...Jonathan S. Swift; Keith Lawrence In 2000, Academic Enterprise in the University of Salford, UK began working with TradePartnersUK to investigate how higher education could support the development of international trade, particularly in the small‐ to medium‐sized enterprise (SME) sector. The UK...

...Karen Johnston; Kim Loader This study was designed to provide insights into how barriers to small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises’ (SMEs’) participation can be addressed by training providers by examining evidence from a training programme offered over a period of 21 months. Previous research findings...

... skills and expertise in adopting and implementing these emerging technologies. Coping with skills shortage poses a serious challenge across all European countries. Lack of ICTs skills and knowledge is more evident in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). As training is regarded as the most...

...Helen Barry; Brigid Milner The strong presence of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is a key feature of the Irish economy. The sector is considered to be a crucial factor in the nation’s competitive development, particularly in recognition of its contribution to economic renewal which...

... the foundations for a body of work which will provide greater insights into training and development needs in SMEs. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Technology Human resource management Training Competitiveness Small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises Technology has a significant impact...

... are reported. An overview of the IIP standard itself is presented. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Human resource development Small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises Training Surveys United Kingdom According to the Department for Education and Employment’s (DfEE) (1995) Skills and Enterprise...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> European Union Small- to medium-sized enterprises Secretaries Trouble with foreign secretaries Keywords: European Union, Small- to medium-sized enterprises, Secretaries A shortage of top business secretaries and receptionists in Europe...

... to address problems faced by many small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) whose owners have less clear strategic goals, react entrepreneurially to opportunities and have access to limited resources. The education system too has done little to promote vocational training in export management for SMEs...