QUESTION 1
[40 Marks]
After first highlighting the key findings of this study (Lose and Tengeh, 2015), what is
their relevance and applicability to Namibian incubators and general business
development landscape? What solutions can the Namibia MSME Policy (2016-2021)
offer?
QUESTION 2
[40 Marks]
Based on Patwardan (2019), other resources and notes, discuss the factors that
influence respective adapted business incubators models?:
QUESTION 3
[Z0 Marks]
You are a consultant for an investor scouting for opportunities to offer a structured
support programme for early-stage entreprenerus. This client has access to funding
platforms as well as other support services although majority are seeking highly scalable
business concepts with minimal time commitment.
You have been hired to assist this investor to make a decision between either
establishing a business incubator or a business accelerator. Provide your client with a
clear distinction between the two forms of business development support and
thereafter make a recommendation with motivation between either business
incubation or business acceleration.
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