Title: Developing support for entrepreneurial learning: evidence from start-up support programs

Authors: David Deakins, Robert Sullivan, Geoff Whittam

Addresses: Paisley Enterprise Research Centre, University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 2BE, UK. Paisley Enterprise Research Centre, University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 2BE, UK. Paisley Enterprise Research Centre, University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 2BE, UK

Abstract: This paper examines results from two start-up business support programs in the West of Scotland, from the perspective of entrepreneurial learning. Both programs provided support for an 18-month period to selected clients. Although, there were differences in the programs in terms of design, in terms of impacts there were many similarities. The paper examines some policy implications for entrepreneurial learning of developing business start-up support programs.

Keywords: learning; entrepreneurship; business start-up; enterprise support; enterprise policy; mentoring; advisor relationships networking.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2002.000488

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2002 Vol.2 No.4/5, pp.323-338

Published online: 16 Jul 2003 *

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