THE DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING THE PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN MALAYSIA: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

There is no doubt that the number of women entrepreneurs continues to increase globally. Women in Malaysia are experiencing a drastic decline performance and result shutting down business ventures. The purpose this study examined factors affecting entrepreneurship Malaysia. phenomenal growth gap current literature have necessitated study. Due lack individual characteristics, inadequate family support, access loan finance, gender inequality, mentorship has created huge challenges SMEs for performance’s reduction entrepreneurs. expected results will help affirm relationship between mentorship, entrepreneurs’ performance. This would entrepreneur create platforms performance, improve management skills, strategize easy ways build strong tie job opportunities as well promote economy