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There has been an increasing level of interest in diversity in small business enterprises. This diversity has been largely focused on female and ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Although there is evidence that female entrepreneurship can have a positive impact on economic prosperity, levels of earnings remain low. The articles in this special issue further our understanding of female and minority entrepreneurs. They examine important topics such as the differences between male and female entrepreneurs in terms of confidence, growth expectations, entrepreneurial orientation and social capital, developing management skills in female entrepreneurs, their management competencies and refugee entrepreneurship.
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Fuller-Love, N., Lim, L. & Akehurst, G. Guest editorial: Female and ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Int Entrep Manag J 2, 429–439 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-006-0007-y
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