A performance management report used by managers to keep track of the execution of activities by their teams.

A strategic management tool used to develop new business models or to document existing ones. It consists of a visual chart showing the main elements of the business: value proposition, infrastructure, customers and finances.

Processes, methods, actions, regulations, operations or rules that businesses introduce or follow in order to meet its objectives. Some examples include people management, financial planning or marketing activities.

Heavy industries are capital-intensive industries with one or more of the following characteristics: producing large and heavy products; using large and heavy equipment and facilities; or involving complex or numerous processes. Some examples include shipbuilding, manufacturing heavy machinery and equipment, and steelmaking.

A production management methodology aimed at fostering continuous improvement and higher efficiency through small changes to production processes, like reducing waste or making work environments safer.

Light industries usually are less capital-intensive than heavy industry, typically produce smaller consumer goods, and are more consumer-oriented than business-oriented. Some examples of light industries include food, textile and electronics.

A sense of control over one’s business and the business environment in which one operates.

Skills associated with the management of operations, people, money and customers.

New products that are their own idea rather than just copied from others.

Not giving up when difficulties arise and being able to overcome barriers on the way towards a goal.

Thinking of future opportunities and problems and preparing for them now.

Evaluations looking at the overall effectiveness of a programme.

An actual entrepreneur who shares their own experiences in entrepreneurship with participants.

One’s own belief in their entrepreneurial competences.

Always being on the lookout for opportunities and trying to exploit them.

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According to the OECD, microenterprises have fewer than 10 employees, small enterprises have between 10 and 49 employees, medium-sized enterprises have 50 to 249 employees and large enterprises employ 250 or more people.

Evaluations looking at the effectiveness of design or implementation tweaks to the programme.