Muddling Through During the Pre-Liminal Period: Women’s Transition to Entrepreneurship in the Midst of a Compound National Crisis

Key Points

• The transition to entrepreneurship is shaped by a compound crisis, emphasizing the need for adaptive strategies.
• Data indicates that women entrepreneurs navigate challenges with resilience, enhancing their business success despite hardships.
• Observational analysis highlights the pre-liminal period as critical for honing entrepreneurial skills and establishing networks.
• The findings suggest that support systems are crucial for women's success in entrepreneurship, underlining the need for policy interventions.