Journal of Small Business Management

Aims & Scope

The primary purpose of the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) is to publish scholarly research articles in the fields of small business management and entrepreneurship.

As the official journal of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), the JSBM is recognized as a primary instrument for projecting and supporting the goals and objectives of this organization, which include scholarly research and the free exchange of ideas.

The journal, which is circulated in 60 countries around the world, is a leader in the field of small business research.

The following is a list of research topics of interest to JSBM readers: -Family and Founders Owned Enterprises- Women and Minority Owned Enterprises- Small Business Strategy and Organization- Small Business and Entrepreneurial Marketing- Franchising and Small Business- Internationalization and International Entrepreneurship- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Education- New Venture Creation and Venture Capital- Small Business Finance and Accounting- Small Enterprise Governance and Agency- Small Business Technology and Innovation- Small Business Policy, Economics, and Legal Issues- Small Business Operations and E-Commerce- Small Business Assistance and Training Programs- Small Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Behavior

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6
2024	5.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1257

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2055

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.149

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	141

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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
• Web of Science

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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.

• Entrepreneurship Education: Known Worlds and New Frontiers

  Citation: 807

  Authors: Heidi M., Patricia G.

• The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Attitudes and Intention: Hysteresis and Persistence

  Citation: 763

  Authors: Alain, Benoit

• Entrepreneurial Motivations: What Do We Still Need to Know?

  Citation: 672

  Authors: Alan, Malin

• Institutional Perspectives on Entrepreneurial Behavior in Challenging Environments

  Citation: 582

  Authors: Friederike, David

• Co-opetition and Technological Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Multilevel Conceptual Model

  Citation: 573

  Authors: Devi R., Byung-Jin (Robert)

• Inbound Open Innovation Activities in High-Tech SMEs: The Impact on Innovation Performance

  Citation: 564

  Authors: Vinit, Mats, Johan

• The Complementary Effects of Market Orientation and Entrepreneurial Orientation on Profitability in Small Businesses

  Citation: 536

  Authors: William E., James M.

• Open Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): External Knowledge Sourcing Strategies and Internal Organizational Facilitators

  Citation: 507

  Authors: Sabine, Wim

• Burst Bubbles or Build Steam? Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy, and Entrepreneurial Intentions

  Citation: 457

  Authors: Panagiotis, Dimo

• The Impact of an Entrepreneurship Education Program on Entrepreneurial Competencies and Intention

  Citation: 437

  Authors: José C.

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