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World SME Forum Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Empowers Future Entrepreneurs
The Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (YEB), held in conjunction with the SME World Forum 2024 at MILA University, Negeri Sembilan, gathered aspiring young entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and academia to explore the...
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Women Entrepreneurs in Malaysia Building Resilience and Driving Change
The role of women entrepreneurs in Malaysia is vital to the nation’s economic growth and societal progress. Women are not just business leaders; they are community builders and changemakers. Yet,...
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The Importance of MSMEs in Malaysia and the Role of...
MSMEs are not just smaller versions of big corporations. They lack the layers of structure, expansive departments, and sophisticated systems typical of large enterprises.
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SME World Forum Spectacular Start at the Iconic Malaysia's Petronas...
The SME World Forum 2024 started with a vibrant and dynamic opening ceremony against the breathtaking backdrop of Kuala Lumpur's crown jewel, the Petronas Twin Towers. The Forum aims to...
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ICSB Top Five Essential Books for 2024: Celebrating Excellence in...
ICSB is proud to announce the recipients of the ICSB Golden Book Awards for 2024, recognizing the Top Five Essential Books of 2024. These books stand out as the pinnacle...
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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...
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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
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This podcast discusses Chapter 2, “How to Conduct Ethical Research.” Why you should care about ethical research, compare diff...
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A workshop by the OECD and ICSB explores the diverse nature of exits and how supportive policies can turn these moments into ...
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World SME Forum Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Empowers Future Entrepreneurs
The Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (YEB), held in conjunction with the SME World Forum 2024 at MILA University, Negeri Sembilan, gathered aspiring young entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and academia to explore the role of youth in driving innovation and sustainable business practices. Jointly organized by Curtin University Malaysia and the International Council for Small Businesses (ICSB), the YEB program is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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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...
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Driving Growth: The Role of SMEs in Poland’s Economy
Discover the latest insights into Poland’s SME sector with the "Report on the State of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in...
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Advancing Humanity through Entrepreneurship: the Rehabilitation of Ex-...
Inmates face significant challenges finding employment upon release, contributing to high recidivism rates—up to 50% in the U...
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Poverty, Disadvantage, and the Promise of Enterprise
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
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