1. Introduction
Through new business creation and development, entrepreneurship
and exports are essential for countries' economic growth processes.
Entrepreneurship contributes to economic growth by creating and
transmitting knowledge, and increasing competitiveness and diversity
(Hessels, 2007). Exports positively affect the quantity of national
currency reserves and national prosperity, contributing to expand domestic
industry, productivity, and employment (Hessels & van Stel, 2011).