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ICSB Sunday Times Editor’s note:
Pour yourself a bright Sunday espresso, because this week’s ICSB Sunday Times celebrates women entrepreneurs shaping the future. We highlight the Top 10 Trends for Women Entrepreneurs for 2026, explore the upcoming ICSB World Congress in Washington, D.C., and showcase the ICSB Golden Book Awards for 2025–2026, all amid a global shift toward purpose-driven, digitally connected enterprise. New research on family business succession, the entrepreneurship research–policy gap, and the growing impact of JICSB — ICSB’s second flagship journal, rounds out this edition, reaffirming our commitment to Humane Entrepreneurship, where innovation, inclusion, and human well-being lead the way forward.
— Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy
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The Top 10 Trends for Women Entrepreneurs for 2026
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Women’s entrepreneurship in 2026 stands at a powerful inflection point, shaped by digital transformation, global connectivity, and a renewed emphasis on human-centered leadership. Across regions and sectors, women entrepreneurs are not simply adapting to change; they are redefining what growth, resilience, and impact look like in an increasingly complex world.
Edited by Dr. Rico Baldegger, ICSB Board Member, Ms. Camille Burns, CEO, Women Presidents Organization, and Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy, ICSB President, this report highlights the Top Ten Trends shaping women’s entrepreneurship in 2026, revealing how women are leading through platforms, purpose, sustainability, and community-driven ecosystems. Together, these trends point to a future where entrepreneurship is more inclusive, globally connected, and deeply grounded in human well-being.. (read more).
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ICSB World Congress Call for Papers
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Set against the backdrop of the United States’ capital, a global hub of policy, innovation, and international collaboration, this Congress will celebrate entrepreneurship as a universal force for economic empowerment, social progress, and sustainable development. Just as the World Cup unites nations through shared passion and competition, this event will bring together the global MSME community to showcase excellence, share breakthrough innovations, and champion entrepreneurship as a catalyst for inclusive prosperity worldwide. Washington, D.C., stands at the intersection of policy and practice, where decisions shaping the global entrepreneurial landscape are made. (read more).
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ICSB Member Spotlight
Entrepreneurial Aspiration
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Entrepreneurship is an old human activity, but the conditions shaping entrepreneurial behavior have changed quickly. Digital platforms, global supply chains, mobile connectivity, and new forms of work have expanded what counts as a venture and who can participate. At the same time, public concerns around inclusion, sustainability, and resilience are pushing entrepreneurship research to address outcomes beyond firm growth.(read more)
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CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH
Why some successors come back: Pathways to engagement in family businesses
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This research shows that women-led MSMEs in Morocco significantly outperform their This research shows that joining a family business is rarely a straight, predictable journey, but often includes periods of stepping away and later returning. Through a study of 25 multigenerational firms, the authors identify how emotional experiences and key life events can reignite next-generation commitment, revealing multiple pathways that lead successors back into long-term leadership… (read more)
by: Megan A. Harper, Roland E. Kidwell, John James Cater & Marilyn Young
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The Entrepreneurship Research-Policy Gap
A large-scale review of 4,247 entrepreneurship articles across ten leading journals reveals a striking disconnect between research and real-world policy impact: only 11.7% offered clear policy recommendations, and just 1.4% included a dedicated policy implications section. he study concludes that the persistent research–policy gap stems not simply from disengagement, but from a fundamental misalignment between how research is written and how policy must be implemented, underscoring that true impact requires both scientific rigor and real-world feasibility. Read More.
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ICSB Top Five Books for 2025-2026
ICSB is proud to announce the ICSB Golden Book Awards for 2025–2026, celebrating the Top Five Essential Books shaping the future of entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business leadership. This year’s selection reflects the dynamic nature of knowledge itself. Three powerful new titles have entered the list for 2025–2026, while two exceptional works from the 2024–2025. (Read More)
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ICSB Second Journal – Journal of the International Council for Small Business
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ICSB’s Second Flagship Journal: The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is the second official journal of ICSB, following the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM), and was founded by Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy and Dr. Jeff Alves to expand ICSB’s global scholarly impact.
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Dedicated to MSMEs Worldwide: JICSB advances research on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, covering entrepreneurship policy, innovation, firm performance, and sustainable economic development across diverse regions.
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Bridging Research and Practice: The journal connects rigorous scholarship with real-world application, providing insights that inform entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers and strengthen the global MSME ecosystem.
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We are devoted to the interests and advancement of small business globally
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