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Social Networking A Source for Developing Entrepreneurial Intentions among Entrepreneurs: A Case of Multan

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  • Mah Jabeen Zafar
  • Ghulam Yasin
  • Mariah Ijaz

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The present research aims at measuring how social networking is a source of developing entrepreneurial intentions among entrepreneurs. The study was designed with the intent to find the components of social networking which help in entrepreneurship. The universe for the present study consisted of all enterprises registered with Trade of Chamber and Commerce (Multan). A sample of 5 respondents was selected for interview through convenient sampling. Detailed interviews were conducted for data collection and analyzed by using critical analysis procedure. From the analysis it was found that social networking helps the entrepreneur in developing entrepreneurial intention through which peer group and family and educational institutions in general and universities in particular contribute a lot. Mass media found as a main source in providing the platform for entrepreneurship in the realm of networking. It is suggested that universities should create network nexus through old students (alumni) that might develop in to business. Government should facilitate the self-employed people while providing them opportunities of strengthen their social networks through its various means.

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  • Mah Jabeen Zafar & Ghulam Yasin & Mariah Ijaz, 2012. "Social Networking A Source for Developing Entrepreneurial Intentions among Entrepreneurs: A Case of Multan," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(8), pages 1072-1084.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:aeafrj:v:2:y:2012:i:8:p:1072-1084:id:951
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    2. Gutierrez-Lythgoe, Antonio, 2023. "Redes y autoempleo: Evidencia con datos de Facebook [Networks and self-employment: Evidence from Facebook data]," MPRA Paper 116656, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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