The author would like to acknowledge the support of
the Barclays Centre for Entrepreneurship which
generously provided the funding for this research.
She would also like to thank Jane Shaw, Morna
Wilson and Meryl Dodd for their involvement and
contribution to the design of the research, collection
of data and dissemination of results. Finally, thanks
are also due to all members of the research team who
collected data, the advisory panel for their insight and
advice in designing the interview guide and to all
respondents who freely gave of their time.