Training for business start‐up in Scotland — the gender dimension

Notes and References

• We would like to note that this paper does not set out to provide a comprehensive commentary on women in business. For example, the women who have participated in our programmes are predominantly white although they come from very broad socio‐economic backgrounds and have wide ranging educational experiences – from those with no formal qualifications to those with higher degrees. The programmes have also catered primarily for traditional forms of ownership, though partnerships have been formed between course members during or after the programme.
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