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William Kinnane has a bone to pick with Thomas Wolfe. Unlike the noted author, William very much believes that you can, in fact, go home again, because he's done just [...]

In 1997 three family members with complementary skill sets set forth on building a printing business. With entrepreneurship in its blood, the Waldrop family established Century Printing & Packaging to [...]

When my business partner Stephanie Hjelmeseth and I began dreaming up Sua Superette, we immediately gravitated towards fast and flavorful foods for our busy schedules. We eventually landed on what [...]

Purpose: Social enterprises in Malaysia are increasingly recognized for their potential to address critical social and environmental issues while fostering economic development. Despite addressing the issues, social enterprises encounter numerous challenges that impede their growth and long-term viability. This study investigates the primary obstacles social enterprises face in Malaysia, including regulatory complexities, limited access to funding, market penetration difficulties, and operational inefficiencies. Design/methodology/approach: This research employs a qualitative approach, through semi-structured interviews with social entrepreneurs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather in-depth insights, while the literature review focused on academic articles, government reports, and policies relevant to the Malaysian context. Findings: The study identifies several critical challenges faced by social enterprises such as regulatory complexities due to unclear and troublesome procedures, limited access to financial support initiatives to scale up, market penetration difficulties due to limitation of marketing resources and consumer awareness, and operational inefficiencies in related to lack of business management expertise and resources. Research limitations/implications: The study is limited by the scope of qualitative interviews, which may not capture all possible perspectives. Future research could expand the sample size and include quantitative methods to validate findings. The implications highlight the need for policy adjustments and the development of targeted support mechanisms to address the identified challenges. Practical implications: The findings of this study provide actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to enhance the support ecosystem for social enterprises. Recommendations include simplifying regulatory processes, improving access to funding, increasing market awareness through targeted campaigns, and offering comprehensive training programs to build operational capacity. Originality/value: This study contributes to the limited body of knowledge on social enterprises in Malaysia by providing a detailed analysis of the challenges they face. It offers valuable recommendations for creating a more conducive environment for these enterprises to thrive, thus fostering their potential to contribute to social and economic development. Keywords: Social Enterprises, Challenges, Qualitative, Support Mechanisms, Scale Up, Introduction Since the 1980s, social entrepreneurship has gained the attention of researchers, practitioners, and governments worldwide (Cheah, Yeoh, et al., 2023; Defourny & Nyssens, 2010; Eng et al., 2020) by [...]

It's not easy to start a new business, and its even more difficult to make a big impression in the first year. Yet three Alaska companies--Aurora Security, Glow Events AK, […]

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LANDSCAPE IS EVER-EVOLVING, and it takes a specific type of leader to ride the waves of disruption and innovation. These 10 notable entrepreneurs--ranging in expertise from nonprofit heroes [...]

Achieving harmony within one's personal and professional life can often seem like an elusive goal. However, Kristin Cavallari, best known for her role on reality television, is a shining example [...]

The start of a hospitality entity began when African-American entrepreneur Warren Thompson was inspired by his mother and father, educators in rural Virginia. Warren started and operated a landscaping business [...]

MIKE AMERIO Managing Partner Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh 1 Year on the LA500 For all of his nearly 34-year career, Amerio has called accounting firm Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & [...]

When biotech entrepreneur Keith Leonard took the stage as the keynote speaker at a recent conference celebrating successes along the 101 Biotech Corridor in western L.A. County and eastern Ventura [...]

Railway Age's fifth annual Readers' Most Influential Leaders online poll garnered nominations for many active (non-retired) people from all areas of the North American railway industry. We are pleased to [...]

Starting a business can be intimidating. But opening a franchise can make the process a little easier for would-be entrepreneurs. These tried-and-tested business opportunities come with more support, greater brand [...]

IF YOU WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, IT'S NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW. IT'S ABOUT ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. She's a serial entrepreneur, podcast host and author. And she's determined [...]

Purpose: This study aims to propose a conceptual framework for intrapreneurship skills and innovative acts among iGen graduates. Design/methodology/approach: This study adapts the knowledge-attitude-behavior (KAB) theory to examine the relationship between intrapreneurship skills, attitude, and innovative behaviour since the theory provides a systematic approach to integrating knowledge and behaviour. A set of literature was explored and examined to propose the conceptual framework. Findings: A conceptual framework was proposed for the study of intrapreneurship skills and innovative acts among iGen graduates. Research limitations/implications: This paper is a review paper from other journals, and the data is yet to be collected. Practical implications: The study can be used as a guideline for a company to identify potential talent for their organizations. Besides, policymakers or educational institutions could benefit from this study by creating and developing more talented workers in the future. Originality/value: This study focuses on the intrapreneurship skills among iGen graduates and how their innovation behaviour will be affected in their daily work. Keywords: Intrapreneurship, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Introduction In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, the emergence of the iGeneration (iGen), born between 1995 and 2012, has ushered in a new era of talent [...]

Karim Beguir, CEO and co-founder, InstaDeep When Karim Beguir and Zohra Slim co-founded artificial intelligence pioneer InstaDeep a decade ago, the idea of an Africa-founded AI business with applications in [...]

Property entrepreneur Ipeleng Mkhari She is one of the richest women in South Africa and certainly one of the most influential. Mkhari has slogged her way up through the cut-and-thrust [...]

: It's leading-edge, it's downright scary--and it's here. Following AI's breakout year, we take a look under the hood at how entrepreneurs are applying the tech and what you need [...]

Michael Peter wants to dismantle a longstanding legal precedent that can prevent entrepreneurs from getting their day in court. His not-so-secret weapon: A small-business superhero named Reverend Justice. On July [...]

As members of the first cohort of small-business owners to graduate from the New Hampshire Export Accelerator program, Zach Luse and Paolo Monaco told well-wishers at an Aug. 14 ceremony [...]

For many entrepreneurs, summer can be a time for vacation and serves as a period of reflection--a time to ponder over the future, to contemplate the next chapter in their [...]

—As told to Andrea Yu HOME BASE: Toronto CLAIM TO FAME: Longtime entrepreneur, music lover, art collector and food connoisseur HEAD START: I was born in Lakewood, N.J. After my [...]

STYLE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPAT COUPLE ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE IN THE BOHEMIAN ENCLAVE OF TOPANGA CANYON. INTERVIEW Alice Lines PHOTOGRAPHY Hazel Redmond EVERYDAY ESCAPE Moving from New Zealand to New [...]

IN THIS ISSUE ARCHIVES Excerpts about abolishing everything from [I.Reason]’s vaults 10 YEARS AGO July 2014 “By protecting entrenched interests from competition, occupational licensing makes millions of people worse off, [...]

Pakistan's leading telecommunications and ICT provider, PTCL Group (PTCL andUfone 4G) showcased its transformative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Ba-Ikhtiar, at Expand North Star - the world's largest startup and [...]

The UK is one of the world's largest and most thriving economies. The business-friendly environment and favourable regulatory policies are an entrepreneur's dream, and its easy access to international markets [...]

Cebu, Philippines, November 27th, 2024, CyberNewsWire Cebu-based entrepreneur Brian Christopher Aguilar has emerged as a notable figure in the cryptocurrency sector, leveraging blockchain technology to support environmental sustainability. As the [...]

Level Up! 50 Game-Changing Life Skills for Young Adults+, AR PRESS, Steve M. Scott, 29.99 (317p), 979-8-9909744-2-5 Genre: Nonfiction/Self-Help, Sex & Relationships, Psychology, Philosophy, Fashion Originating as a father's never-sent [...]

Business icon and New York Times Bestselling Author Bob Parsons reported a $1.5 million donation to The Headstrong Project during the organization's annual gala on November 7 in New York [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, Mumbai Zyto, a new premium vodka meticulously crafted in the heart of Poland, arrives in India courtesy of Serenity Beverages Private Limited. Born from the audacious spirit [...]

Plus:Kevin Griess to take over the National Mall for NPS. Kathi Vidal, the undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, will [...]

MPM BioImpact, a biotechnology investment firm creating and investing in innovative companies seeking to deliver transformative therapies to patients, reported that Michael Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D., will join the Company as [...]

Byline: Kajal Mehra In an interview with TimesTech, Shailendra Kathait, Co-founder & Chief Data Scientist at Valiance, shares insights into their consultative AI approach, transformative initiatives like Wildlife Eye, and [...]

Byline: Vaishnavi Yadav Piramal Finance is making significant strides in enhancing financial inclusion across Bharat with the launch of Phase Two of their 'Hum Kagaz Se Zyada Neeyat Dekhte Hain' [...]

Byline: Maritime Gateway The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), held the annual PIER71TM1 Great Circle [...]

Byline: BF Firos In a field as unconventional and often misunderstood as medical cannabis, Richa Jaggi has emerged as a trailblazer, carving a niche with passion and purpose. As the [...]

Digitalization is revolutionizing the economy, transforming the way businesses operate, and creating new opportunities for growth. The integration of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, block chain, and the Internet [...]

Donald Trump Jr. will not take on a White House role, opting instead for the VC firm 1789 Capital. The firm, co-founded by Omeed Malik, funds conservative causes like Tucker [...]

Audra Dinell doesn't regret moving from Hawaii to her home state of Kansas in 2020. While being closer to family was one draw, another was affordable living in the Midwest. [...]

Byline: Rochester Business Journal Staff A family-owned IT and AV solutions company, Fusion Digital provides cutting-edge technology services specializing in innovative AV systems, networking, and IT support, delivering personalized, reliable [...]

Byline: Adina Genn Bethpage Federal Credit Union is giving women entrepreneurs a boost with a new platform to promote their businesses. The platform comprises free advertising on high-traffic billboards, which [...]

WeShare, a faith-based Christian healthshare ministry dedicated to the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of its community, reported a special partnership with Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels and [...]

Looking to expand your business globally? Expanding overseas is a smart strategy that removes geographical limitations and helps you increase your market share, among many other benefits. It is not [...]

Byline: Just Earth News US President-elect Donal Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Describing Musk as 'great', [...]

Entrepreneur and Aston University alumna Dr Isabella Moore CBE is challenging stereotypes about older adults in business, advocating for the transformative power of later-life entrepreneurship to boost health, confidence, and [...]