Taking an Active Approach in Entrepreneurial Mentoring Programmes Geared towards Immigrants

Francine Schlosser

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies, 2012, vol. 21, issue 2, 201-221

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: action research; balanced scorecard; immigrant entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial mentoring (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1177/0971355712449411

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