THE ENTREPRENEURS ENVIRONMENT NEXUS: UNDERSTANDING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, SKILLS AND NETWORKING FOR YOUTHS’ BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

The personality of a youth is an important factor in determining business continuity. However, facing the business competition in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) required environmental support factors beyond personality of youth entrepreneurs. Based on that framework, this study claims that training, skills and support network from the government-sponsored entrepreneurship program is critical factor in ensuring business sustainability among Malaysian youth entrepreneurs. The quantitative research design was conducted involved 150 youth entrepreneurs. This study shows that government initiatives comprise of training, skills and support of business networks have influenced business continuity among youth entrepreneurs to stay relevant.

The research was funded by Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia research grant (SO Code: 13923).