nacional de Loja from 2011 to 2013; research professor at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja since 2014 in the Finance program, she addresses lines of research dedicated to popular and solidarity finance.

Idania Paucar, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Master in Finance and Business Economics from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. Currently a professor at UTPL. Undergraduate professor at the National University of Loja (UNL) Banking and Finance program; period 2006 - 2013. Professor of the Master's in Accounting and Finance and postgraduate thesis director at UNL, period 2021 - 2022. Director of innovation projects, director of Linkage Projects of the Finance Program, of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences of UTPL. Participation in workshops and talks on topics about financial education and investment projects.

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Published

2024-09-19

How to Cite

Palacio Valdivieso, G., Salas-Tenesaca, E.-. E., & Paucar, I. (2024). Between necessity and opportunity: administrative and financial skills of women entrepreneurs in the popular and solidarity sector in Ecuador. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 9, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-902

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