18 CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
rate and size of business growth are influenced by three major factors:
the entrepreneur (aspirations, goals, and capabilities), strategic choice
(industry and venture concept), and the resources available. Of course,
all of these must fit together with the right synergy for success to be a
possibility.
The Entrepreneur
Aspirations and Goals
Entrepreneurs begin with a set of personal aspirations and ambitions
that are then translated into their visions of success for the business
venture. These motivations for starting a business vary widely. For
instance, some entrepreneurs start a business because they want to
work independently, make key business decisions, and take control of
their work li ...