The Small Business Gazette
JSBM Special Issue: Humane Entrepreneurship from Research to Practice
The UN Declaration of the Micro and Small Business (MSMEs) Day, spearheaded by the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), has been a critical milestone in the fulfillment of ICSB’s mission to support entrepreneurs and small business is progressing towards inclusive economic growth. The Declaration, while highlighting the complexity and the multidimensionality of the entrepreneurial role, recognizes the role of MSMEs in the achievement of the UN – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
New ICSB Board of Directors
Welcome to the New ICSB Board of Directors Monday, July 13, 2020 Welcome to the New ICSB Board of Directors Monday, July 13, 2020 Welcoming to a New Dawn for ICSB Almost two months ago, I presented my vision for a “New Dawn for MSMEs and Startups.” As the world begins...
Launch of the ICSB 2020 Global MSMEs Report
Upon spending time considering and analyzing the pre-existing conditions, especially those that have been exploited due to the stress of COVID-19, at our MSMEs Day Celebration today, we feel prepared to continue the conversation.
To dive deeper into the individual facets of MSME realities, we must create platforms that uplift and highlight MSMEs. We are beyond excited to announce that we will have released our 2020 ICSB Global MSMEs Report. This compilation not only expands our discussion, but it also provides us with a physical representation of our community. Within the pages of the Global MSMEs Report, our community’s members share their stories, be that in the form of their research or their experience. This report represents the true diversity and uniqueness in entrepreneurial activity and small business perspectives dependent on location.
MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE ENTERPRISES DAY
Micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs) represent around
70 per cent of global employment and provide essential opportunities, often for
the most vulnerable, including women and youth. They also make up nearly half of the GDP in developing countries, playing a critical role in advancing shared prosperity.
The International Council for Small Business announces the theme and start of the Celebration of and Action for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises on 27 June
Celebration of and Action for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day are a United Nations Name Day, which was established in 2017. The day, June 27th is meant to demonstrate global support of MSMEs. MSMEs are the most significant contributors to local and global economies. However, they are often much forgotten and oppressed by restrictive policies and unsupported responses in times of need. MSMEs Day seeks to be both a moment of applause for the work that MSMEs do and a moment to gather for future planning to better promote the smaller economic units in the world.
US Senator Marco Rubio, Addresses MSME Day
US Senator Marco Rubio, Addresses MSME DayTuesday, June, 23, 2020
Reflections
SMEs Must Choose Change
The traditional tenets of how we conduct business have changed, moving people outside of their offices into their home offices, thus opening new opportunities to connect to local businesses and communities in radically distributed work environments.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy
This paper summarises key policy conclusions and recommendations drawn from 27 policy insight notes contained in Entrepreneurship Policies Through a Gender Lens, a research report published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in collaboration with the Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy Research Network (Global WEP).
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GivingTuesday2022
ICSB invites you to join us in advancing entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses worldwide by donating to our 10k Campaign for Academy Student Scholarships. Your donation will help entrepreneurial students worldwide attend the ICSB Academy in Gwangju, South Korea, at the 2023 World Congress.
Humane Entrepreneurship
Humane Entrepreneurship necessitates that companies either transition immediately or begin their business plan based on a humane orientation to entrepreneurship, which will allow leadership and staff to understand their value while working as a cohesive team.