The role of e‐mentoring in entrepreneurial education and support: a meta‐review of academic literature

Abstract

This paper draws upon policy‐based research that was conducted for the SBS South East to provide a meta‐review of academic literature that examines the role of e‐mentoring in entrepreneurial education and support. Four education and training relevant themes are explored: What is e‐mentoring in SMEs? How effective is e‐mentoring in SMEs? What examples are there of e‐mentoring in SMEs? What advice is there on introducing e‐mentoring for SMEs? The article concludes that current research falls short of a robust evaluation; nevertheless, by drawing upon a range of associated e‐mentoring research it has been possible to provide some helpful examples of practice and tentative advice on the introduction of such schemes.

Citation

Perren, L. (2003), "The role of e‐mentoring in entrepreneurial education and support: a meta‐review of academic literature", Education + Training, Vol. 45 No. 8/9, pp. 517-525. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910310508900