The Influence of Entrepreneurship on Ability and Success of Small Business of Woven Sarong in Samarinda – Indonesia

Abstract

Small businesses are the economic pillar of the society and the backbone of the national economy which are independent and able to survive during the crisis. This research aims to analyze the effect of entrepreneurship on the ability and success of small business of woven sarong in Samarinda, Indonesia. The study was conducted through a survey of 61 managers as well as business owners. Analysis of the data was done by using the approach of partial least square (PLS). The result shows that entrepreneurship increases business success. There is a tendency that entrepreneurship and good business ability will enhance the business success. Empowerment strengthens the influence of entrepreneurship to business success. Nevertheless, empowerment does not increase the effect of the ability on business success.

Keywords: business ability, business success, empowerment, entrepreneurship, small business