The institution-based view propagates that institutional frameworks and transitions matter in shaping firm internationalization. However, studies on the interaction processes between institutional change and emerging market firm internationalization remain scarce. This study adopts a historical lens and case study approach to analyze how an emerging market transitioned from a small-and-medium enterprise to a multinational through internationalization under different phases of institutional change. It develops a process model to demonstrate how emerging market firms creates growth pathways by utilizing components of dynamic institutional changes domestically and abroad. The theoretical implication is that E-E firms’ internationalization strategies are contingent upon their flexibility in exploiting institutional changes and treating them as entrepreneurial opportunities, rather than as institutional voids that need escaping from.

Purpose:

This research explores the phenomena of ‘artisan female migrant entrepreneurs’ (FMEs) strategies for surviving in Finland and the utilization of digital tools to set up business for becoming financially independent particularly in North part.

Design/methodology/approach:

The paper employs a qualitative research approach based on eight case studies in Finland. The in-depth interviews in two phases (face-to-face and telephonic) were conducted with the artisan FMEs.

Findings:

The findings reveal how these artisans are coping with challenges with regards to language barriers, cultural gap and mentally well-being. Along with how digitalization enables them to leverage online platform, digital tools to promote their products and services and establish resilient their network in the host country.

Originality:

This research highlights the unique aspect of self-employment and financial independence. This research sheds light on how these female migrant entrepreneurs (FMEs) emphasize their contribution not only to the socio-economy but also sustainable development. Through case studies, this research explores various aspects, including the reason for migration to Finland, how they turned their hobbies into business, the adaptation of creative strategies, customers acquisition for financial sustainability and awareness of governmental benefit.

Paper type: Research paper (under development)

As international entrepreneurship is becoming more complex and superdiverse, its theorizing requires novel attention. Contemporary founders who develop international opportunities and establish international ventures are increasingly digital and global in their venturing, but also as individuals with specific experiences, heritages and networks. Recent studies indicate that the field of international entrepreneurship (IE) may benefit from advanced theorizing that captures the concepts and contexts in a more nuanced manner. We lack an integrated understanding of the IE landscape and how entrepreneurial learning may differ across the landscape. We address this by reflecting theories from entrepreneurial learning and by exploring archetypes of entrepreneurship that have international dimensions in terms of people, places, processes and international migration. Our conceptual paper contributes to advancing theorizing, analysis and categorization, providing clarity to this interdisciplinary nexus.

This research project aims to conduct a comparative analysis of urban Indigenous international entrepreneurship across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Indigenous peoples have a rich history of international entrepreneurship that predates colonial disruptions, and they continue to engage in global business activities despite ongoing challenges. The study seeks to uncover the unique factors that promote or hinder international entrepreneurship within Indigenous communities situated in urban environments.

Globalization has contributed to the increase of a firm’s internationalization as a way to pro-mote growth and boost sales. Several studies have explored this phenomenon. As awareness about gender issues has grown and studies on the role of gender have gained prominence, there is a growing need to explore the relationship between a firm’s manager's gender and a firm’s internationalization. Specifically, we investigate the influence of manager gender on a firm’s export. Our study centers on Portuguese firms, as there appears to be a gap in the literature concerning this specific context. While similar research has produced mixed results for other countries, we aim to shed light on this matter for Portugal. Based on a sample of 22,356 manu-facturing firms the results obtained through a probit model indicate that gender does indeed have a negative impact on a firm's likelihood to engage in exports. The same occurs with firm’s age. Conversely, our findings highlight that larger and more productive firms have a greater pro-pensity for exporting. These results have important practical and policy implications.