CAN THE SUPPORT INITIATIVES COMPENSATE FOR THE OBSTACLES IDENTIFIED BY IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS AND DIGITAL NOMADS? - THE CASE OF CROATIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

ABSTRACT

Migrations are on the rise and so is remote work. Migrant entrepreneurs and digital nomads are among the key protagonists of both phenomena. Many recent global events (COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, armed conflicts, political instabilities) have influenced their lives in the most diverse ways. Based on the primary and secondary data this paper seeks to identify the main barriers perceived by the digital nomads and migrant entrepreneurs currently residing in Croatia. It also aims to provide an overview of the key activities implemented by support organisations in charge of these two migrant groups. Finally, it investigates whether those support initiatives are able to compensate for the obstacles faced by migrant entrepreneurs and digital nomads in the Croatian business environment.