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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.
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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.


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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
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Katia Passerini
Co-Editor, JSBM

Interim President Seton Hall University
Ayman El Tarabishy President and CEO ICSB
Ayman ElTarabishy
Editor in Chief, JSBM
Deputy Chair, Department of Management, GWSB President & CEO, ICSB

JSBM Senior Advisory Board

Herman Aquinas JSBM Board
Shaker Zahra JSBM Board
Melissa Cardon JSBM Board
Tom Lumpkin JSBM Board
Tim Mescon JSBM 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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Please contact the office at: jsbm@icsb.org
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