Professional Networks and Female Entrepreneurship

Research Note
Published on 17 August 2022

Abstract

Can access to online networking opportunities combined with legal support increase business collaborations and improve business performance? In this study, we show that connecting growth-oriented female entrepreneurs on an online platform shifts business collaborations from friends and family members to business network members in the intervention and leads to greater innovation, better business practices, and higher profits.

Authors

Edward Asiedu

University of Ghana

Monica Lambon-Quayefio

University of Ghana

Francesca Truffa

Northwestern University

Ashley Wong

Northwestern University