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About JSBM

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.

Aims and 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.

Topics of Interest

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

JSBM Staff

Eric Liguori
Co-Editor, JSBM
Associate Dean for Research and External Relations, Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Florida State University

Katia Passerini
Co-Editor, JSBM
Interim President Seton Hall University

Ayman ElTarabishy
Editor in Chief, JSBM
Deputy Chair, Department of Management, GWSB President & CEO, ICSB

JSBM Senior Advisory Board

JSBM's Target Audience

Researchers

Academics

Entrepreneurs

Journal Metrics

Usage

247K annual downloads/views

Citation metrics

6.2 (2022) Impact Factor
Q2 Impact Factor Best Quartile
6.8 (2022) 5 year IF
11.5 (2022) CiteScore (Scopus)
Q1 CiteScore Best Quartile
2.064 (2022) SNIP
1.556 (2022) SJR

Speed/Acceptance

4 days avg. from submission to first decision
55 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision
23 days avg. from acceptance to online publication
6% acceptance rate

More About JSBM

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Publisher Contact Info

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Contact JSBM

Please contact the office at: jsbm@icsb.org
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