What about efficiency? Exploring perceptions of current social enterprise support provision in Scotland
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geoforum.2020.12.002
Abstract: Abstract While policies in support of social and commercial entrepreneurship are widely used to foster economic growth and increase prosperity, little is known about the effectiveness of various interventions. Despite the diversity of approaches, some… read more here.
Keywords: support provision; social enterprise; business support; support ... See more keywords
Entrepreneurial intention as a function of university atmosphere, macroeconomic environment and business support: a multi-group analysis
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DOI: 10.1108/ejtd-08-2019-0148
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to investigate the effect of university atmosphere, macroeconomic environment and business support on students’ entrepreneurial intention. Moreover, it explores whether country moderates these relationships or not. Design/methodology/approach This research is administered… read more here.
Keywords: intention; environment business; entrepreneurial intention; business support ... See more keywords
Measuring What Matters in Business Support Programs
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DOI: 10.1177/08912424221142282
Abstract: The U.S. federal government operates a myriad of programs aimed at assisting businesses, typically small and midsized firms, to improve their performance. This commentary focuses on nonfinancial business support programs and how these programs use… read more here.
Keywords: measuring matters; business support; support programs; program ... See more keywords
Impact of Elements of Finance and Business Support on the SME Business Ecosystem in South Africa: An Econometric Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/su15118461
Abstract: Studies conducted in South Africa have revealed that despite SMEs’ contributions to economic growth, financing is still a problem, and business supports such as management and business development training and the creation of business plans… read more here.
Keywords: business; business support; finance; business ecosystem ... See more keywords