Promoting youth entrepreneurship in Lagos, Nigeria - SNHU ...

a) During the start-up phase of your businessb) As your business is/was growinga)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………b)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17.6. Looking back, regarding what you have achieved and experienced. What are your conclusions onyourbusiness engagement?- Was it worth-while to start a business?- What would you do differently?- Would you recommend entrepreneurship to young people (aged between 18-35 years)? What would youadvise them?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Session three: Would be EntrepreneursENVIRONMENT/ CONDITIONS1. Young people face difficulties, obstacles and barriers to start a business in many fields. In which areas (a tof) did you think you‘ll face the most difficult barriers? Please rank the following areas by importance.Please rank them first (1), second (2), third (3), etc.Rank___________: a) Social/ Cultural attitude towards (youth) entrepreneurship.e.g. Entrepreneurship is not appreciated and promoted enough by society!Rank: ___________b) Access to financee.g. There is a clear lack of access to start-up financing or seed funding for young people!Rank: ___________c) Government regulationse.g. Excessive administrative and bureaucratic burdens impede youth entrepreneurship!Rank: ___________d) Education, skills and traininge.g. Education and training do not promote/encourage young people to engage in business andto develop good business ideas. Education & training does not match market opportunitiesappropriately!Rank:____________ e) Business support (& physical infrastructure)e.g. There is clear lack of business support in terms of mentoring, business counseling andaccess to working space as well as to business networks!Rank: ____________f) other: (please explain)Social/Cultural attitude towards youth entrepreneurship:1. 1. Why did you engage in business? What has been your main incentive/motivation to start-up your ownbusiness? e.g. – you wanted to earn more money/become richto be your own boss115