Research and analysis
Entrepreneurship: understanding the motivations
A report on understanding the motivations for entrepreneurship.
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Ref: BIS/15/132
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The survey of 1,000 entrepreneurs conducted in June and July 2014 was supplemented by in-depth interviews carried out with 40 entrepreneurs in the autumn of 2014.
The main aims of the study were to:
- explore the different factors motivating entrepreneurs to start a business
- explore whether motivations for entrepreneurship change
- identify any correlates of motivations for entrepreneurship
- examine the consequences of the different motivations for the entrepreneurial process and performance
Updates to this page
Published 3 March 2015