International Journal for Small and Medium Enterprises (IJSME) debuted in May, 2012, is an international journal with a focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and, hence, is dedicated to the formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of pro-SME policy with a view to supporting the SME owners and managers in their business operations. IJSME provides a place for quality papers in
cluding theoretical as well as empirical research articles, issues pertaining to policies and practice within the fields of small business and entrepreneurship, evidence-based case studies, best practices, policy briefs, business models, entrepreneurial ideas, reports, statistical overviews and strategies for enhancing the competitiveness and sustainable growth of SMEs. Apart from contributing to the academic literature, IJSME aims at providing conceptual and practical insights and generating innovative ideas for SME promotion at all levels. The articles, case studies, and other write-ups that IJSME carries in its quarterly issue are immensely important to all SME stakeholders who seek to understand small businesses, entrepreneurial processes, and outcomes. Objectives
The IJSME aims at building an effective international platform for SME practitioners/ experts/ professionals, academics and policy makers to contribute their unbiased and practical research works in the field of SME and entrepreneurship development in the larger interest of SMEs and the stakeholders engaged in their promotion. Besides, it provides ample opportunity for the authors to learn from each other’s work through radical thinking. IJSME is an excellent conduit whereby SME and entrepreneurship development research can shape itself and outcomes & inferences can be shared across institutions, governments, researchers and students, as well as industry. The objectives of IJSME are as follows:
• Advanced research to keep you ahead with competitive edge best practice in SMEs
• Practical guidance on ways to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in SME management and development
• Comprehensive analysis and elucidation to further our understanding about the core issues and fundamental challenges inhibiting the growth of SMEs
• Cross-border coverage providing enough room to share information and knowledge and insight on a worldwide scale
• Playing a bridge’s role between SME and enterprise development theory and practice.
• Assist and inform those responsible for the management of SMEs.
• Highlight case studies on small business experiences including success stories and practical advice. Title: International Journal for Small and Medium Enterprises (IJSME)
ISSN: 2278–3164 (Print)
Frequency: Quarterly
Language: English
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