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1819 hub.Brussels
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1819 is a single platform and information point for anyone wishing to start their business in Brussels. Its objectives are to: -provide entrepreneurs with first-line information in various matters related to the exercise of an economic activity (financing and public aid for the creation or development of an activity, choice of a legal form and social status, administrative procedures and access to the profession, authorizations required to start a new activity, etc.). - guide companies in the Brussels network of support institutions and organisations. To do this, 1819 is in contact with a very extensive network of organisations, public and private, which train, accompany, finance or support Brussels entrepreneurs.
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Web page
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#French
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Bruxelles capitale
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#National
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#FinancialSupport; Mentorship; Solutions
Crédal association
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Crédal has chosen to offer credit solutions to associations and cooperatives, to actors in the social economy and to entrepreneurs who generate a positive societal impact. Crédal also offers microloans to (future) entrepreneurs and citizens who have difficult access to banking.
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Web page
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#French
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Crédal
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#National
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#FinancialSupport; Mentorship; MigrantEntrepreneurship; MigrantInclusion
Immigrant necessity entrepreneurship in areas without ethnic enclaves
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This study, which was conducted in Canada, shows that immigrants choose out of spite to create their own jobs. However, this is not the only reason mentioned by the respondents because indeed, some of them wanted to create their own business, either because they were already entrepreneurs in their country of origin or because they wanted to work in a independent.
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#English
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Cairn info
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#International
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship; Solutions; MigrantInclusion
La migration en Belgique vue autrement (2021)
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Purpose of this video is to change the discourse and perceptions of migrants. Migration is a universal phenomenon. Some migrants have no choice but to flee their countries of origin. Migration increases the GDP of host countries because migrants increase production and consumption. In addition, migrants constitute a solution to the problem of trades in shortage.
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Video
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#French
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Université de Liège & Caritas
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#National
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#Solutions
Key success factors for immigrant entrepreneurship in Niger: the case of hairdressing salons
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This article examines the key success factors for migrant entrepreneurship in Nigerien hairdressing through comparative case studies using 10 men and 9 women to highlight gender differences. The results show that immigrant entrepreneurship in hairdressing is a necessity entrepreneurship. They also reveal the importance of ethnic social networks as a source of funding and manpower. The results show that the success of migrant hairdressing businesses is linked to the cultural characteristics of the host country. Finally, the study highlights the influence of immigrant gender in the entrepreneurial strategies used.
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Text
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#French
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Cairn info
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#International
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#GoodPractices
Non-Belgian Entrepreneurs in Belgium
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In this study, UNIZO (Union of Independent Entrepreneurs of Flanders) has sketched out a quantified image of the phenomenon of non-Belgian entrepreneurs established in Belgium. UNIZO has long been interested in this group of entrepreneurs and first and foremost considers all these entrepreneurs of foreign origin as entrepreneurs. On the other hand, there are of course specific issues related to these entrepreneurs. In most cases, they have to face the fact that they are not natives of their host country or that they have another education.
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Web page
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#Dutch
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Europian Migration Network
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#European
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship; GoodPractices; MigrantInclusion; Sustainability
Going further. Here are a few resources for further research into migration.
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Myria which is a belgian federal organisation gives useful resources regarding migrant mentorship, information and orientation, training, protection against discrimination and racisme…
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#French
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Belgium
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#National
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#MigrantInclusion; MigrantEntrepreneurship
Migrants entrepreneurs in Istanbul
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Beyond being an economic value production, entrepreneurship is closely related to social, cultural and political dynamics, both in terms of the environment in which it takes place and the transformative mobility it generates. In recent years, the social/cultural dimension has come to the fore in entrepreneurship research and entrepreneurship has gained a sociological content. Some migrants have also become entrepreneurs, come with capital and have opened new migrant economies, value-added areas that can be called ethnic economies. When we look at the number of businesses and companies opened in Türkiye through migrant entrepreneurship, we see that there has been a significant increase with the Syrian migration. Considering this aspect of migration, the contributions of migrant entrepreneurs should be addressed frequently in order to contribute to the positive perception of migrants in the eyes of society. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted with migrant entrepreneurs engaged in entrepreneurship activities in ten districts of Istanbul.
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#Turkish
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ResearchGate
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https://l24.im/ySEmGLevel :
#National
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship
Istanbul Migrant Entrepreneur Survey
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The subject of this research is migrant entrepreneurs operating in Istanbul. Issues such as the personal profiles of migrant entrepreneurs, their motivation to work, the nature of the businesses they own, the employment capacity they contribute in their businesses, their relations with public institutions, the problems they face in daily life, their views on the socio-cultural values of Turkish society, and their participation in social and civic life are addressed and examined within the scope of the research. According to the research findings, migrant entrepreneurs bring capital, entrepreneurial culture, know-how and certain experience from their home countries to Türkiye. With this, entrepreneurs provide employment opportunities and generate economic value in Türkiye.
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#Turkish
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IMRA (International Migration and Refugee Association)
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#National
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship
Migration, Integration and Civil Society Workshop Report
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The Workshop on Refugees and Civil Society was organized in cooperation with the International Migration and Refugee Association (IMRA) and Istanbul University Center for Migration Research in 2019. The workshop was organized as the first step of a long-term plan on refugees and CSOs. The main objective was to get to know CSOs established by refugees and others with similar status and to discuss the role they can play in the process of integration. The workshop was attended by academics, representatives of public institutions and other NGOs in addition to NGOs where refugees and those with similar status come together.
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#Turkish
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IMRA (International Migration and Refugee Association)
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#National
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#MigrantInclusion
IMECE Project
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IMECE Project, which is supported by Google and implemented by UNHCR in partnership with Habitat Association, aims to improve entrepreneurial capacities and employability of Syrian refugees in Türkiye by increasing digital skills. It aims to support the inclusion of refugees in the economy through a non-formal peer education, focusing on the use of technology in 14 cities. In the current digitalized world, individuals with digital competences have more opportunities of creating a livelihood for themselves. This is even more important for the refugee community who face disadvantages in the labour market and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Within this project, Habitat will implement the Google’s Maharat min Programme which is a digital skills training programme designed to help Arabic speakers, particularly young people and women, jump-start or advance their careers, get ready for future job opportunities or grow their businesses.
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Web page
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#Turkish;#English;#Arabic
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Habitat Foundation
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#National
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#Digitalcompetences MigrantEntrepreneurship
Completed and Ongoing Projects of the Directorate of Migration Management
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There are two documents (completed and ongoing projects) in the website of The Ministry of Interior Presidency of Migration Management of Republic of Turkiye about national and international projects carried out directly or indirectly in the field of migration.
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#Turkish
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The Ministry of Interior Presidency of Migration Management of Republic of Turkiye
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#National
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#FavorablePolicies; Strategies
EntreComp
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EntreComp is the European Entrepreneurship Competence Framework for people interested in learning, teaching and fostering the knowledge, skills and attitudes that make up an entrepreneurial mindset. EntreComp is a free, flexible reference framework that can be adapted to support development and understanding of entrepreneurial competence in any setting. Since its launch in 2016 EntreComp has been used in both policy and practice across multiple sectors to support active citizenship, innovation, employability and learning through entrepreneurial thinking and action.
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Web page
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#English
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European Commision
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#European
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#EntrepreneurshipCompetences
Workshop for DIGITAL MIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS
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Workshop to develop the skills needed to turn any venture around and embrace digital transformation, especially for migrant entrepreneurs in the digital sphere.
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Video
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#Spanish
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International Organisation for Migration
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#International
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#EntrepreneurshipCompetences; DigitalCompetences
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy. From idea to business reality
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Analysis of new forms of digital entrepreneurship in the new digital economy. It contains information on the stages of digital entrepreneurship, the risks and challenges of this world.
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Video
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#Spanish
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Spanish Engineering Institute
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#National
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#DigitalCompetences; FavorablePolicies; Strategies
Migrant Entrepreneurship Self-assessment
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The Better Entrepreneurship Policy Tool is a free online self-assessment and learning tool for inclusive and social entrepreneurship policies and programmes. The tool includes: - Self-assessment questionnaires that provide a framework for reflecting on the inclusive and social entrepreneurship policies and programmes in a city, region or country. - Policy guidance notes and inspiring case studies to support better policy design.
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Web page
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#English
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OECD
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#International
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#MigrantInclusion; EntrepreneurshipCompetences
Digital literacy and Empowerment workshops
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Material aimed at trainers, especially those working with women's groups. Its function is to serve as a guide for the development of workshops that, having a common approach and methodology, can be adapted in their programming and development depending on the context and the group. It includes a set of tools to work on the improvement of ICT skills and to promote the empowerment, creativity and entrepreneurship of the participants.
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#Spanish
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Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality
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#National
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#DigitalCompetences; MigrantEntrepreneurship
Transdisciplinary multistage system modeling: migrant entrepreneurship in the digital economy
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This study aims to gain a detailed understanding of how (innovative) entrepreneurship can promote innovation systems, leading to more sustainable societies. A particular focus is placed on migrant entrepreneurship in the digital economy, as a concrete implication of innovative entrepreneurship, and its role within the Austrian innovation system.
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Web page
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#English
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Austria
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#European
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#Sustainability; MigrantEntrepreneurship
Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Digital Economy in the UK
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The primary objective of this thesis is to investigate how migrant entrepreneurs in professional services manage their human capital to adapt, innovate and network. Most previous studies have focused exclusively on low-skilled migrant entrepreneurs, and research on migrants in professional services has been very limited. Looking at the different experiences of Nepalese migrant entrepreneurs in the UK, this study explores the transformation of their human capital related to their knowledge, experience and socio-cultural and economic capital in a quest for better businesses and improved lives to answer the following three questions: how migrant entrepreneurs in professional services can adapt their human capital to new host environments, how they transform their human capital to build innovation capacity for the digital age and how human capital relates to building a network for transnational and circular entrepreneurship
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#English
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UK
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#European
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#DigitalCompetences; Sustainability; MigrantEntrepreneurship
The Use of New Technologies by Migrant Entrepreneurs in Two European Cities: Perspectives for Understanding and Managing Diaspora Business and Resources
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Over the last 40 years, the growth and implementation of new technologies (in particular, ICTs) have made it possible to instantly virtually cross national borders to establish, enjoy, and maintain social links. This also applies to migrant entrepreneurs, and even more so to transnational migrant entrepreneurs, i.e. migrants who carry out business activities in connection with other countries. Previous literature has frequently underlined the connection between ICTs and transnational business practices, albeit implicitly. However, few studies have focused on the role of new technologies in transnational business activities carried out by migrants. Based on the empirical evidence generated through 70 interviews with Moroccan transnational and domestic entrepreneurs living in Amsterdam and Milan, the chapter addresses this role, stressing that ICTs are most important for migrants running a transnational business. First, ICTs make it easier to start and develop the cross-border business, by helping to reduce both the necessary time and the financial costs; secondly, different forms of communication (synchronous vs. asynchronous) are used according to different purposes; finally, transnational entrepreneurs need constant physical mobility to make ICTs effective in business relations.
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#English
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Thesis
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#European
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship; FavorablePolicies; Strategies
The FEMENIN Project - Financial and Economic Literacy of Migrant women for Entrepreneurship Inclusion
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To support adult education teachers and trainers in Europe to provide high quality training and learning opportunities in Financial and Economic literacy to migrant women, tailored to their needs and specifically designed to support their social and labour Inclusion through Entrepreneurship. The 3 year project will develop innovative Open Education Resources (OER), innovative learning and digital tools to improve the adult educator´s competences in teaching Financial and Economic literacy, numeracy and digital competences to migrant women. Results will be: An ECVET (European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training) Curriculum and a set of Training Modules. An Innovative Mobile Instructional Learning APP for adult educators and trainers A multi-level Mobile learning App designed with migrant women A Multilingual e-learning platform with innovative e-Learning courses and OER on ICT-based teaching methods A Guide for validation, certification & accreditation of Financial and economic literacy education for migrant women in Europe
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Web page
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#English
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UK
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https://femenin.org/Level :
#European
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#FemaleMigrantEntrepreneurs; MigrantEntrepreneurship
Leveraging immigrant entrepreneurship for job creation and growth
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Immigrant entrepreneurship is diverse, ranging from small self-employment activities to businesses that operate in multiple countries. Traditionally policy support for immigrant entrepreneurship has focussed on supporting labour market integration through self-employment. However, the increasing skills levels of immigrants create an opportunity for governments to do more to attract and support immigrant entrepreneurs that have the potential to make significant impacts on the economy. This chapter discusses a range of emerging policy approaches such as start-up visa programmes, dedicated business incubation and accelerator programmes, as well as outreach and incentive programmes to attract high-potential immigrant entrepreneurs. Policy advice is provided for national, regional and local governments and is illustrated with good practice examples from European Union (EU) Member States and non-EU OECD countries.
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Web page
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#English
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OECD
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https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/c6cd75a3-en/index.html?itemId=/content/component/c6cd75a3-enLevel :
#European
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#FavorablePolicies; Strategies ; Migrantentrepreneurship; MigrantInclusion
Challenges of the Migrant Entrepreneurs in the Austrian economy (2020)
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Master Thesis: The ratio of migrants to start a business is higher than the natives, particularly in Vienna. With migrant entrepreneurship the market benefits from new ideas, international resources, more businesses and methods which positively effects the whole economy. The purpose of this research was to examine the vital problems and challenges faced by the migrant entrepreneurs while setting up their businesses in Austria and how to overcome these challenges. Research findings showed that, migrant entrepreneurs face challenges like language barrier, unfriendly business environment, strict laws and regulations, initial capital amount, high tax rates and lack of business coaching or training programs
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#English
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Qamar Ibrahim - fh Burgenland
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#National
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#Challenges ; MigrantEntrepreneurship ; Austria
Research: Why Immigrants Are More Likely to Become Entrepreneurs
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We know that immigrants around the world are more likely to start companies than native-born populations but we have a limited understanding as to why. New research suggests personality-based self-selection — in particular, a propensity for risk-taking — may be a hidden driver. The findings have implications for investors, who might want to provide services tailored to the needs of migrant entrepreneurs, including visa and legal advice, and policy makers, who might want to extend support beyond the small group of later-stage international entrepreneurs who are usually the target of entrepreneurship visa programs and investment promotion agencies.
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#English
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Peter Vandor
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#International
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#Challenges; MigrantEntrepreneurship
Ethnomarketing in recruiting - How companies find new skilled workers with more inclusion
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Staff shortages are causing economic difficulties everywhere. A consultant explains how other target groups can be reached with job offers.
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#German
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Derstandard.at
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https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000140964537/wie-firmen-mit-mehr-inklusion-neue-fachkraefte-findenLevel :
#National
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#Challenges
Drivers for migrant entrepreneurship
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Master Thesis: The lack of confidence in business support agencies and the lack of access to finance, when there are no savings, represent great obstacles for migrant entrepreneurship. Other difficulties are cultural issues, language barriers, bureaucracy, prejudices,succession planning issues and the decline of some traditional markets.
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#English
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Christian Wernhart - Johannes Kepler University Linz
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#International
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship
Migrant businesses bring in almost ten billion euros
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"Companies with a migrant background not only enrich the diversity of the business landscape in Vienna, they are also an economic factor," says Walter Ruck, President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. For the first time, the Vienna Chamber of Commerce has surveyed the economic importance of businesses whose owners have a migrant background.
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#German
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wko.at
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#Regional
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#GoodPractices
Better to start up: Why migrants often (have to) go this way
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What do a desk in a hip co-working space, a perfumery and an exotic supermarket that lets consumers travel the world when they visit it have in common with Biontech, Tesla or Google? The founders have migration experience. The three large corporations and the three companies in Vienna stand for a phenomenon that can be observed worldwide. People with a migration biography are more eager to start up their own business and do so more often than "natives". Necessity is the mother of invention, they say. Migration does too, as our examples show.
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#German
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Kurier.at
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#National
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#GoodPractices
Self Assessment Tool
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Evaluation and Analysis of Good Practices in Promoting and Supporting Migrant Entrepreneurship - Self Assessment tool
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Text
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#English
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EU Comission
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https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/18421/attachments/2/translations/en/renditions/nativeLevel :
#European
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#MigrantEntrepreneurship; goodPractices
Podcast by Austrian trade association about Entrepreneurship in Austria
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What moves Austria's entrepreneurs? What drives them and what are their wishes? Starting in autumn 2021, the Austrian Trade Association will invite entrepreneurs to a discussion in a cosy atmosphere at Palais Eschenbach at regular intervals and give them a voice. In the podcast "Entrepreneurship & Unternehmertum in Österreich" you will learn more about the entrepreneurial thoughts of highly interesting personalities on business topics that move the world. Have fun listening!
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Audio
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#German
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Austrian Trade Association
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#National
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#EntrepreneurshipCompetences; Austria