Start up report

Mar 18 2010 by Kenneth Speirs, Paisley Daily Express

PROVISION of education and training for entrepreneurs is inadequate, according to a new report.

The last Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Scotland Report found that enterprise training at college or university was a key factor in encouraging individuals to start their own business.

Along with access to finance, government policies and infrastructure, enterprise training influences attitudes about entrepreneurship and people’s willingness to start businesses, according to GEM.

However, interviews with experts in 31 countries around the world found that, in almost every country, entrepreneurship education and training could be better, especially in primary and secondary schools.

Kristie Seawright, GEM executive director, said: “For entrepreneurship training to be productive in low-income countries, it needs to be complemented by beneficial government policies, infrastructure and other basic requirements.”