Starting a business abroad: perceived advantages and disadvantages of migrant entrepreneurs - a qualitative study of migrant entrepreneurs in Finland
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Master's thesis
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2017
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
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en
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71
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The main objective of this study is to identify perceived advantages and disadvantages of pursuing entrepreneurship as a migrant based on the experiences of current migrant entrepreneurs in Finland. The goal upon achieving this objective is to contribute to current literature on migrant entrepreneurship and to provide useful and practical information to future migrants who may consider a career path in entrepreneurship. This thesis is a qualitative, thematic interview analysis study. Data was gathered through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with eight migrant entrepreneurs in Finland. The data derived from the interviews provides insight to the perceptions and experiences of migrant entrepreneurs as well as practical implications of starting a business as a foreigner. The results of the study explain the most prevalent advantages and disadvantages of migrant entrepreneurship perceived by the entrepreneurs that participated in the study. The findings of the study also describe business opportunity recognition among migrant entrepreneurs. Finally, practical implications for future migrant entrepreneurs derived from the findings of the study are presented.Description
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Chliova, MyrtoKeywords
migrant, entrepreneurship, international, entrepreneur, Finland