Influence of Socio-economic Variables on Entrepreneurial Stress among Small Scale Industrialists with Reference to SIDCO Industrial Estate

Abstract

Stress is inevitable in the modern life. It is the way in which our body responds to any kind of insist or risk.Stress can be good by which one can be determined, active and attentive.  But beyond a certain level, stress can start causing major damage to physical and mental health, performance and productivity, family and work relationships and quality of life. Entrepreneurs experience stress in their career. An attempt has been made in this paper to assess the stress level of small scale industrialists and the influence of socio-economic variables on stress. Entrepreneurs experience stress levels that range from moderate to highly adequate. Planning, delegation, utilizing online resources, professional and social networking along with stress management and relaxation techniques can help to reduce the stress of entrepreneurs.