Al-Hikmah University Journal

The study examined the influence of organizing and strategic competencies on business success of women entrepreneurs in Bauchi state, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted where a simple random sampling technique was used in the study. The study had two specific objectives, two research questions. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 200 registered women entrepreneurs in Bauchi states, Nigeria. The data collected was analyzed using multiple regression. The findings revealed that organizing competencies and strategic competencies have significant and positive influence on success of women entrepreneurs. Therefore, the high rate of business failure and mortality especially among women entrepreneurs in Bauchi state which becomes issue of serious concern can be significantly addressed when women entrepreneurs are well expose to organizing and strategic competencies. This study recommended that Bauchi State Government through various agencies like Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria should organize a training workshop for women entrepreneurs on organizing and strategic competencies. These would significantly improve the business success of women entrepreneurs in the state.