Analysis of the Dissemination of Information on ‘Start Your Own Business’ Courses in Somerset

• Autores: Raymond Tarrant
• Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 21, Nº 2, 1984, págs. 116-120
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • ‘Start Your Own Business’ evening courses have been run in Somerset since 1980. They are aimed at prospective entrepreneurs and those who have recently set up a small business. As part of a wider study of small business education and business start‐ups in the south west, the Somerset courses were investigated to gain information on the students’ views of the effectiveness of the courses, and to ascertain student needs and subsequent plans of action. Questionnaires were designed, tested and validated. They were distributed via course tutors to students and, subsequently, a 45 per cent response rate was achieved.

    In addition to providing general data on individual participants, the responses showed a general high level of satisfaction with these basic, introductory courses. A few areas of organization need modification, and particular needs for follow‐up specialized seminars/courses have been identified. If the study progresses as planned, this course investigation will be considerably widened to take into account other areas and alternative course strategics. Attention will also be paid to the potential of informal dissemination of information via independent small business associations.