Entrepreneurial webs

navigating the impact of social media in the digital business world

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2359-618xregea.v14i1.p39-56.2025

Keywords:

social networks, strategies, challenges

Abstract

This study identifies the strategies digital entrepreneurs use in Palmares on social media. Quantitative and descriptive research was conducted with a sample of 42 entrepreneurs. It was found that more than 35 of them actively use social media to expand their businesses. The main challenges they face include competition, pricing issues, and the lack of loyalty programs. Despite these obstacles, the entrepreneurs remain optimistic about the future and continually seek new strategies to enhance their online presence. The results of this study provide valuable insights for professionals interested in using social media as a business tool. They also offer a practical foundation that can serve as a guide and training source for digital entrepreneurs, especially those in Palmares. The study aims to help these entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of the social media landscape and improve their strategies for achieving success. It highlights the importance of adapting to the constant changes in the digital market and suggests implementing loyalty programs as an effective way to tackle competition and improve commercial performance. It is hoped that this will contribute to developing of digital entrepreneurship in the region, empowering entrepreneurs to use social media more effectively for business growth.

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Maria Janayna Alves de Lima Silva , Universidade de Pernambuco

Graduada em Administração pela Universidade de Pernambuco. Palmares, PE, BR.

Luis Eduardo Brandão Paiva, Universidade de Pernambuco

Professor Adjunto da Universidade de Pernambuco. Pós-Doutor em Administração pela Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), com foco na linha de pesquisa de Inovação, Empreendedorismo e Negócios Sustentáveis, incluindo um período internacional como pesquisador visitante na Universidad de Sevilla (Sevilha, Espanha). Doutor em Administração e Controladoria pela Universidade Federal do Ceará. Palmares, PE, BR.

Francisco Carlos da Costa Filho, Universidade Federal de Roraima

Doutor e Mestre em Administração e Controladoria pela Universidade Federal do Ceará. Especialista em Gestão e Finanças Empresariais pela Faculdade Educacional da Lapa (2017), Especialista em Auditoria e Perícia Contábil pela Faculdade Educacional da Lapa (2016), Graduado em Ciências Contábeis pela Universidade Federal de Roraima (2012). Professor Assistente I da Universidade Federal de Roraima, lotado no Departamento de Contabilidade do Centro de Ciências e Administrativas e Econômicas (CADECON). Boa Vista, RR, BR. 

Published

2025-01-21

How to Cite

SILVA , Maria Janayna Alves de Lima; PAIVA, Luis Eduardo Brandão; COSTA FILHO, Francisco Carlos da. Entrepreneurial webs: navigating the impact of social media in the digital business world. Journal Of Management Analysis, Fortaleza, v. 14, n. 1, p. 39–56, 2025. DOI: 10.12662/2359-618xregea.v14i1.p39-56.2025. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/gestao/article/view/5411. Acesso em: 12 mar. 2025.

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