Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Aims & Scope

Studies published in the JSBE can be from and based on Canada or other countries of the world.

They can cover topics related to matters such as: A.

Start-up and resource gathering for an SME -Starting, buying and selling an SME -Financing, funding, banking, venture capital, audit and accounting in SMEs -Entrepreneur characteristics, leadership and work-life balance -Identification of business opportunities, business incubators and mentorship -Support services to entrepreneurship and SMEs B.

Functional management and growth of an SME -Sales and marketing in SMEs -Human resource management in SMEs -Operation management in SMEs -Innovation, knowledge management, learning and fast growth in SMEs -New technologies, Internet, and communication in SMEs -Regulation and taxes for SMEs -Growth of SMEs C.

Strategic management and change in an SME -Strategic Management in SMEs -International entrepreneurship and SME internationalization -Networks, alliances and relationships with government and large enterprises -Managing change in an uncertain and changing environment -Factors of success and failure in SME and entrepreneurial firms D.

New trends in entrepreneurship and SME management -Social entrepreneurship -Gender and female entrepreneurship -Indigenous entrepreneurship -Ethnic/diaspora/immigrant entrepreneurship -Youth and student entrepreneurship -Entrepreneurship in emerging/transition markets -Franchises, sport, health, consulting and other emerging types of SMEs -Corporate entrepreneurship E.

Special topics in entrepreneurship and SME management -Family-based business -Social responsibility, environmental protection, governance, and ethics in SMEs -SMEs and regional, urban, rural, and national development -Entrepreneurship education -Epistemology, general theory development, and methods of research in entrepreneurship and SMEs -Entrepreneurship and sustainable development

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4024

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	597

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.117

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	45

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Coronavirus (covid-19) and entrepreneurship: changing life and work landscape

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Vanessa

• Small business awareness and adoption of state-of-the-art technologies in emerging and developing markets, and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

  Citation: 280

  Authors: Ikpe Justice, Elijah Abasifreke Paul, Bamidele

• “PUSH” AND “PULL” ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Raphael, Eitan

• Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance: The Unique Impact of Innovativeness, Proactiveness, and Risk-taking

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Patrick M., Justin

• Cutting-edge technologies for small business and innovation in the era of COVID-19 global health pandemic

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Ikpe Justice, Didier, Dong-Heon (Austin)

• Entrepreneurial Competencies and the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: An Investigation through a Framework of Competitiveness

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Thomas W.Y., Theresa, Ed

• Impact investing: review and research agenda

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Anirudh, Kai

• Exploring Motivation and Success Among Canadian Women Entrepreneurs

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Karen D.

• Cloud computing technology: improving small business performance using the Internet

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Mohsen, Jeremy

• Brave Spirits on New Paths: Toward a Globally Relevant Paradigm of Indigenous Entrepreneurship Research

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Kevin, Michele

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