Introduction
Southampton Institute Business Support Enterprise Network (SIBSEN) is an informal study group combining the knowledge and expertise of Southampton Business School (SBS) lecturers and PhD students. Now in operation for over one year, SIBSEN's researchers are community focused and are currently lending their services to the Southampton City Council in conjunction with numerous social and economic projects.
The faculty comprises 2 PhD students concerning themselves with the study of SME's in the Shirley Regeneration areas, 3 researchers investigating extensive SME consultancy…