Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
An
evolving
set
of
measurements
to
assess
the
performance
firms
focused
on
environmental,
social,
and
governance
(ESG)
factors
has
emerged,
resembling
early
stages
knowledge
management
(KM)
metrics
development.
Drawing
from
practical
lessons
KM's
history,
practitioners
policy
makers
can
effectively
integrate
ESG
practices.
We
underscore
that
overemphasis
complex
hinder
innovation
growth.
Instead,
accelerating
standardization
allows
small
large
businesses
embed
principles
into
their
core
strategies
seamlessly.
highlight
how
sound
practices,
exemplified
by
sample
companies
reviewed
(Walt
Disney,
Fiserv,
McDonald's),
represent
solid
investments
drive
long-term
success.
For
makers,
this
means
fostering
an
environment
where
are
foundational
business
operations,
ultimately
benefiting
economy
society.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 249 - 278
Published: May 1, 2025
Classical
universities
are
research-oriented
and
therefore
have
a
tradition
of
translating
successful
research
into
entrepreneurship
economic
social
impact.
However,
there
fewer
examples
thriving
ecosystems
at
applied
sciences,
which
tend
to
be
more
practice-
profession-oriented.
This
article
presents
case
study
an
support
program
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
University
Applied
Sciences,
it's
key
elements,
monitoring
methodology
progress
over
time.
A
was
used
present
the
unique
context,
obstacles
solutions
problems
that
university
had
deal
with
on
its
way
towards
ideal
entrepreneurial
university.
The
presented
provides
practitioners
important
lessons
how
run
evaluate
complex
numerous
activities
but
common
goal:
create
well-functioning
regional
ecosystem.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
This
study
explores
the
increasingly
important
online
dimension
of
entrepreneurial
ecosystems
(EEs),
an
area
that
has
received
little
research
attention
despite
its
increasing
relevance
in
today's
digital
world.
Focusing
on
context
a
university
incubator,
we
aim
to
understand
how
integrating
elements
into
entrepreneurship
support
affects
new
venture
development.
Through
semistructured
interviews
with
entrepreneurs,
our
findings
indicate
facilitate
access
vital
resources
and
networks,
yet
they
can
also
create
challenges
related
diminished
interpersonal
interactions.
provides
insights
for
practitioners
policy
makers,
suggesting
effective
should
balance
engagement
opportunities
personal
connection.
extends
discussion
virtualization
digitalization
EEs
implications
fostering
growth
ecosystem
resilience.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Hedge
funds
(HFs)
operate
as
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
are
managed
by
entrepreneurs.
When
it
comes
to
gender,
the
HF
industry
is
among
most
unequal
sectors.
International
associations
tried
reduce
this
gap
creating
entrepreneurial
ecosystems
tailored
women
in
finance.
Such
initiatives
ineffective
if
quality
not
present.
The
market
quick
assess
who
will
survive
not.
If
there
a
gender
gap,
we
must
first
whether
from
differences
performance.
Our
results
indicate
that
case,
at
least
for
equity
HFs
with
global
investment
focus.
Sociocultural
factors
more
likely
reason.
findings
should
encourage
finance
break
sociocultural
barriers
take
on
leadership
responsibilities.
Efforts
focus
encouraging
join
earliest
career
stages.
Efficient
capital
markets
then
select
best
managers,
regardless
of
their
gender.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
are
economically
important
but
caught
in
a
financing
dilemma.
Reasons
for
these
problems
are,
among
others,
information
asymmetries.
Financial
technologies
(FinTech),
an
intermediary
role,
could
help
to
solve
asymmetry
this
way
the
of
SMEs.
Therefore,
FinTech
as
intermediaries
SMEs
must
develop
unique
enduring
business
model.
Due
less
empirical
data,
we
will
deductively
show
some
first
steps
on
model
generation
practical
guide.
We
searching
similarities
market
development
creditworthiness
assessment
SMEs,
done
by
FinTech,
saw
it
past
rating
agencies
concerning
large
companies.
In
particular,
analyze
role
SME
financing,
with
focus
customers,
value
propositions,
key
resources,
activities.
Our
article
contributes
step
conceptual
outline
ecosystem
solving
debt
restrictions
overview
article,
derive
our
results
from
theoretical
point
view
try
contribute
meaningful
knowledge
all
stakeholders
system.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
The
urgency
of
environmental
challenges
necessitates
educational
programs
that
equip
future
entrepreneurs
with
practical
sustainability-specific
skills
and
knowledge.
Accordingly,
this
article
compares
sustainability
entrepreneurial
education
program
cases
using
action
research
at
the
University
California
San
Diego
(startBlue
Innovation-CORPS
[I-CORPS])
Cranfield
(Ideas-to-Innovation
[i2i]
Energy
Entrepreneurship)
specific
to
pedagogical
approaches
like
experiential
learning,
transdisciplinary
collaboration,
community
mentors,
examples.
Findings
highlight
multiple
achievements—underrepresented
founder
involvement,
United
Nations
Sustainable
Development
Goal
alignment,
early
value
development
signal
identification.
Practically,
such
insights
can
guide
educators,
policymakers,
designers
in
enhancing
education,
fostering
innovation,
addressing
local
regional
through
collaboration
applications.
Also,
there
are
actionable
recommendations
facilitate
knowledge,
skill,
competency
entrepreneurs,
investors,
other
stakeholders,
thereby
aiding
sustainability-focused
venture
development,
growth,
success.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
This
article
explores
the
practical
impact
of
humane
entrepreneurship
on
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs),
demonstrating
how
adopting
a
entrepreneurial
orientation
(HEO)
can
significantly
enhance
financial
performance,
employee
engagement,
environmental
sustainability.
It
provides
valuable
insights
for
business
leaders
policy
makers
by
showcasing
integrating
humancentric
approaches
into
strategies
not
only
drives
profitability
but
also
strengthens
organizational
commitment
social
responsibility.
The
emphasizes
benefits
HEO
SMEs,
while
calling
further
research
to
assess
its
broader
applicability
across
different
industries
regions.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Can
higher
education
institutions
(HEIs)
create
conditions
for
a
thriving
entrepreneur
ecosystem?
This
study
analyzed
HEIs'
innovation
output
and
measured
university
leader
(UL)
perceptions
attitudes
toward
entrepreneurship
ecosystems
(EE)
by
examining
medium-sized
HEIs
with
$200
to
$300
M
in
research
expenditures
located
cities
population
of
250,000
500,000
determine
potential
gaps
developing
entrepreneurs
spurring
start-up
opportunity.
A
mixed-method
design
investigated
building
on
existing
frameworks
identify
common
attributes
an
EE.
Given
the
complexity,
challenges,
underdeveloped
literature
associated
EEs,
this
article
tested
proposed
framework
ULs,
scholars,
practitioners,
policy
makers
inform
decisions
increased
creation.
The
results
provide
practical
recommendations
how
leaders
can
spur
continued
opportunity
organic
growth
economic
development.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Entrepreneurship
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
defusing
backlash
against
environmental,
social,
and
governance
(ESG)
initiatives
advancing
sustainability.
This
review
explores
the
of
entrepreneurship
mitigating
ESG
opposition
promoting
sustainable
development.
A
systematic
utilizing
online
databases
resulted
shortlist
499
articles,
which
62
were
selected
using
preferred
reporting
items
for
reviews
meta-analyses
2020
flowchart.
The
findings
highlight
barriers
companies
face
adopting
practices,
such
as
shareholder
returns
company
valuation,
describe
successful
strategies
to
overcome
these
obstacles.
They
also
explore
how
entrepreneurial
innovation
can
transform
into
opportunities
growth
positive
impact.
Entrepreneurs
drive
systemic
change
contribute
more
equitable
global
economy
by
enhancing
transparency,
fostering
stakeholder
trust,
integrating
long-term
sustainability
goals.
concludes
with
practical
entrepreneurs
navigate
complexities
integration
future.
