EXPLORING THE FACTORS THAT IMPACT THE DECISION TO START A NEW VENTURE: THE CASE OF WOMEN IN QATAR

Abstract

As the female entrepreneur population in Qatar grows, their contributions to the economy have increased. Despite extensive research on general factors impacting entrepreneurial ventures, specific factors influencing female entrepreneurs to launch new businesses in Qatar remain understudied. To bridge this gap, this study examines the resources and capabilities affecting the decision of women entrepreneurs to start new ventures in Qatar. Quantitative methods were employed to test the study's hypothesis, including creating a survey instrument combining items and scales from several published studies. To ensure broad accessibility, it was administered in Arabic and English, and 267 respondents completed it. A statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS. The analysis revealed a statistically significant correlation between institutional capital and new venture creation at the P<0.1 significance level. This finding aligns with prior research indicating the importance of institutional support in entrepreneurial success. This study extends the existing research on entrepreneurial factors by focusing on this under-studied group and provides empirical evidence to suggest targeted interventions that could support female-led new venture creation in Qatar.