Support services for rural women micro-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh: a sectoral comparison

While training and support services enhance enterprise income, their effects vary by sector, likely due to differences in business operations, skill requirements, and resource dependence. Businesses in the tailoring sector benefit from skills-based training, while those in basket weaving gain from market access support. Sectoral differences were also found in how external factors affect financial performance, such as education, family support, and experience. These findings highlight a need for sector-specific strategies to empower rural women entrepreneurs.