Identifying Technological Barriers in the Path of Entrepreneurship
Keywords:
Entrepreneurship, Technological Barriers, Environmental Barriers, Cultural-Social Barriers, Business DevelopmentAbstract
In the current era, technology plays a chief role in the development of entrepreneurial businesses. However, entrepreneurs face numerous challenges in utilizing and integrating technology, which can limit their growth and progress. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the technological barriers that entrepreneurs encounter in the development of their businesses. This qualitative research was conducted using semi-structured interviews with twenty-three entrepreneurs. Data were analyzed through content analysis. The findings revealed six main themes of technological barriers: environmental barriers, cultural-social barriers, technological barriers, market barriers, skills and knowledge, and immigrant entrepreneurship. These barriers include challenges related to laws and regulations, access to financial resources, gender differences, and other issues. This study demonstrates that entrepreneurs need to overcome a set of technological barriers to achieve success and make optimal use of technology in their businesses. Addressing these barriers and designing solutions to overcome them can contribute to the sustainable development of entrepreneurial businesses.
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