Sebastiaan Huib Van Saane
Help wanted: Exploring the value of entrepreneurial mentoring at start-up
Van Saane, Sebastiaan Huib; Brodie, Jacqueline; Van Saane, Sebaastian; Osowska, Renata
Authors
Dr Jacqueline Brodie j.brodie@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Sebaastian Van Saane
Dr Renata Osowska R.Osowska@napier.ac.uk
Lecturer
Abstract
The purpose of the research presented in this paper was to investigate the added value of mentoring for entrepreneurs during the start-up phase. This small-scale exploratory research focused on five start-up entrepreneurs in Scotland to determine the entrepreneurs’ perceptions regarding the ‘added’ value of their mentoring support. To achieve the research aim a qualitative research approach was utilised and an embedded case study strategy was followed with data being collected from semi-structured in-depth interviews. The case study findings indicated a selection of perceived benefits of the mentoring experience for the start-up entrepreneurs, which included: gaining business knowledge, getting guidance and prioritizing goals, an increase in confidence and access to relevant networks. The results point towards the utilisation of multiple mentors and peer support at start-up to maximise the full benefit of the mentoring process. The study also provides tentative recommendations to both supporting agencies as well as entrepreneurs to further enhance the value in the mentee-mentor relationship.
Citation
Van Saane, S. H., Brodie, J., Van Saane, S., & Osowska, R. (2017). Help wanted: Exploring the value of entrepreneurial mentoring at start-up. Industry and Higher Education, 31(2), 122-131. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950422217691666
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
Publication Date | 2017-04 |
Deposit Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
Journal | Industry and Higher Education |
Print ISSN | 0950-4222 |
Electronic ISSN | 2043-6858 |
Publisher | IP Publishing |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 122-131 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/0950422217691666 |
Keywords | entrepreneurial mentoring, entrepreneurs, start-up |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/444333 |
Contract Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
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