Human capabilities and firm growth; an investigation of women-owned established micro and small firms in Ireland

Firm growth has been studied extensively, yet limited attention devoted specifically to in women-owned firms. Women entrepreneurship studies date focused largely on the start-up rather than stage. Given dearth of research with this focus and recognized prime role entrepreneur driving firm growth, study focuses specific human capabilities through a survey 172 micro small established firms Ireland. Regression analysis highlights that (education, managerial experiences being team-led) strongly influence firm-financial growth. These are leveraged maximize financial but not employment Therefore, as measure may be barrier access policy supports initiatives for cohort entrepreneurs. We contribute more nuanced understanding from resource-based view,