Small Enterprise Research
Scope & Guideline
Driving Innovation in Small Enterprise Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Entrepreneurial Behavior and Psychology:
The journal explores the psychological aspects of entrepreneurship, including motivational factors, self-talk, and resilience in business contexts, particularly emphasizing how these elements affect decision-making and performance. - Impact of Digitalization and Technology:
A significant focus is placed on the influence of digital technologies on small enterprises, including topics like digital skills, online platforms, and the role of ICT in business growth and internationalization. - Sustainability and Social Responsibility:
Research surrounding sustainable practices and the social responsibilities of small enterprises is prominent, addressing how SMEs can contribute to environmental sustainability and community welfare. - Gender and Diversity in Entrepreneurship:
The journal examines the roles of gender and diversity in entrepreneurship, exploring how these factors influence business dynamics, ownership, and performance across different contexts. - Internationalization and Global Entrepreneurship:
International entrepreneurship is a core area of focus, with studies analyzing how small businesses navigate global markets, including challenges and strategies for international expansion. - Economic and Social Impacts of SMEs:
Research is conducted on the broader economic and social implications of small enterprises, including their contributions to local economies and employment.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health and Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship:
There is a growing interest in the psychological wellbeing of entrepreneurs, with studies focusing on how managerial practices and incubator support can positively influence mental health outcomes. - Sustainability in Small Enterprises:
Sustainability reporting and practices are becoming increasingly important, with research exploring how SMEs can implement sustainable practices and the perceptions of stakeholders towards these initiatives. - Digital Transformation and Skills Development:
The impact of digital transformation on small businesses is a trending theme, particularly regarding the skills needed for digital entrepreneurship and the challenges faced by SMEs in adapting to new technologies. - Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship:
The examination of gender diversity and its effects on entrepreneurial teams is on the rise, highlighting the importance of inclusive practices in fostering innovation and growth. - Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Networks:
Research is increasingly focusing on the role of networks and ecosystems in supporting small enterprises, emphasizing collaborative approaches to entrepreneurship and innovation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Business Models:
There seems to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional business models and practices, as newer concepts like digital entrepreneurship and innovative business strategies gain traction. - Rural Entrepreneurship:
Research specifically targeting rural entrepreneurship challenges is less frequently published, possibly overshadowed by urban and digital entrepreneurship themes. - Basic Human Resource Management Practices:
While HRM practices remain relevant, the focus on basic HRM strategies is declining, with more attention being paid to strategic HRM and its impact on entrepreneurial performance. - Static Market Analysis:
Static analyses of market conditions and competition are waning as dynamic and context-sensitive approaches to entrepreneurship are being prioritized.
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