A study of informal female entrepreneurship among Mexican immigrants in Austin, Texas
Abstract
This study examines small business entrepreneurship led by owners without legal status and is the one who runs the organization in Austin, which are considered opportunistic and/or necessity entrepreneurs. The research is qualitative and descriptive, using case study methodology. The objective is to identify the factors driving female entrepreneurship and to explore the main challenges they face. The methodological phases included: documentary research, analysis of information in the case study methodology, diagnosis through participant observation, selection of informants, design of in-depth interviews. The results indicate that women entrepreneurs comply with tax payments, do not face discrimination based on their origin or gender, language skills are more important for those who offer services than for those who market products, and they have a family support network.
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