Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
Scope & Guideline
Driving Excellence in Small Business Research and Practice
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Dynamics:
The journal emphasizes the study of entrepreneurial ecosystems, examining how various factors such as social capital, institutional support, and community dynamics influence the growth and sustainability of small businesses. - Innovation and Business Model Development:
A core focus is on innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), exploring how businesses adapt their models in response to market demands and technological advancements. - Access to Finance and Investment:
The journal addresses issues related to financing small businesses, including challenges faced by entrepreneurs in securing funding and the impact of financial structures on business performance. - Social Entrepreneurship and Impact:
There is a significant interest in social entrepreneurship, highlighting how businesses can address social issues while maintaining economic viability, particularly in developing economies. - Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship:
The journal explores how diversity, including gender and ethnicity, affects entrepreneurial intentions, performance, and opportunities, aiming to promote inclusive practices within the entrepreneurial landscape. - Sustainability and Environmental Considerations:
Research on sustainable practices in entrepreneurship is prominent, focusing on how small businesses can implement environmentally friendly strategies and contribute to sustainable development.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation in Entrepreneurship:
There is a growing emphasis on how digital technologies, including e-commerce and social media, are transforming small business practices and entrepreneurial strategies. - Pandemic-Driven Entrepreneurial Adaptation:
Research into how small businesses have adapted their strategies and operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a trending theme, highlighting resilience and innovation under crisis conditions. - Sustainability and Green Entrepreneurship:
An increasing number of studies focus on sustainable entrepreneurship, exploring how businesses can innovate while addressing environmental challenges and promoting social responsibility. - Diversity and Gender in Entrepreneurship:
There is a notable rise in research examining gender dynamics and the role of diversity in entrepreneurship, particularly regarding the entrepreneurial intentions and performance of underrepresented groups. - Impact of Institutional Support on Startups:
Emerging themes include the role of institutional support systems in fostering entrepreneurial intentions and success, particularly in emerging economies, indicating a shift towards understanding the broader ecosystem.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Financing Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional financing models for SMEs, as research increasingly focuses on alternative funding sources such as crowdfunding, venture capital, and social impact investing. - Generalized Entrepreneurial Education:
Research specifically targeting generalized entrepreneurial education has decreased, with a more focused approach emerging on tailored educational programs that address the specific needs of diverse entrepreneurial groups. - Family Business Studies:
While family businesses remain relevant, the volume of research specifically dedicated to this area has diminished, possibly due to a broader interest in entrepreneurship that encompasses various business structures. - Micro-Business Challenges:
The specific challenges faced by micro-businesses are receiving less attention, as the journal's focus shifts towards more scalable SMEs and their role in economic development. - Sector-Specific Entrepreneurial Studies:
Research focusing exclusively on sector-specific entrepreneurship (e.g., agriculture, tourism) has become less prevalent, indicating a trend towards more integrated studies that consider multiple sectors and their interactions.
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