THE COUNSELLING OF GROWING SMEs IN BELGIUM

The "region" as an economic entity is again becoming important. Today's regional development policy however is structured in a totally new way. For instance, the increasing participation of large companies in regional development is characteristic. The SME counselling project, which i...

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Published in:Journal of small business and entrepreneurship 1990-10, Vol.8 (1), p.40-51
Main Authors: Donckels, R., Courtmans, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Area planning & development
Government aid
Regional economic development
Small business
Strategic planning
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Summary:The "region" as an economic entity is again becoming important. Today's regional development policy however is structured in a totally new way. For instance, the increasing participation of large companies in regional development is characteristic. The SME counselling project, which is assessed here, is the European figurehead of this participation. The project forms part of a larger strategic plan for the area. The main objective is to encourage the expansion of existing businesses by professionalization of the management. Progress has been made above all in the field of strategic planning. The development of a network of entrepreneurs was less important, although the mutual contacts acted as an incentive to the individual entrepreneur.
ISSN:0827-6331
2169-2610
DOI:10.1080/08276331.1990.10600364