Women in Fisheries Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Performance

Theories suggests that entrepreneurial orientation improves business performance. The study aimed to assess the level of entrepreneurial orientation and its relation to business performance of the 32 women in Sagay City Coastal Areas with micro fishery-related business activities. Respondents were identified through purposive sampling. Data gathering approaches were mixed methods (individual interview, observation, FGD) using qualitative and quantitative design. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and percentage. Findings show that majority of respondents ages 40 – 50 years old, 93% married, and educational attainment mostly high school level. The classification of business commodities varies, 63% fish and shell fish vendors, 28% dried fish, smoke fish and value-adding products processors and sellers, 5% shell craft, 4% fishing gear construction. Capitalization varies, majority ranging from P5,000.00 – 10,000.00 bracket and monthly income from P6,000.00 – 9,000.00. According to them their income is dependent on their capital investment, the bigger the amount of capital the higher the income. In terms of entrepreneurial orientation, 68% of them possesses high level in terms of innovativeness, proactiveness and willingness to take risk in managing business operations. Based on findings women in fisheries are potential entrepreneurs and contributors for economic growth. Continues empowerment and entrepreneurial skill enhancement through trainings must be considered

Keywords – Women Entrepreneurs, innovativeness, risk taking, pro-activeness