Search
Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future: The Latest Edition of...
The latest edition of Small Business Horizon, focusing on Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future. In a rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become essential for MSMEs—not just as an environmental...
sbg2025
JICSB’s Top 10 Most Impactful Papers of 2024
The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is delighted to present its 10 most impactful papers of 2024, recognizing pioneering research that advances knowledge in entrepreneurship and...
WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 5.23.52 PM
Interview with Agnieszka Majewska Poland’s Ombudsperson for SMEs
In the interview with ICSB, Agnieszka Majewska, Poland’s Ombudsperson for SMEs, shares her vision for empowering entrepreneurs through simplified legal processes, digital transformation, and international expansion. From supporting businesses in...
Agnieszka Majewskasmall 800 x 600
2025 South Korea Top Ten Trends for MSMEs
2025 South Korea's Top Ten Trends for SMEs and Startups: Key trends include the intensification of bureaucracy, the critical need for AI-driven innovation, and the rise of Humane Entrepreneurship. Overcoming...
2025 South Korea's SMEs
Discovering the Foundations of Modern Management
Rico J. Baldegger's latest book explores the whirlwind of rapid innovation and technological advancements shaping our world. With a thoughtful and grounded approach, it reintroduces classic methodologies and time-tested frameworks,...
mifdd

Lighthouse Awards

Global MSMEs Researchers

Global MSME Influencers

The Power of Ten

Latest News

Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future: The Lat...
The latest edition of Small Business Horizon, focusing on Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future. In a rapidly evolving wo...
sbg2025
Interview with Agnieszka Majewska Poland’s Ombudsp...
In the interview with ICSB, Agnieszka Majewska, Poland’s Ombudsperson for SMEs, shares her vision for empowering entrepreneur...
Agnieszka Majewskasmall 800 x 600
Advancing Humanity through Entrepreneurship: the R...
Inmates face significant challenges finding employment upon release, contributing to high recidivism rates—up to 50% in the U...
REHAB
Poverty, Disadvantage, and the Promise of Enterpri...
Can entrepreneurship serve as a pathway out of poverty? Are the poor able to create ventures that can improve their economic ...
Poverty, Disadvantage, and the Promise of Enterprise A Capabilities Perspective Michael H. Morris and Susana C. Santos

Breaking News

JICSB’s Top 10 Most Impactful Papers of 2024
The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is delighted to present its 10 most impactful papers of 2024, recognizing pioneering research that advances knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. These papers explore some of the most critical topics influencing the global business landscape, providing fresh perspectives and actionable insights for practitioners and academics alike.
WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 5.23.52 PM

Latest Research

JICSB’s Top 10 Most Impactful Papers of 2024
The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is delighted to present its 10 most impactful papers of 2...
WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 5.23.52 PM
What Do We Owe Entrepreneurial Learners?
What DO we owe entrepreneurial learners? The best instructors, pedagogies, settings, research, and assessment! We need all of...
do-vs-dream
Discovering the Foundations of Modern Management
Rico J. Baldegger's latest book explores the whirlwind of rapid innovation and technological advancements shaping our world. ...
mifdd
Podcast discussing Chapter 3: How to Make Contributions to Theory
You will learn the criticality of theory for managers, researchers, students, and policymakers; distinctions in discerning go...
herman-podcast-chapter3
Join Today

Be part of the largest and oldest network of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the world.

Coming Soon! The 2025 ICSB World Congress in Sydney, Australia

The ICSB World Congress in Sydney, Australia, is a premier global gathering of entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, and educators dedicated to fostering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore cutting-edge insights, share innovative practices, and build lasting connections within the global entrepreneurship community. Set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney, the congress will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions designed to inspire and empower attendees to drive sustainable economic growth and development.

Learn How You Can Publish Your Ideas and Research before our Global Audience

Discover the ICSB registration process and become a valued member of our global network! Join us to connect with small business experts, gain insights, and contribute to advancing entrepreneurship worldwide.

We are devoted to the interests and advancement of small business globally

top-ten-trends-logo

Top Ten Trends

Top 10 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Trends

The future of business is an ever-evolving tapestry of innovation, entrepreneurship, and adaptation. As we gaze toward the horizon of 2024, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) invites you to journey into the dynamic landscape of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide. These trends we present to you are not merely conjecture; they result from rigorous analysis, forecasting, and an unwavering commitment to understanding the forces that shape the business world.

Award Winning Journals

ICSB members have full access to the JICSB Online Library, please sign into your ICSB account or become an ICSB member.

The Journal of Small Business Management

Advancing Entrepreneurship Research Worldwide

As the official journal of the ICSB, 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.

Journal of the International Council for Small Business

About JICSB

The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) explores the many dimensions of micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) policy, economic development policy supporting MSMEs, and MSME performance. The journal is part of the International Council of Small Business (ICSB), a potent source of expertise and knowledge. The purpose of the Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is to advance research and knowledge of policies and economic development as they relate to improving the performance and sustainability of micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Connect with entrepreneurial
minds from around the globe.