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 …showed first 75 words of 999 total…

…showed last 75 words of 999 total…owner occupied as opposed to rented, perhaps a surprisingly high figure considering Shirley's regeneration status. Some 54% of residents have access to a vehicle with 28% boasting access to two or more vehicles. Migration Migration figures for the area clearly indicate that Shirley is far from the most desirable of provinces within Southampton, with a deficit of 21 in comparison to an increase of 1321 in the Bargate province. With 24% of residence holding no qualifications. (www.ons.go.uk)