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Does culture and social capital impact on the networking attributes of indigenous entrepreneurs?

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Purpose - The purpose this paper is to determine the impact that culture and social capital has on indigenous entrepreneurs' business networking. Design/methodology/approach - A comparative case study analysis was undertaken on a three‐nation sample of indigenous entrepreneurs in Australia, Hawaii and New Zealand. The specific research questions investigated were: does culture influence indigenous entrepreneurs' networking, and does social capital influence indigenous entrepreneurs' networking? Participants were stand‐alone commercial operators. Findings - Reduced social capital for indigenous Australians resulted in active social networking to be a necessity in the operation of their basic business functions, the role of the family was negligible to negative, they were dependent on racial acceptance, they experienced little diversity in their networking, their business relationships were often that of dependence with a distinct separation between social and business networking interactions. The Hawaiians displayed a solid cultural capital base with spontaneous drivers in the interaction of relationships, networks were culturally accepted, the family role was supportive, a dynamic networking interaction ensued, networking was diverse and well maintained, they took an avid interest in their networking relationship which for many was personal and their networking relationships were highly integrated between their social and business spheres. Maori displayed a solid cultural capital base. Networks were culturally accepted, the family role was supportive, a dynamic networking interaction ensued with strong economic motivators, networking was diverse and well maintained, they took an avid interest in their networking relationship which culturally supported and their networking relationships were highly integrated between their social and business spheres. Practical implications - This research provides an increased understanding of the business environment for policy makers, NGOs, business support organisations and the indigenous entrepreneurs themselves. The relationship between culture and social networking which is stimulated or reduced by the presence of varying levels of social capital can and will assist the indigenous entrepreneurs in their business planning. Originality/value - This paper provides the reader with a new perspective on how the existence of social capital impacts on networking for indigenous entrepreneurs.

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  • Dennis Foley, 2008. "Does culture and social capital impact on the networking attributes of indigenous entrepreneurs?," Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 2(3), pages 204-224, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:jecpps:v:2:y:2008:i:3:p:204-224
    DOI: 10.1108/17506200810897204
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    1. Cecil A. L. Pearson & Klaus Helms, 2013. "Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship: The Gumatj Clan Enterprise in East Arnhem Land," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, vol. 22(1), pages 43-70, March.
    2. Cecil A L, 2012. "Conversations with Australian Indigenous Females Revealing Their Motives When Establishing a Sustainable Small Business," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 4(6), pages 299-310.
    3. Stephanie J. Erdmann, 2016. "American Indian Entrepreneurs' Perceptions Of Their Success In Establishing Businesses On Or Near Reservations In Wisconsin," Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 21(03), pages 1-23, September.
    4. Gustavo Barrera-Verdugo, 2021. "Impact of self-perceptions, social norms, and social capital on nascent entrepreneurs: a comparative analysis by level of economic development in Latin American countries," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 10(1), pages 1-19, December.
    5. Skye Akbar & Rob Hallak, 2019. "Identifying Business Practices Promoting Sustainability in Aboriginal Tourism Enterprises in Remote Australia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(17), pages 1-18, August.
    6. Cowie, Janelle, 2016. "He PÄ pori Hinonga Whakamoe: Exploring Contributions to the Indigenous Social Enterprise Network in New Zealand," MBA Research Papers 6138, Victoria University of Wellington, School of Management.
    7. Cowie, Janelle, 2016. "He Pāpori Hinonga Whakamoe: Exploring Contributions to the Indigenous Social Enterprise Network in New Zealand," MBA Research Papers 20140, Victoria University of Wellington, School of Management.

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