This paper reports on a study which seeks to evaluate the role of small business rates relief as a means of government support for small businesses, both in terms of the financial benefit for recipient businesses and the symbolic significance of rates relief as a form of state support for the small business community in general. In doing so, the paper engages with the theoretical debate regarding the effectiveness and targeting of support to small businesses and how best to achieve this. The paper is based upon a survey of 391 small business receiving rates relief in Wales. The study contributes to the literature by filling a gap in our knowledge of business perception of the impact of rates relief and identifying some of the positive and negative aspects of such support mechanisms.
Computer Science is one of the fastest growing occupations. The demand for well educated professionals will continue to increase. Although the demand for such professionals is on the rise, current enrollment in the discipline, without effort, will not meet the demand. One of the efforts underway at the Department of Computer Science at Jackson State University to combat the problem of declining enrollment is engaging students in research. Providing students with research experiences provides additional insight into the field and what it really has to offer. This paper provides the reader with an inside look at the research experiences that students have been involved in; discusses the benefits of involving students in research experiences; shares lessons learned and provides recommendations to those who are interested in engaging students in research.
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