Success factors for cameroonian entrepreneurs in Finland
Ekinde, Cliff Ekinde (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052817404
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052817404
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The phenomenon of entrepreneurship in Finland, particularly on immigrant entrepreneurship with specific focus on Cameroonian entrepreneurs was the study done in this thesis. The study reveals the experience of three Cameroonian entrepreneurs in different business sectors.
The main purpose of this thesis was to discover the success factors for Cameroonian entrepreneurs in Finland. Understanding their motives, challenges, and the strategies they implemented in overcoming these challenges, was the objective this thesis.
Theories on entrepreneurship in general and immigrant entrepreneurship formed the theoretical frame-work of this thesis. Factors which encourage and discourage entrepreneurship and how to become an entrepreneur in Finland were also examined.
The method employed in achieving the objective of this study was the qualitative method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three Cameroonian entrepreneurs living in Finland, which pro-vided data for this research. The thematic analysis was conducted to point out patterns, common and different themes after the interviews were transcribed.
Based on the results of the analysis, personal zeal, a desire for financial freedom, and the lack of a good sustainable job were the main motives for entrepreneurship. Common challenges were language barriers, lack of trust and cultural differences making it hard to enter the Finnish market. Strong networking, resilience, adaptability and innovation were revealed to be the key success factors.
The main purpose of this thesis was to discover the success factors for Cameroonian entrepreneurs in Finland. Understanding their motives, challenges, and the strategies they implemented in overcoming these challenges, was the objective this thesis.
Theories on entrepreneurship in general and immigrant entrepreneurship formed the theoretical frame-work of this thesis. Factors which encourage and discourage entrepreneurship and how to become an entrepreneur in Finland were also examined.
The method employed in achieving the objective of this study was the qualitative method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three Cameroonian entrepreneurs living in Finland, which pro-vided data for this research. The thematic analysis was conducted to point out patterns, common and different themes after the interviews were transcribed.
Based on the results of the analysis, personal zeal, a desire for financial freedom, and the lack of a good sustainable job were the main motives for entrepreneurship. Common challenges were language barriers, lack of trust and cultural differences making it hard to enter the Finnish market. Strong networking, resilience, adaptability and innovation were revealed to be the key success factors.