Information needs of women in small businesses in Botswana
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2000
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University of Namibia
Abstract
This small, exploratory study investigates information needs of women in small businesses in Botswana in order to establish how these needs arise, and factors which influence information seeking habits. The methodology employed was structured interviews. Stratified sampling was used to target women in the small business sector. Institutions, which serve the small business sector, were also consulted. The identified information needs were business management, sources of financial assistance, business diversification and legal information. The study also found that women obtain most of their business information through informal channels and that women lack awareness of formal information resources. The study makes recommendations on how to design an appropriate information service for women in small businesses.
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Information needs, Women, Small businesses, Botswana
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Mnubi-Mchombu, C. (2000). Information needs of women in small businesses in Botswana. International Information & Library Review, 32(1), 39-67.