Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714339_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Jeffrey R. Alves Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey R. Author-X-Name-Last: Alves Title: Letter from the Managing Editor, Dr. Jeffrey Alves Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 1-3 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714339 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714339 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:1-3 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714345_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ayman El Tarabishy Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: El Tarabishy Title: The Genesis of the United Nations International Name Day for Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises — June 27 Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 4-6 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714345 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714345 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:4-6 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714348_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Martín García Moritán Author-X-Name-First: Martín Author-X-Name-Last: García Moritán Title: Financial inclusion for MSMEs and women’s economic empowerment Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 7-9 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714348 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714348 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:7-9 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714355_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Andrew McDonald Author-X-Name-First: Andrew Author-X-Name-Last: McDonald Title: It’s not just about the money Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 10-13 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714355 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714355 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:10-13 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714356_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Chantal Line Carpentier Author-X-Name-First: Chantal Line Author-X-Name-Last: Carpentier Author-Name: Hannah Braun Author-X-Name-First: Hannah Author-X-Name-Last: Braun Title: Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development: A powerful global framework Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 14-23 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714356 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714356 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:14-23 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714357_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Dragan Radic Author-X-Name-First: Dragan Author-X-Name-Last: Radic Title: Small matters! Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 24-27 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714357 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714357 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:24-27 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714358_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Sandrine Kergroach Author-X-Name-First: Sandrine Author-X-Name-Last: Kergroach Title: Giving momentum to SME digitalization Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 28-31 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714358 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714358 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:28-31 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714359_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Larry Yu Author-X-Name-First: Larry Author-X-Name-Last: Yu Title: The emergence of social entrepreneurs in China Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 32-35 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714359 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714359 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:32-35 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714360_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Salvatore Zecchini Author-X-Name-First: Salvatore Author-X-Name-Last: Zecchini Title: Pitfalls in innovation policy making Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 36-41 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714360 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714360 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:36-41 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714361_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Kristin Schreiber Author-X-Name-First: Kristin Author-X-Name-Last: Schreiber Title: From crisis to recovery: The role of the EU policies in supporting MSMEs Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 42-44 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714361 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714361 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:42-44 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714362_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Hiroyuki Okamuro Author-X-Name-First: Hiroyuki Author-X-Name-Last: Okamuro Title: Messages from T20 Tokyo Summit 2019: Challenges and proposals for SME policies in G20 countries Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 45-51 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714362 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714362 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:45-51 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714363_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Norris Krueger Author-X-Name-First: Norris Author-X-Name-Last: Krueger Title: Entrepreneurial potential and potential entrepreneurs: 25 years on Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 52-55 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714363 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714363 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:52-55 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1714368_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Roberto Parente Author-X-Name-First: Roberto Author-X-Name-Last: Parente Title: Digitalization, Consumer Social Responsibility, and Humane Entrepreneurship: Good news from the future? Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 56-63 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1714368 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1714368 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:56-63 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1724735_J.xml processed with: repec_from_tfjats.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Riaz Ahmad Author-X-Name-First: Riaz Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad Author-Name: Hong Mi Author-X-Name-First: Hong Author-X-Name-Last: Mi Author-Name: Lloyd W. Fernald Author-X-Name-First: Lloyd W. Author-X-Name-Last: Fernald Title: Revisiting the potential security threats linked with the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Abstract: This study confirms the proposed positive outcomes associated with the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) due to Gwadar Port development in Pakistan. In addition, the study provides an insight into the challenges and threats regarding the CPEC and proposes policy implications to improve the situation in Pakistan. The CPEC is a comprehensive development agreement that not only establishes economic and strategic connectivity between China and Pakistan but also has the potential of integrating other subregions of Asia that could play a key role in improving the area’s economic and strategic environment. This article highlights the future scenario of energy transactions for both China and Pakistan and looks at how Gwadar Port can revive the economy of Pakistan under the fast-growing mutual interdependence between the two countries. This connectivity will greatly impact the economy of Pakistan as China invests huge sums of capital in terms of investment and transfer of technology in building mega projects over a long period of time. Based on the literature review, the article also investigates the vital role that Gwadar Port is expected to play in the regional economic integration of South and Central Asia. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 64-80 Issue: 1 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 1 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1724735 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1724735 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:1:p:64-80 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1724838_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Cesar Bandera Author-X-Name-First: Cesar Author-X-Name-Last: Bandera Author-Name: Katia Passerini Author-X-Name-First: Katia Author-X-Name-Last: Passerini Title: Personality traits and the digital entrepreneur: Much of the same thing or a new breed? Abstract: The impact of young companies with purely digital products and services has raised interest in so-called digital entrepreneurs (DEs), all-digital business models, and ecosystems in which DEs thrive. Researchers study this Schumpeterian destruction, policy makers try to replicate digital ecosystems, and investors seek the next “gazelle.” We return to an early research topic: can psychological traits classify entrepreneurs? Are DEs unique digital natives, or are they business as usual? Using the five-factor personality model and psycholinguistic analysis of entrepreneur interviews, we improve start-up performance prediction when distinguishing DEs from traditional entrepreneurs. DEs are less concerned about the future than traditional entrepreneurs and use “neuroticism” to their advantage. Anxiety in DEs correlates with performance, whereas anxiety correlates with risk and negatively with performance among traditional entrepreneurs. We show that DEs are sufficiently different from traditional entrepreneurs to warrant further research on their motivation and on policies and ecosystems that reflect these differences. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 81-105 Issue: 2 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1724838 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1724838 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:2:p:81-105 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1779538_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Eric W. Liguori Author-X-Name-First: Eric W. Author-X-Name-Last: Liguori Author-Name: Thomas G. Pittz Author-X-Name-First: Thomas G. Author-X-Name-Last: Pittz Title: Strategies for small business: Surviving and thriving in the era of COVID-19 Abstract: The upheaval caused by the spread of COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on small businesses. A review of the data on COVID-19’s impact on micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises suggests the economic fallout from this pandemic will get worse for small businesses and their employees before it gets better. To help combat the negative effects, this article offers practical and tactical strategies for navigating the uncertainty and risk especially prevalent in today’s pandemic-filled business environment. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 106-110 Issue: 2 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1779538 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1779538 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:2:p:106-110 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1850155_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: María José Ibáñez Author-X-Name-First: María José Author-X-Name-Last: Ibáñez Author-Name: Maribel Guerrero Author-X-Name-First: Maribel Author-X-Name-Last: Guerrero Author-Name: Raj V. Mahto Author-X-Name-First: Raj V. Author-X-Name-Last: Mahto Title: Women-led SMEs: Innovation and collaboration → performance? Abstract: Scholars and practitioners recognize the importance of innovation and collaboration for enhancing business performance. Gender diversity also influences business performance, either directly or indirectly. Gender diversity in a board of directors improves companies’ innovative performance and, consequently, their performance. However, research on innovation in women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is limited, which significantly restricts our understanding of the innovation–performance relationship in such businesses. Thus, in this study, using a sample of 503 women-led SMEs, we show that innovation is not a determinant of businesswomen’s business performance. Our study provides insights into how women-led SMEs deciding to innovate or collaborate are unable to appropriate the benefits suggested in the literature. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 111-117 Issue: 3-4 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1850155 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1850155 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:3-4:p:111-117 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1827900_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Eric Liguori Author-X-Name-First: Eric Author-X-Name-Last: Liguori Author-Name: Joshua S. Bendickson Author-X-Name-First: Joshua S. Author-X-Name-Last: Bendickson Title: Rising to the challenge: Entrepreneurship ecosystems and SDG success Abstract: Most government entities are focused on how they can accomplish two big goals: (a) stimulating their economies and (b) moving the needle in solving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This article explores the role of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a key means by which both of these goals, social and economic, can be influenced for the better. Specifically, we offer five best practices for cultivating successful entrepreneurial ecosystems, and call on policy makers and entrepreneurs alike to continue to work together to help improve economies, create jobs, and solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 118-125 Issue: 3-4 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1827900 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1827900 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:3-4:p:118-125 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1841496_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Rico Baldegger Author-X-Name-First: Rico Author-X-Name-Last: Baldegger Title: How a business model’s sustainability and scalability interact Abstract: Changes in current business create modern mechanisms for businesses to determine what they aim for and the achievement of their high performance. The ability to maintain high performance becomes a guide for business continuity. The mechanism that can adopt such assumption is a business model that has the ability to generate outcomes in every market situation. Business ventures are continuously aiming at developing feasible business models for solving challenges in the society. The significance of a business model in determining the sustainability and scalability of business performance has been widely acknowledged in the literature. A characteristic that explains the adaptability of a business model is its sustainability and scalability. As factors that ensure efficiency of work, sustainability and scalability can be applied to the concept of a business model as the ability of businesses to maintain higher performance through their operations. The study aims at determining how business model sustainability and scalability interact in different conditions. The study presents the concept of sustainability and scalability with explanations to determine the performance of business. Dwelling on literature on business models and innovation adoption, the study developed a business model built on the triangle of optimization of economic, social, and environmental value. The study applied the business model to Bcomp, a clean-tech venture with the mission of producing of linen-based composite material. The study tested the sustainability and scalability of the business performance and found an interaction between business model sustainability and scalability. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 126-138 Issue: 3-4 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1841496 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1841496 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:3-4:p:126-138 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1850153_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Frederick Crane Author-X-Name-First: Frederick Author-X-Name-Last: Crane Title: Why MSMEs are failing: Evidence from the real world Abstract: This article discusses the experience of this researcher in attempting to educate the founders of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the hope of assisting them with the survival and growth of their enterprises. The article is based on more than 100 educational workshops that have been completed over two decades, nationwide, involving thousands of MSME founders. In short, this researcher has discovered that most founders of MSMEs lack fundamental business knowledge, fail to appreciate the importance of well-documented factors related to venture success, are often in a state of denial regarding their poor business management acumen, and lack awareness and a willingness to utilize widespread educational resources that could actually help them avoid venture failure. Simply put, MSMEs are failing due to poor management. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 139-147 Issue: 3-4 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1850153 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1850153 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:3-4:p:139-147 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1850154_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ayman El Tarabishy Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: El Tarabishy Title: Effective leaders in entrepreneurial organizations build cultures that lead to high-performance outcomes Abstract: The two crucial questions within entrepreneurship research are if entrepreneurs affect organizational performance, and if so, what specific strategies are employed by such entrepreneurs that generate high-level performance. This study tested the hypothesis that in entrepreneurial organizations, the culture that leaders construct leads to performance outcomes. Data on leaders’ culture-building actions in 31 entrepreneurial firms were obtained from organization members. The measure of culture, using a well-validated assessment questionnaire, was obtained from the leaders. A year later, these chief executive officer leaders provided performance data. The study then tested whether the culture mediated the effects of leaders’ culture-building actions on organizational performance. The mediating analyses conducted to support a causal path, suggesting that in entrepreneurial organizations, it is the entrepreneurial culture, initiated by the leader’s actions, that mediates the enhancement of organizational performance outcomes. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 148-176 Issue: 3-4 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1850154 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1850154 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:3-4:p:148-176 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1850156_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Alina Maria Landowska Author-X-Name-First: Alina Maria Author-X-Name-Last: Landowska Author-Name: Bice Della Piana Author-X-Name-First: Bice Author-X-Name-Last: Della Piana Author-Name: Rosangela Feola Author-X-Name-First: Rosangela Author-X-Name-Last: Feola Title: Humane Entrepreneurship Model: Does morality of entrepreneurs matter? Abstract: What is the relationship between morality and entrepreneurship? Previous research suggests that (a) morality is a set of tools for promoting cooperation (morality-as-cooperation [MAC]), and (b) entrepreneurs succeed in part by fostering cooperation in their business. We argue that MAC is able to explain why moral entrepreneurs are more successful than immoral entrepreneurs—because they are better able to solve problems of cooperation. We provide evidence of the seven MAC principles at work in business. Further, we propose a future research using the Humane Entrepreneurship Model should have to incorporate Cooperative Orientation and the MAC Questionnaire should be used to assess morality in entrepreneurship. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 177-198 Issue: 3-4 Volume: 1 Year: 2020 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1850156 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1850156 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:1:y:2020:i:3-4:p:177-198 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1859935_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Susanne Durst Author-X-Name-First: Susanne Author-X-Name-Last: Durst Author-Name: Thomas Henschel Author-X-Name-First: Thomas Author-X-Name-Last: Henschel Title: COVID-19 as an accelerator for developing strong(er) businesses? Insights from Estonian small firms Abstract: COVID-19 has hit us all unexpectedly. Nevertheless, this pandemic requires decisive actions. Taking this as a starting point, this empirical study investigates how small companies from Estonia have been coping with COVID-19 so far. The article contributes to the study of crisis management in general and crisis management in small firms by providing the Quick, Adapt, and Mobilized framework, which shows how small firms within a short period of time adapt to the new situation and initiate both reactive and proactive responses to mobilize old and new capacities to increase the chance of emerging successfully and strengthened from this sudden and external crisis. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 1-29 Issue: 1 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1859935 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1859935 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:1-29 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1861915_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Norris Krueger Author-X-Name-First: Norris Author-X-Name-Last: Krueger Author-Name: Alexander Lawrence Author-X-Name-First: Alexander Author-X-Name-Last: Lawrence Title: A case of mistaken (role) identity?: Envisioning entrepreneurial role demands Abstract: There has been a recent burst of interest in entrepreneurial role identity in various forms (triggered in large part of Fauchart & Gruber’s landmark study in 2011). This essay addresses the evolution of entrepreneurial role identity, its possible pitfalls, and its growing potential. The authors also offer research suggestions centered on a most important issue in entrepreneurship: How have our training and education efforts changed how learners think at a deep level? How are we changing their mindset and ultimately their entrepreneurial potential? Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 30-41 Issue: 1 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1861915 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1861915 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:30-41 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1852063_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Shoroke Zedan Author-X-Name-First: Shoroke Author-X-Name-Last: Zedan Title: TVET: Labor force today, entrepreneurial leaders tomorrow Abstract: The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector is fundamental to both society and the economy, providing a significant percentage of jobs worldwide, and contributing to social and economic development. Worldwide trends created both challenges and opportunities for the sector, forcing radical reshaping in what future occupations will be like. Over the last few years, local and global initiatives in education have placed focus on the inclusion of education in sustainable development at different levels, and in Egypt’s reform initiative toward a demand-driven TVET, accessed by over two million youths annually, reform of curricula and teaching programs at technical school and university levels began not so long ago. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 42-45 Issue: 1 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1852063 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1852063 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:42-45 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1866959_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Srinivas Nippani Author-X-Name-First: Srinivas Author-X-Name-Last: Nippani Author-Name: Paul Newsom Author-X-Name-First: Paul Author-X-Name-Last: Newsom Title: Teaching entrepreneurial finance: Reconsidering Morris and Liguori in light of the COVID-19 pandemic Abstract: Three areas on which to focus when professors teach entrepreneurship are business basics, entrepreneurship basics, and entrepreneurial mindset/competencies. We present how entrepreneurial finance professors can relate the COVID-19 pandemic to these three areas in their online courses. We select only the points with direct implications to the finance discipline and use relevant examples to illustrate how entrepreneurial finance professors can increase student understanding during the pandemic, and its immediate aftermath. We believe this will make online learning more effective and enhance student learning experiences compared to a conventional textbook-based discussion course that is delivered online. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 46-54 Issue: 1 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1866959 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1866959 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:46-54 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1851116_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Atushi Kato Author-X-Name-First: Atushi Author-X-Name-Last: Kato Title: Local government as a platform for altruistic microbusiness: A case study of a children’s cafeteria in Japan Abstract: Grassroots and altruistic entrepreneurship is essential for a healthy community after COVID-19; however, they do not know the way to contribute. The world’s large businesses are effecting a change from offering products to offering platforms. Likewise, the business model needs to be transformed into “local government as a platform,” where mainly potential entrepreneurs, including commercial firms and individuals, would offer new services. In this article, the roles of administrators in promoting social entrepreneurship are considered through a literature survey and case study of a children’s cafeteria. It is found that the regional welfare platforms formed by local government, institutions, colleges, private companies, and other private sections will help trades among the members. In addition, the culture of humane entrepreneurship is important; transformational leadership is required. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 55-66 Issue: 1 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1851116 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1851116 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:55-66 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1852520_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Jeffrey Alves Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey Author-X-Name-Last: Alves Author-Name: Hannah Gilroy Author-X-Name-First: Hannah Author-X-Name-Last: Gilroy Title: Healing a hurt generation with humane entrepreneurship Abstract: In captivating the population of Millennials, which often receive a lot of visibility but not the proper opportunities nor access, we can establish a culture of humane entrepreneurship (HumEnt) to both attract and capture Millennials. Recognizing that this population has endured great feats already throughout their lifetimes, they come ready to innovate in alternative ways. Millennials represent a unique generation that has completely revolutionized the way that we, as a society, interact with communication and technology. The theory and practice of HumEnt put forth the idea that, in adding human resource management to the leadership and entrepreneurship mix, we might be able to initiate a fully human-centered approach that uplifts Millennials, and employees at large, in ways that they have not been previously. This practice moves beyond the idea of a company “doing well” for others, be it their customers or surrounding environment. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 67-74 Issue: 1 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1852520 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1852520 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:67-74 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1886021_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Analía Pastran Author-X-Name-First: Analía Author-X-Name-Last: Pastran Author-Name: Chantal Line Carpentier Author-X-Name-First: Chantal Line Author-X-Name-Last: Carpentier Author-Name: Adnane Maalaoui Author-X-Name-First: Adnane Author-X-Name-Last: Maalaoui Title: Special issue on sustainable entrepreneurship Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 75-78 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1886021 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1886021 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:75-78 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1882916_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Inés Gabarret Author-X-Name-First: Inés Author-X-Name-Last: Gabarret Author-Name: Aude D’Andria Author-X-Name-First: Aude Author-X-Name-Last: D’Andria Title: Improving gender equality through entrepreneurship: The role of women-dedicated business incubators Abstract: Several economic actors argue that gender equality and entrepreneurship would enhance economic, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Following these ideas, most countries are setting up business incubators to improve start-up creation. This article explores the role of French women’s business incubators in the development of female entrepreneurship as a key driver of women’s empowerment and gender equality. We observed some important aspects within women-dedicated business incubators, such as the development of confidence and inspiration through role models, but also a psychological attachment and a focus on mostly traditional female activities. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 79-89 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1882916 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1882916 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:79-89 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1881933_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Prince Gyimah Author-X-Name-First: Prince Author-X-Name-Last: Gyimah Author-Name: Ogechi Adeola Author-X-Name-First: Ogechi Author-X-Name-Last: Adeola Title: MSMEs sustainable prediction model: A three-sector comparative study Abstract: This article examines the critical sustainable factors of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the three sectors in Nigeria. We apply ordered logistic regression to estimate the success factors of manufacturing, retail services, and trade businesses in a developing country where three out of every five MSMEs are estimated to fail within five years of operation. Using a global validated prediction model, we find that the most critical sustainable factors among these sectors are capital, planning, and marketing skills. We conclude that entrepreneurs in the three sectors we examined need to start with adequate capital, have a specific plan, and have the ability and skills to market their products or services to increase their chances of success. MSMEs need to pay critical attention to these sustainable success factors to enhance their ability to grow, multiply, and replicate and also contribute to the attainment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 8, and 9. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 90-100 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1881933 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1881933 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:90-100 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1881932_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Shinu Vig Author-X-Name-First: Shinu Author-X-Name-Last: Vig Title: A step toward sustainability, dignity, and good health through Noraa Abstract: Sustainable entrepreneurs can play an important role in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, by promoting inclusive economic development, generating income and employment opportunities, and protecting our planet. The sustainable enterprises that are categorized as micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) may be small in size, but their impact is crucial for the local areas where they operate. This article discusses the case of Noraa, a micro-enterprise in India, which is making an important contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by taking care of both people and the planet. Noraa is a sustainable enterprise run by two young entrepreneurs. It provides a range of organic and biodegradable sanitary pads and is committed to the cause of the environment and menstrual hygiene. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 101-113 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1881932 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1881932 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:101-113 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1881934_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Bastian Thomsen Author-X-Name-First: Bastian Author-X-Name-Last: Thomsen Author-Name: Jennifer Thomsen Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer Author-X-Name-Last: Thomsen Author-Name: Mario Cipollone Author-X-Name-First: Mario Author-X-Name-Last: Cipollone Author-Name: Sarah Coose Author-X-Name-First: Sarah Author-X-Name-Last: Coose Title: Let’s Save the Bear: A multispecies livelihoods approach to wildlife conservation and achieving the SDGs Abstract: The Apennines (also known as Marsican) brown bear is a critically endangered subspecies of the European brown bear, with only an estimated 50–60 individuals remaining in the wild. The bear is endemic to the Central Apennines Mountain Range where two nonprofit organizations, Salviamo L’Orso (SLO) and Rewilding Apennines (RA), work with local stakeholders, wildlife ecotourists, sustainable entrepreneurs, and strategic partners to conserve the species and foster ecological restoration. Sustainable entrepreneurship may provide a balanced approach to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, if nonhuman animals’ rights, agency, and welfare are foregrounded. This case study analyzes how SLO and RA embraced multispecies livelihoods sustainable entrepreneurship to tackle five of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8, 10, 11, 15, 17) in an attempt to save this species. The multispecies livelihoods approach argues for equal consideration to the rights, agency, and welfare of humans and nonhumans alike in the context of biodiversity conservation, sustainable entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. The case study is limited in scope, but provides insight into how sustainable entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and researchers may consider this approach to address the threat of species extinction, become more sustainable, and achieve the SDGs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 114-124 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1881934 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1881934 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:114-124 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1881931_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: David J. Hansen Author-X-Name-First: David J. Author-X-Name-Last: Hansen Author-Name: David Wyman Author-X-Name-First: David Author-X-Name-Last: Wyman Title: Beyond making a profit: Using the UN SDGs in entrepreneurship programs to help nurture sustainable entrepreneurs Abstract: We examine the entrepreneurial journeys of two students as they transit from entrepreneurship students to sustainable entrepreneurs. Among the lessons from the two cases, we highlight the importance of early exposure to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the positive role of an entrepreneurial education program, and the critical role of a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes diverse and passionate students along with supportive faculty and mentors. These lessons can be applied to help other students and young entrepreneurs who are mission-driven to make a difference through sustainable entrepreneurship. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 125-133 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1881931 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1881931 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:125-133 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1882917_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Kellen Copeland Author-X-Name-First: Kellen Author-X-Name-Last: Copeland Title: Reimagining innovation for “social” entrepreneurship: Nonhuman spaces for the SDGs Abstract: Reimagining innovation explores contemporary issues of animal geographies within terrestrial and aquatic landscapes in relation to entrepreneurial ecosystems. Wolves are used to narrate global challenges that keystone species face in human-dominated spaces while sea lions are taken to explore the “social” difference between oceanic and riparian (river) regions. Understanding these issues and the position of human stakeholders presents an opportunity for posthumanist “social” entrepreneurship as an institutional mechanism to frame “support” within entrepreneurial support organizations. Key solutions for entrepreneurial networks examine aspects of policy, economics, and the environment by coadapting business models to address Sustainable Development Goals 14—Life Below Water and 15—Life Above Land. Small and medium-sized enterprises have the potential to rethink innovation toward new world economies by supporting habitat connectivity, ecosystem services, wildlife protections, nonhuman stakeholder models, measures of coexistence, and expanding the notion of what it means to be “entrepreneurial” and “whom” can become it. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 134-146 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1882917 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1882917 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:134-146 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1882915_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Analía Pastran Author-X-Name-First: Analía Author-X-Name-Last: Pastran Author-Name: Evangelina Colli Author-X-Name-First: Evangelina Author-X-Name-Last: Colli Author-Name: Claudia Poclaba Author-X-Name-First: Claudia Author-X-Name-Last: Poclaba Title: Sustainable entrepreneurship: A new way of doing business Abstract: COVID-19 has reshaped the way people interact on a basic human level, and with that the way we do business. Although the pandemic has brought innumerable hardships and challenges to the business world, it has also brought new possibilities and opportunities to reevaluate priorities, especially with regard to climate change and sustainability. Sustainable entrepreneurs have been promoting environmental responsibility among businesses and consumers for many years; however, businesses were initially slow to change. Given that the world as we knew it was turned upside down in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses now have the opportunity to change their business models to respond to both the economic crisis and changes in consumption. Along with this analysis, the article provides an explanation of sustainable entrepreneurship and identifies successful examples in Latin America and the United States. In particular, this article focuses on the work of Smartly, a cutting-edge firm that promotes the United Nations’ sustainable developments goals in the United States and Latin America, in engaging with public policy discussions and urban legislation to aid in the global transition toward sustainable business. Smartly recognizes that public policy steps must be taken to generate long-term sustainability and scalable change after the pandemic, and therefore is actively engaged in lobbying initiatives to support the creation of a new sustainable legal framework. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 147-158 Issue: 2 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1882915 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1882915 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:2:p:147-158 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1906185_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Clemens Lutz Author-X-Name-First: Clemens Author-X-Name-Last: Lutz Author-Name: Florian Noseleit Author-X-Name-First: Florian Author-X-Name-Last: Noseleit Author-Name: Hawa Tundui Author-X-Name-First: Hawa Author-X-Name-Last: Tundui Title: Inherited cultural capital and growth aspirations in Tanzanian business at the bottom of the pyramid Abstract: A large body of literature discusses the relationship between growth aspirations of small and medium-sized enterprise owners in emerging economies and the social capital and formal education of the entrepreneur. We argue that inherited cultural capital, rooted in the social background of the owner, is an additional important element to explain differences in growth aspirations, in particular for business owners at the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) in less developed countries. Our data confirm that different elements of inherited cultural capital do have a major influence on aspirations. The results suggest that this is related to the observation that small businesses operating at the BoP, in a weak institutional context, face difficulties in accessing social capital. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 223-249 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1906185 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1906185 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:223-249 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1899773_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Rubén Andrés Ascúa Author-X-Name-First: Rubén Andrés Author-X-Name-Last: Ascúa Title: Industry 4.0 in manufacturing SMEs of Argentina and Brazil Abstract: The level of diffusion of the new technologies involved in the so-called Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is still incipient in Latin America. This article compares the empirical studies carried out on selected samples of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina and Brazil, focusing the analysis on the experiences of adoption of I4.0 technologies on the motivations and benefits of adopting these new technologies. The I4.0 presents two dimensions; on the one hand, the top-down policy in which governments encourage the productive system to adopt the drivers of this technological revolution and, on the other, the business dimension driven by the large transnational corporations and the network of participants in their value chain. This article finds that the main motivations of analyzed SMEs with the introduction of these new technologies is linked to the need to find solutions, in terms of improving efficiency in processes, higher quality of products, and services to customers and suppliers. Additionally, the change that digitalization entails poses a qualitative leap for SMEs that forces them to rethink their operation; the interconnection and dynamic updating of the skills of their human resources is essential. The research findings highlight different obstacles, such as lack of knowledge about these new technologies; the unavailability of infrastructure and necessary internal connectivity; the qualified human resources shortage; the culture, organizational habits, and resistance to change; the difficulties in accessing financing, and size of investment; and education and training system deficiencies, among others. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 203-222 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1899773 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1899773 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:203-222 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1852062_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ahmed Osman Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Osman Title: A new dawn for MSMEs and start-ups Abstract: Things can change quickly in life. The security of one moment can quickly become impermanent before we have a chance to realize it. This is certainly the case with the crisis that has resulted from the global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Millions of people globally have been infected, and thousands have already died from the outbreak. The general public is advised to remain socially distant from one another and to regularly wash their hands. The global economy has gone into freefall, and a recession, if not a depression, now seems likely. Panic buying in the shops is common practice. No one knows what tomorrow holds. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 172-176 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1852062 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1852062 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:172-176 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1852521_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Adnane Maalaoui Author-X-Name-First: Adnane Author-X-Name-Last: Maalaoui Title: Disadvantaged entrepreneurs: From the shadow to the light Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 267-274 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1852521 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1852521 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:267-274 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1881930_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Shirin Khokhawala Author-X-Name-First: Shirin Author-X-Name-Last: Khokhawala Author-Name: Radha Iyer Author-X-Name-First: Radha Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer Title: Entrepreneurial ecosystems: Spanning the institutional gaps in emerging economies via incubator networks Abstract: Entrepreneurs need physical, financial, and social resources to succeed, but institutional gaps in emerging economies limit access to these resources. Current research shows that entrepreneurial ecosystem entities, such as business incubators, have a considerable influence on creating networks for novice entrepreneurs. Through a partially grounded research approach, this article explores the micro-level relationships of entrepreneurs within and outside the incubator. Our findings reveal that novice entrepreneurs interact most with mentors and incubatees to achieve results within entrepreneurial ecosystems of emerging economies. Key propositions about entrepreneurial effort, entrepreneurial networking, the incubator web, and trust-based interactions could aid further research. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 177-202 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1881930 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1881930 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:177-202 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1906186_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Indu Khurana Author-X-Name-First: Indu Author-X-Name-Last: Khurana Author-Name: Amarpreet Singh Ghura Author-X-Name-First: Amarpreet Singh Author-X-Name-Last: Ghura Author-Name: Dev K. Dutta Author-X-Name-First: Dev K. Author-X-Name-Last: Dutta Title: Religion and humane entrepreneurship: Insights for research, policy, and practice Abstract: Our research examines the impact of religion on the humane orientation of entrepreneurs. Specifically, we studied whether and how humane entrepreneurship (HumEnt) is guided by the entrepreneur’s religious background. We conducted qualitative semistructured interviews with 16 entrepreneurs across four of India’s major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, and Sikhism. We found that HumEnt matters in entrepreneurial ventures and across industries. Further, we noted deep connections between HumEnt and religion, with entrepreneurs indicating a pervasive influence of religion on the multiple dimensions of the HumEnt construct. Yet, in terms of religion’s impact on the three specific HumEnt dimensions, we also noticed significant differences across the four religious groups. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 250-259 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1906186 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1906186 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:250-259 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1852061_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Guillaume Bigot Author-X-Name-First: Guillaume Author-X-Name-Last: Bigot Author-Name: Rony Germon Author-X-Name-First: Rony Author-X-Name-Last: Germon Title: Resilience, digitalization, and CSR’s three pillars to develop robust post-COVID MSMEs Abstract: The world has just experienced a significant health crisis, which has an impact on each of us. COVID-19 is causing a global health emergency and an unprecedented global economic slowdown. All aspects of our economy are impacted: trade, investment, growth, and employment are damaged. This crisis will affect the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as well as the everyday life of almost every human being on Earth. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 167-171 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1852061 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1852061 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:167-171 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1929568_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Jim Pulcrano Author-X-Name-First: Jim Author-X-Name-Last: Pulcrano Author-Name: Jung Park Author-X-Name-First: Jung Author-X-Name-Last: Park Author-Name: Benoit Leleux Author-X-Name-First: Benoit Author-X-Name-Last: Leleux Title: Sheltering-in-privilege: Silicon Valley Abstract: We suggest that one source of understanding entrepreneurial resilience and regional culture is through the denizens of Silicon Valley, and how they are handling crisis situations. We surveyed 119 entrepreneurs, investors, and large company executives based in Silicon Valley during the first COVID-19 lockdown period between April and May 2020. Our data show that the entrepreneurs perceived the situation as severe but were cautiously optimistic. They embraced creative destruction and took it as a way to change the status quo for the better. They predicted the new normal in the industry by acknowledging the critical role of science and technology. The ecosystem seems to enhance entrepreneurial resilience in the region through the social structures and entrepreneurial cultural values. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 260-266 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1929568 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1929568 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:260-266 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1852060_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Vicki Stylianou Author-X-Name-First: Vicki Author-X-Name-Last: Stylianou Title: A policy response to COVID-19: An Australian perspective Abstract: The speed and scale of the public policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis in Australia have been breathtaking, in terms of health, social, and economic dimensions. Like many countries, initial policies were aimed at avoiding a “worst case” scenario and introduced social distancing restrictions, the closing of national and state borders, and the closing of “nonessential” businesses. These policies temporarily restricted the personal freedoms of Australians to reduce the potential for community spreading of the virus and, with it, the infection rate. Overall, these measures were relatively effective in controlling the public health impacts of the pandemic, and avoided the worst case scenarios initially envisaged. Now two key questions are how effective will the economic response be, and what will the implications be for the Australian economy going forward? Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 159-166 Issue: 3 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2020.1852060 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2020.1852060 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:3:p:159-166 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1944794_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Lucrezia Casulli Author-X-Name-First: Lucrezia Author-X-Name-Last: Casulli Author-Name: Stephen Knox Author-X-Name-First: Stephen Author-X-Name-Last: Knox Author-Name: Andrew C. MacLaren Author-X-Name-First: Andrew C. Author-X-Name-Last: MacLaren Author-Name: Thomas Farrington Author-X-Name-First: Thomas Author-X-Name-Last: Farrington Title: Art-identity founders, venturing processes, and entrepreneurship: Implications for policy Abstract: A growing body of literature in entrepreneurship argues that extant conceptualizations of the venture journey are not representative of the broad forms that entrepreneurship may take. This results in ill-informed policy that, in turn, feeds into support programs that work for ventures with certain profiles but are unsuitable for many other forms of enterprise. In this article, we seek to explore how this selective form of theorizing and related policy intervention plays out in art-identity ventures, being those that defy commercial priorities and pursue creative practice. We engage in this debate with a view to framing the status quo from the perspective of art-identity ventures, diagnosing the problems represented by this, and proposing some ways forward through which policy could resolve apparent tensions. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 303-312 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1944794 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1944794 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:303-312 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1934754_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Tulus Tambunan Author-X-Name-First: Tulus Author-X-Name-Last: Tambunan Title: Micro, small and medium enterprises in times of crisis: Evidence from Indonesia Abstract: This descriptive study of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia has two goals: (a) to estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis on MSMEs and to compare it with the two previous crises; that is, the 1998–1999 Asian financial crisis and the 2008–2009 global financial crisis; and (b) to explore crisis mitigation measures (CMMs) adopted by affected MSMEs. This study is based on a literature study and a survey of 137 MSMEs in several cities and sectors in Indonesia during the period of May to September 2020. It reveals that different types of crises have different transmission channels through which the crises affect MSMEs. CMMs adopted by affected MSMEs also vary, with different types of crises and different business risks. To the author’s knowledge, it is the first study on how such crises affect MSMEs and through what transmission channels, and how the affected MSMEs respond. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 278-302 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1934754 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1934754 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:278-302 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1989637_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Thomas G. Pittz Author-X-Name-First: Thomas G. Author-X-Name-Last: Pittz Author-Name: Jeffrey Alves Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey Author-X-Name-Last: Alves Author-Name: Ayman El Tarabishy Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: El Tarabishy Author-Name: Eric W. Liguori Author-X-Name-First: Eric W. Author-X-Name-Last: Liguori Author-Name: Katia Passerini Author-X-Name-First: Katia Author-X-Name-Last: Passerini Title: JICSB Translation: Boldly positioning for broader and deeper impact Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 275-277 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1989637 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1989637 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:275-277 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1951143_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Kyle Scott Author-X-Name-First: Kyle Author-X-Name-Last: Scott Title: A theoretical justification and framework for scenario planning in SMEs Abstract: This article provides a theoretical framework and justification for scenario planning, a practice that enables small businesses to be more agile and resilient. Agile and resilient companies are better positioned to succeed in an unknown future. Scenario planning offers a way for companies to think creatively about opportunities, threats, and solutions while still operating successfully in the known present. Compared to strategic planning, scenario planning is less resource intensive and therefore offers small businesses a more realistic way to build for the future. This article contrasts scenario planning with strategic planning while providing recommendations for adapting the former into a small business environment. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 324-333 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1951143 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1951143 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:324-333 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1939199_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Blanca Garcia Author-X-Name-First: Blanca Author-X-Name-Last: Garcia Author-Name: Víctor León Author-X-Name-First: Víctor Author-X-Name-Last: León Author-Name: Amada Hidalgo Gallardo Author-X-Name-First: Amada Author-X-Name-Last: Hidalgo Gallardo Title: Supplier selection for Mexican manufacturing MSMEs: A study-based on multi-criteria approach Abstract: Supplier selection represents one of the most vulnerable and risky areas within production processes because it affects the competitiveness of companies, particularly micro, small and medium-sized companies (MSMEs) of emerging economies manufacturing sectors. This study aims at identifying the multiple criteria for supplier selection evaluation used by Mexican manufacturing firms through traditional variables that evaluate their technical, but also by considering an environmental perspective, which has not been studied deeply. The research also adds commercial criteria, frequently ignored, but relevant in decision-making, such as International commercial terms (Incoterms) which depend on the negotiating capacity and the position occupied by customers compared to suppliers. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 347-354 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1939199 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1939199 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:347-354 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1938750_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Kilian Klösel Author-X-Name-First: Kilian Author-X-Name-Last: Klösel Title: Visionary and empowering leadership in SMEs Abstract: With the growth of start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises, technological developments, and accompanying changes in work processes and organizational structures, leadership approaches that are effective in the context of flatter hierarchies, expanded responsibilities, and increased task complexity among employees are being sought. Recent reviews of the leadership literature show a significant shift in the focus of leadership. Heroic approaches to leadership that focus on the “Great Man” or the charismatic leader are shifting to postheroic perspectives of leadership that focus more on the followers. In this changing research environment, empowering leadership has emerged as a distinct concept in which individual motivation is fostered by sharing power and granting autonomy at the lowest organizational level. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 340-346 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1938750 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1938750 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:340-346 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1938749_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Eric Mike Mc Laren Author-X-Name-First: Eric Mike Author-X-Name-Last: Mc Laren Author-Name: Rico Baldegger Author-X-Name-First: Rico Author-X-Name-Last: Baldegger Title: Crowd funders’ motivations to support impact-oriented projects Abstract: Alternative methods of financing are increasingly popular in Switzerland and project creators are turning to models like crowdfunding to get funding from a group of individuals, rather than investors. Semistructured interviews were conducted with experts from various backgrounds to better understand the importance of the crowdfunding model when assessing the crowd’s motivation to support impact-oriented projects. This study uncovers the segmentation of crowdfunding models into two categories and the implications for crowdfunding campaigns in each one. Reward and donation-based campaigns must highlight their projects’ positive impacts on society, relative to environmental and social aspects, while equity and lending-based campaigns must emphasize financial criteria, such as the return on investment they can generate for their backers. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 334-339 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1938749 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1938749 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:334-339 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1945980_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Jeff Muldoon Author-X-Name-First: Jeff Author-X-Name-Last: Muldoon Author-Name: Vitaliy Skorodziyevskiy Author-X-Name-First: Vitaliy Author-X-Name-Last: Skorodziyevskiy Author-Name: Shawn Keough Author-X-Name-First: Shawn Author-X-Name-Last: Keough Author-Name: William Phillips Author-X-Name-First: William Author-X-Name-Last: Phillips Title: Lessons from an older sibling: Social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility Abstract: Given the similarities that exist between two constructs—corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social entrepreneurship (SE)—we examine how CSR literature can inform the SE literature. We argue that both CSR and SE emerged from governmental failures as well as the response to the needs of societies. CSR and SE are relatively new constructs that have struggled with definitional problems. We suggest that both constructs may suffer from agency problems while leading to some unexpected benefits. By applying the lessons learned through CSR research to SE research, the development of SE literature could be accelerated, thereby improving interactions for all constituents. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 313-323 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1945980 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1945980 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:313-323 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1942327_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Hezron Mogaka Osano Author-X-Name-First: Hezron Mogaka Author-X-Name-Last: Osano Title: Universities in entrepreneurial ecosystems and MSME revitalization Abstract: An entrepreneurial ecosystem is often referred to by scholars and policy makers as the environment surrounding entrepreneurial activity. Universities are key contributors to their communities in terms of economic development. Entrepreneurship education is important for empowering students and alumni in playing their role in their communities as a source of start-ups. There is a need to reimagine entrepreneurial education to focus on entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Entrepreneurial education should contribute to building and boosting entrepreneurial ecosystems to facilitate start-ups and revitalization of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises. This article is based on the qualitative case study method of data gathering and analysis with an inductive approach in the context of Kenya. The study finds that universities can be catalysts in building robust entrepreneurial ecosystems through their entrepreneurial activities, linkage to industry, and collaboration with government, the public, alumni and students, and other stakeholders in entrepreneurial ecosystems, thus contributing to the economic well-being of their communities. The implication for policy makers is that they should understand universities and their contribution to community entrepreneurial ecosystems so as to develop a comprehensive framework of support. The implication for researchers is the need for consolidation and development of modeling of linkages between universities and entrepreneurial activities and other players within the entrepreneurial ecosystems and adaptation of a more comprehensive framework for measuring the process and outcomes so as to effectively assess the health of different entrepreneurial ecosystems. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 355-364 Issue: 4 Volume: 2 Year: 2021 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1942327 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1942327 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:2:y:2021:i:4:p:355-364 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1944790_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Christine Mitter Author-X-Name-First: Christine Author-X-Name-Last: Mitter Author-Name: Michael Kuttner Author-X-Name-First: Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Kuttner Author-Name: Andreas Berchtenbreiter Author-X-Name-First: Andreas Author-X-Name-Last: Berchtenbreiter Title: Risk management in a small family-owned nursery: A case study approach Abstract: Our study is among the first dealing with risk management in small family businesses and contributing to the understanding of family businesses in the context of risk management. Results stem from a conclusive data triangulation of primary (interviews and perceptions from several company visits) and secondary data (for example, analysis of the corporate website and additional company data) of a small family-owned nursery and are discussed under aspects of stewardship theory, which has three forms of expression (stewardship over continuity, employees, and customers) in family businesses. In detail, we illustrate how risks could be managed and risk management could be designed in a small family business. Furthermore, we point out the central role of the owner-manager and the corporate family in risk management. Results also highlight the relevance of informal and less-formalized risk management, which has been largely neglected so far within accounting literature. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 36-42 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1944790 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1944790 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:36-42 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1943054_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Yilin Hou Author-X-Name-First: Yilin Author-X-Name-Last: Hou Author-Name: Robert A. Phillips Author-X-Name-First: Robert A. Author-X-Name-Last: Phillips Title: A qualitative investigation of factors influencing successful reward-based crowdfunding campaigns in the UK and China Abstract: Crowdfunding is a means of accessing funding for a new project in exchange for equity, interest payments, or nonmonetary rewards that can be physical or digital. It is different from traditional funding in the sense that it relies on large numbers of people investing small sums of money, making it less risky for individual investors, rather than a large sum from a venture capitalist. We interviewed project founders in the United Kingdom and China and the similarities and differences between successful reward-model campaigns were analyzed. It was found that, while there are several similarities, there were some interesting differences. For example, Chinese founders hired click farmers to push their project up the rankings on the crowdfunding site, used certain colors that had cultural significance in their pitch, and a heavily discounted preorder was suggested as the best way of enticing a relatively risk-averse crowd. This article should help those project founders who are considering a crowdfunding campaign in either country to maximize their chances of success. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 29-35 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1943054 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1943054 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:29-35 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1958661_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Silvia Carnini Pulino Author-X-Name-First: Silvia Carnini Author-X-Name-Last: Pulino Title: Embedding the entrepreneurial mindset at a liberal arts university Abstract: While technology-based universities have long established entrepreneurial education as a means to convert invention into entrepreneurial activity, there are fewer examples of developing a thriving entrepreneurial environment in a liberal arts context. This article showcases the experience of John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Italy, in developing entrepreneurship education, promoting a widespread entrepreneurial mindset, and leveraging the curiosity, spirit of enquiry, and openness to interdisciplinarity that characterize a liberal arts education to overcome financial constraints and the lack of in-house technology. The experience provides practitioners with a tested approach to creating a thriving entrepreneurial environment starting with a tabula rasa: it highlights the process and the overall strategy, it reflects on the key conditions necessary for success, and offers selected examples of implementation, measurement, and growth that are applicable to similar institutions. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 62-67 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1958661 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1958661 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:62-67 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1965504_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Robyn Neeson Author-X-Name-First: Robyn Author-X-Name-Last: Neeson Author-Name: Leo Billington Author-X-Name-First: Leo Author-X-Name-Last: Billington Title: Entrepreneurship learning through a collaborative approach to student practical placement / internship Abstract: What is the value of a short-term, part-time, business-related student placement program (SPP) that uses a collaborative engagement approach as well as the application of the Gibbs reflective cycle from the students’ perspective? What are the benefits and limitations of participating in a SPP or internship from the small business owner/entrepreneur’s perspective? Our research studied 44 business students from Holmesglen Institute, and 74 small business owners/entrepreneurs. It found that Holmesglen Institute’s distinctive collaborative approach to its business SPP and students’ critical reflections result in benefits to both entrepreneurs and students. It can prepare students for their placement and assist in their career and entrepreneurial journey. This article extends the existing knowledge on the value and issues related to SPP or internship programs from the small business owner/entrepreneur’s perspective, and how current and future entrepreneurs learn. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 68-78 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1965504 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1965504 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:68-78 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1938751_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Daeun Chloe Shin Author-X-Name-First: Daeun Chloe Author-X-Name-Last: Shin Author-Name: Byoungho Ellie Jin Author-X-Name-First: Byoungho Ellie Author-X-Name-Last: Jin Title: What happens after a sellout: The effect of founder involvement and operational independence on post-acquisition customer support Abstract: In the fashion industry, digital startups referred to as direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are growing in number and popularity. Select successful ones have sold their businesses to a big company for growth. While it is a sound strategy from an operational standpoint, this strategy’s potential tradeoffs from the branding perspective received less attention. This study examined the effects of two management decisions related to acquisitions (founder involvement and operational independence) on the customer expectations toward products, which in turn was expected to influence purchase intentions. Also examined was the moderating effect of perceived fit between the acquired and acquiring companies. An online survey was conducted with 255 participants recruited on Amazon Mechanical Turk. This study employed a scenario-based approach in which the participants read a mock newspaper article about a large retail company’s acquisition of a digital fashion startup. The results showed that operational independence, rather than founder involvement, plays a key role in positively influencing the customer expectations toward post-acquisition product offerings. Perceived fit weakened the positive effect of operational independence on product expectations. Academic and practical implications are offered. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 1-6 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1938751 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1938751 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:1-6 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1940374_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ayman El Tarabishy Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: El Tarabishy Author-Name: Won-Sik Hwang Author-X-Name-First: Won-Sik Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang Author-Name: John Laurence Enriquez Author-X-Name-First: John Laurence Author-X-Name-Last: Enriquez Author-Name: Ki-Chan Kim Author-X-Name-First: Ki-Chan Author-X-Name-Last: Kim Title: The empirical performance of humane entrepreneurship Abstract: Employing a theoretical framework to answer the issues faced by SMEs, this article uses new models of humane entrepreneurship, a business model that invests in human capital as the chief source of innovation. While traditional entrepreneurship focuses on innovation achieved through investments in new business opportunities, risk-taking, and proactivity, humane entrepreneurship focuses on how investment in the workforce can achieve enterprise-type innovation. This study aims to demonstrate the validity of people-centric small and medium-sized enterprise policy development by examining the effect on innovation of humane entrepreneurship. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 7-23 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1940374 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1940374 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:7-23 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1989993_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Mauro Florez Author-X-Name-First: Mauro Author-X-Name-Last: Florez Author-Name: Isabelle Piot-Lepetit Author-X-Name-First: Isabelle Author-X-Name-Last: Piot-Lepetit Author-Name: Isabelle Bourdon Author-X-Name-First: Isabelle Author-X-Name-Last: Bourdon Author-Name: Karine Gauche Author-X-Name-First: Karine Author-X-Name-Last: Gauche Title: How do French agri-tech start-ups contribute to the sustainability of food value chains? Abstract: The development of digital technologies is one of the solutions being implemented to empower the food industry, especially now, when the sector is struggling to meet sustainable development goals by 2030. The attention of digital solutions has been widely given to its use at the production segment of the food value chains; that is, on-farm activities. We argue that digital technologies can enhance productivity and resilience along the entire food value chain, while increasing sustainability in this domain. Our results show complete digitalization of food value chains in France, driven by innovative start-ups, with some stages more digitalized than others. Indeed, digital technologies are shown to support the three dimensions of sustainable development goals: economic, social, and environmental. However, their benefits should be equally accessible to all actors in this field, and we therefore suggest further research. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 79-93 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1989993 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1989993 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:79-93 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1944793_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Shangharsha Thapa Author-X-Name-First: Shangharsha Author-X-Name-Last: Thapa Author-Name: Archana Voola Author-X-Name-First: Archana Author-X-Name-Last: Voola Author-Name: Mariya Yesseleva-Pionka Author-X-Name-First: Mariya Author-X-Name-Last: Yesseleva-Pionka Title: Leadership and digital communication in Australian SMEs amid COVID-19 Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between transformational leadership (TL) and employee performance (EP) in the context of digital communication in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the supermarket and grocery stores industry in Australia. EP is the key to any organization’s success and leadership plays a significant role in influencing employees. TL affects performance and it’s posited that such effect is positive. However, criticisms of the leadership style have also been postulated. Due to these inconsistencies in previous studies’ observations, this study explores how TL is affected by digital communication in the new era impacted by digital transformation. Findings from this study will fill the gap in the existing literature by developing new knowledge on the relationship between TL and EP in the context of COVID-19, where many SMEs have shifted operations online. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 50-55 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1944793 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1944793 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:50-55 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1943053_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ahmad Taufiq Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad Author-X-Name-Last: Taufiq Author-Name: Mariya Yesseleva-Pionka Author-X-Name-First: Mariya Author-X-Name-Last: Yesseleva-Pionka Title: Future of clean energy: Free Electrons — Global accelerator program for start-ups Abstract: Access to the well-informed and inspired network of entrepreneurs is an essential element in promoting and advancing entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneurial activity is vital to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Free Electrons, a global accelerator program representing more than 75 countries, provides unique opportunities for start-up businesses to cocreate with leading utility corporations and embrace a decentralized, distributed, and digital clean energy future. Developing entrepreneurship is an important policy objective for government officials worldwide. The transformation of start-ups into lasting, financially healthy, and sustainable businesses is imperative in order to promote more significant employment across industry sectors. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 24-28 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1943053 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1943053 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:24-28 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1951144_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Chikako Hironaka Author-X-Name-First: Chikako Author-X-Name-Last: Hironaka Author-Name: Kazuyo Yamada Author-X-Name-First: Kazuyo Author-X-Name-Last: Yamada Title: Foreign workers and overseas production for Japanese manufacturing SMEs Abstract: The present study builds a theoretical model for Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for overseas production. Japanese SMEs are faced with two challenges; acute labor shortage owing to an aging society and globalization due to domestic market saturation. To address these issues concurrently, the present study focuses on foreign technical intern training program, and develops a model on how Japanese SME manufacturers conduct overseas production by hiring foreign interns. Under the supervision of Japanese government, foreign interns are employed by Japanese SMEs to receive training to upgrade their skills. However, majority of past studies focus on the negative aspects of Japanese Foreign Technical Internship Program. Our study shows a practical implication that proper usage of this program is a powerful engine for SMEs. In addition, these interns are valuable assets because they might help Japanese SMEs’ overseas production in their home countries. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 56-61 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1951144 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1951144 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:56-61 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1944791_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Charan Bhattarai Author-X-Name-First: Charan Author-X-Name-Last: Bhattarai Author-Name: Min Bhandari Author-X-Name-First: Min Author-X-Name-Last: Bhandari Title: “Trade vs. grant dependency” and social enterprise performance: A mediating role of learning orientation Abstract: Pursuit of dual social and economic missions has created complicated dilemmas for social enterprises that whether they should rely more on nonprofit (e.g., grant dependency) or for-profit (e.g., trade dependency) strategies. Utilizing a sample of 164 UK social enterprises, this study found that relative to grant dependency, trade dependency has a more substantial positive direct effect on social performance. However, it has a more substantial positive indirect effect via learning orientation on economic and social performances. Therefore, this study concludes that social enterprise managers should prefer trade dependency to grant dependency to improve social performance. Nevertheless, they must promote and enhance learning culture and values (i.e., learning orientation) to concurrently improve, or at least not to deteriorate, their social enterprises’ economic performance. The findings of this study are crucial for policymakers as well to develop and implement policies and programs to support social enterprises. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 43-49 Issue: 1 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1944791 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1944791 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:1:p:43-49 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1971580_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Fatemeh Sadat Ghafourian Author-X-Name-First: Fatemeh Sadat Author-X-Name-Last: Ghafourian Author-Name: Ghanbar Mohammadi Elyasi Author-X-Name-First: Ghanbar Author-X-Name-Last: Mohammadi Elyasi Author-Name: Mahmud Ahmadpour Dariani Author-X-Name-First: Mahmud Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmadpour Dariani Author-Name: Jahangir Yadollahi Farsi Author-X-Name-First: Jahangir Author-X-Name-Last: Yadollahi Farsi Title: Who talks about entrepreneurial ideation facilitation? A bibliometric analysis Abstract: Research on facilitating entrepreneurial ideation is scarce when compared to other phases of the entrepreneurship process. Even in practice, most entrepreneurship facilitators (for example, accelerators) consider ideas as a given. In reality, however, facilitating entrepreneurial ideation can play a significant role in the easier formation of entrepreneurial businesses. In order to assess the strength and weaknesses of the field, this study identifies the status and body of entrepreneurial idea generation facilitation knowledge using a bibliometric approach. Results of a comprehensive search on the Scopus database were filtered after a title and abstract check and narrowed down to 61 journal papers. Sources, authors, articles, keywords, and citations are analyzed. Findings show that, lately, researchers in various fields have paid more attention to facilitating entrepreneurial idea generation. Mostly education has been mentioned as facilitation, including formal education and experiential learning. This multidisciplinary issue is discussed by authors from different scientific disciplines, mostly management, psychology, and entrepreneurship. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 134-152 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1971580 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1971580 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:134-152 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1970497_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Linda Elizabeth Ruiz Author-X-Name-First: Linda Elizabeth Author-X-Name-Last: Ruiz Author-Name: Elda Barron Author-X-Name-First: Elda Author-X-Name-Last: Barron Title: Exploring resources for teaching entrepreneurship during COVID-19 pandemic Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to entrepreneurship education. This new reality brings a big challenge for entrepreneurship professors. This study explores the use of resources by professors during the COVID-19 pandemic to determine changes, support, and success factors to teach entrepreneurship. Also, we explore the resources that professors perceived that they would need postpandemic. We performed 13 qualitative interviews with entrepreneurship professors in Mexico. We identified institutional and emotional support and a network of support as essential elements for professors. Flexibility is a recurrent theme. Results from this research may be helpful for those in charge of educational institutions who need to adapt workplace policies and make sure to fulfill the needs of professors in times of crisis. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 126-133 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1970497 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1970497 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:126-133 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1970495_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Jessica J. Santana Author-X-Name-First: Jessica J. Author-X-Name-Last: Santana Title: Positive business closure Abstract: Business closure can be positive or negative, and negative closure has social, financial, and psychological costs that influence entrepreneurial and organizational learning. This study addresses the question of what attributes influence an entrepreneur’s likelihood of a positive or negative closure. Using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s annual Adult Population Survey, I find that women and non-U.S. entrepreneurs are more likely to have negative closures, which means they incur more costs from failure that can discourage or prevent them from trying again. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 106-117 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1970495 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1970495 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:106-117 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1970496_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Giulia Tagliazucchi Author-X-Name-First: Giulia Author-X-Name-Last: Tagliazucchi Author-Name: Bernardo Balboni Author-X-Name-First: Bernardo Author-X-Name-Last: Balboni Author-Name: Gianluca Marchi Author-X-Name-First: Gianluca Author-X-Name-Last: Marchi Title: A glimpse at team composition and intention to grow in academic spin-offs Abstract: Starting from the description of the main traits of the academic environment within which this peculiar form of new venture is born, the authors question—in light of the presented results about the growth rates of a national sample of academic spin-offs—whether and how the intention to grow expressed by the academic entrepreneur influences the composition of the team, and more specifically the integration of nonacademic knowledge and experience—as a vector of a higher growth rate within the target market. In particular, the research question to be answered is: Does the integration of nonacademic team members in the early stages tie with a higher intention to grow of the academic entrepreneur? The contribution is configured as a work in progress, and it introduces an advancement about team formation process. Implications for practitioners relate to the key role of team composition in fostering growth of academic spin-offs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 118-125 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1970496 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1970496 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:118-125 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1971582_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Elda Barron Author-X-Name-First: Elda Author-X-Name-Last: Barron Author-Name: Linda Elizabeth Ruiz Author-X-Name-First: Linda Elizabeth Author-X-Name-Last: Ruiz Author-Name: José Ernesto Amorós Author-X-Name-First: José Ernesto Author-X-Name-Last: Amorós Title: From lab to market: An analysis of gender role in academic entrepreneurial intention Abstract: Interest in academic entrepreneurship is increasing. Nowadays, it is more common that many private and public initiatives aim to boost entrepreneurship based on science and technology. Some empirical evidence demonstrates that males present higher entrepreneurial intention levels than women. This research seeks to explore the gender role in academic entrepreneurial intention. We study 593 responses from business accelerator program participants linked to higher education institutions and public research centers in Mexico. To analyze the data, we set up structural equation modeling. Preliminary results show a gender effect on entrepreneurial intention. Male academics are more likely to be academic entrepreneurs. Also, we found that academics with higher entrepreneurial experience are more likely to be entrepreneurs regardless of gender. Preliminary findings provide insights for scholars and practitioners in establishing policies that help promote entrepreneurial behavior within academics, especially women. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 162-168 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1971582 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1971582 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:162-168 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1971583_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Marie Segares Author-X-Name-First: Marie Author-X-Name-Last: Segares Title: Finding opportunity in COVID-19: A narrative study of women artisan microentrepreneurs Abstract: As the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the United States and global economies unfolded, the sewing industry was one of many that faced widespread uncertainty. A narrative research study examined how artisan microentrepreneurs in the sewing space experienced entrepreneurial opportunity alertness as they navigated the early months of the pandemic. Findings indicate that participation in multistage artisan entrepreneur communities provided the greatest benefits for members with no perceptible disadvantages. Entrepreneurs with diverse coping strategies were more resilient to challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumer adoption of digital technology in the United States, which facilitated growth for microbusinesses that have digital fluency or are ready to adopt new technologies. Policy recommendations are to restore net neutrality and implement federal funding for nonemployer firms impacted by disaster so artisan microbusinesses can thrive in the digital space. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 169-175 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1971583 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1971583 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:169-175 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1982371_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Sylvia Azucena Robles Author-X-Name-First: Sylvia Azucena Author-X-Name-Last: Robles Title: Adopt a Startup (HIS-E) model: An example of education for sustainable humane entrepreneurship despite COVID-19 Abstract: Adopt a Startup (AaS-Up), a Humane-Innovation-Sustainable-based Entrepreneurship (HIS-E) model, has been the link between entrepreneurship in the classroom and the “real world” while empowering under-represented startups and students. Research confirms that entrepreneurship and innovation have been recognized as critical drivers of sustainable economic development and competitive advantage. During the Pandemic, the HIS-E was one of the few programs that continued to assist the local startups and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. HIS-E maintained quality and innovative entrepreneurship education and community outreach by transitioning to a virtual platform of collaboration. Indeed, some of these quality entrepreneurship practice components include experiential learning, collaboration across disciplines, and the infusion of sustainability and innovation into the curriculum. Finally, I address important implications, challenges, and learning outcomes for stakeholders interested in replicating this Model to stimulate entrepreneurial activity. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 184-190 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1982371 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1982371 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:184-190 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1976082_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ali Mchiri Author-X-Name-First: Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Mchiri Title: Psychological capital and SMEs performance: The role of innovative behavior and risk propensity Abstract: This conceptual article proposes a multilevel approach to understanding psychological capital (PsyCap) resources and their impact on macro-level outcomes in the small and medium-sized enterprises context. Drawing from the positive psychology literature, we propose that PsyCap resources impact firm performance through entrepreneurs’ innovative behavior during uncertainty. Drawing from the broaden-and-build theory, we argue that entrepreneurs could develop their state-like psychological resources to achieve superior performance and thus mitigate the impact of exogenous shocks and overcome major crises such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Our propositions could provide helpful insights to practitioners, policy makers, and academics. By investigating the proposed relationships in our conceptual model, our study offers the opportunity for our targeted audiences (practitioners, policy makers, and academics) to streamline efforts and craft policies (that is, financial assistance, economic reliefs, incentives) with the goal to better understand and help small business owners survive and thrive in an increasingly challenging business environment. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 176-183 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1976082 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1976082 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:176-183 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1944792_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Alexander Friedrich Bergfeld Author-X-Name-First: Alexander Friedrich Author-X-Name-Last: Bergfeld Author-Name: Marc-Michael Bergfeld Author-X-Name-First: Marc-Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Bergfeld Author-Name: Gaetan De Dietrich Author-X-Name-First: Gaetan Author-X-Name-Last: De Dietrich Title: For the people by the people: The case of De Dietrich stewardship Abstract: While the coronavirus has exposed the importance of humane-centered entrepreneurship, some family businesses put their stakeholders at the center of their activities over generations. In this article, I elaborate how the De Dietrich family included a humane-centered stewardship mindset in the family firm’s activities and development over generations. I reviewed the family’s history through the lens of stewardship. First, I briefly outline the history of the De Dietrich family and review stewardship. Describing the research approach and method, I explore the stance on stewardship of the family firm, surviving through several crises. The results show that family businesses with a humane-centered focus in their stewardship mindset are more resilient when it comes to disruptive contextual situations and exhibit a long-term performance over time. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 95-105 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1944792 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1944792 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:95-105 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1971581_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Marie Segares Author-X-Name-First: Marie Author-X-Name-Last: Segares Author-Name: Hannah Grannemann Author-X-Name-First: Hannah Author-X-Name-Last: Grannemann Author-Name: Jennifer A. Reis Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer A. Author-X-Name-Last: Reis Author-Name: Maggie Murphy Author-X-Name-First: Maggie Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy Title: Mask-making and entrepreneurial opportunity in the time of COVID-19 Abstract: At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of personal protective equipment in the United States inspired individual makers to produce handmade face masks from home. We conducted a multimethod qualitative study with over 2,000 respondents who engaged in some form of entrepreneurship to fill this essential public health need, which could not be met by large manufacturers early on. Our resulting collective case study presents four mask makers representative of emerging categories: the artisan entrepreneur, the conscripted arts professional, the para-craftivist, and the social entrepreneur. While motivations and distribution approaches varied among our participants, this study has implications for entrepreneurship theory in areas such as entrepreneurship during crises, arts and entrepreneurship, microbusinesses, and social entrepreneurship. Additionally, through the examination of an untapped pool of skilled individuals, mostly women, who had not considered entrepreneurship before the pandemic, this research offers new ground for exploring entrepreneurial readiness in women entrepreneurs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 153-161 Issue: 2 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1971581 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1971581 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:2:p:153-161 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1982370_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Afia Serwaa Attrams Author-X-Name-First: Afia Serwaa Author-X-Name-Last: Attrams Author-Name: Makgopa Tshehla Author-X-Name-First: Makgopa Author-X-Name-Last: Tshehla Title: Collateral ability of small and medium-sized enterprises financing in a developing country Abstract: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries face financial constraints, and their ability to provide collateral in accessing financing is even more challenging. There is a gap between the collateral requirements of financial institutions (FIs) and what SMEs are able to provide. Using data gathered from FIs and 388 SMEs in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, we show that landed property is mostly required by FIs, while personal guarantees, limited savings, and equipment are the top-ranked forms of security SMEs are able to use. The implication is for FIs to include approaches, such as close relationship banking, guarantees, and insurance over assets as a means to accept SMEs’ collateral and extend financing to them for their mutual benefit. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 237-245 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1982370 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1982370 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:237-245 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1965505_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Benjamin Danko Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin Author-X-Name-Last: Danko Author-Name: Rubén Ascúa Author-X-Name-First: Rubén Author-X-Name-Last: Ascúa Author-Name: Walter Ruda Author-X-Name-First: Walter Author-X-Name-Last: Ruda Title: Impacts of Argentina’s crisis in 2018/2019 on students’ entrepreneurial characteristics during the pre-start-up process Abstract: University students have been surveyed regarding entrepreneurial characteristics before and during the Argentine politico-economic crisis in 2018/2019. In 2019 the country’s unemployment rate reached its peak since 2006. During crises self-employment is considered more often, and higher rates of start-ups creating high-skilled labor could counter Argentina’s innovation gap. The during-crisis students are more necessity-driven to business creation than their stronger opportunity-driven pre-crisis counterparts. Students as potential founders of innovative start-ups require demand-oriented entrepreneurship support at their universities, which enables continuous individual learning processes creating fundamental entrepreneurial qualifications and facilitating business opportunity recognition and assessment. Currently, a promising starting point is inciting the students’ pull motives to business creation. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 191-197 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1965505 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1965505 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:191-197 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1989636_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Lucia Zurkinden Author-X-Name-First: Lucia Author-X-Name-Last: Zurkinden Title: Organizational culture: A tool for bridging the design–implementation gap of sustainable business model innovation Abstract: Nowadays, many companies try to integrate sustainability into their activities by means of sustainable business model innovation (SBMI). Unfortunately, they encounter numerous challenges, known as the design–implementation gap of SBMI. This article provides an overview and classification of these challenges, focusing on organizational culture (OC), because while it can hinder advancement toward sustainable development, it can, equally, serve as a catalyst. For this reason, it is considered as a potential tool for bridging the design–implementation gap of SBMI. After identifying the OC prevailing in companies that succeeded in bridging this gap, it was possible to offer recommendations on how to switch to this particular culture type. This was achieved with the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument questionnaire, which was sent to companies detaining the Swiss Venture Club Award and B Corporation Certificate. The result showed an inclination toward the cult OC, where employees and customers are at the core. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 246-254 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1989636 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1989636 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:246-254 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1976081_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ty Choi Author-X-Name-First: Ty Author-X-Name-Last: Choi Title: Ethnic enclaves in immigrant entrepreneurship: Korean immigrant entrepreneurship in Australia Abstract: Despite the fact that Korean immigrants show a higher tendency to become entrepreneurs, we know little about contexts, consequences, and implications of such facts due to the absence of academic research. Hence, this study aimed to learn about Korean immigrant entrepreneurship in Australia and to identify gaps in knowledge on the causes, processes, and impacts of Korean immigrant entrepreneurship on Australian society and communities. It was found that the motivations and challenges encountered by the Korean entrepreneurs in Australia are consistent with previous studies on immigrant entrepreneurship. There was clear evidence of enclaves formed by Korean immigrant entrepreneurs in Australia. Twenty years of longitudinal data show that the survival ratio of Korean immigrant entrepreneurship is higher than those of mainstream businesses. However, the lack of direct governmental supports or policies hinders their growth potential and further contributions to the wider Australian society and communities. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 214-227 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1976081 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1976081 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:214-227 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1971584_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Oluwasegun Popoola Author-X-Name-First: Oluwasegun Author-X-Name-Last: Popoola Title: The impact of corporate governance on long term survival of small businesses in Canada Abstract: Small businesses are the bedrock of every nation’s economy, and Canada is not an exception. However, small businesses are plagued by low survival rates, partly due to inexperienced management and poor financial planning among other issues and challenges. This article considers the impact of corporate governance on long-term survival of small businesses in Canada. Presented is the lens of two opposing theories of corporate governance (stakeholder and resource dependency) that, if viewed together, help explain the importance of corporate governance and how the implementation of some corporate governance principles and frameworks can help increase the chances of survival of small businesses. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 205-213 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1971584 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1971584 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:205-213 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1970493_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Pauline Gibard Author-X-Name-First: Pauline Author-X-Name-Last: Gibard Author-Name: Marie-Christine Chalus-Sauvannet Author-X-Name-First: Marie-Christine Author-X-Name-Last: Chalus-Sauvannet Title: Contributions of entrepreneurial support in the understanding and financing trajectories of women entrepreneurs: Comparison between a gendered and a mixed incubator Abstract: This article proposes to open the black box behind women’s behavior toward financing by looking at the influence that incubation structures can have in their support role. Based on qualitative empirical research and 23 semistructured interviews conducted with women entrepreneurs supported by two support structures (one mixed and the other gendered), our results identify the major contribution of entrepreneurial support to the financing trajectories of women entrepreneurs. Our results present the good practices of these structures in the support and mentoring of women in terms of financing and allow us to question the contribution of gendered and nongendered support. Thanks to these results, we also present recommendations for practitioners; that is, public authorities and actors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem that accompany and support women entrepreneurs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 198-204 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1970493 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1970493 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:198-204 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1982369_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Afia Serwaa Attrams Author-X-Name-First: Afia Serwaa Author-X-Name-Last: Attrams Author-Name: Makgopa Tshehla Author-X-Name-First: Makgopa Author-X-Name-Last: Tshehla Title: Challenges of services sector SMEs in a developing country: A case of Ghana Abstract: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face diverse challenges that require solutions to enable the sector to thrive. The study used a sector-based approach to assess the challenges of SMEs from the financial institutions’ and SMEs’ points of view and suggested solutions to the challenges with a focus on the service sector in Ghana. The findings revealed that diversion of funds, inconsistencies in business, and lack of documentation prevail and are curbed by using mobile banking, improving relationship banking, and monitoring. From the analysis of 688 SMEs, high taxes and informal competitions are the highest-ranked challenges, while access to finance is ranked tenth. The policy recommendation is to reduce SME taxes and ban the importation of inferior goods. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 228-236 Issue: 3 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1982369 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1982369 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:3:p:228-236 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2101162_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Nancy Forster-Holt Author-X-Name-First: Nancy Author-X-Name-Last: Forster-Holt Author-Name: Noemi Nagy Author-X-Name-First: Noemi Author-X-Name-Last: Nagy Title: From cradle to grave: Recommendations for age-friendly entrepreneurial ecosystems Abstract: Our research focuses on the aging and retirement of Main Street business owners, which start small, and likely stay small and locally focused. The average age of small business owners in many industrialized countries is on the rise, and the average term of business ownership is 30 years. We believe that entrepreneurial ecosystems are perfectly positioned to include aging business owners as key actors, but to date, they have not. We build on this idea and offer evidence through triangulation of workshop findings with themes from entrepreneurial ecosystems, resulting in four gaps in support: foundational resources, funding, events, and aging in one’s community. We hope that it will generate conversation, reflection, and actions resulting in age-friendly entrepreneurial ecosystems that serve the span between start-up and retirement. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 359-372 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2101162 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2101162 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:359-372 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2098079_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Pooja Alfred Arambhan Author-X-Name-First: Pooja Alfred Author-X-Name-Last: Arambhan Author-Name: A. Seetharaman Author-X-Name-First: A. Author-X-Name-Last: Seetharaman Title: Perceptions of succession planning in family-owned businesses Abstract: India has the third highest number of family-owned businesses (FoBs) globally, yet their intergenerational survival is at risk. The country faces a steep decline in female labor force participation and a “youth bulge,” with 54 percent of the population below the age of 25. The postpandemic era has necessitated the need for small and medium-sized enterprises to reinvent themselves to adapt to the fast-paced digital landscape. The perceptions of human capital and the inclusion of women in family business succession planning are often ignored. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of nonfamily employees and gender inclusivity on the survival of family-owned businesses. The authors propose a more inclusive culture in the FoB landscape as they undertake an ethnographic study to review literature between 2017 and 2022 while highlighting the impact of organizational culture to achieve gender egalitarianism and aid the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 337-349 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2098079 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2098079 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:337-349 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2098080_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Danielle Burkhard Author-X-Name-First: Danielle Author-X-Name-Last: Burkhard Title: Achieving gender equality by implementing work–life balance measures in Swiss SMEs Abstract: Key points identified in this study to break through the glass ceiling and reach not only gender parity, but also a work–life balance from which all employees can equally benefit, are: improve girls’ position early on at school, give women sponsors and mentors to help them develop the competencies to be confident, offer parental leave to encourage women to come back after giving birth, implement new work forms, give employees the possibility for care work, and put legal and political regulations as well as policies in place to influence companies’ decisions when implementing new measures. To introduce new measures into a company’s organizational structure, a detailed research process on which measures are requested and can be implemented, as well as an external consultant or tool, need to be used. This process is very individual per company. The goal is to improve employee satisfaction, have less fluctuations, and put extra financial costs into perspective. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 350-358 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2098080 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2098080 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:350-358 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2098081_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Birton Cowden Author-X-Name-First: Birton Author-X-Name-Last: Cowden Author-Name: Masoud Karami Author-X-Name-First: Masoud Author-X-Name-Last: Karami Author-Name: Jintong Tang Author-X-Name-First: Jintong Author-X-Name-Last: Tang Author-Name: Wenping Ye Author-X-Name-First: Wenping Author-X-Name-Last: Ye Author-Name: Samuel Adomako Author-X-Name-First: Samuel Author-X-Name-Last: Adomako Title: Uncertainty and decision making in small firms Abstract: Effectuation has been acknowledged to be the most appropriate decision-making logic during times of uncertainty. Yet it has been constantly overlooked in the existing literature that uncertainty is never constant. To fill this gap, we study how the application of effectuation varies as uncertainty changes. Our findings suggest that when entrepreneurs of small businesses perceive uncertainty to increase from low to middle levels, they will reduce application of effectual logics in order to protect their gains. When they perceive uncertainty to increase from middle to extreme levels, however, they will increase adoption of effectual logics in order to ensure survival. More interestingly, for firms with higher entrepreneurial orientation (EO), the curvilinear effect of uncertainty on effectual logics will be dampened. We suspect this is due to the fact that high EO firms rely on their entrepreneurial strategic posture to compete in the industry, rather than let uncertainty dictate how they proceed. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 255-261 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2098081 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2098081 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:255-261 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2089074_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Ravi Chinta Author-X-Name-First: Ravi Author-X-Name-Last: Chinta Author-Name: Donovan Collier Author-X-Name-First: Donovan Author-X-Name-Last: Collier Title: Interplay of antecedents in nascent entrepreneurship: Conceptual model and research propositions Abstract: Nascent entrepreneurship is a relatively underresearched area. There are many factors that promote and many factors that inhibit the urge to start new businesses. The interplay between these many factors has not been a subject of intense study because the interactions between these factors make it a complex research problem. Focused on nascent entrepreneurship or prestart-up stages, this article presents a conceptual model and derives research propositions stemming from the research model. In particular, the mediating effects of promoting factors in reducing the inhibitory impact of negative factors is the novel contribution in the development of the research hypotheses. For example, self-efficacy can mediate to weaken the impact of perceived barriers on entrepreneurial intentions. Our broad research model will spur specific empirical research to identify statistically significant factors that promote and inhibit entrepreneurial intentions. Practitioners and policy makers can then focus on these factors to accelerate start-ups. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 292-302 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2089074 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2089074 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:292-302 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2090874_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Malak El Boury Author-X-Name-First: Malak Author-X-Name-Last: El Boury Author-Name: Ahlam Qafas Author-X-Name-First: Ahlam Author-X-Name-Last: Qafas Title: Improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem through education: The influence of entrepreneurship education on students’ entrepreneurial intention in Morocco – A quantitative survey Abstract: According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitors 2020–2021 report, Morocco has very low rates of achievement in entrepreneurship education. Hence, considerable efforts remain to be made in this strategic area. Consequently, the research question of this article is: What is the influence of entrepreneurship education on the entrepreneurial intention of students in Morocco and more specifically in the region of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra? The empirical exercise relies on structural equation modeling based on data from 387 students from different universities. Results indicate that Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior is also valid in the Moroccan context. From a practical standpoint, this research can provide policy makers and academics with a better understanding of the phenomenon studied and provide them with guidance in program development by encouraging them to integrate entrepreneurship throughout their academic curriculum. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 303-313 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2090874 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2090874 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:303-313 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2083998_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Kilian Klösel Author-X-Name-First: Kilian Author-X-Name-Last: Klösel Title: Self-leadership: The power behind empowerment Abstract: With the growth of start-ups and small businesses, organizations as well as their employees need to adapt to new structures, processes, and all in all higher complexity. Digitization and decentralization foster the need for new leadership approaches. Entrepreneurs need to “let go” and give autonomy to their followers while supporting them to use this freedom effectively. It is assumed that the flexibility of the organization and individual goal achievement increase when the followers perceive autonomy. However, autonomy must be accompanied by development support, and for this to be possible, self-leadership skills must first be present at the level of the entrepreneurs before they can exemplify them to their followers. The results clarify that both autonomy and development support of entrepreneurs are positively related to self-leadership skills. Findings also highlight the impact of autonomy by indicating that it is positively related to goal achievement. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 262-269 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2083998 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2083998 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:262-269 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2089073_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Patrick Chapman Author-X-Name-First: Patrick Author-X-Name-Last: Chapman Author-Name: Robert A. Phillips Author-X-Name-First: Robert A. Author-X-Name-Last: Phillips Title: Entrepreneurial fear of failure: An international comparison of antecedents and impact on venture creation Abstract: Fear of failure is a key barrier in starting a business throughout the world due to the high risks involved to the founders’ finances, relationships, status, and self-esteem. Using Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, it was observed that countries with high fear of failure have low total early-stage entrepreneurial activity for developed countries only, and that the gap between the ratio of men to women entrepreneurs in countries with high fear of failure is narrower. Countries with higher self-perceived capabilities are lower in fear of failure. However, societal norms, education, access to funding, and perceived government policy had little effect. Countries with greater economic development seem lower in fear of failure than those less developed and the higher the rate of necessity-driven entrepreneurship, the less relevant fear of failure becomes in inhibiting entrepreneurship. This article aims to understand which factors can influence fear of failure to allow governments to put in place policies to reduce this as a barrier to start-ups, which ultimately influences the country’s prospects for economic growth. This article can be used to encourage policies that can be tailored to each country’s unique ecosystem based on the underlying reasons for fear of failure in that country. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 281-291 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2089073 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2089073 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:281-291 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2083999_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Imelda T. Angeles Author-X-Name-First: Imelda T. Author-X-Name-Last: Angeles Title: Mediating effect of entrepreneurial social identity on the MSME-owners’ attitude and resilience amid COVID-19 crisis Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken most firms worldwide. The lockdown and community quarantine put micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)’ resilience to the test. With nonessential businesses closed and all consumers isolated, the survival of businesses remains at risk. As owners are challenged to survive, contradictory perspectives on the resiliency of small and medium-sized enterprises during adversity emerge. This study aims to determine the moderating effect of entrepreneurial social identity on the relationship between perceived attitude and resilience behavior of business owners. According to the findings, MSMEs’ perseverance led to a structure that maximizes technology and expands community network. The result shows MSMEs’ vitality and resilience during COVID-19. Evidently, the mediating effect of entrepreneurial social identity enhanced the resilience of the owners, which resulted in technology-based opportunities and re-creation of community-based enterprises. Indirectly, but significantly, the creativity and self-sufficiency of MSME owners contributes to the reduction of poverty and unemployment. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 270-280 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2083999 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2083999 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:270-280 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2091495_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Thomas Henschel Author-X-Name-First: Thomas Author-X-Name-Last: Henschel Author-Name: Cristina Florio Author-X-Name-First: Cristina Author-X-Name-Last: Florio Author-Name: Sherine Jharni Author-X-Name-First: Sherine Author-X-Name-Last: Jharni Author-Name: Maria Stellmacher Author-X-Name-First: Maria Author-X-Name-Last: Stellmacher Title: The impact of corporate social responsibility on advancing the enterprise risk management performance relationship in small and medium-sized enterprises Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of enterprise risk management on the financial performance of small-to-medium enterprises and to empirically validate the intervening role of corporate social responsibility. Based on a cross-country survey among 536 SMEs, we apply an SEM model. Our results show that ERM is an important driver of corporate social responsibility. The proposed Enterprise Risk Management and CSR framework can also be used by consultants and supporting agencies to evaluate the risk management activities in SMEs and to help them better to tailor their training to the needs of SMEs. For other researchers, this research model might be a good starting point for developing more comprehensive frameworks for the evaluation of ERM and CSR systems in SMEs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 321-328 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2091495 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2091495 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:321-328 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2090875_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Mathias Rossi Author-X-Name-First: Mathias Author-X-Name-Last: Rossi Author-Name: Eric Mc Laren Author-X-Name-First: Eric Author-X-Name-Last: Mc Laren Title: Companies’ views of teleworking difficulties Abstract: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries have recommended or imposed teleworking. This study examines the arrangements made by companies in French-speaking Switzerland to prevent or reduce the negative aspects of teleworking in order to improve the experience for their employees. To do so, semistructured interviews were conducted with human resources or team managers in companies from various industries. The literature review enabled these risks to be classified into six categories and was used to guide the interviews. The results offer interesting insights for academic researchers and practitioners. For the first, they can use these findings to investigate this issue in other geographical regions or expand by doing a quantitative study. For the second, they can use the insights to tailor their management practices when crises materialize. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 314-320 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2090875 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2090875 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:314-320 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2096514_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Annaële Hervé Author-X-Name-First: Annaële Author-X-Name-Last: Hervé Author-Name: Christophe Schmitt Author-X-Name-First: Christophe Author-X-Name-Last: Schmitt Author-Name: Rico Baldegger Author-X-Name-First: Rico Author-X-Name-Last: Baldegger Title: Digitalization and internationalization of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises: An overall conceptual process Abstract: The digital technologies that are emerging around the world are completely transforming the paradigms of our economies, societies, and firms, including the new reality of international trade that is becoming connected. Although there are many opportunities to be built, traditional theories of business internationalization do not specifically address the pervasive effects of digital technologies. This article aims to jointly study digitalization and firm internationalization and proposes an overall conceptual process that links these dimensions through entrepreneurial behaviors of firms and entrepreneurs. This process demonstrates how the use of digital technologies impacts entrepreneurial behaviors and how this might shape new opportunities to enhance the propensity for internationalization of firms. It illustrates that the effective use of digital technologies depends to a large extent on the entrepreneurial behaviors of firms (with an entrepreneurial orientation) and of entrepreneurs (with their self-efficacy). These results provide new relevant practical value to practitioners and policy makers. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 329-336 Issue: 4 Volume: 3 Year: 2022 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2096514 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2096514 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:3:y:2022:i:4:p:329-336 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2122910_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Lucia Zurkinden Author-X-Name-First: Lucia Author-X-Name-Last: Zurkinden Author-Name: Rico J. Baldegger Author-X-Name-First: Rico J. Author-X-Name-Last: Baldegger Title: RCoins – citizens become entrepreneurs Abstract: As a recent phenomenon, crowdfunding has been positively influencing entrepreneurial financing and has been leading the way to a democratization of financial opportunities for entrepreneurs and backers. With the ambition to positively impact the entrepreneurial processes in crowdfunding markets, the RCoins project evolves around the idea of all citizens becoming sustainable investors, while helping transition from a linear to a circular economy. Today, the platform users receive 1 RCoin for every recycled bottle and use their RCoins for offers and discounts or for donations to charities. The next step will be to encourage citizens to be more motivated toward plastic bottle recycling, incentivizing them via an innovative crowd-investment reward platform. As part of an entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, RCoins will help increase the adoption of innovation in sustainable entrepreneurship and will contribute to resolving social and environmental issues by identifying and creating entrepreneurial opportunities. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 59-67 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2122910 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2122910 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:59-67 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2108740_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Tendai Chikweche Author-X-Name-First: Tendai Author-X-Name-Last: Chikweche Author-Name: Hossain Mohammed Author-X-Name-First: Hossain Author-X-Name-Last: Mohammed Title: Revisiting advisory assistance programs for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in regional rural areas: Insights from Australia Abstract: The article investigates how the dynamics and complexities of regional–rural areas in Australia influence micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises’ (MSMEs) engagement with business advisory assistance services. Understanding these issues can be an important contribution to the entrepreneurial revolution that promotes equal distribution of resources and social inclusion of MSMEs and their communities. Data were collected from MSMEs and assistance providers using face-to-face interviews. Key findings that have practical implications include varied drivers for utilizing assistance programs, context-driven barriers to accessing services, and the dynamic nature of sources of information. Practical implications include recommendations for policy makers to design targeted and differentiated programs, investment in inclusive awareness campaigns, and a migrant outreach engagement strategy. These strategies should be supported by an inclusive small business policy that promotes entrepreneurial revolution that enables equitable access to resources, enhancing income distribution and livelihoods of regional–rural MSMEs and their communities. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 12-21 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2108740 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2108740 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:12-21 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2108739_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Tendai Chikweche Author-X-Name-First: Tendai Author-X-Name-Last: Chikweche Author-Name: Belinda Chaora Author-X-Name-First: Belinda Author-X-Name-Last: Chaora Title: Reimagining survival under COVID-19: A micro-business perspective of navigating constant disruption in Zimbabwe Abstract: The article investigates the impact of COVID-19 on micro-business enterprises (MBEs), establishing the coping strategies used to mitigate the impact and build resilience. A practical framework for building resilience is recommended for use by the enterprises as part of contributing to the entrepreneurial revolution agenda. An online survey using Survey Monkey was used to collect data from MBEs from a national sample in Zimbabwe. Key findings from the study include overwhelming evidence of the negative financial impact of COVID-19 on the MBEs and its impact on supply chain disruption and customer service. Practical recommendations include the need for MBEs to utilize creative resourcefulness by identifying tangible and nontangible resources in their ecosystem and utilizing their learning curve experience in dealing with precious disruptions to develop coping strategies for new challenges. MBEs should invest in the well-being of their employees and communities to foster collaboration for resilience building. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 1-11 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2108739 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2108739 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:1-11 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2125355_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Adesuwa Omorede Author-X-Name-First: Adesuwa Author-X-Name-Last: Omorede Title: Business in the digital age: Digital innovation outcome, exit and the founder’s start-up experience role Abstract: Digital technology has shaped the way entrepreneurial process is driven, how ideas are generated, and how innovation is developed, exploited and marketed. To better understand the research on digital entrepreneurship process, research calls for interdisciplinary studies between innovation and entrepreneurship. The current study addresses this call by examining the role of founder’s start-up experience and the acquisition price of the venture, on their importance in digital innovation outcome and entrepreneurial exit. A total of 742 ventures were analyzed by answering two questions. Results show that the entrepreneur’s start-up experience and how much the acquirer is willing to buy them out can influence whether an entrepreneur will exit their ventures or not. The findings have important implications for entrepreneurs and larger organizations seeking to acquire innovative SMEs, by indicating which firms and entrepreneurs to watch out for when they intend to acquire new but fast-growing small ventures. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 68-78 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2125355 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2125355 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:68-78 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2122908_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Tatiana Somià Author-X-Name-First: Tatiana Author-X-Name-Last: Somià Title: A dynamic gender-barriers framework to women’s entrepreneurship: A competency-based perspective Abstract: This paper presents a new dynamic gender-barriers framework that aims to provide an updated, layered, and contextualized view of barriers and seeks to further a holistic understanding of women’s entrepreneurship and its evolution. Barriers can be created, developed, or removed, in different areas and at different levels, changing over time. Gender barriers can overlap and cross different levels of analysis, and the removal or strengthening of a barrier can have a domino effect on other elements, generating unintended negative consequences, or creating synergies. This work focuses attention on individual barriers, related to a lack of specific competencies, and offers recommendations to practitioners, policy makers, and ecosystem supporters on how to effectively contribute to the competency development of women entrepreneurs. Strategies and policies to develop the competencies, through experiential entrepreneurship programs and executive coaching initiatives, can produce a ripple effect across different layers of society, contributing to reduce the gender gap. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 40-50 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2122908 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2122908 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:40-50 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2111283_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Sylvia Mónica Pérez Núñez Author-X-Name-First: Sylvia Mónica Author-X-Name-Last: Pérez Núñez Author-Name: Raúl Martínez Flores Author-X-Name-First: Raúl Author-X-Name-Last: Martínez Flores Author-Name: Diana E. Woolfolk Ruiz Author-X-Name-First: Diana E. Author-X-Name-Last: Woolfolk Ruiz Title: Benevolence and universalism as sustainable entrepreneurship mindset triggers on undergraduate students Abstract: This study’s purpose is to statistically measure the differences between values perception of first- and fourth-year undergraduate students by evaluating the relative importance of the values of the self-transcendence spectrum, universalism, and benevolence as triggers of the sustainable entrepreneur’s mindset. Educating for sustainability means students’ engagement in projects and initiatives that nurture a sustainable mindset. Values do matter when it comes to sustainability focus business. Using the Schwartz human value scale to address values at the heart of education for sustainability, and a sample of 236 undergraduate students, we found evidence that the value of benevolence moves up the scale on the values profile once the fourth-year students are exposed to projects and initiatives that nurture the development of students’ sustainable mindset. Understanding the values profile of undergraduate students should help practitioners, policy makers, and those on the frontlines of entrepreneurial education identify and develop entrepreneurs’ mindsets in addressing sustainable challenges. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 22-32 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2111283 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2111283 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:22-32 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2122907_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Elton Kuah Author-X-Name-First: Elton Author-X-Name-Last: Kuah Title: Re-structuring small and medium sized enterprises for better survival in the post-COVID-19 world Abstract: The impact of COVID-19 on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was globally felt as a result of sanctions on several economic sectors such as transportation, tourism, and business education. As a result, there was a reduced demand for goods and services to about 41.3 percent of the global businesses, while others were temporarily closed due to the pandemic. The main objective of this study was to explore the impact that COVID-19 had on entrepreneurship and the restructuring mechanisms by the SMEs in the post-COVID-19 pandemic world. The study established the restructuring and support mechanisms necessary for cushioning and sustaining the enterprises. The findings might be significant in informing the policymakers on the precise global economic situation resulting from COVID-19 and way forward measures for the sustainability of SMEs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 33-39 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2122907 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2122907 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:33-39 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2122909_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Tatyana Tsukanova Author-X-Name-First: Tatyana Author-X-Name-Last: Tsukanova Title: Go international to become sustainable: Insights on internationalization, innovativeness, and green practices in SMEs Abstract: Most of the literature on the internationalization of SMEs has focused on the determinants of their international expansion or the impact of international operations on business performance. This study offers a perspective on the extent to which exporting SMEs are able to leverage their external environment and innovation efforts to build more sustainable businesses in line with today’s stakeholder expectations. Drawing on institutional theory, sustainability, and ambidexterity literature, the study suggests that SMEs with a higher degree of international operations and active involvement in innovations are more likely to adopt more green practices. Furthermore, a more detailed picture of the role of innovation efforts in this complex mechanism is provided. The study highlights the importance of internationalization and innovation for implementing more sustainable practices in SMEs and offers implications for practitioners and policymakers. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 51-58 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2122909 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2122909 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:51-58 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2125356_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20220907T060133 git hash: 85d61bd949 Author-Name: Steven S. Dionne Author-X-Name-First: Steven S. Author-X-Name-Last: Dionne Title: Impact of affective attitudes on team outcomes in small business contexts: Lessons from a simulation Abstract: The study examines the impact of positive and negative emotions by individual members on team outcomes in a small business context. Using a simulation, the research conducts a survey of individual perceptions to examine team dynamics over a three-month period. Initial negative emotions on team tasks were found to lower intra-team trust, while positive emotions increased trust through team identification. Initial identification was associated with improved team outcomes. Through subsequent relationship conflict, increases in negative (positive) emotions lowers (raises) team cohesion and performance. For small businesses, the results suggest that leaders should address assigned tasks to help members mitigate initial negative emotions. Leaders should also monitor employee emotions as work progresses, given that affective attitudes continue to impact team outcomes. In addition, pairing employees with previous work experiences may help build team identification and so improve outcomes. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 79-87 Issue: 1 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2125356 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2125356 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:1:p:79-87 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2003167_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Eldrede T. Kahiya Author-X-Name-First: Eldrede T. Author-X-Name-Last: Kahiya Author-Name: Dallas Delaney Author-X-Name-First: Dallas Author-X-Name-Last: Delaney Title: Exporters under siege: Dissecting trade policy responses to COVID-19 Abstract: Our study assesses trade policy responses in eight advanced small open economies: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, and Singapore. We catalog 36 distinct initiatives addressing information, education and training, trade mobility, and financial aspects, and the endeavor of several countries to establish such responses, not as piecemeal interventions, but cohesive programs intended to transform the export sector. Further, we highlight how the far-reaching impact of the pandemic creates homogeneity in exporter needs, negating distributional challenges. The all-inclusive nature of the responses, and the involvement and interest of multiple stakeholders, suggests that instead of giving up on globalization, global commerce is doubling down. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 103-127 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.2003167 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.2003167 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:103-127 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2101962_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: C. Brooke Dobni Author-X-Name-First: C. Brooke Author-X-Name-Last: Dobni Author-Name: Grant Alexander Wilson Author-X-Name-First: Grant Alexander Author-X-Name-Last: Wilson Title: Redefining business strategy in a post-pandemic world: Interviews with two CEOs Abstract: This paper is based on the findings from research interviews with two of Canada’s top CEOs, Tim Gitzel of Cameco Corporation and Scott Banda of Federated Co-operatives. The CEOs offer seven managerial considerations for post-pandemic organizational change and value creation. Specifically, the CEOs believe that honesty first, a focus on essentials, the human condition in decision making, the need for bold leadership, the necessity to embrace failures, managing the organizational culture, and fractal strategy are keys to success as we move forward after COVID-19. The last two years have been extraordinarily challenging for most businesses. This paper offers insight into how to manage through the transition and prepare for new realities in order to remain competitive in the post-pandemic business landscape. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 196-211 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2101962 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2101962 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:196-211 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2098880_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Sílvia Costa Author-X-Name-First: Sílvia Author-X-Name-Last: Costa Author-Name: Arjan J. Frederiks Author-X-Name-First: Arjan J. Author-X-Name-Last: Frederiks Author-Name: Paula D. Englis Author-X-Name-First: Paula D. Author-X-Name-Last: Englis Author-Name: Basil G. Englis Author-X-Name-First: Basil G. Author-X-Name-Last: Englis Author-Name: Aard J. Groen Author-X-Name-First: Aard J. Author-X-Name-Last: Groen Title: Global before birth: A study of internationalization mindsets of entrepreneurs Abstract: Our research finds that even before a start-up has formed, a combination of the entrepreneur’s willingness and ability to internationalize determines the likelihood that an entrepreneur will in fact internationalize. Even before a venture is launched, entrepreneurs already have an internationalization mindset that influences their engagement in internationalization activities later on in the entrepreneurial process. Two hundred and thirteen early-stage entrepreneurs in a business accelerator participated in this research. Using intake data, we mapped their entrepreneurial internationalization mindset profiles. Two years after intake, we observed the actual internationalization behavior of the firms. We discuss the implications of our research for entrepreneurship policy makers, support organizations, business accelerators, and entrepreneurs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 212-224 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2098880 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2098880 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:212-224 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2073297_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Grant Alexander Wilson Author-X-Name-First: Grant Alexander Author-X-Name-Last: Wilson Author-Name: John M. York Author-X-Name-First: John M. Author-X-Name-Last: York Title: Reducing risk and increasing performance in the biotechnology industry Abstract: The biotechnology industry is characterized by high risk and low performance. This article explores existing literature related to reducing risk and enhancing performance in the biotechnology industry, offering key managerial considerations. Specifically, the article argues that a learning orientation, failure learning orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, and market orientation are key strategic orientations that reduce risk and enhance performance in the biotechnology industry. The article concludes by presenting a conceptual model of the literature and recommends that biotechnology executives create the cultures, perspectives, and behaviors that support the identified strategic orientations. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 184-195 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2073297 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2073297 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:184-195 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_1991859_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Marus Eton Author-X-Name-First: Marus Author-X-Name-Last: Eton Author-Name: Fabian Mwosi Author-X-Name-First: Fabian Author-X-Name-Last: Mwosi Author-Name: Mary Ejang Author-X-Name-First: Mary Author-X-Name-Last: Ejang Title: The effect of COVID-19 on financial inclusion in the Kigezi and Lango subregions in Uganda Abstract: The year 2020 opened with tough policy measures to control the rapid spread of COVID-19. We sampled, explored, and analyzed the most recent studies that linked COVID-19 to business and finance. We identified two mitigations, which had strong effects on financial inclusion but had been neglected: lockdown and social distancing. We used lockdown and social distancing to conceptualize COVID-19, and developed two theoretical nexuses among COVID-19 and financial inclusion, and COVID-19 and government policy interventions. We explored each of the nexuses. First, we described the extent of lockdown and social distancing, financial inclusion, and government policy interventions. Second, we compared these nexuses in both the Lango and Kigezi subregions, and explained the significance of the interventions. Third, we used beta coefficients to quantify the effects of COVID-19 on financial inclusion. We provide a solid foundation for compulsive online banking in developing countries. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 89-102 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.1991859 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.1991859 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:89-102 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2019565_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Okechukwu Ethelbert Amah Author-X-Name-First: Okechukwu Ethelbert Author-X-Name-Last: Amah Title: Linking the COVID-19 work experience of SMEs employees to post-COVID-19 superior productivity of SMEs Abstract: This study established how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can drive post-COVID-19 productivity by understanding leadership behaviors that drove positive work experience of SME employees during COVID-19, their work style preferences post-COVID, and reasons for their preferences. The interpretative phenomenological qualitative approach was adopted in the cross-sectional survey. Two hundred participants drawn from SMEs completed the questionnaire containing unstructured statements. Data were analyzed using NVivo. The study identified eight leadership behaviors that created positive work experiences for employees, and three negative behaviors that exacerbated employee stress levels. Employees would rather work remotely post-COVID to achieve work–life balance and reduce transportation costs. The study showed that the post-COVID era will be characterized by a hybrid work style, hence the results obtained in the COVID-19 era are necessary for the post-COVID recovery of SMEs where leveraging organizational collective intelligence is critical. These findings will help SMEs factor employees’ expectations into their post-COVID recovery process. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 128-142 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2021.2019565 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2021.2019565 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:128-142 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2061389_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Bice Della Piana Author-X-Name-First: Bice Author-X-Name-Last: Della Piana Author-Name: Richard Griffith Author-X-Name-First: Richard Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith Author-Name: Mina Milosevic Author-X-Name-First: Mina Author-X-Name-Last: Milosevic Author-Name: Jacklyn M. Scymcyk Author-X-Name-First: Jacklyn M. Author-X-Name-Last: Scymcyk Title: Reviewing culture–innovation relationships: Trends and themes from selected management journals Abstract: This article provides a systematic review of the extant literature aimed at linking culture and innovation in order to investigate the general themes addressing the culture–innovation relationship. We examined 142 articles published in 29 international journals and identified nine main research themes (that is, Innovation Type, Innovation Practices, Technology Issues, Entrepreneurial Aspects, International Strategy, Intercultural Factors, Internal Organizational Mechanisms, External Relationships Governance, and National Systems). The identification of the main themes derived from this study can help cross-cultural and innovation scholars focus their attention on both the main themes, as well as understudied elements of this relationship. In addition, we outline some promising avenues for the application of cross-cultural perspective to innovation studies, such as examining the relationship between national culture and innovation at the individual level of analysis, including a broader set of cultural variables, and investigating the impact of national culture at the different stages of the innovation process. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 155-183 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2061389 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2061389 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:155-183 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2034486_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Ali Asadi Author-X-Name-First: Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Asadi Title: The role of the mindsets of small business owners in using business consulting services Abstract: Although the rate of success among small businesses is low, most small business owners are hesitant about getting advice from business consultants. Small business owners play a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, making decisions, and, consequently, initiating changes in their companies. This study investigates the role of small business owners’ mindsets and perspectives in using business consulting services. Through different action research cycles, this study tries to gain a shared understanding of the nature of the relationship between business consulting services and small business owners. In this regard, 16 small business owners in different industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, food, engineering, accounting, and construction, were interviewed in person. The results of this study show that, although a small business owner’s mindset is crucial in accepting business consulting advice, it will not necessarily lead to implementing the consultant’s advice and getting the desired results. Accordingly, other important behavioral factors, such as intrinsic motivation, goal setting, social support, and removing implementing obstacles, must also be analyzed. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 143-154 Issue: 2 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2034486 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2034486 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:143-154 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201895_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Betiana Montenegro Author-X-Name-First: Betiana Author-X-Name-Last: Montenegro Author-Name: Johana Herrera Gudiño Author-X-Name-First: Johana Author-X-Name-Last: Herrera Gudiño Author-Name: Mariana Ortiz Author-X-Name-First: Mariana Author-X-Name-Last: Ortiz Title: Work organization and learning processes: A reflection on the concept of competences Abstract: The review of the literature on organizational learning argues that the process of competence acquisition and development is a crucial dimension of work organization. Currently, it is essential to foster their development in order to achieve competitiveness in a changing environment, especially in the context of new or small and medium-sized enterprises. The objective of this article is to analyze the concept of competences and its relevance for understanding changes in the organization of work and the generation of learning processes in firms. For the analysis, an exhaustive review of different academic texts is made, whose reflection on the evolution of the concept based on the idea of qualitative “leaps” in its construction, contributes to the understanding of the changes that occur at the intracompany level, and in the learning processes that they deploy. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 282-292 Issue: 3 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201895 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201895 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:282-292 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201894_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Andrea Belén Arditi Author-X-Name-First: Andrea Belén Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi Author-Name: María Isabel Camio Author-X-Name-First: María Isabel Author-X-Name-Last: Camio Author-Name: Luciano Velazquez Author-X-Name-First: Luciano Author-X-Name-Last: Velazquez Author-Name: Fernando Errandosoro Author-X-Name-First: Fernando Author-X-Name-Last: Errandosoro Title: Early adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the agricultural sector: A phenomenological analysis Abstract: The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies is generating an expansion of new capabilities in traditional sectors such as agriculture, giving rise to the AgTech phenomenon. However, the speed of adoption varies according to the characteristics of farmers and the relationships between them and a set of actors within an ecosystem that can favor or hinder innovation. The literature recognizes the importance of early adopters in the process of technology diffusion. Therefore, this article aims to characterize the profile of early adopters of Industry 4.0 technologies and to identify the main drivers and obstacles in the process of early adoption in the agriculture. A phenomenological study was carried out in the region of Mar y Sierras in Argentina, and eight actors were interviewed. The findings allow the identification of key actors, considered as referents, outside the companies that offer or demand the technologies, who favor the early adoption. Emphasis is placed on the adoption of technologies that meet the real needs of the sector and the region to make their impact visible and generate a spillover effect among laggard adopters. This work highlights the different modalities of linkages between actors for the adoption and diffusion of new technologies. Finally, although the region is not a pioneer in the adoption of AgTechs, it is recognized that there is an institutional density that encourages the early adoption of technologies, which presents an opportunity for public policy makers to develop strategies and join public–private articulation efforts to dynamize the ecosystem. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 230-257 Issue: 3 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201894 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201894 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:230-257 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2193349_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Ruben Ascúa Author-X-Name-First: Ruben Author-X-Name-Last: Ascúa Author-Name: Ayman El Tarabishy Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: El Tarabishy Title: 2022 SME World Forum Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 225-229 Issue: 3 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2193349 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2193349 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:225-229 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201897_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Sofia Orazi Author-X-Name-First: Sofia Author-X-Name-Last: Orazi Author-Name: Lisana B. Martinez Author-X-Name-First: Lisana B. Author-X-Name-Last: Martinez Author-Name: M. Belén Guercio Author-X-Name-First: M. Belén Author-X-Name-Last: Guercio Author-Name: Hernán P. Vigier Author-X-Name-First: Hernán P. Author-X-Name-Last: Vigier Title: Potential demand for microloans: A household-level study Abstract: Having an inclusive financial system is an important tool for economic and social development. Given the lack of depth of financial markets in emerging economies, microfinance represents a paradigm shift. It involves incorporating instruments into the financial management of households that can lead to a genuine reduction in vulnerability by generating greater access to durable consumer goods or housing. For this reason, this article analyzed the characteristics of households excluded from formal financial services in the city of Bahía Blanca, Argentina, in 2021. Once identified, they were used to calculate the potential demand for microcredits (MCs). This allows measuring the importance of having an alternative to meet the unsatisfied demand for small-scale credit of the population excluded from the formal financial market. Comparing the unsatisfied needs with the actual supply of MCs, the results obtained show a considerable scope for developing MC institutions in the city (but also in Argentina). Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 293-303 Issue: 3 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201897 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201897 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:293-303 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201896_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Hezron M. Osano Author-X-Name-First: Hezron M. Author-X-Name-Last: Osano Title: Global scaling by SMEs: Role of innovation and technology Abstract: SMEs need to possess the capability to innovate and interact effectively with other firms in connected networks of shared production and innovation in order to effectively scale globally. The study used descriptive and inferential design. Correlations and multiple/multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the functional relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The independent variables relating to innovation and technology are: new technologies, breakthrough/new-to-the market products, new and improved processes, incremental innovation, product replacement, acquisition of new technology, and extensive use of existing technology platforms. The dependent variable was global scaling by SMEs. The senior management of selected 205 firms were surveyed and 175 firms responded. The key findings from the research is that: there is a positive relationship between product replacement, acquisition of new technology, and use of existing technology platforms for and global scaling by SMEs. SMEs require to pursue incremental and radical innovations to stay competitive and scale globally but they have limited resources to undertake R&D and knowledge to protect their intellectual property. The implication for practice is a necessity for building robust entrepreneurial ecosystem to facilitate collaboration/networking and SMEs support to undertake R&D and to pursue incremental and radical innovations to stay competitive and scale globally. The implication for policy is a need for collaboration between industry, universities and government in pursuing policies for provision of resources for R&D and exposure of SMEs to critical technologies, particularly in areas of rapid technological changes, including industry 4.0 technologies, to facilitate global scaling. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 258-281 Issue: 3 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201896 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201896 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:258-281 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201893_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Santiago Ferro Moreno Author-X-Name-First: Santiago Author-X-Name-Last: Ferro Moreno Author-Name: Santiago Agustín Perez Author-X-Name-First: Santiago Agustín Author-X-Name-Last: Perez Title: Strategic management of the agroindustrial network of first transformation in La Pampa, Argentina Abstract: The objective of this work is to measure and analyze the management of resources and strategic capacities of the agroindustrial organizations of the first transformation of the province of La Pampa, Argentina. The strategic management of the network, measured in aggregate terms, can be classified as intermediate. The most positive aspects are maintaining the image of the company, the importance of price, and the strategic value that know-how has for businesses. As factors with performance to improve, there are the lack of conventions and agreements with scientific and technical organizations that promote innovation processes and the nonuse of a command board for the strategic and operational management of the business. The flour, dairy, and balanced food complexes were the ones that presented the best strategic management performance. The strategic management of first-transformation agroindustries is directly related to capacities (management training and seniority in the business) and resources (scale). Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 304-315 Issue: 3 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 07 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201893 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201893 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:304-315 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2190048_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Golam Rabbani Author-X-Name-First: Golam Author-X-Name-Last: Rabbani Author-Name: Rajesh Raj S. N. Author-X-Name-First: Rajesh Author-X-Name-Last: Raj S. N. Title: Small firms in Indian manufacturing: Some stylized facts Abstract: This article presents some stylized facts about firms in Indian manufacturing. We utilized a unique dataset on manufacturing firms that combines both the informal and formal sectors to create a continuum of firms. Findings of the study point to the presence of significant informality in Indian manufacturing. We observe a bimodal structure in size distribution with a large share of employment in small and large-sized firms, with medium-sized firms occupying relatively a small share in employment. This indicates weak upward graduation and entrepreneurial development of small firms. We also witnessed a large and growing gap in productivity and earnings between small and large firms. Our findings show that firm size is positively and significantly correlated with productivity and wages, implying that the larger the size, the higher the labor productivity and earnings. These findings suggest that small-firm transition will significantly improve the level of productivity and earnings in Indian manufacturing. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 374-386 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2190048 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2190048 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:374-386 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2186284_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Edward I. Altman Author-X-Name-First: Edward I. Author-X-Name-Last: Altman Author-Name: Marco Balzano Author-X-Name-First: Marco Author-X-Name-Last: Balzano Author-Name: Alessandro Giannozzi Author-X-Name-First: Alessandro Author-X-Name-Last: Giannozzi Author-Name: Stjepan Srhoj Author-X-Name-First: Stjepan Author-X-Name-Last: Srhoj Title: The Omega Score: An improved tool for SME default predictions Abstract: The Omega Score, a novel small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) default predictor developed by Altman et al. in 2022, combines indicators related to financial ratios, payment behavior, and management and employees variables that play an important role in predicting SME defaults. Built with machine-learning techniques and rich dataset information, the Omega Score can be used to categorize an SME into one of the following three groups: healthy, moderate-risk, and high-risk. The Omega Score can be utilized by financial institutions to reduce lending errors and minimize loan defaults, support policy makers in implementing effective restructuring policies, assist credit analytics firms in assessing creditworthiness, assist investors in allocating funds, and asset managers to support decision-making processes. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 362-373 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2186284 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2186284 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:362-373 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2156312_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Mohammed-Aminu Sanda Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed-Aminu Author-X-Name-Last: Sanda Author-Name: Mohammed-Nuru Sallama Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed-Nuru Author-X-Name-Last: Sallama Title: Mediation effect of emotions on relational dynamics between entrepreneurs’ thinking processes and their entrepreneurial decision-making Abstract: This study provides understanding as to how creative entrepreneurs’ thinking processes affect their entrepreneurial decision-making, and the influencing role played by their emotions. Using a cross-sectional design, quantitative data were collected from 576 creative entrepreneurs and analyzed descriptively and inferentially. It was found that creative entrepreneurs’ thinking processes affect their entrepreneurial decision-making. Their emotions were also found to strongly negatively affect their entrepreneurial decision-making. It was concluded that in understanding how the thinking processes of creative entrepreneurs inform their entrepreneurial decision-making, their emotional orientations, which strongly determine the character of their entrepreneurial decision-making, must be considered. The results of this study provide a good understanding of the dynamics of creative entrepreneurs’ thinking processes and their entrepreneurial decision-making and the mediating influence of their emotions, which could be used to effectively design creative entrepreneurship skills and practices toward improved entrepreneurial decision-making. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 337-350 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2156312 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2156312 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:337-350 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201690_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Ubais Parayil Iqbal Author-X-Name-First: Ubais Author-X-Name-Last: Parayil Iqbal Author-Name: Lenin Kumar Nooney Author-X-Name-First: Lenin Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Nooney Author-Name: Sobhith Mathew Jose Author-X-Name-First: Sobhith Author-X-Name-Last: Mathew Jose Author-Name: Sibi Abraham Chacho Author-X-Name-First: Sibi Author-X-Name-Last: Abraham Chacho Title: How did the SMEs weather the storm: An empirical inquiry into the working capital management during the times of external shock Abstract: Managing working capital is an all-time crucial managerial decision that has a direct impact on the financial performance of all businesses irrespective of size and regardless of economic condition. However, the management of operational capital during times of economic disruptions has received meager scholarly attention. Hence, the current study has tried to explore the working capital management practice followed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The study followed a qualitative methodology and interviewed 18 SME owners from India and found that the changes happened among the working capital components during that period. The study results revealed that the behavioral pattern of creditors matured and the bargaining power that exists in the supply chain system has shifted from the corporate buyer to the supplier. The study result pointed out that it is highly advisable for SME owners to adopt a balanced approach toward working capital policy during times of vexation rather than moving toward a conservative or aggressive approach. In addition, practical implications and directions for future research attempts are also discussed. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 413-435 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201690 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201690 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:413-435 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2199165_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Clyde Eiríkur Hull Author-X-Name-First: Clyde Eiríkur Author-X-Name-Last: Hull Author-Name: Jintong Tang Author-X-Name-First: Jintong Author-X-Name-Last: Tang Author-Name: Francis Donbesuur Author-X-Name-First: Francis Author-X-Name-Last: Donbesuur Author-Name: Samuel Adomako Author-X-Name-First: Samuel Author-X-Name-Last: Adomako Title: Specific innovativeness, digital entrepreneurship, and female entrepreneurs Abstract: How does digital entrepreneurship help innovative, women entrepreneurs in emerging economies? Using strategic choice theory, we predict that specific innovativeness improves new venture performance, and that digital entrepreneurship enables innovativeness and increases its effect on performance. We also predict that innovative female entrepreneurs benefit more than male ones from a high degree of digital entrepreneurship. We confirm our hypotheses using primary data of entrepreneurs from Ghana (N = 199) and Vietnam (N = 223). We also conducted a series of robustness tests to validate our findings. We conclude that strategic choices among new ventures yield best results if bounded by prior strategic choice and specific innovativeness, enabled by a high degree of digital entrepreneurship, and enacted by women. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 387-412 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2199165 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2199165 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:387-412 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2193348_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Pierre-Louis Meuric Author-X-Name-First: Pierre-Louis Author-X-Name-Last: Meuric Author-Name: Véronique Favre-Bonté Author-X-Name-First: Véronique Author-X-Name-Last: Favre-Bonté Title: What is the secret of international high-growth small businesses? Abstract: This research study aims to explore the success factors of small businesses that expanded abroad during their early stages and sustained their international high growth, also known as early internationalizing firms (EIFs). We highlight the lack of research on the factors that influence EIFs’ international high growth and the path that these companies have taken. Our findings reveal the existence of two feedback loops, one related to international commercial intensity, and the other to international expansion. Additionally, we propose an integrative model that explains how these specific firms internationalize. Finally, we provide managers with key recommendations regarding human resources management during EIFs’ international high-growth trajectory, as well as some suggestions to ensure organizational planning and agility. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 436-443 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2193348 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2193348 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:436-443 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2104184_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Marus Eton Author-X-Name-First: Marus Author-X-Name-Last: Eton Author-Name: Dianah Nkamusiima Author-X-Name-First: Dianah Author-X-Name-Last: Nkamusiima Title: Access to finance and women entrepreneurship development in the Kigezi subregion, Uganda Abstract: Women entrepreneurs are challenged by access to finance in their quest to start any entrepreneurial activity. Global business failures have not spared women entrepreneurs; hence, this study is very significant, as it may direct the path to new business venture creation by women entrepreneurs. The provision of financial support to a business enterprise does not guarantee its success or growth. The study explored the role access to finance plays in entrepreneurship development, the strategies that stimulate women’s entrepreneurship, and the relationship between access to finance and entrepreneurship development. We used beta coefficients to quantify the effects of access to finance on entrepreneurship development. The findings revealed that women entrepreneurs find it difficult to access cheap and adequate financial services. The study recommends increased funding, development of good policies, and entrepreneurship training and education for women-owned businesses in order to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship development. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 317-329 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2104184 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2104184 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:317-329 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2108738_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Melinda Chehimi Author-X-Name-First: Melinda Author-X-Name-Last: Chehimi Author-Name: Mickaël Géraudel Author-X-Name-First: Mickaël Author-X-Name-Last: Géraudel Title: Barriers to the implementation of corporate social responsibility in a network of French retirement homes Abstract: Since the early 2000s, scholars in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have investigated corporate social responsibility (CSR) by focusing on the drivers, practices, and outputs of CSR policies. Nevertheless, little research focuses on the way SMEs that belong to a common network can develop or harmonize their common practices to reach market and stakeholder expectations. Using a grounded theory approach combined with an action research approach, we met 20 key actors in a network of retirement homes in France. We highlight the main barriers that prevent SMEs from implementing a CSR policy within their network. We point out that factors are not only about SME features but also depend on multilevel (environmental, organizational, and individual) dimensions that play an interacting role in the failure of CSR implementation. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 330-336 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2108738 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2108738 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:330-336 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2182730_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20230119T200553 git hash: 724830af20 Author-Name: Jeff Muldoon Author-X-Name-First: Jeff Author-X-Name-Last: Muldoon Author-Name: Derek K. Yonai Author-X-Name-First: Derek K. Author-X-Name-Last: Yonai Title: A wrong but seductive idea: Public choice and the entrepreneurial state Abstract: We offer a critique of Mazzucato’s idea of the “Entrepreneurial State.” In doing so, we extend the criticisms developed by the authors of Questioning the Entrepreneurial State by using the insights derived from Public Choice economics. Specifically, we argue the following: (a) the entrepreneurial state is a rhetorical device and does not reflect actual government actions, (b) goals help create common purpose but are insufficient by themselves, and (c) rent-seeking will occur. Finally, we discuss the role that the state should play in entrepreneurial activities. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 351-361 Issue: 4 Volume: 4 Year: 2023 Month: 10 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2182730 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2182730 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:4:y:2023:i:4:p:351-361 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2261237_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Banowati Talim Author-X-Name-First: Banowati Author-X-Name-Last: Talim Title: Humane entrepreneurship implementation in Indonesian SMEs: Case study in West Java, Indonesia: SMEs Abstract: Studies about human-centered organizations have become popular lately. This research aims to explore, through deeper analysis and comprehensive factors, factors that can be considered determinants that influence the success of humane entrepreneurship (HumEnt) implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Many scholars have studied entrepreneurship; this research tries to fill the gap by exploring the cultural and leadership factors in SMEs that cannot be found in other research. The interesting finding here is that flexibility has a negative impact on quality HumEnt implementation in SMEs. The findings of this research can be meaningful for policymakers, leaders of SMEs, nongovernmental organizations, and academicians when developing an SME’s organizational climate, especially a humane-based climate that brings value to the organization and the people inside. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 17-24 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2261237 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2261237 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:17-24 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2279559_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Suwakitti Amornpan Author-X-Name-First: Suwakitti Author-X-Name-Last: Amornpan Author-Name: Leon Schjoedt Author-X-Name-First: Leon Author-X-Name-Last: Schjoedt Author-Name: Krittaya Sangboon Author-X-Name-First: Krittaya Author-X-Name-Last: Sangboon Title: Necessity entrepreneurship: An examination of control beliefs Abstract: In the context of necessity entrepreneurship, control beliefs (that is, entrepreneurial locus of control and entrepreneurial self-efficacy) are examined as individual moderators and as simultaneous moderators of the effect perceived economic uncertainty has on entrepreneurial intention. Using recognized measures and an online questionnaire, data from a sample of 285 undergraduate business students are used to test a series of hypotheses. While confirming past findings, the results also provide surprising findings. The findings provide potential explanations for why previous research varies regarding locus of control, while the results are consistent with past entrepreneurship research on self-efficacy. Importantly, the results show that neither locus of control, nor self-efficacy, moderate the effect of perceived economic uncertainty alone. However, when considered simultaneously both control beliefs moderated the effect of perceived economic uncertainty on entrepreneurial intentions. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 54-61 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2279559 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2279559 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:54-61 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2279579_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Hiroshi Nozawa Author-X-Name-First: Hiroshi Author-X-Name-Last: Nozawa Author-Name: Rihyei Kang Author-X-Name-First: Rihyei Author-X-Name-Last: Kang Title: Should you invest in start-ups now? A practical study of start-ups investment trends using commercial databases Abstract: The funding situation for start-ups is influenced by factors such as policy interest rates and the trends of the stock market. However, the impact is not uniform across all growth stages, and it varies depending on the growth stage. As a result, the funding situation may be different for each funding round. This study aims to examine the funding situation of American start-ups since 2017 using a commercial database, analyze each funding round, and clarify the relationship between changes in external conditions and the funding situation for each round. Many reports suggest that the valuation of start-ups is decreasing due to the impact of financial tightening and the Ukrainian crisis, but detailed articles analyzing the situation for each funding round are not readily available. The media, such as the Nikkei, reported that the overall fundraising situation for start-ups is worsening. However, this study found that the impact on the funding situation for start-ups varies depending on the growth stage, and, particularly in the series B round, the investment amount has hardly changed. Based on these results, it is suggested that venture capital funds and companies should continue to invest in start-ups while considering the characteristics of each funding stage, without shrinking their investments. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 62-71 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2279579 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2279579 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:62-71 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2275605_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Mohammed-Aminu Sanda Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed-Aminu Author-X-Name-Last: Sanda Title: Human factors in creative entrepreneurship: Significance of entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics, perceived status, and emotions Abstract: This article explores the human-oriented factors that are predictive of creative entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics, perceived status, and emotions. It also determines the influencing effect among these indices in the creative entrepreneurs’ entrepreneurial activities. Guided by a cross-sectional design, quantitative data were collected from 576 creative entrepreneurs and analyzed stepwisely using factor analysis and path analysis approaches. Findings from the factor analysis show that nine factors are predictive of the entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics, 11 factors are predictive of their perceived status, and three factors are predictive of their emotions. It is concluded that creative entrepreneurs are influenced either positively or negatively by their personal characteristics, perceived status, and emotions when pursuing their entrepreneurial activities. Also, an influencing effect exists between their personal characteristics, perceived status, and emotions, the dynamism of which gives credence to the importance of the conception of humane entrepreneurship in the effective design of creative entrepreneurship skills and practices. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 25-36 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2275605 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2275605 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:25-36 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2286641_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Ewald Mittelstädt Author-X-Name-First: Ewald Author-X-Name-Last: Mittelstädt Author-Name: Lisa-Marie Pütz Author-X-Name-First: Lisa-Marie Author-X-Name-Last: Pütz Title: MAMMUT idea scanner: From the initial idea to a convincing business model Abstract: The idea scanner MAMMUT is a self-developed web app that encourages people interested in starting a business to think entrepreneurially and professionalize their first start-up idea by asking targeted questions. Potential entrepreneurs are supported from the initial description of the business idea and the development of the business model to validation. The concept of the idea scanner is based on outcomes of the Startup Genome Project. It includes five phases that potential founders must face: General Description, Discovery, Develop Business Model, Validation, and Efficiency. By going through the individual phases in a question-based manner, participants learn about the components of a business model, the relevance of customer centricity and the value proposition, and rapid testing through prototyping in a design thinking format, based on the Lean Startup methodology. They are encouraged to reflect on themselves as potential founders and put their idea to the test. Thus, not only are their entrepreneurship skills tested, but they are also actively encouraged. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 79-84 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2286641 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2286641 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:79-84 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2272249_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Toshimitsu Abe Author-X-Name-First: Toshimitsu Author-X-Name-Last: Abe Author-Name: Rihyei Kang Author-X-Name-First: Rihyei Author-X-Name-Last: Kang Title: Different academic entrepreneurs, different support measures: Classifying academic entrepreneurs with their motivations Abstract: This study investigates entrepreneurial motivations of Japanese academic entrepreneurs. Motivations of starting new business are one of the key factors of achieving success in start-ups, and understanding academic entrepreneurs’ motivations is critical to provide effective support. One hundred and forty-four Japanese academic entrepreneurs were extracted from a university start-up database, and asked to complete a questionnaire of an entrepreneurial motivation scale with 20 questions. A hierarchal cluster analysis was conducted on the subscale scores of 71 valid respondents, and four types were identified: financial rewards, research expansion, independent research, and low motivations. Because the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations varies from type to type, we insist that different support measures should be provided for different types of academic entrepreneurs. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 1-8 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2272249 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2272249 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:1-8 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2233509_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Michael Kuttner Author-X-Name-First: Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Kuttner Author-Name: Barbara Fürthner Author-X-Name-First: Barbara Author-X-Name-Last: Fürthner Title: Corporate social responsibility and COVID-19: A case study of a family-owned printery Abstract: This study investigates the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of a medium-sized, family-owned printery before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are based on interviews with various internal (for example, owner-managers, employees) and external stakeholders (for example, customers) conducted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article shows the influence of the family on the design of CSR in a medium-sized, family-owned printery and discusses potential changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, we investigate whether and how far CSR influences corporate resilience. Findings are explained in terms of socioemotional wealth. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 9-16 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2233509 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2233509 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:9-16 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2279558_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Zoran Bjelic Author-X-Name-First: Zoran Author-X-Name-Last: Bjelic Author-Name: Christophe Schmitt Author-X-Name-First: Christophe Author-X-Name-Last: Schmitt Author-Name: Rico Baldegger Author-X-Name-First: Rico Author-X-Name-Last: Baldegger Title: Exploring humane entrepreneurship implementation: Case study of a Swiss SME active in winter sports Abstract: This study delves into the practical implementation of humane entrepreneurship (HumEnt) through an extensive case study of a Swiss small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating in the winter sports industry. This particular SME showcases several distinctive traits that align with what we can define as its humane entrepreneurial orientation. The primary objective of this case study is to analyze how the HumEnt model is applied within the SME’s overarching corporate strategy and business model. Furthermore, this article introduces a three-dimensional positioning matrix, synthesizing insights from two prevailing approaches in the HumEnt literature. This matrix offers a more holistic framework for comprehending the HumEnt model in depth. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 37-53 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2279558 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2279558 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:37-53 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2281488_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20231214T103247 git hash: d7a2cb0857 Author-Name: Sylvia Robles Author-X-Name-First: Sylvia Author-X-Name-Last: Robles Author-Name: Joanne Rampersad-Ammons Author-X-Name-First: Joanne Author-X-Name-Last: Rampersad-Ammons Title: High impact sustainable transdisciplinary collaboration model for food justice Abstract: This article summarizes the development of a High Impact Sustainable Transdisciplinary Collaboration Model for Food Justice based on the work done by faculty from different disciplines—engineering, business, and agriculture—with their corresponding courses in the last 5 years. Our experience aims to show the general picture of sustainable entrepreneurship education through our transdisciplinary collaboration model to promote experiential learning, generating interest among students across traditional disciplinary boundaries to explore problems from different perspectives and create sustainable solutions in a concrete, real-life context. Our model requires transdisciplinary collaboration, where students from diverse academic majors develop the knowledge and skills associated with their respective fields and apply them in a unique setting to solve food security issues. This experience has been formalized into a Preparation, Action, Reflection, and Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) Community-Engaged Scholarship Model that infuses sustainability and that can be easily understood and transferred to other institutions with similar contexts and challenges. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 72-78 Issue: 1 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 01 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2281488 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2281488 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:1:p:72-78 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2238289_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Michael Graffius Author-X-Name-First: Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Graffius Author-Name: Robin M. Gubela Author-X-Name-First: Robin M. Author-X-Name-Last: Gubela Author-Name: Birgit Felden Author-X-Name-First: Birgit Author-X-Name-Last: Felden Author-Name: Sven Wolff Author-X-Name-First: Sven Author-X-Name-Last: Wolff Title: First offer pricing in small and medium-sized firm sales: Developing a scale for practitioners Abstract: This research offers practical insights into the emotional factors that small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners consider when setting a selling price for their business when transferring ownership to nonfamily successors. Many SME owners rely on their personal experiences and emotions to determine the initial offer price, which can often lead to failed transactions if the price expectation does not reflect the true value of the business. However, existing research on this topic is limited, and there is no standardized measurement scale to quantify the impact of emotional factors on the first-offer price. This article introduces a newly developed hands-on scale and explains its use for practitioners such as SME owners, successors, advisors, and other parties to reflect on the owner’s emotional motivations for setting the initial offer price. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 196-203 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2238289 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2238289 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:196-203 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2309232_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: The Editors Title: Correction Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 204-204 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2024.2309232 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2024.2309232 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:204-204 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201692_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Muhibul Haq Author-X-Name-First: Muhibul Author-X-Name-Last: Haq Author-Name: Martin Johanson Author-X-Name-First: Martin Author-X-Name-Last: Johanson Author-Name: Julie Davies Author-X-Name-First: Julie Author-X-Name-Last: Davies Author-Name: Wilson Ng Author-X-Name-First: Wilson Author-X-Name-Last: Ng Author-Name: Léo-Paul Dana Author-X-Name-First: Léo-Paul Author-X-Name-Last: Dana Title: Human capital resources creation and utilization in ethnic minority microbusinesses: The construction of a culture-induced entrepreneurship model Abstract: We explored and found that a set of key resources, that we call human capital resources, play an important role in ethnic minority microbusinesses in an ethnic majority social and economic space. We have also found that these key resources are developed and maintained within the coethnic niche economic space shaped by coethnic cultural value systems. Building on qualitative interview data and drawing on Bourdieu’s forms of capital and the resource-based view of the firm, our study presents a novel microentrepreneurship model that we call the culture-induced entrepreneurship model. Overall, our model provides insights into how ethnic minority culture informs the creation of a set of human capital resources and how these key resources contribute to business performance in regional ethnic minority microbusinesses. Our model also shows relationships between these key human capital resources. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 106-116 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201692 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201692 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:106-116 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2100296_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Oyedele Ogundana Author-X-Name-First: Oyedele Author-X-Name-Last: Ogundana Author-Name: Amon Simba Author-X-Name-First: Amon Author-X-Name-Last: Simba Author-Name: Leo-Paul Dana Author-X-Name-First: Leo-Paul Author-X-Name-Last: Dana Author-Name: Eric Liguori Author-X-Name-First: Eric Author-X-Name-Last: Liguori Title: A growth model for understanding female-owned enterprises Abstract: Numerous policy initiatives designed to support the growth of female-owned enterprises in the developing economies have repeatedly failed to achieve their objectives. Research recognizes the lack of contextualized growth models for defining female-owned enterprises in such contexts as the main issue. Thus, and drawing from our qualitative data, we propose a growth model to account for the business development activities of female-owned enterprises from a developing economy perspective. Through analyzing our qualitative data, it emerged that money (access and utilization), management (nonformal education and experience), and market (customer intelligence) were direct determinants of the growth trajectories of female-owned enterprises. Motherhood (household and family), meso- (membership of professional networks and social learning), and macro-environment (sociocultural and economic issues) indirectly influenced their growth by mediating women’s access and utilization of the aforementioned direct determinants. From that, we offer recommendations for practitioners including public authorities and key actors within the entrepreneurial ecosystem that provide the support infrastructure for female-owned enterprises in a developing economy. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 85-94 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2022.2100296 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2022.2100296 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:85-94 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2201691_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Ivana Milosevic Author-X-Name-First: Ivana Author-X-Name-Last: Milosevic Author-Name: A. Erin Bass Author-X-Name-First: A. Erin Author-X-Name-Last: Bass Author-Name: Mary Uhl-Bien Author-X-Name-First: Mary Author-X-Name-Last: Uhl-Bien Author-Name: Nicholas J. Arreola Author-X-Name-First: Nicholas J. Author-X-Name-Last: Arreola Author-Name: Erin G. Pleggenkuhle-Miles Author-X-Name-First: Erin G. Author-X-Name-Last: Pleggenkuhle-Miles Title: Firm growth through disruption: Insights into internal dynamics Abstract: Studies examining how small firms grow have suggested that growth is complex due to ongoing disruptions. However, the dynamics of small firm growth remain underexplored. Using findings from a case study of a small firm, we illustrate that small firms grow by responding to nonroutine disruptions—disruptions that cannot be resolved using current knowledge. Nonroutine disruptions trigger one of two situations: one of ambiguity where individuals form divergent interpretations of the disruption, thereby experiencing high levels of tension, and one of certainty where individuals form convergent interpretations of disruption, thereby experiencing low levels of tension. To generate a novel response to a disruption, individuals must create an optimal level of tension, either by connecting divergent interpretations or breaking convergent ones. In explicating how this unfolds, we illustrate the internal dynamics of growth, occurring in the ebb and flow movement as individuals build new growth pathways in response to disruptions. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 95-105 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2201691 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2201691 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:95-105 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2295261_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Mariem Liouaeddine Author-X-Name-First: Mariem Author-X-Name-Last: Liouaeddine Author-Name: Ayoub Saadi Author-X-Name-First: Ayoub Author-X-Name-Last: Saadi Author-Name: Zakaria Mansouri Author-X-Name-First: Zakaria Author-X-Name-Last: Mansouri Author-Name: Achraf Benchebtith Author-X-Name-First: Achraf Author-X-Name-Last: Benchebtith Title: Evaluation of the impact of governmental subsidy on firms’ survival during COVID-19: Evidence from Senegal Abstract: The main objective of this research is to evaluate the impact of governmental subsidy during COVID-19 on firms’ survival and sales in Senegal. To address this issue, we use data from a survey conducted in 2020 by the University of Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar. The data include 814 companies from various sectors in Senegal. Given the nature of the data, we use the propensity score matching method. Our results show that the government support program had a negative impact on company sales dropping in Senegal, although it did have a positive impact on the temporary survival of companies during the crisis period. These findings reflect the negative impact of the crisis on businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, and highlight the need for specific policies and programs to support businesses. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 182-195 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2295261 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2295261 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:182-195 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2224108_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Constantin Siggelkow Author-X-Name-First: Constantin Author-X-Name-Last: Siggelkow Author-Name: Roberto Marquez Fernandez Author-X-Name-First: Roberto Marquez Author-X-Name-Last: Fernandez Title: SME default prediction using random forest including nonfinancial features: An empiricial analysis of German enterprises Abstract: Having accurate company default prediction models is vital for both financial institutions and businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Although these firms play a significant role in the economy of every country, they have a different risk profile than large companies. However, as these companies are not required to publish financial information and, further, display unique market characteristics, related financial data are scarce, which underlines the necessity of a precise and easily adaptable risk model. Our study applies random forests (RFs) to a sample of approximately three million German SMEs. Results show that compared to traditional methods, RFs can make a greater contribution to SME credit-risk evaluation in terms of prediction power and bridge the gap between statistical strength and business interpretability. They also show that, due to the lack of financial data, nonfinancial features play a significant role in risk modeling for these companies. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 129-147 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2224108 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2224108 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:129-147 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2286644_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Yasser Farha Author-X-Name-First: Yasser Author-X-Name-Last: Farha Author-Name: Cesar Bandera Author-X-Name-First: Cesar Author-X-Name-Last: Bandera Author-Name: Nesren Farhah Author-X-Name-First: Nesren Author-X-Name-Last: Farhah Title: Structural topic models for the automated measurement of entrepreneurial motivation among college students of different disciplines Abstract: Qualitative methods can measure student motivation and evaluate entrepreneurship education (EE) with greater refinement than what is possible with purely quantitative methods, but impose labor-intensive labeling. Machine learning (ML) can automate qualitative analysis and supports in-depth exploration (versus mere description) of large qualitative datasets, but requires adaptation to the application domain, and data scientists have rarely applied ML to EE. In this article, we apply the structural topic model (STM), a type of natural language processing, to measure the entrepreneurial motivation of students. Once adapted to EE, STM finds that students belonging to two different colleges (computer science and management) in a U.S. polytechnic university are motivated by different topics, including environment, leadership, teamwork, strategy, social personal values, passion, and opportunity. This article endeavors to bridge the gap between EE research and ML, and stimulate the adoption of emerging qualitative ML techniques. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 169-181 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2286644 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2286644 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:169-181 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2246033_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Samantha B. Steidle Author-X-Name-First: Samantha B. Author-X-Name-Last: Steidle Author-Name: Dale A. Henderson Author-X-Name-First: Dale A. Author-X-Name-Last: Henderson Author-Name: Jane Machin Author-X-Name-First: Jane Author-X-Name-Last: Machin Title: Aligning strategy, curriculum, and research for societal impact: Designing an actionable framework for business schools globally Abstract: During the pivotal year 2020, a groundbreaking shift occurred: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) released new accreditation standards requiring business schools globally to serve as catalysts for societal good to retain their accreditation. This systemic shift has ripple effect implications for business education by mobilizing over 4 million students at 90+ top business schools in over 50 countries to become agents for positive change. However, with this monumental change, one question looms: “How”? How can business schools coordinate and focus their societal impact efforts to maximize positive societal impact across research, teaching, and service? This case study provides academic leaders in business schools a blueprint for how one AACSB-accredited business school harnessed the globally respected framework, Sustainable Development Goals, to align societal impact efforts across research, teaching, and service. The study also provides policy makers some insight into sustainable entrepreneurship education’s role in promoting positive societal impact through economic growth and social entrepreneurship. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 148-168 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2246033 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2246033 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:148-168 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 # input file: UCSB_A_2222551_J.xml processed with: repec_from_jats12.xsl darts-xml-transformations-20240209T083504 git hash: db97ba8e3a Author-Name: Ty Choi Author-X-Name-First: Ty Author-X-Name-Last: Choi Author-Name: Reid McLain Author-X-Name-First: Reid Author-X-Name-Last: McLain Title: Theorizing eight enablers (8Es) of youth (early-stage) entrepreneurship Abstract: Youth entrepreneurship is crucial for economic growth, innovation, and social development. Despite increased attention in recent years, it remains an underresearched area. This article introduces the 8Es of Youth Entrepreneurship Model, which identifies eight key enablers: education, experience, ego (self-efficacy), enthusiasm, exposure, endorsement, encouragement, and en route. By addressing these enablers, stakeholders can create an enabling ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship. This model provides practical insights for practitioners and policy makers. It emphasizes the importance of educational programs, mentorship initiatives, access to capital, and a favorable business environment to support young entrepreneurs. Policy makers can utilize the model to formulate policies that prioritize improving education, fostering entrepreneurial experience, building self-efficacy, promoting exposure to role models and networks, and providing endorsements and recognition for young entrepreneurs. By collectively focusing on these enablers, we can empower young individuals and harness their entrepreneurial spirit for a prosperous future. Journal: Journal of the International Council for Small Business Pages: 117-128 Issue: 2 Volume: 5 Year: 2024 Month: 04 X-DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2023.2222551 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10.1080/26437015.2023.2222551 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. 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