THE STATE OF RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
Tošo Kostadinov
University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje, Institute of Animal Science, Bul. Ilinden 92-a, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
tosokostadinov@gmail.com
The aim of this paper is to incorporate new elements in the body of knowledge about rural entrepreneurship in the Republic of Macedonia. In order to accomplish our purpose a survey of 101 respondents owners of SMEs (small medium enterprises) in rural areas was conducted, in which they were offered four sets of statemets that are relevant when assessing the situation of rural entrepreneurship in the Republic of Macedonia, valued at a scale from 1 ‑ unimportant, to 5 ‑ priority. One of the conclusions, which determines the state of entrepreneurship and SMEs in rural areas of the Republic of Macedonia, which is derived based on an empirical research is that the Macedonian rural entrepreneur sufficiently owns the most important entrepreneurial qualities required by the developed world business. He/she is dedicated, undertakes initiatives, is prone to moderate risk taking, possesses a strong desire for independence, courage, flexibility, ethical and family background. He is also content with the place of living and does not intend to sell his business.
Keywords: rural entrepreneurship; rural entrepreneurs; SMEs; rural areas
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