Establishing a relationship between factors that motivate business start up behaviour among Nascent Entrepreneurs in Sarawak

Starting a business can be an important tool for economic growth, but it often faces resistance, particularly, in developing nations. A study was conducted to identify the factors that influence aspiring entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia when starting a business. It highlights the importance of this research in tackling these challenges and outlines the research objectives, questions, and design. By initiating a business venture, one can help the country advance economically. However, it is often difficult for people to take on such a challenging challenge, and this research is important in addressing these barriers. This study was conducted to test the relationships of personal and situational factors on business startup behaviors among nascent entrepreneurs in Sarawak. This correlational quantitative study used self-administered research questionnaire for data collection. Samples were selected through systematic random sampling method from the list of entrepreneurs registered under Ministry of SME and Entrepreneur Development, Sarawak. By using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) 291 samples were determined, however due to some limitations only 120 responses were usable and valid for data analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to describe the respondents. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to determine the relationships among variables. The findings indicated that nascent entrepreneurs started their own business mostly motivated by entrepreneurship training they attended that led to enhance their entrepreneurial intention. Policy makers, training providers and related parties involving in promoting entrepreneurship program may utilize the findings to enhance employability rate among youths and at the same time contribute to the growth of economy sector for the country.