Investigating the potentials of social media to support women entrepreneurship in Indonesian urban areas

Issue Date

12-2013

Abstract

This notes aims to highlight results of a research conducted on the use of social media by women entrepreneurs in managing micro businesses in Indonesian urban areas. The outputs of this study identify the perceptions, beliefs, opinions, and lived experiences of women entrepreneurs on the use of social media as a business tool and the benefits that these businesses bring to their personal, social, and professional lives. This information is insightful in understanding the opportunities given by this type of business and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs to open and manage such business. At the same time, the study is also able to provide business strategies for other women who want to start social media business as a mode of empowerment.

Source or Periodical Title

ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Volume

2

Page

92-95

Document Type

Conference Paper

Language

English

Subject

Entrepreneurship, Indonesia, Social media, Women empowerment

Identifier

doi:10.1145/2517899.2517921.

Digital Copy

yes

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