Léo-Paul Dana

SMEs’ Financing and Banks’ Profitability: A “Good Date” for Banks in Ghana?

ABSTRACT Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the core of most economies and are a major source of economic growth. In recent times, banks have been actively involved in the financing of SMEs through the provision of loans to this sector. This paper investigates the impact of SMEs financing on banks’ profitability in Ghana. The study employed the fixed effect model as the main regression tool. The study result reveals that SMEs significantly contribute to banks’ profitability in Ghana. Interestingly, transaction cost in administering SME loans was insignificant in all the models. Higher inflation reduces the real value of the loan and erodes the interest returns on the total credit to the SMEs. Conversely, growth of GDP enhances the growth of the bank profit.

Handbook of research on Asian entrepreneurship

Edited by Leo-Paul Dana Adjunct Professor, GSCM Montpellier Business School, on study leave from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Senior Advisor, World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises and Founding Editor, Journal of International Entrepreneurship and Journal of Enterprising Communities Mary Han Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, Ryerson University, Canada Vanessa Ratten Assistant Professor, School of Business Administration, Duquesne University, USA Isabell M. Welpe Senior Research Fellow, Max Planck Institute of Economics, Germany

Gendered perspective of indigenous entrepreneurship

ABSTRACT Gender perspectives can provide new insights into Indigenous entrepreneurship by examining the cultural context from which it emerged. This paper applies a gender perspective critique to Indigenous entrepreneurship by focusing on the community and social element. This builds an understanding about the way influences entrepreneurs who are involved in Indigenous business ventures. Suggestions for future research are stated, together with guidelines for Indigenous entrepreneurs and policy planners.

The Resurgence of Bazaar Entrepreneurship: ‘Ravabet-Networking’ and the Case of the Persian Carpet Trade

This paper contributes to a recent stream of research that analyses what the concept of the bazaar can offer in respect to our understanding of the new economy. It suggests that the bazaar-type economy provides interesting insights into features characterizing the new economy which is not captured by standard economic conceptualizations or the standard iconic markets, such as Wall Street. The paper builds on empirical studies from the Iranian dominated Carpet bazaar in Hamburg, Germany. Throughout the paper, the traditional and contemporary bazaar is compared to modern markets; with special attention paid to networks.

Informal Ethnic Entrepreneurship: An Overview

This chapter provides an overview on entrepreneurship, informal economy and ethnic entrepreneurship. In this chapter are listed main aims and issues treated in this book. The chapter ends with a brief description of all chapters included in this book.

The Path of a Successful Entrepreneurial Sojourner: A Case Study About Ilan Maimon

This chapter provides a comprehensive example of sojourning entrepreneurship. Using a combination of primary and secondary data, we present in detail the entrepreneurial evolution of Ilan Maimon, from his first business venture in Israel, to the present activities developed and managed in China. The rich description of the elements and factors that determined entrepreneurial success in every stage of his evolution, supported by verbatims, create a detailed overview of Mr. Maimon’s professional career as a manager and sojourner entrepreneur. Our research has relevance for entrepreneurs and organizations—indicating a roadmap for achieving success in China; policy-makers—to identify and apply the effective levers of action that support the activity of these bridgehead ventures for the mutual benefit of all the parties involved; and academics—who can apply our research framework to investigate similar entrepreneurial phenomena in other developing or developed countries.

Refugee Entrepreneurship: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman

This chapter describes the life of a refugee from Iraq who had a difficult experience during the recent disasters in the Middle East. However, this experience made this refugee even stronger, and he started to use it as a business opportunity. He has succeeded and established a good business in Oman, a co-partnership with a local businessman. The chapter thus serves as a model for future entrepreneurs who face challenges and obstacles beyond normal life conditions, and encourage them to see these not as barriers for entrepreneurial activities but as possible opportunities.

Entrepreneurship in Former Yugoslavia: Toward the Future

This chapter summarizes the ex-Yugoslavia region in terms of its historical events, entrepreneurship development, and state of economy of Yugoslavia. Moreover, it reviews each of ex-Yugoslavia republics. Also, it revises each country’s profile regarding entrepreneurship and business environment. Additionally, it discusses challenges and perspectives of each country.

Entrepreneurship in Former Yugoslavia: An Introduction

This chapter depicts historical development of former Yugoslavia, from its inception to the dissolution. Details about Yugopluralist models are given, such as milestones, functions, and consequences of its model. Other details related to Yugoslavia’s internal and external performance from 1945 to 1989 are discussed.

Introduction to African Entrepreneurship

Africa contains some of the world’s fastest growing economies and is of immense interest to the global economic community. Recently there has been more emphasis on entrepreneurship in Africa as it provides a way to engage in new business activity and develop market opportunities. The aim of this introduction chapter is to discuss the reasons for the growth of entrepreneurship in Africa by providing an overview of the chapters included in the book. This helps to highlight the relevance of the book to the existing literature on African entrepreneurship and how it contributes to extending the research on this area.