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Schlosser, Francine

Taking an active approach in entrepreneurial mentoring programmes geared towards immigrants by Francine Schlosser - Volume 21, number 2 .

Immigrants face significant challenges that impair their ability to access resources that can develop their entrepreneurial potential. Using an action research and case-based approach, we highlight the challenges experienced by immigrant entrepreneurs and in turn discuss practical measures to resolve these challenges through mentoring programmes for nascent entrepreneurs. We profile a unique multi-disciplinary programme involving both business and law students who coordinate and deliver workshops for course credit. Established entrepreneurs and professionals also volunteer their time as mentors. We develop a balanced scorecard to assess and improve the programme. Study results provide a model to enable universities and others to reach out to nascent immigrant entrepreneurs

ISSN: 0971-3557

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Entrepreneurial mentoring programmes

LC Class. No.: HB615 JOU