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ICSB in Support of the Youth Employment Barometer
ICSB proudly supports the Youth Employment Barometer, a global initiative led by ILO, ITCILO, MICROSOFT, AIESEC, UNDESA, and UNICEF under the UN’s Our Common Agenda. This survey tracks youth career...
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ICSB New Website Features Launched
ICSB is dedicated to empowering small business and entrepreneurship communities with tools and resources designed to support growth and innovation. During our recent webinar, we unveiled exciting new website features...
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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 Poland 2024." SMEs in Poland contribute 45.3% of the...
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Advancing Humanity through Entrepreneurship: the Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders
Inmates face significant challenges finding employment upon release, contributing to high recidivism rates—up to 50% in the USA and 62.7% in the UK—which poses a persistent threat to peace and...
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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 circumstances and enhance their lives? To understand the poverty...
Poverty, Disadvantage, and the Promise of Enterprise A Capabilities Perspective Michael H. Morris and Susana C. Santos

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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...
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
How to Conduct Ethical Research
This podcast discusses Chapter 2, “How to Conduct Ethical Research.” Why you should care about ethical research, compare diff...
Podcast discussing Chapter 1: How to Understand the Current Methodological Landscape
Start-up Exits: Modalities, Impacts and Policies
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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ICSB New Website Features Launched
ICSB is dedicated to empowering small business and entrepreneurship communities with tools and resources designed to support growth and innovation. During our recent webinar, we unveiled exciting new website features and enhancements aimed at elevating your membership experience. If you missed the event, the full replay is now available, offering insights into how ICSB is fostering connections, driving innovation, and supporting professional growth.
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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...
shutterstock_189539789
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...
REHAB
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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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.

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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).

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