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Item Restricted The Business Travel Practices of Female Saudi Arabian Entrepreneurs(Bournemouth University, 2024) Almuashi, Nawal; Adele, LadkinThis study investigates the business travel practices and experiences of female Saudi entrepreneurs before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The responses in a series of semi-structured interviews with 11 successful Saudi female entrepreneurs were thematically analysed. The findings were described and discussed in terms of the four research questions framed for this study. The demographic characteristics of the participants showed that the interviewed female entrepreneurs were adequately qualified, trained and experienced to handle their business successfully and answer the interview questions well. The purpose of their business travel varied with the nature and scope of their businesses. Most of the women used their logistic teams or external providers to meet the requirements of domestic or foreign travel. The main challenges to their business travel were gender, culture, language, local customs, local laws, security, safety, health and accommodation. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal business and stopped them from travelling. During the pandemic, they used digital technologies, online business, virtual meetings and video-conferencing to replace physical travel. This ‘new normal’ continued after the pandemic threat had subsided. Business travel was determined based on its needs, cost, benefits, health, safety, security and sustainability. When these parameters were mitigated against travelling, the women used virtual meetings or video conferencing to achieve their business aims. All these strategies together ensured that Saudi female entrepreneurs could successfully conduct their business before, during and after the pandemic. The study has a number of limitations, and on the basis of these limitations some recommendations are made for the benefit of female Saudi entrepreneurs, the Saudi government, and other governments. Some directions for future research are given.11 0Item Restricted The Business Travel Practices of Female Saudi Arabian Entrepreneurs(Bournemouth University, 2024) Almuashi, Nawal; Adele, LadkinThis study investigates the business travel practices and experiences of female Saudi entrepreneurs before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The responses in a series of semi-structured interviews with 11 successful Saudi female entrepreneurs were thematically analysed. The findings were described and discussed in terms of the four research questions framed for this study. The demographic characteristics of the participants showed that the interviewed female entrepreneurs were adequately qualified, trained and experienced to handle their business successfully and answer the interview questions well. The purpose of their business travel varied with the nature and scope of their businesses. Most of the women used their logistic teams or external providers to meet the requirements of domestic or foreign travel. The main challenges to their business travel were gender, culture, language, local customs, local laws, security, safety, health and accommodation. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal business and stopped them from travelling. During the pandemic, they used digital technologies, online business, virtual meetings and video-conferencing to replace physical travel. This ‘new normal’ continued after the pandemic threat had subsided. Business travel was determined based on its needs, cost, benefits, health, safety, security and sustainability. When these parameters were mitigated against travelling, the women used virtual meetings or video conferencing to achieve their business aims. All these strategies together ensured that Saudi female entrepreneurs could successfully conduct their business before, during and after the pandemic. The study has a number of limitations, and on the basis of these limitations some recommendations are made for the benefit of female Saudi entrepreneurs, the Saudi government, and other governments. Some directions for future research are given.7 0Item Restricted What are the driving forces behind entrepreneurship and innovation in small and medium-sized Entrepreneurship in the Jazan region?(Saudi Digital Library., 2023-11-29) Alhazmi, Amjad Abdulrahman; Huxtable-Thomas, LouisaThis study aims to investigate the driving forces that motivate entrepreneurship and innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. By exploring the motivations for entrepreneurs, factors that stimulate innovation, government policies and support programs, and barriers to establishing SMEs, this research seeks to shed valuable light on the entrepreneurial and innovative landscape in its region. As it utilizes quantitative methods of investigation, its findings offer insights into the motivations and experiences of entrepreneurs in the area. Data was gathered using the primary research method by distributing around 4200 questionnaires. Perspective purposive sampling was employed, choosing samples relevant to the objectives of this research study (Owners and managers of SMEs). Finally, descriptive statistics was utilized to identify patterns and themes within this data set. The analysis of 104 responses revealed the key drivers behind entrepreneurialism and innovation among SMEs in Jazan. The study determined that financial incentives and support, market opportunities and demand, personal motivation and passion, and networking/collaboration were crucial components in encouraging entrepreneurialism. innovation, technological development, and accessibility. Competitive advantage and survival, customer needs and satisfaction, employee training and empowerment, financial support and incentives, regulatory environment and ease of doing business, and networking and business support organizations were identified as key drivers. This study addressed some of the challenges entrepreneurs encounter when starting SMEs in Jazan, such as accessing capital and funding, market entry barriers and competition, and lack of infrastructure. Limited access to capital and infrastructure poses obstacles to entrepreneurs. Therefore, this study recommends increasing financial support through networking events, investing in infrastructure improvements, and creating entrepreneurship education programs aimed at supporting SMEs further in Jazan. It also addresses any limitations to current research as well as provides suggestions for future research endeavors.26 0