http://www.icsb.org/ This is all the current news articles available at http://www.icsb.org. en-us Copyright 2008 Internation Council of Small Businesses 6/1/2008 3:10:44 PM 20 http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=206 Established and Still Blazing New Trails – Columbia’s Centro de Desarrollo del Espirtu EmpresarialWinner of the USASBE 2010 Global Entrepreneurship Education AwardThe “Centro de Desarrollo del Espirtu Empresarial” (Center for Entrepreneurial Development) was created on January 1, 1985 as an academic unit of the Unversidad Icesi, with the mission of forging a new Entrepreneurial Culture through academic processes and with the permanent participation of the academic and entrepreneurial community, full of innovation and social responsibility, to be an engine of development in all its facets.There are many elements that make CDEE unique and of which the longevity of the program and its evolution to a mature but yet ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=205 SBANC NewsletterMarch 2, 2010Issue - 2010QUOTE"The future you see is the future you get."- Robert G AllenFEATURE PAPERComplementary Effects of Tie Strength And Network Range Enhancing Transnational Venture PerformanceThis paper was written by Pankaj C. Patel from the Ball State University It was presented at the 2010 USASBE Conference in Nashville, TN.ACADEMIC ABSTRACTWe examine complementary effects of network range and tie strength on transnational venture performance. Network range facilitates access to a broad set of knowledge and resources, such transactions are possible in presence of strong ties. Alternatively, a network heavy in strong ties provides reliable connections, but lack of diversity ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=204 The Center for Women's Leadership at Babson College celebratesWomen's History Monthwith the last of three CWL author series events in March.Nicholas KristofPulitzer Prize-winning journalist, columnist for The New York Times, and co-author with Sheryl WuDunn of the book that inspired a movement to address our era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. Half the Sky makes the compelling case for the belief that the best way to fight poverty and extremism is to educate and empower women and girls.Half the SkyTurning Oppression into Opportunity for Women WorldwideMonday, March 226-8 p.m.Carling-Sorenson Theater, BabsonThis event is ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=203 GEWwinners alreadygrowing businessesReplenish Energy, a microalgae fuel company fromPuerto Rico, beat out more than 1,000 submissions to win theCleantech Open Ideas Competition.The winners have already tapped into the Cleantech Open network to develop their business plan.Read more about their plans for the future.The winner of theGlobal Student Entrepreneur Awards, Vancouver native Milun Tesovic, is also off and running with the development of his company,Metro Lyrics. Read about it in a recent story inSuccessmagazine.Zimbabwe on boardEmpretecrecently signed a MoU to host GEW through 2012 in Zimbabwe. Empretec DirectorBusi Bangois pictured here with GEW Chair Scott Cain.Read more about GEW in Zimbabwe.Tips for ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=202 1st Quarter 2010In This IssueThe State of Women's EnterpriseGauging Our ProgressUN Regional CommissionsCelebrating Women's HistoryE3nabling NewsIt is our aim, in this quarterly newsletter, to provide a concise digest of news, information and links to 1: educate, 2: enlighten and 3: empower your work on behalf of nascent, new, established and growing women-owned enterprises around the world.Our subscribers come from all walks of life: businesses large and small, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and multi-lateral organizations (MLOs), public sector agencies, civil society groups and educational institutions. Yet we all share a common interest in supporting women's enterprise in communities around the world.We hope that ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=201 Welcome to the February 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.The past month, ICSB has been focused on collecting abstracts and preparing for an exciting 2010 World Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. The ICSB 2010 Conference Committee is very pleased to have a high number of quality abstracts submitted thus far from over 40 different countries. There have also been some new developments in the program, including the addition of a new Developmental Track. In this newsletter you will also find information on upcoming conferences, newsletters from our partners, awards being ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=200 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 23, 2010 - Issue 603 - 2010QUOTE"If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things?"-George ClasonFEATURE PAPERBalancing Sustainability and Profitability in Entrepreneurial Practice: An Institutional Logics PerspectiveThis paper was written by Dirk De Clercq and by Maxim Voronov, both from Brock University in St. Catharines, ON(Canada). It was presented at the 2009 ICSB Conference.AbstractWe aim to contribute to entrepreneurship literature by considering the dialectal relationship between entrepreneurial practice and the institutional logics of sustainability and profitability. We acknowledge both the embeddedness ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=199 February 2010Entrepreneurship is more than just an economic engine. In this month’s newsletter, we highlight two programs that focus on the community building side of entrepreneurship – one at a campus devastated by a tornado and one that seeks to help communities in Guatemala. We also look at a program from Ireland that has a curriculum to help students for varied backgrounds develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Finally, an innovative system for connecting students with the small business community is shared by a program in California.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=198 IYF Celebrates its 20th Anniversary Year with New Grants:Employability Programs Gain SupportAs the International Youth Foundation (IYF) kicks off its 20th anniversary this year, we are pleased to announce new programs that expand our youth development portfolio in Latin America and India. “It seems appropriate that we begin to celebrate this historic milestone by announcing the launch of key initiatives that are benefiting youth around the world,” said William S. Reese, IYF’s President and CEO. “We’re very proud of our track record over the past two decades of expanding opportunities for young people in some 70 countries worldwide.”Onenew IYFprogram is Obra, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=197 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 16, 2010Issue - 602- 2010QUOTE"He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander."-AristotleFEATURE PAPERThe Use of Information Technology And Innovation In Entrepreneurial Small FirmsThis is paper was written by Oyvin Kyvik from the ESADE Business School, Spain, by Catherine Leger-Jarniou from the Université Paris-Dauphine, France, and by Ayman El Tarabishy from the School of Business, The George Washington University, USA. It was presented at the 2009 SBI Conference.AbstractThis study explored the relationship of the entrepreneur's/founder's ability and skills and the company's strategic use of innovative information technology. A triangulation of the results based on 7 case studies ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=196 ICSB - DOCTORAL STUDENT CONSORTIUM ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT at the ICSB 2010 World ConferenceWhere: Hilton Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio, USAWhen: Thursday, 24 June 2010*Abstracts due by March 15, 2010. Click here to submit your abstract for the ICSB 2010 Doctoral Student ConsortiumChairpersons: Associate Professor Dr. Helle Neergaard (Aarhus School of Business, Denmark), Associate Professor Dr. Sharon Alvarez (Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, USA)The Doctoral Consortium has a successful tradition at the ICSB World Conference. It represents a unique opportunity for doctoral students to present their thesis proposals and obtain useful insight into how their work can be ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=195 Forthcoming Case Study Book from Gower Publishing, UKhttp://www.gowerpub.com/“Father-Daughter Succession in Family Business”Book Editors:Daphne Halkias, PhD.ormandy Business School, Caen & Le Havre, FranceVisiting Scholar, The Centre on Migration, Policy and SocietyUniversity of Oxford, UKCEO, Executive Coaching Consultants, Athens, GreecePaul M. Swiercz, PhD.Department of ManagementDirector, Strategic HRM Partnership ProjectGeorge Washington University, Washington DC, USAFounder, Executive Selection and Development International, USACelina Smith, PhD.Department of Strategy and OrganizationEMLYO Business School, Lyon, FranceRobert S. NasonThe STEP Project for Family EnterprisingBabson College, Babson Park, Massachusetts, USAPublication Date: January 2011Hardback: ISB 978-0-566-09220-6The Family Firm is an increasingly vital player in the global economy. One of the events that may ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=193 The abstract submission deadline for the ICSB 2010 World Conference has been extended to March 1, 2010.The ICSB 2010 Conference Committee is very pleased to have a high number of quality abstracts submitted thus far from over 40 different countries. Due to some new developments in the program, including the addition of a new Developmental Track, the Conference Committee has decided to extend the abstract submission deadline two weeks to March 1, 2010. Don't miss your final chance to share your work with ICSB delegates from around the world!ICSB's new Developmental Track is for all working papers that will not be completed in time for ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=194 The abstract submission deadline for the ICSB 2010 World Conference has been extended to March 1, 2010.The ICSB 2010 Conference Committee is very pleased to have a high number of quality abstracts submitted thus far from over 40 different countries. Due to some new developments in the program, including the addition of a new Developmental Track, the Conference Committee has decided to extend the abstract submission deadline two weeks to March 1, 2010. Don't miss your final chance to share your work with ICSB delegates from around the world!ICSB's new Developmental Track is for all working papers that will not be completed in time for ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=192 New GEM team from SwedenThe Global Entrepreneurship Monitor will as from 2010 again include data from Sweden on entrepreneurial activity. Thanks to Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum, now the prospective team from Sweden.– We are really happy to bring Sweden back into this unique international research venture, says professor Pontus Braunerhjelm, team leader and Managing Director of Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum. There has been an unfortunate gap of two years when no data were collected for Sweden. Now, we will make sure that we produce continuous high quality data and an interesting national report.– I see great potential in the GEM project. There is ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=191 Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB-PRC) Invites you to the2010 Entrepreneurship SummitGlobal Trends in SME’s & EntrepreneurshipWhen: Friday March 26, 2010 at 8:00 amWhere: University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus College of Business Administration Mayagüez, Puerto RicoInvited SpeakersDr. Patricia Greene, Babson CollegeDr. George Solomon, The George Washington UniversityFor Information Contact:Dr. Zulma Quiñones or Dr. Jaime Santiago Canet(787) 264-1912 Ext.7672 787 841-2000 Ext 2508/2509zquinobear@gmail.com jsantiago@email.pucpr.eduhttp://www.icsb-prc.org/ http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=190 Call for Papers and Session PreviewWe invite you to join us in beautiful Cincinnati, OH, USA for the 2010 ICSB World Conference. The ICSB World Conference is a unique and special gathering place forICSB's international community to share knowledge and network across borders. Over the last 55 years, the ability to develop both personal and professional contacts from other countries and across cultures has given ICSB members an advantage in the global marketplace.www.icsb2010.orgTheme: Entrepreneurship: Bridging Global BoundariesDate: 24-27 June 2010Venue: Hilton CincinnatiNetherland Plaza, Cincinnati, OH,USAOnline submission: https://www.softconf.com/a/icsb2010/Key datesAbstract Submission Deadline: 15 February 2010Notification of Acceptance: 15 March 2010Submission of Accepted Full Papers: 12 April 2010The ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=189 Find out what your colleagues are reading in JSBM!Click on the links below for FREE access to the most downloaded articles from Journal of Small Business Management.Entrepreneurs in Turkey: A Factor Analysis of Motivations, Success Factors, and ProblemsCynthia Benzing, Hung Manh Chu, Orhan KaraDifferences in Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The Role of Tacitness and Codification in Opportunity IdentificationBrett R. Smith, Charles H. Matthews, Mark T. SchenkelImplementing a Market Orientation in Small Manufacturing Firms: From Cognitive Model to ActionJames H. Martin, Beth Ann Martin, Paul R. MinnilloAlso of InterestJSBM and The Wall Street Journal - Ten Year Comparison!A revealing comparison of JSBM to The Wall Street Journal was recently presented at the Canadian Council for Small ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=188 Find out what your colleagues are reading in JSBM!Click on the links below for FREE access to the most downloaded articles from Journal of Small Business Management.Entrepreneurs in Turkey: A Factor Analysis of Motivations, Success Factors, and ProblemsCynthia Benzing, Hung Manh Chu, Orhan KaraDifferences in Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The Role of Tacitness and Codification in Opportunity IdentificationBrett R. Smith, Charles H. Matthews, Mark T. SchenkelImplementing a Market Orientation in Small Manufacturing Firms: From Cognitive Model to ActionJames H. Martin, Beth Ann Martin, Paul R. MinnilloAlso of InterestJSBM and The Wall Street Journal - Ten Year Comparison!A revealing comparison of JSBM to The Wall Street Journal was recently presented at the Canadian Council for Small ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=187 Entrepreneurship is embedded in the fabric of Queen’s University Belfast which recognizes that an entrepreneurial identity is essential if Queen’s staff and graduates are to complete effectively in the global economy. The program aim was to ensure that every student was given the opportunity to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the enterprise competencies to make a difference as the owner if a small business, social entrepreneur or someone creating innovative solutions within a corporate environment.In every undergraduate pathway an existing module would be identified, within which entrepreneurship curriculum could be developed and linked to the existing subject area. For example, nursing ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=186 Two Chairs in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management(Ref. 0016-4)The University of Exeter has ambitious plans for growth. Capital projects to the value of £275 million pounds will, by the end of 2012, transform our already beautiful campus into something that is truly world-class. And during the course of the next twelve months we will be building on our very considerable research strengths with over 100 new academic appointments.Central to our plans for growth is the University of Exeter Business School which will double in size by 2013. Work is well underway to construct stunning new facilities – including a brand new, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=185 Business School PhD Studentship – LeadershipThe Business School has a vibrant postgraduate research community where there are currently over 140 students enrolled on its Doctoral programmes. It has excellent research ratings with 94 per cent ofits research classified as being of international quality (RAE 2008). As part of its ongoing development of postgraduate research, the Business School is offering up to 7 fully-funded studentships for October 2010 start. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals that align withBusiness School priorities as well as the University of Exeter Research Beacons and Key Themes(http://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/excellence/keythemes/).We are keen to attract students with strong experience of independent ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=184 Dear Colleagues:On behalf of the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management and the University of Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI), we are writing to invite you to nominate candidates for the 2010 IDEA Awards, which serve as part of the Division's Research Excellence Initiative.At this year's Academy of Management meeting in Montréal, Canada, we will be holding the third annual IDEA Awards dinner to honor excellence in entrepreneurship research. We therefore seek high quality research that has been, is, or is likely to be influential to the field of entrepreneurship. Accordingly, we are using a very broad cross-disciplinary ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=183 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 2, 2010Issue - 600 - 2010QUOTE"Your ability to negotiate, communicate, influence, and persuade others to do things is absolutely indispensable to everything you accomplish in life. The most effective men and women in every area are those who can quite competently organize the cooperation and assistance of other people toward the accomplishment of important goals and objectives."-Brian TracyFEATURE PAPERSources of Financing For New Technology Firms: Evidence From The Kauffman Firm SurveyThe paper was written Susan Coleman from the University of Hartford, and Alicia M. Robb from the University of California. It was presented at the 2010 USASBE Conference in Nashville, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=181 On behalf of the IntEnt 2010 organizing committee, we are very excited to invite you to join us in creative and inspiring Arnhem, the Netherlands for the 20th IntEnt world conference. We invite you to submit your paper or best practice to be presented during the conference. If you do not want to submit a paper you are welcome to register as a participant.The website with information is now open: www.intent2010.comDate: 5-8 July 2010Venue: HAN University of Applied Sciences, Arnhem, the NetherlandsAbstract submission deadline: 15thof April 2010Notification of acceptance: 1stof May 2010Submission of accepted full papers: 1stof June 2010The IntEnt world conference provides ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=180 When: May 20-21, 2010Where: Department of Entrepreneurship and Relationship Management, University of Southern Denmark, KoldingCall for papersSince its inception in 1980 the conference has been a biannual event in the Nordic tradition, characterized by an open atmosphere that encourages the exchange of ideas between researchers with different research interests in the field of small business research. The 2010 conference will continue this tradition and welcomes papers in different fields of small business research, including: Opportunity seeking behaviour and market creation of SMEs Studies of SMEs in a diversified world Strategies in SMEs Innovation management in small firms Theories on serial and habitual entrepreneursThe issue of gender in entrepreneurship & small businessStudies on ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=179 EU/Exempting micro-entities from EU accounting rulesToday, the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of a Commission proposal to exempt micro-entities from certain disproportionately burdensome accounting rules. The vote signals an important step forward for the EU's overall goal to reduce administrative burden by 25% by 2012.At present, micro-entities, meaning very small companies with less than 10 employees, are required to draw up elaborate annual accounts and have them audited. In addition to diverting valuable manpower from these small companies with an average of 3 or 4 staff, the requirements denote annual costs of €1.200 per micro-entity on ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=178 IFC's Gender Program welcomes you to its twenty-first quarterly newsletter designed to keep businesswomen in touch with key events, relevant research and, most importantly, each other! We provide brief descriptions of news, events, and online resources that will involve, inspire and inform you. Wherever possible and appropriate, we provide a link for further detail.In this issue you will find news on the IFC and the World Bank Group, including the launch of the Gender and Sustainability Reporting Publication at the 2009 CSR Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; global news reports such as the launch of a fund for women in Zimbabwe; upcoming events around the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=177 Fourth International EntrepreneurshipConference ENTIME 2010When: 17-18 June 2010Where: Gdansk, PolandFaculty of Management and Economics of Gdansk University of Technology (Poland) and ICAN Institute - Harvard Business Review Polska are proud to host the Fourth Enterprise in Modern Economy (ENTIME) Conference. This entrepreneurship conference is designed to bring together leading-edge views of academic scholars and insightful practitioners from the fields of international business and small business/entrepreneurship, in order to examine challenges and risks that firms have to face and deal with in a modern economy. The event is a great opportunity to share knowledge and experience of entrepreneurial research and studies from all over the world. On ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=176 Welcome to the January 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.A main focus of the ICSB community in 2010 is our annual world conference. This year’s event in Cincinnati, Ohio USA celebrates our organization’s 55th Anniversary and we are very excited to announce a variety of conference news within this bulletin. I am particularly enthusiastic about the communication that occurs among members through personal interactions at ICSB conferences. The ability to interact and connect with one another through ICSB provides member groups an opportunity to enrich ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=175 January 26, 2010Issue - 599 - 2010QUOTE"To succeed in life in today's world, you must have the will and tenacity to finish the job."-Chin-Ning ChuFEATURE PAPERNew Venture Creation: The Significance of Entrepreneur-Opportunity FitABSTRACTEntrepreneurship researchers have continually sought answers to the questions of why some persons choose to become entrepreneurs, why some persons recognize opportunities that can be exploited, and why some entrepreneurs are so much more successful than others (Baron, 2004). Opportunity recognition and exploitation have received a significant amount of attention in the entrepreneurship literature (Baron & Ward, 2004; Shane & Venkataraman, 2000). How entrepreneurs judge one or multiple opportunities and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=174 The 2010 ICSB World Conference program is shaping up to be quite an experience. The 2010 ICSB World Conference program is shaping up to be quite an experience.In addition to your dynamic paper and workshoppresentations during the parallel sessions, the 2010 Conference will include anumber of timely Pre-conference session and some popular value-added workshop sessions for everyone in attendance at the main conference. These sessions include a Pre-Conference Doctoral Student Consortium; Pre-conference Policy Forum; main conference sessions "Writing Workshop for Younger Researchers"; "Teaching Case Exchange Workshop"; and a "Meet the Editors: Tips to Get Published." Over the last 50 years, the ability ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=173 The Entrepreneurship Program at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Gateway Entrepreneurship Research Conference from April 16-18, 2010, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation.Click here to view PDF Brochure.The theme this year is "Behave: Specifying, Measuring, and Teaching Entrepreneur Behavior," with keynote speeches given by Kelly Shaver, College of Charleston and Barbara Bird, American University. The conference will be organized around break-out sessions on topics in entrepreneurial behavior determined by the group.Please see the pdf brochure for more detailed information or visit the website at http://www.slu.edu/x19098.xml, or contact the Center for Entrepreneurship at ecenter@slu.edu.Note that *Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice* has a call for ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=171 EIASM, January 22, 2010Dear Colleague,I would like to remind you that the next edition of theEIASM WORKSHOP ON FAMILY FIRMS MANAGEMENT RESEARCHwill take place in Barcelona, June 6-8, 2010.We invite you to submit abstracts for this event by10 February 2010 (midnight CET).We are delighted to present you our invited speakers:W. GIBB DYER, Jr.,O. Leslie Stone Professor,Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, UTFRANZ KELLERMANS, Associate Professor of Management,Mississippi State University (WHU Otto Weisheim School of Management)The 6th edition of the EIASM workshop is co-organised with the ESADE Business School.For more details visit:http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=732Please pass this onto any colleagues who may be ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=170 Greetings ICSB Member,As part of the Journal of Small Business Management's transition to the George Washington University and to my new post as Interim Editor, I would like to announce our Call for Reviewers.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), JSBM is recognized as a primary instrument for projecting and supporting the goals and objectives of this organization, which includes scholarly research and the free exchange of ideas. The journal ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=169 The world has never experienced times like these before; however, amidst this uncertainty, opportunities abound. Entrepreneurs will be the ones to find sustainable solutions to these pressing national and global problems. Our obligation is to educate these entrepreneurs of the future.Be part of the solution.Join us to enhance your ability to educate and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs from all disciplines - business, medical, engineering, and the liberal arts. Take back new teaching methods and content relevant to entrepreneurship education todayParticipate in the Babson Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators (SEE)May 31 – June 4, 2010 at Babson College·Engage with Babson’s finest ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=168 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 19, 2010Issue 598 - 2010QUOTE"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."-Nelson MandelaFEATURE PAPERThe Role Conflicts of Family Members In Family FirmsThis paper was written by Esra Memili from Mississippi State University, and by Erick Chang from Arkansas State University. It was presented at the 2009 USASBE conference in Anaheim, CA.AbstractFamily business members hold dual and more complex roles deriving from memberships in both the family and the business, unlike employees in nonfamily firms. Despite ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=167 January 2010It was great to see so many of you here in Nashville for the annual USASBE meeting. Once again, this conference provided me with so many new ideas to help improve my classes and enhance our program. I plan to share many of the ideas that I gleaned from the sessions at USASBE over the coming months in the Entrepreneurship Education Newsletter. And thanks to The Planning Shop for their support of entrepreneurship education through their sponsorship of USASBE.In this month’s newsletter, one of our features is a program from the United Kingdom that helps foster confidence in students through ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=166 ESBA Bulletin of 11 January 2010 - Volume 12 - Number 1HEADLINEEU/Hearings: European Parliament to grill Commissioner designatesFrom 11 until 19 January, the European Parliament is conducting its hearings of the Commissioner designates, who were unveiled by Commission President Barroso on 27 November 2009. Each candidate faces a Q&A session by the Parliament Committee responsible for the relevant portfolio. Thus, on 13 January, the Commissioner designate for Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, is set for the hearing by the IMCO and ECON committees. Antonio Tajani, who returns to the new Commission with the Industry and Entrepreneurship portfolio, will face the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=165 Click here to submit an Abstract today!Website: www.icsb2010.orgTheme: Entrepreneurship: Bridging Global BoundariesDate: 24-27 June 2010Venue: Historic Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza HotelCincinnati, Ohio, USAOn behalf of the ICSB 2010 Organizing Committee, we are very excited to invite you join us in beautiful Cincinnati, OH, USA for the55th AnniversaryICSB World Conference. We invite you to submit your paper, workshop/symposium proposals to be presented during the conference.The abstract submission web site is now open for your submissions. Please click here to visit our online submission page.Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 February 2010Notification of Acceptance: 15 March 2010Submission of Accepted Full Papers:12 April 2010The ICSB World Conference provides a unique ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=164 SPECIAL ISSUE: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY, POLICY AND MANAGEMENTSpecial Issue on: "Laws, Regulation and New Product Development - the Roleof the Regulatory Framework for the Management of Technology and Innovation"Guest Editors:Alexander Brem, VEND consulting GmbH and Friedrich-Alexander University ofErlangen- Nuremberg, Germany Jens Horbach, Anhalt University of AppliedSciences, Germany Klaus Rennings, Centre for European Economic Research(ZEW), GermanyBackgroundInnovations do not fall like manna from heaven but are generated bypioneering activities of human beings. These activities have to take placevia interaction with all kind of institutions and the regulatory frameworkof their individual business environments. Traditional innovation theoryembedded in growth theory or industrial economics often ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=163 Welcome to the December 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. Happy Holidays from the ICSB! On behalf of the Board of Directors and the officers of the organization, we hope that you have enjoyed a safe and joyful holiday, and are ready for the exciting year to come.One main focus of ICSB Bulletin for the month of December is the exciting announcement of the 2009 Global Winner of the DELL Small Business Excellence Awards. ICSB sends congratulations to A Suit That Fits.com for receiving this year's honor. The ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=162 What: A webinar (no charge) providing an overview of the upcoming USASBE 2010 Conference in Nashville.When: Wednesday, December 2 at 3 pm (U.S. eastern standard time)Who: Michael Morris, Bill Jackson, Jeff Cornwall, Rebecca White, Mark Weaver, Becky GannWhy: Find out what is happening at the conference, when, and who will be thereThe USASBE Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars, educators and supporters in the world. This year’s conference will be held January 14-17, 2010. January 14this dedicated to pre-conferences, with the main program on January 15, 16, and 17th. As a special service to members, we have organized a free webinar to ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=161 Welcome to this special edition of the ICSB Bulletin: Highlight Stories of 2009.Happy Holidays from the ICSB! On behalf of the Board of Directors and the officers of the organization, we hope that you have enjoyed a safe and joyful holiday, and are ready for the exciting year to come.This special edition of the ICSB Bulletin, Highlight Stories of 2009 serves as our recap of the previous year. Below you will read about ICSB’s annual conferences, global events and knowledge exchange across our four pillars; researchers, educators, policy makers and practitioners. Additionally, ICSB has grown its global community this past year with the welcoming ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=160 Dear ColleagueMuch has happened within ECSB since our last quarterly email newsletter and this is a wonderful opportunity to share with you the main highlights of the past three months.In October we held our first Webinar which was on the topic of ‘Writing Case Studies for Teaching Purposes’ and it was attended by 40 participants. In November, Luca Iandoli presented a second Webinar which was entitled ‘When Small Means Complex: Insights from Complexity Science for research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management’ and again this proved to be very successful. ECSB is the first of the affiliates within the ICSB global ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=159 EIASM Newsletter, December 2009Best Wishes for a Happy Ending and an even Better Beginning of the New Year!Letter from the new PresidentThe 2009 José Veciana Best Paper Award for a Junior ResearcherNew Developments and Future of Doctoral Education in Management in EuropeEIASM Conferences and WorkshopsEDEN Doctoral SeminarsEAA Annual Congress & Doctoral Colloquium 2010EARIE Annual Conference 2010EFA Annual Meeting & Doctoral Tutorial 2010EIBA Annual Conference 2010EMAC Doctoral Colloquium & Annual Conference 2010EURAM Annual Conference, Doctoral Colloquium & Activities 2010EurOMA Annual Conference, Doctoral Seminar, and Young Scholars Workshop 2010European Associations administered by EIASMContact EIASMBest Wishes for a Happy Ending and an even Better ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=158 Earlier this fall, DELL President of Small and Medium Business Steve Felice sat on a panel of small business experts to choose the global Dell Small Business Excellence Award winner – an annual award that recognizes small businesses for their innovative use of IT to improve the customer experience. For the two years that this program has been conducted internationally, a UK company has won.A Suit That Fits.com, a UK-based small business that designs and sews high-fashion custom-tailored suits at affordable prices, is this year’s global winner earning them:Consulting time with Michael Dell;$50,000 USA (approximately£30,000) in Dell products and services;A ten-year membership to the British Chambers of Commerce, Dell’s commercial ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=157 Download and view the PDF version here.GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENTMichael H. Morris, Ph.D.President, USASBEProfessor and N. Malone Mitchell Chairof EntrepreneurshipOklahoma State UniversityWarm holiday greetings from USASBE. This is an amazing time to be part of the entrepreneur-ship discipline. Even as universities cut back in difficult economic times, entrepreneurship programs continue to thrive. The numbers of new courses, majors, minors, concentrations and certificates continue to climb at impressive rates. New centers continue to be launched, and more schools are creating departments of entrepreneurship, or renaming existing depart-ments. Further, there are now a number of dedicated Ph.D. programs in entrepreneurship, and the new ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=156 The latest edition of theInternational Small Business Journalis a special issue on Entrepreneurship and Policy and is available to you to downloadfor freeuntil the end of December 2009.The special issue includes the following articles:Entrepreneurship and Policy: Challenges and Directions for Future ResearchPaul J.A. Robson, Frits Wijbenga, and Simon C. ParkerPublic Policy Support for the Informal Venture Capital Market inEurope: A Critical ReviewColin M. MasonAssessing the Effectiveness of Business Support Services inEngland: Evidence from a Theory-Based EvaluationKevin F. Mole, Mark Hart, Stephen Roper, and David S. SaalIs there Ethnic Discrimination in the UK Market for Small Business Credit?Stuart FraserRegional Opportunities and Policy ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=155 ADVANCES IN MANAGEMENT (AIM) JOURNALCall For Papers (CFP) for Special IssueBUSINESS STRATEGY AND COMPETITIVENESS: TYPOLOGIES, PERPECTIVES AND MODELSSubmission Due Date:February 28, 2010Guest Editors:João J. Ferreira, PhD in Management, Professor of Strategy atUniversity of Beira Interior,Portugal(jjmf@ubi.pt)Leonora C. Hamilton, PhD in Management and Entrepreneurship, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona. Professor of Business Strategy, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Business Faculty,UniversityofPuerto RicoatMayaguez(Leonora.hamilton@upr.edu)Background and Special Issue PurposeResearch in strategy is at critical crossroads nowadays and there is an increased emphasis on new theoretical concepts and on testing empirical relationships rooted in such concepts. With the worldwide downturn of the economy, there is a need to effectively measure strategy ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=154 EIASM, December 9, 2009Dear Colleague,We are very pleased to invite you to join us for the first 2010 Workshop that we will organise within the series of special events on the Developments and Future of Doctoral Education in Management in Europe.The theme of this workshop will be:Structuring a Community of Practice for Doctoral EducationDates: 11-12 February, 2010Venue: EIASM, Brussels, BelgiumFor details and registration,click hereThis meeting will be of particular interest to those institutions that are new to doctoral education or are contemplating launching a doctoral programme. Members of the EIASM - NPhD Task Force, as well as external experts and representatives of ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=153 EIASM, December 9, 2009Dear Colleague,Iwould like to inform you that the submission deadline for the4thWorkshop on Market Driven Supply ChainsBrussels, Belgium, March 24-25, 2010http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=691is tomorrow, December 10, 2009In case you are interested in submitting a proposal but have problems in respecting this deadline, may Iinvite you to contact me (michelante@eiasm.be)*****We are taking this opportunity to remind you of the following events that might also be of interest to you:1ST INTERDISCIPLINARY MARKET STUDIES WORKSHOPSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, JUNE 3-4, 2010http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=681Submission deadline :January 29, 20104TH WORKSHOP ON COOPETITION STRATEGY- “COOPETITION AND INNOVATION”MONTPELLIER, JUNE 17-18, 2010http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=671Submission deadline :January 15, 201017TH INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE“THE INNOVATION IN ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=152 SBANC NewsletterDecember 8, 2009Issue - 2009QUOTE“The point to remember about selling things is that, as well as creating atmosphere and excitement around your products, you’ve got to know what you’re selling.”-Stuart WildeFEATURE PAPERAttracting Retail Entrepreneurs to Rural Communities: The Role of the Institutional EnvironmentThe following paper was written by Linda S. Niehm from Iowa State University, Nancy J. Miller from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Barbara J. Frazier from Western Michigan University, Leslie D. Stoel, from Ohio State University, and Sandra Kae Sattler Weber from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It was presented in the USASBE 2009 Conference.AbstractThis exploratory study highlights the influence ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=151 A Time to Sing a New TuneUSASBE 2010 ConferenceJanuary 14-17, 2010 | Nashville, TennesseeREGISTER HEREThe annual USASBE conference is one of the premier gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars and educators in the world. It is also a great place to learn of best practices in entrepreneurship education and program development, with recognition given annually to the model academic programs, pedagogy, and outreach efforts in the United States.USASBE 2010 will take place at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel & Resort, which is located in downtown Nashville within the vibrant business district. The property is within walking distance of the Sommet Center, LP Field, B.B. ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=150 Welcome to the November 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.Season’s Greetings from the ICSB! For many of us, December is one of the most enjoyable months of the year. It is a time rich in community, charity and happiness. On behalf of the ICSB Board of Directors and Affiliate Presidents, we would like to wish you a very safe and happy holiday season.The ICSB Bulletin for November provides us with a summary of two affiliate conferences, a preview of two more upcoming conferences, and a ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=148 To: International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Affiliates and SecretariatsFrom: Professor Claire MasseySenior Vice President for ProgramsInternational Council for Small BusinessSubject: Call for Proposals to host the 2013 World Conferencedue 4 January 2010 5pm EST.Date: 9 November 2009On behalf of the ICSB Board of Directors I am pleased to send you this Request for Proposals to host the 2013 ICSB World Conference. The ICSB World Conference schedule is set through 2012:2006 Melbourne, Australia – SEAANZ2007 Turku, Finland – ECSB2008 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – CCSBE/CCPME2010 Seoul, South Korea – KOSBI2010 Ohio, USA – USABE2011 Stockholm, Sweden – ECSB2012 Wellington, New Zealand – SEAANZ2013 Proposals due ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=147 Greetings from the ICSB Immediate Past President, Dr. Charles Matthews.One of my roles as past president is the chairing of the Nominating Committee for the next slate of officers. We have made the nominating process as transparent as possible.We ask that all who believe they can serve ICSB, do so by serving on the Board of Directors. If you have the experience and will, I invite you to review the survey and submit a name for the 2010-2011 slate of officers.If you have any questions, please contact me (matthech@ucmail.uc.edu) or the International Office (icsb@gwu.edu- tel +1-202-994-0704).Please click here to Submit an Online ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=146 When Small Means Complex: Insights from Complexity Science for research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementPresenter: Luca Iandoli (ECSB President-Elect)Co-authors: Cristina Ponsiglione, Giuseppe Zollo (University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy)When: Thursday November 26 at 15:00. (Europe, Rome)Click here to REGISTER now*Space is limited to first 100 registrants so complete your registration early to secure a place.Detailed Time Schedule15:00 - 16:30 (Europe, Rome)14:00 - 15:30 (Europe, Dublin)09:00 - 10:30 (Washington DC)11:00 - 12:30 (Sao Paulo)22:00 - 23:30 (Seoul)24:00 - 01:30 (Sydney)08:00 - 09:30 (Mexico City)Traditional research methods in entrepreneurship and more generally, in social sciences, are classified into quantitative and qualitative ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=145 Date: April 16-18, 2010 Venue: Dreams Resort HotelCity: Cancun, MexicoThe 2010 FERC theme -Relax and Trust- celebrates trust as a critical component in the sustainability of family firms. This concept can be traced back to Prof. Miguel Angel Gallo who identified trust as the defining characteristic of family firms. Relax not only reflects the location for the 2010 conference, but more importantly, relaxing is a behavioral outcome derived from the tacit knowledge that family members have similar values and ethics that guide both family and firm. Because family members trust, they can relax. Harvard Business Review’s June, 2009 issue has a special section on “Rebuilding Trust” indicating the need for TRUST in ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=144 The 2009 Annual Conference of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) was recently held in Toronto, Ontario at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. The annual conference is Canada’s premier Small Business and Entrepreneurship event, where educators, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, and practitioners can connect with the country’s best and brightest minds to explore how entrepreneurs are fueling the future growth of the Canadian economy. CCSBE is the only national membership-based organization in Canada whose goals are to promote and advance the development of small business and entrepreneurship through research, education and training, networking and dissemination of ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=143 When Small Means Complex: Insights from Complexity Science for research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementLuca Iandoli, Cristina Ponsiglione, Giuseppe Zollo (University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy)When: Thursday November 26 at 15:00. (Europe, Rome)Registration Open November 6Traditional research methods in entrepreneurship and more generally, in social sciences, are classified into quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative methods are used to build mathematical models of a phenomenon and to verify research hypotheses through empirical measurements. Unfortunately, those approaches are not adequate to understand how collective phenomena and structures are generated and stabilized. Qualitative methods are instead used to provide compelling in-depth narrative ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=142 Welcome to the October 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.The ICSB Bulletin for the month of October is a Double Issue. With a plethora of news stories published over the last 30 days, ICSB is excited to bring them to you in this edition of the Bulletin. As you scroll down the page, you will find an interesting mix of stories covering Affiliate News and Conferences, the 2010 ICSB World Conference, the Journal of Small Business Management, Global Entrepreneurship Week and much more. We also ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=141 Did You Know that JSBM:Ranked in the 2007 Financial Times Top 40!Highest percent increase in total citations from January 1995 to December 2005, in the field of Business & Economics according to Thomson Scientifics' Journal Citation Report for the Social Sciences Edition.Oldest, largest circulated and most respected journals in our field, SSCI indexed.Find out what your colleagues are reading in JSBM!Click on the links below for FREE access to the most downloaded articles from the Journal of Small Business Management.The Impact of Knowledge Resources on New Venture PerformanceG. Page West III and Terry W. NoelMarket Orientation and Internationalization in Small and Medium-Sized EnterprisesJulia M. ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=140 2010 World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB)Call for Abstracts: Submit Today! Click here to submit an abstract nowTheme: Entrepreneurship: Bridging Global BoundariesDate: 24-27 June 2010Venue: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, Ohio, USAWebsite: www.ICSB2010.orgOn behalf of the ICSB 2010 Organizing Committee, we are very excited to invite you join us in beautiful Cincinnati, OH, USA for the 55thAnniversary ICSB World Conference.We invite you to submit your paper, workshop/symposium proposals to be presented during the conference.The abstract submission web site is now open for your submissions. Please click here to visit our online submission page.Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 February ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=139 As you may know from previous communications in our newsletter, CCSBE is now looking for a new home. This is an important step for us, as we hope to make a leap to being a more active, more involved, and more central organization in our efforts to support entrepreneurship in Canada. While our present secretariat has been hosted most outstandingly by the team in Wolfville at the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship during the past eight years, all good things must come to an end. The board has decided it is time to explore additional locations and possible institutional ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=138 Dell Honours Most Innovative Small and Mid-Size Businesses in 13 Countries as Part of 2009 Global Dell Small Business Excellence AwardFounded in 2004 by Dell, the Small Business Excellence Award recognizes companies using technology to better serve customers and grow. Just as Michael Dell did 25 years ago in starting his own small business, award honorees understand that listening and delivering on behalf of customers is instrumental to business success. Today, the award has expanded to 13 countries worldwide, honoured more than 370 companies, and is an important source of inspiration given today’s global economic crisis.Listed below, the 13 national winners selected from ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=137 Join us at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University for a weekend dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurial excellence in Canada. You will be joined by entrepreneurs, policy-makers, academics and practitioners to discuss and present a range of topics relevant to fueling growth in CAnada through the commercialization of innovation.Speakers IncludeTom Brzustowski- RBC professor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa and Chair, Institute for Quantum Computing, University of WaterlooIan Delaney- Chairman & CEO, Sherrit International CorporationPhillip Phan- Professor & Vice Dean for Faculty and Research, Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins UniversityRandy Pilon - President & CEO, Virox Technologies Inc.HighlightsOver 20 seminars will help ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=135 HEADLINEEU/Innovation: Major differences in R&D spending across EuropeOn 8 September, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Communities, presented new figures for R&D spending for the EU 27. In 2007, R&D spending in the EU accounted for 229 million Euros, corresponding to 1.85% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The amount is stable in comparison with figures of 2006. The statistics reveal clear discrepancies in R&D spending across the EU as well as differences in employment figures of people working in the R&D sector. For example, Sweden and Finland spent 3.60% and 3.47% respectively, whereas 10 other EU Member States spent less ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=134 In Conjunction withUNE International AcademyTop Education Group, SydneySchool of Business, Economics and Public Policy Faculty of the ProfessionsUniversity of New England2ndInternational Conference on Corporate Governance(In Privately Owned Firms, Public Firms and Other Enterprises)February 7th, 8thand 9th2010Sydney, NSW, AustraliaADVANCE CALL FOR PAPERSThis conference will focus on all aspects of corporate governance.Issues will include (but not be limited to):·structures and roles of advisory boards and other governance mechanisms in large public firms, privately owned firms and state owned enterprises;·relationships between ownership structures, accountability and financial policies;·implications of governance related regulation (including taxation, finance and accounting [including IFRS]);·consequences of the global economic crisis on governance ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=133 September 2009E-Center News and ViewsLifetime Achievement for Entreprenuership Award Winner Oscar Robertson Inducted into FIBA Hall of FameOscar Robertson, CoB '60 and HonDoc '07, UC sports legend and extraordinary entrepreneur, has been recognized for his global impact as well. The Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) has inducted him into its International Basketball Hall of Fame. The E-Center awarded Mr. Robertson its 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship in recognition of his high standards, vision, leadership, and generosity in giving to others, which has been consistently demonstrated throughout a lifetime of successful entrepreneurial pursuits. Congratulations, Oscar!Click Here for Full StoryTour De Fronts: ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=132 EIASM, September 8, 2009SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTAsia Research Fellowships available to :Young Researchers & Phd Studentssubmitting papers to the“2nd ASIAN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP”The G2G project, offers ten (10) fellowships (free attendance)The Gate2Growth Academic Network in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Finance was launched in the summer of 2002 as a part of the Gate2Growth Initiative (www.gate2growth.com), which was sponsored by the European Commission’s Innovation Policy Unit and supported by EIASM and the Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School.“Asia in Europe” is Timely:The 2nd Asian-focused Workshop is a space for scholars based in Europe to gather and discuss current research on management and entrepreneurship in Asia. ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=131 Small Business Week in Canada - October 18-24 Small Business Week will be celebrated across Canada by entrepreneurs and service providers for entrepreneurs the week of October 18-24, 2009.Click here to read more from the BDC. http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=130 Small & Medium Size Enterprise & Entrepreneur (SMEE) Review August 2009, Volume 2, Issue 1 EDITORIAL COMMENT by Jean-Marie Nkongolo-Bakenda Over the past two years, the world has faced a financial crisis considered by many to be the most important in decades. The mass media has focused on the impact of the crisis on big companies like General Motors, Chrysler, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers Holding Inc., Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and Nortel. Very little has been said about small and me­dium-sized businesses like realtors and car dealers who have closed doors leaving many people without jobs. Yet, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are probably ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=129 Welcome to the September 2009 issue of the CCSBE newsletter, a regular e-newsletter to members and associates of the Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to your associates and friends in the world of small business and entrepreneurship. Message from the President By Benson Honig It continues to be a pleasure to serve the CCSBE as president for 2008-2009. Following the Board’s annual retreat, that included a strategic session, we are continuing to focus on adding value to our members. We have had a very productive year, and I believe you will be ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=128 Dear Colleagues, My two year term as President began on July 1st 2009 and I would like to begin my first Newsletter by sincerely thanking Professor Friederike Welter for the superb job that she did as President over the last two years. She has introduced many new initiatives and has the led the organisation expertly through the new challenges that all organisations now face in a dramatically changing environment. We wish her every success with her future endeavours. One of my primary goals during my term of office is to increase further the benefits that you receive as a member of ECSB. While ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=127 Dear Colleague, You're invited to attend one of the largest and most exciting entrepreneurship conferences in Canada. The annual conference of the Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (CCSBE – http://www.ccsbe.org/) is scheduled to run from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18th, 2009. This year's conference marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the CCSBE. The event committee has an ambitious agenda aimed at bringing together entrepreneurs, policy-makers, academics and practitioners to explore how we can fuel growth in Canada through the "Commercialization of Innovation". CCSBE 2009 will be held at the Ted Rogers School of Management, one ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=126 Click here to visit ICSB's xTuple page New version of open source ERP software helps take growing businesses' supply chains global, layering in international tax support and distribution resource planning SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NORFOLK, VA – August 12, 2009 - xTuple, the leader in open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the release of xTuple ERP 3.3, showcasing a robust international tax management system and over 100 new product enhancements. The new release is the culmination of seven months of collaborative development between xTuple, its customers and partners, and open source users and contributors in dozens of countries around ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=125 http://www.ryerson.ca/ccsbe/Registration - http://www.ccsbe2009.icsb.org/ Conference Overview This is the 30th anniversary of the CCSBE conference, and we're reaching out to all entrepreneurs, practitioners, policy-makers, and academics from across Canada. more Key dates Extended abstracts for refereed papers: June 30, 2009 Panel/Workshop and Practitioner and Policy proposal submissions: June 30, 2009 Online Registration Begins:July 28, 2009 Acceptance notification for all submissions: July 15, 2009 Formal papers due from those notified of acceptance: August 15, 2009 Conference Dates: Oct. 16-18, 200 Welcome Remarks Dr. Ken Jones, Dean, Ted Rogers School of ManagementIt is my pleasure, on behalf of the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, to welcome everyone ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=124 Welcome to the July 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. The July edition of the ICSB Bulletin offers important updates on a number of ICSB-related initiatives. From competition and world conference announcements to survey results and affiliate updates, we strive to keep you abreast to the latest news from our growing, global network of researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers. Aside from this news, we also remember an admired colleague and friend, Dr. Donald Myers, in this edition of the bulletin. Dr. Myers is a ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=123 The Korea Small Business Institute (KOSBI) served as an extraordinary host for the 54th Annual World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB). Researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers met in Korea to explore the theme “The Dynamism of Small Business: Theory, Practice, and Policy.” With over 600 delegates from 50 different countries, the Conference delivered on its promise to showcase international research, provide unique networking opportunities and share best practices in the field of small business and entrepreneurship. Immediately following the Conference, an electronic survey was sent to delegates for evaluations and measurements of the overall satisfaction of the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=122 DELL has announced the National Finalistsfor the 2009 Global Small Business Excellence Award. National Winners will beannounced in September, followed by the selection of a global winner in Fall 2009. All national winners will compete for the Global Award, which includes an entrepreneur's summit hosted by DELL Chairman and CEO Michael Dell; $50,000 USD in DELL products and services; a lifetime membership to ICSB and engagement with Endeavor's network of business leaders and high-impact entrepreneurs. The DELL GlobalSmall Business Excellence Award honors small businesses that apply technology in innovative ways to improve the customer experience and grow. The SMEs listed ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=121 Welcome to the June 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. The main focus ofour JuneBulletinis the2009ICSB World Conference in Seoul, Korea held from June 21- 24.On behalf ofthe ICSB Board of Directors and the Organizing Committee, Iwould like to sincerely thank our extraordinary hosts, ICSB-Korea, andall of the delegates who attended for making this year's conference a memorable one.In addition to the outstanding venue, the well-organized sessions andthe exciting social program,I was also impressed by the breadth and depth of the papers, workshops, and symposia ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=120 Panel Session: Implications of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Research By Michael Battaglia After a lively discussion at the Pre-Conference Policy Forum regarding the GEM study and it's wide-ranging implications, this morning panelbrought together GEM researchers representing four countries to continue the dialgoue. Held on Monday morning at 11:00 and moderated by Donna Kelley (USA), the GEM panel presented an overview of the highlights of GEM research across a global dataset. Panelists José Ernesto Amorós (Chile), Hyunsuk Lee (Korea), Abdul Ali (USA) andGao Jian (China) provided in-depth case studies of their respective countries and local economies. Unique aspects of entrepreneurial perceptions, motivations, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=119 AVision from Global Scholars: Trends in SMEs and Entrepreneurship By Michael Battaglia Selection as a Wilford L. White Fellow is the highest recognition that the ICSB gives to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development, furtherance and benefit of small and medium sized businesses. Since 1977, this group of global scholars has been recognized for their various initiatives, achievements and advancements in the furtherance of SME growth and promotion. With 6 panelists covering special interest topics in 6 different countries, this morning panel session appropriately set the table for the global dialogue set to take place here in Seoul. Moderated ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=118 Welcome to the May 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. The May 2009 Bulletin focuses predominantly on three major news stories. First, we present a synopsis of the 2009 US judging event for the DELL Global Small Business Excellence Award held at the George Washington University Graduate School of Business. Second is ICSB's announcement regarding the transition of the JSBM editorial services and the introduction of a new Interim Editor. Last, we provide an update forour upcoming World Conference as we have secured over 600 ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=117 Launch June 1, 2009 http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jsbm http://www.jsbm.org/The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is proud to announce that as of June 1, 2009, the Editorial Services for the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) will be housed at The George Washington University in Washington DC, USA. On behalf of the ICSB Board of Directors, officers, and global network of members, I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Chandra Mishra, Ms. Karen Duray-Smith and the entire FAU staff for their outstanding support and contribution to the success of the JSBM over the past 10 years. Under their guidance, in 2006, the JSBM earned the distinction ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=116 The Academy of Management's ENT Division Newsletter for Spring 2009 is here! Please click here to access the entire document (PDF) Welcome to the next issue of the Entrepreneurship Division Newsletter! This issue provides information on the mid-winter meeting, updating everyone on the activities we're engaged in to better fulfill our mission, “We grow entrepreneurship scholars.” You'll also find some calls for papers, introductions to new ENT members, a new column related to the history of the ENT division and other information aimed at strengthening our Division as a community. Your comments and suggestions for the editor are always welcome! Inside this Issue: Division Chair's Update pg. ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=115 Welcome to the April 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. The April 2009 Bulletin is a strong reflection of both the breadth and depth of content available to our global membership. While we have put a particular focus on the 2009 World Conference preparations, our monthly bulletin showcases other worthwhile entrepreneurial events and competitions forthcoming.As we begin the month of May, I encourage all members to visit our conference website, http://www.icsb2009.org, to find key information and online registration. Also, please keep an eye out for our ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=113 Highlights: CCSBE 2009 Gala Event Saturday, October 17th W. Brett WilsonA gutsy negotiator with a surprising eye for detail, this big city player with small town charm helped turn a maverick startup into the energy industry's leading investment bank, brokering thousands of financing and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) deals worth over $150 billion. more Sean WiseAs one of Canada's leading mentors for emerging growth companies, Sean Wise helps business dreams become profitable realities. His intense, entertaining and direct approach as Canada's Entrepreneurial Evangelist has gathered a following of disciples, who swear by his lessons and best practices for success. more Aerial ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=112 Dr. Ken Jones, Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management: “It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, to welcome everyone to the 25th annual conference of the CCSBE. We take great pride in working with organizations like the CCSBE to advance the cause of entrepreneurship and the success of Canadian businesses of all types. Please enjoy your time at Ryerson, and take advantage of the many opportunities that this conference provides to network with your peers and with people from other streams of society who are equally interested in supporting entrepreneurs. Cross-collaboration can ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=111 What are the Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA)? Created by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in 1988, the YEA pay tribute to outstanding Canadian young entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves not only by their success in business, but also by their creativity, innovative spirit and community involvement. There is one YEA per province and territory. The 2009 YEA winners will be invited to receive their awards during a gala which will take place in Ottawa, on October 20, 2009, as part of Small Business Week. Over 350 business people and representatives from BDC and its partners and various levels of government are ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=110 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise & Entrepreneur Review *Please click here for PDF version You have in your hands the first issue of the SMEE Review (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise and Entrepreneur Review), a journal dedicated to practitioners in small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship. The term “practitioner” applies not only to individuals who are small business managers or entrepreneurs but also to those who are general small business facilitators, small business counselors, small business and SME financing researchers, private sector development experts, accountants, lawyers, people in small business enterprise associations and networks, business incubator managers, and people who work for governments and other ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=109 Greetings from ICSB Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate! The Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate will hold its RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM on January 30, 2009 at TURABO UNIVERISTY in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The activity will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 4:30 p.m. The Symposium is geared to graduate students and doctoral students who wish to present their most recent research projects. RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Date: JANUARY 30, 2009Start: 8:30 a.m. Place: UNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO, GURABO, Puerto RicoCost: FREE Graduate Students from different Universities will present their research projects. JUDGES: Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, ICSB Executive Director, George Washington University, Washington, DC Dr. Luz L. Vega, Interamerican University – San Germán, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=108 Welcome to the December 2008 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. Throughout the month of December, ICSB has been actively involved in the development of new membership initiatives, in addition to distributing important deadline information for upcoming conferences and events. Starting with the New ICSB Membership Section Launch, ICSB members now enjoy complete online access to membership databases, archived editions of the JSBM and Inter-ICSB publications, as well as monthly job listings and related discounts. In this edition of the bulletin, ICSB members will find news related to the upcoming USASBE conference in January, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=104 The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is proud to announce the official launch of our new Members Section located at http://www.icsb.org/members. This new section of the ICSB website serves as an extension of our continuing mission to provide the most dynamic and worthwhile online experience for our global membership. Over time we have found that our members desire a comprehensive online experience when connecting with other ICSB members from around the world. In addressing this point, we have introduced a variety of new features that will enhance the accessibility of members, as well as providing all ICSB publications and distributions at the touch of ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=103 CommEnt Research Symposium COMMunity engagement in ENTerprising activity February 15th to 17th 2009 Armidale, NSW, Australia SYMPOSIUM HISTORY The CommEnt symposium (formerly COMMunity engagement in ENTrepreneurial economic activity) was first held in Newcastle, Australia in February 2005. The following year the symposium moved to Hamner Springs in New Zealand. A number of factors have contributed to planned events not occurring in subsequent years. This 2009 symposium (with a slight name change) is being organized by the originators of the 2005 conference because we recognize the ongoing need for a forum of this type. CALL FOR PAPERS As in the past, this event is intended to be a discussion ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=102 Attend the USASBE 2009 Conference to network and learn more about International Entrepreneurship! The annual USASBE conference is one of the premier gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars and educators in the world. It is also a great place to learn of best practices in entrepreneurship education and program development, with recognition given annually to the model academic programs, pedagogy, and outreach efforts in the United States.USASBE 2009 will take place at the Hilton Anaheim hotel, which is in the heart of California's famous Orange County. The hotel is adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and a short drive from the Disneyland® Resort, Angel ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=101 Welcome to the November 2008 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. November news topics represent a diverse mix of global stories from Europe to Taiwan. Membership announcements for the month included the Call for 2009-10 ICSB Board Nominations as well as the Call for ICSB2009 World Conference Abstract Submissions. Additionally, the International Office initiated a new social media presence in November while also taking a look at cultural diversity at Proctor & Gamble courtesy of Mr. Jorge Mesquita. Upcoming events include the USASBE 2009 Conference in Anaheim, California USA. For more information on ICSB news stories, please ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=100 Dear CCSBE/ICSB member, ECSB and ICSB announces the activation of a new wiki dedicated to entrepreneurship and small business scholars and practictioners. This is a first step to exploit the potential of internet enabled collaboration to foster interaction among ECSB members and build the world's richest on-line community on entrepreneurship and small business studies. The wiki is accessible to the following web site www.icsb.org/wiki It takes a few minutes to join, just go to the "request an account" page and fill a short form; http://www.icsb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special:RequestAccount. You will quickly receive an email confirmation. Once you are registered you can edit any page on the wiki or creating ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=99 ICSB is excited to help launch SmallBusinessAdvice.tv The site is a specialist online TV resource aimed specifically at UK small businesses. If you want an edge, this is where you'll find it. Brought to you by The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Dell Inc. and Intel, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides impartial advice on a wide range of topics that you can use to help make your business a success. In August 2008, a Dell Inc.-commissioned research survey of small business owners and managers in the UK found among other things that a majority of businesses use the internet for business advice, approximately 75% of respondents ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=98 Greetings from the 2009 ICSB World Conference Organizing Committee, Welcome to Dynamic Korea! We are extremely excited for the arrival of the upcoming 2009 ICSB World Conference from June 21 - 24, 2009 in Seoul, Korea and we certainly hope that you will be joining us for this landmark event. The Call for Abstracts is our official announcement that the online abstract submission system is now live and ready for submissions. Please click hereto visit our online submission page. Interested participants are also encouraged to visit us online at www.icsb2009.org. Here you will find more information about the Conference program, registration requirements, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=97 Entrepreneurship programs are finding some creative ways to bring experiential education to the classroom covering the full range of the entrepreneurial process from the pre-venture stage of opportunity recognition through the actual operation of a venture. In this edition we look at a classroom exercise, campus-based businesses, and an integrative program known as E-Scholars as examples of programs that provide effective experiential learning pedagogies. Opportunity Identification and Assessment Classroom ExerciseDr. Mark Schenkel of Belmont University has developed an experiential exercise to introduce the Opportunity Identification and Assessment process to his introductory undergraduate and graduate students. He sends his students out to traverse the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=96 The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) would like to congratulate our Europe-based affiliate, the European Council for Small Business (ECSB) on their 20th anniversary of affiliation. The network of ECSB covers nearly all of Europe geographically, resulting in membership from approximately 500 experts in over 30 countries. ECSB is also the co-organizer of the annual RENT Conference, which is Europe's premier research conference in the field of entrepreneurship. Beginning on Thursday November 20, ECSB will co-host the RENT XXII Conference in Covilhã, Portugal at the University of Beira Interior. ECSB organizes high-quality conferences for its members, such as the RENT conference ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=95 About New Business Actualization Plan In 2004, SMEA began the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plans with a focus on three areas; Business Start-up Counseling Services Program, SME Innovation and Start-up Business Colleges, and New Business Actualization. The three stages of guidance are based on the lifecycle of any newly established enterprise, that is, the seeding stage, getting the new business established and the continuous growth period, are recognized as a way to provide better and complete services for start-up businesses. This service is meant to help both those who wish to start their own businesses and those who have already done so, and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=94 Today, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) announces a new social media presence. On behalf of the ICSB community, the International Office has initiated dialogue on popular social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. These newly founded web 2.0 pages will now require the support of our entire ICSB global community as we move forward in the digital arena! We encourage all to join and to contribute original and unique content that will have a tremendous impact on the visibility of our organization. The global conversation on small business and entrepreneurship is an ongoing discussion and it is becoming increasingly important that ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=92 1 WEEK TO GO!Global, national and local leaders show confidence in next generation of entrepreneursInnovation key to solving current economic crisis Business leaders, high profile entrepreneurs and politicians from seventy-seven countries have come forward to support the upcoming launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 17-23) and show confidence in the entrepreneurs and small businesses of the future. This unprecedented collection of backers agree that, in the wake of the global financial crisis, it is now more important than ever to ensure that the next generation develop enterprise capabilities - including financial literacy, a global mindset and a passion for ideas and innovation. ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=90 RURAL ENGLAND NATURAL GARDENING COMPANY WORMS ITS WAY TO GLOBAL DELL SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD Innovative Use of Social Media Earns Wiggly Wigglers Global Acclaim from ICSB, DELL and Endeavor Podcasts, Wiki, Facebook Helps Grow Global Customer Base to 90,000, Reduce Advertising Budget by 80 Percent Online Customer Communications Among Top Issues Driving SMB IT Investments NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 6, 2008 -- Innovation and leadership in social media earned Wiggly Wigglers, a rural England-based natural gardening mail-order company, the 2008 Global Dell Small Business Excellence Award. The announcement and $50,000 technology award were made today at a press conference in New York. The News: Innovation and leadership ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=89 Tecnomodel is the 2008 Italian National Winner for the Dell Inc. Global Small Business Excellence Award. Tecnomodel is a leader in the business of creating and designing footwear samples for the high-end fashion field. Tecnomodel's clients consist of mid-level to large-sized industrial groups with global activity and the need for custom designs and footwear samples. Clients include Enrico Coveri, Pollini, Moschino Jeans, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alberta Ferretti, Levi's, Diesel, and Boccaccini. The goal at Tecnmodel is to be considered as the benchmark by all companies in the world of fashion, footwear and leather goods. Their business offering is built on solid experiences ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=88 During these difficult economic times the role of entrepreneurship educators becomes even more important. The entrepreneur's success will become an even greater challenge with tightening credit and a weakening economy. We hope that the ideas in the edition of our newsletter will provide tools to help better prepare our students for their entrepreneurial journeys and instill in them the confidence they will need to help lead us to renewed economic growth. Thinking Like a CustomerOne of the most difficult aspects of successful entry into a market is to learn to "think like a customer." Many aspiring entrepreneurs make the mistake of developing ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=87 Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Growth and Performance 3rd RENT Anthology: Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research A third book of the ECSB Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research has been launced. This book represents the third in a series of papers selected from the ECSB's annual RENT Conference, which in this case was held in Brussels in November 2006. The field of entrepreneurship and small business studies has grown considerably in recent years in all European countries, with significant developments taking place in the research frameworks and methodologies used. This edited book contains 14 of the best papers presented at the 20th RENT conference, reflecting the diversity of ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=86 56 NATIONS JOIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK A first-ever worldwide entrepreneurship event that is expected to involve millions of young people is taking shape. Fifty-six countries have currently signed on to support and initiate activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 17-23, 2008. This inaugural Week will engage young people around the world to encourage them to pursue entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities through activities with the support of entrepreneurs, government officials, non-profit leaders and educators. Global Entrepreneurship Week With the goal to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity, Global Entrepreneurship Week will encourage youth to think big, to turn their ideas ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=85 Welcome to the October 2008 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. The month of October introduced a variety of exciting news stories to the ICSB community, with topics ranging from the upcoming global entrepreneurship week to ICSB announcements for Board nominations and future World Conference hosts. This edition of the monthly bulletin presents ten (10) of the top news stories found in the ICSB October article archive. Feel free to navigate our easy-access archives in addition to this bulletin. Also, please check out our profiles of the European ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=84 2008 Taipei International Innovation, Entrepreneurship Forum-Beyond Silicon Valley- Time: 2008/10/31(Fri) Location: GIS Convention CenterNo.85, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd.Da-an District, Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Organizer: Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (SMEA of MOEA)China Youth Career Development Association Headquarters Sponsored by: China Productivity Center, ICSB-ROC, Journal of Entrepreneurship Research Registration Fees: Free (Local or international) 2008 Taipei International Innovation, Entrepreneurship Forum Time Session/Topic Chair/Spekers/Guest 2008/10/31(Fri) 08:30~09:00 Registration 09:00~09:20(20mins) Opening Remarks Dr. Chii-Ming YiinMinister of Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr. Robert S. Q. LaiDirector General, SMEA, MOEA Mr. Allan WangChairman of China Youth Career Development Association Headquarters 09:20~09:30(10mins) The Development and Future of Entrepreneurship in Oriental and Western Emcee Dr. Chang-Yung LiuVice President of I-Shou University / Chief Editor ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=82 Launching the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research www.e-award.org The FSF-Nutek Award has become firmly established as the foremost global award for research on entrepreneurship. The Prize is now doubled to 100,000 euros and the name of the Prize is changed to the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research. A third partner, the Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN), joins the two original founders, the Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research (FSF) and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Nutek). The partnership of IFN and the doubling of the prize sum has become possible thanks to a generous donation by the Swedish entrepreneur ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=81 10 Cool Things to Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week From music, film and fashion competitions, to “emptying” your idea locker to solve challenges, the Week has something for every innovator Washington, D.C. — Prospective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from. They can check out www.UnleashingIdeas.org for all the details. The Week, Nov. 17-23, offers a first-ever, worldwide series of events to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and encourage young people to become more innovative and entrepreneurial. In the United States, the Week includes a series ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=80 Founded in October 2000 and based in Marseille, Sinetis is a French editor of software, ultra-light internet solutions and remote administration of PC applications thanks to its SyScript and WebAndPlay software. Sinetis is an innovative company in the fields of pool management (automation of the process of replacing PCs), the design of ‘ready to browse' software (without a browser on the Internet), and the design of websites using organizationally developed widget technology (client and server). Sinetis' WebandPlay technology allows customers to reach approximately twelve (12) applications in the administration of PCs (inventories, management of schedules, automated installation, etc.), accessible directly on-line ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=79 The June 20, 2008 Policy Forum was the fourth in a series offered as a preconference event to the Annual World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB). The first ICSB Policy Forum was held in conjunction with the 50 th anniversary conference in Washington, DC in 2005, followed by forums in Melbourne, Australia in 2006 and Turku, Finland in 2007. The objective of the 2008 Policy Forum was to bring together policymakers, SME/entrepreneurship researchers and SME associations from around the world to dialogue on policy issues and questions related to stimulating a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=78 Attention ICSB! Request for Proposals to host the 2012 ICSB World Conference due January 5, 2009 by 5pm EST Download RFP (.pdf) here Download World Conference Manual (.pdf) The ICSB World Conference schedule is currently set through 2011: 2006 Melbourne, Australia – SEAANZ 2007 Turku, Finland – ECSB 2008 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - CCSBE/CCPME 2009 Seoul- South Korea - KOSBI 2010 University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 2011 Stockholm, Sweden - ECSB 2012 Proposals due in PDF format by 5 January 2009 by 5 pm EST. Please send to Ayman El Tarabishy at ICSB@gwu.edu The World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is hosted by an ICSB affiliate organization ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=77 Surviving the Economic Crisis (Part 1) Posted: Mon. Oct. 20, 2008 Call it what you will. As the U.S. economy goes deeper into recession, small-business owners are finding it just as hard as larger businesses to figure out how to survive. What's more, America's small and medium businesses are just as, if not more, important to our economy. Small businesses, which by definition employ less than 500 people, account for half of all of our economic output! And most small businesses actually have 20 employees or less. That economic conditions are getting worse is not new news. The National Federation of Independent ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=76 The Spanish National Winner for the Dell Inc. Global Small Business Excellence Award is Unkasoft. Unkasoft is a technology company specializing in inserting advertising in mobile video games, otherwise known as ‘mobile advergaming.' Acting as a mobile operator, advertiser and developer, Unkasoft pursues four pillars of business daily; innovation, teamwork, social responsibility, and positive association. In-game advertising is based on the use of videogame productions to create non-intrusive advertising, which is ultimately more efficient. Unkasoft promotes and is at the forefront of this new and entertaining way of creating static and/or dynamic publicity initiatives. Clients include Nokia, Filmax, Pepsi, Renault, and Intermon Oxfam. According ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=75 Small Business Owners Optimism Altered by Mid-Month EventsPositive Start Yields to Negative Finish WASHINGTON, October 14, 2008 – The National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism rose 1.8 points to 92.9 (1986=100) in September, continuing one of the longest strings of recession-level readings in the history of the survey (started in 1973). But the index did rise for the second month in a row. “Dramatic improvements in the percent of owners expecting the economy to improve over the next six months and solid plans to invest in new inventories accounted for the early surge, but the bulk of the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=74 Seventy percent of women who define themselves as highly balanced believe they are more successful than their colleagues, according to newly released research from the Hot Mommas project, a GW School of Business-supported research initiative which chronicles the best practices of women who have achieved success in multiple facets of their life. The research, which was conducted between 2005 and 2007, is based on an in-depth survey of 269 working women in the U.S. One of the questions survey respondents were asked was how successful they felt relative to other colleagues. “We found that the most balanced segment of the survey population ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=73 42 Media Group is the 2008 National Winner for Germany in the Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award. 42 Media Group is a leading provider of software solutions and services for audio-visual company communication in Europe, with a concentration in Germany. The team is comprised of approximately 35 employees, who support the in-store televisions for more than 200 clients, such as Postbank, MediMax and Movie Park Germany. Clients represent companies from the sectors of wholesale and retail, services, banks and industry. Through their innovative use of technology, competent and highly motivated teams and high standards for quality and security that satisfy even banking standards, 42 ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=72 This week a few new videos were posted to ICSB TV. I encourage all to visit this section of our website to observe live footage from events recently held in Germany and Australia. The first video listed is titled ‘ICSB-Dell Berlin Event.' This video was recorded in Berlin for the 2008 Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award: European National Winners event. The presenter is Jaime Lanchares, CEO of Unkasoft, this year's Spanish National Winner. During the presentation, Mr. Lanchares describes the way his business has utilized information technology in innovative ways to improve the customer experience. Mr. Lanchares also provides insights to new technologies and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=71 Wiggly Wigglers is the 2008 U.K. National Winner for the DELL Global Small Business Excellence Award. The company is based in Blakemere, Herefordshire, a small rural village where the Lower Blakemere Farm is located. Wiggly Wigglers can be self-described as a ‘natural gardening mail-order company,' offering a variety of natural country products that include items for composting and soil improvement, seeds, plants, hedging and trees, and other tools and accessories. Founder Heather Gorringe describes Wiggly's offerings as 'products that gardeners may not know of but still have a need for'. This approach coupled with a dynamic social media strategy is what seperates Wiggly from your ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=70 Founded in 1955, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. ICSB is the world's largest international organization dedicated to advancing small business and entrepreneurship. ICSB coordinates and integrates programs and information among its 1,800 plus members in 70 countries joined through ten affiliates in Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, Puerto Rico and Caribbean, Taiwan and the United States. ICSB brings together educators, researchers, policy makers and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields. The George Washington University School of Business ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=69 A Practitioner's Guide to Turning SMEs Into Learning Organizations What is a learning organization? In today's contemporary society the one constant factor is the exponential increase in the rate of change. To respond successfully to rapidly changing environments and markets, organizations need to learn at least as quickly as the prevailing rate of change. During the past several years, many scholars have suggested that learning may be the only source of competitive advantage for organizations and that the hallmark of effective organizations will become their capacity to learn1. The notion of the learning organization has generated tremen­dous debate. Proponents of the learning organization ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=68 Welcome to the September 2008 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. During the month of September, ICSB highlighted a number of exciting events such as the Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award; European National Winners in Berlin and the 2008 SEAANZ Conference in Sydney. These events, in particular, were received with great enthusiasm as ICSB continues to play an active role in the promotion of small business and entrepreneurship worldwide. As you scroll through this month's archive, you will observe the growing international relationship between ICSB ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=67 There are many ways for us to bring entrepreneurship alive for our students in the classroom and beyond. This issue looks at a few ideas to connect our students around the globe, challenge students to launch a business in class, and bring successful entrepreneurs' stories into our classrooms. Global Entrepreneurship Week A great way to launch your new academic year and to help build your entrepreneurship program is to have your students prepare for and participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week—November 17-23, 2008. Take advantage of this week! It offers an opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurship program by joining together with universities and other organizations ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=66 From September 13-17 2008, Study Group Australia co-hosted their 21st Annual Conference with the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ). The conference was held in Sydney this year, to the tune of great success. The success of the conference can be particularly attributed to the Darlinghurst staff, who made certain that all visitors and guests were welcomed and assisted during their stay. In total, 47 delegates attended this year's Conference, with the majority of them travelling from overseas (USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, India, Netherlands and Finland). Delegates in attendance included representatives from governments in both Australia ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=65 In Berlin during the week of September 22, each European National Winner for the Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award was in attendance at the Hotel Kempinski Adlon Berlin to receive their recognition as a Global Finalist for 2008. European winners from France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom had the chance to participate in a roundtable discussion with Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell and other select Dell Executives. The discussion was an invaluable time for best practice sharing and discussions regarding the current small business landscape around the world. During the discussion Mr. Dell provided unique insight into what it means to be a small business owner and how to survive ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=64 Google and Share Ware technologies Reach into Entrepreneurship Education – Examples from Australia and New ZealandLeveling the Playing Field Entrepreneurship education is rapidly gaining momentum and becoming an integral part of the academic curricula in many schools and higher educational institutions around the globe, and the growing inclination towards entrepreneurship is most likely to continue and expand. In Sydney, Australia at Charles Sturt University (CSU), entrepreneurship education is boosted by Google applications and online learning tools. Charles Sturt University is Australia's leading provider of distance education. Every year over 21,000 students around the world study undergraduate and postgraduate courses or single subjects ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=63 Entrepreneurship Research in Europe: A Focal Point The research in entrepreneurship and small business has prospered and grown considerably during the past decade in all European countries. Remarkable developments have taken place in the research frameworks and methodologies respectively. Progress in the field of entrepreneurship is not only triggered by the exchange of ideas and new analyses that derive from the interaction among the entrepreneurial community, the policy makers and the academic community. It is also characterized by the growing emphasis on entrepreneurship in policy agendas and business communities all over Europe. It has stimulated dialogue among the private and public entities, and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=62 Welcome Message from Dr. Charles H. Matthews, ICSB President Welcome to the August 2008 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. Our goal at ICSB is to bring new opportunities to our members each month as a means of connecting our global community. The ICSB global network is comprised of researchers, educators, policy makers and practitioners, who all have a direct role in the distribution of global knowledge. I encourage you to take advantage of these unique and exciting opportunities available each month through ICSB. Stay tuned ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=61 The Dell and ICSB study seeks to understand small business customer pain points around the world in order to more effectively deliver small-business technology products and services. The study was conducted through a 15-minute online survey administered to 1,361 small business technology buyers around the world. A minimum of 150 interviews were conducted in each of the following 9 countries: US, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, and UK. Within each of the countries, one-third of the interviews are from 1-4 employee firms, one-third are from 5-20 employee firms, and one-third are from 21-99 employee firms. According to the nine-country survey of ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=60 You have in your hands the first issue of the SMEE Review, a journal dedicated to practitioners in small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship. The term “practitioner” applies not only to individuals who are small business managers or entrepreneurs but also to those who are general small business facilitators, small business counselors, small business and SME financing researchers, private sector development experts, accountants, lawyers, people in small business enterprise associations and networks, business incubator managers, and people who work for governments and other agencies whose task is to provide support for the SME operator. by Jean-Marie Nkongolo This journal is created by the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=59 Entrepreneurship is a driver of economic, social and cultural development around the world. In the U.S. over half of our economy is driven by small business and entrepreneurs create 80% of all new jobs. So this issue looks at how the attitudes and skills of entrepreneurship can be leveraged – for education reform and to enact real social change. Entrepreneurship as a Vehicle for Education Reform There are several efforts underway to use Entrepreneurship as a vehicle for education reform.Here are two: * Advance Baton Rouge Dr. Mark Weaver of LSU is working with the non-profit organization to create a series of workshops ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=58 ESBA BULLETIN of 18 August 2008 – Volume 10 – Number 6 EU News and Views from the European Small Business Alliance Headlines EU/Enterprise: Commission presents Action Plan for sustainable consumption and production In Brief EU/ EIT: Commission appoints EIT Governing BoardEU/ Enterprise: New industrial property rights strategy to protect innovative SMEs Publications Eurostat: European Union Labor Force Survey-Annual results 2007 SCALES-Initiative: Overcoming Resource-Constraints through Internationalization? An empirical Analysis of European SMEs Consultations NEW: Online Consultation on post-2012 climate change agreement ONGOING: Online Consultation on Combating Late Payments in Commercial Transactions Online consultation on Administrative Burdens Reduction COMING UP Headlines: EU/ Enterprise: New Action Plan for sustainable consumption and production in Europe On 16 ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=57 International Course in Israel on: The Promise and Limitations of Microfinance Institutions as a Major Tool in Developing SMEs September 8 - 17, 2008 Course Objective Microfinance has increasingly become a major tool in ensuring that small and micro scale producing people as well as low income and poor households that are economically active (production, services, trade and transportation) would have an adequate access to effective financial services (credit, saving, insurance, and money transfer) that until recent years was confined to the more well to do clientele. The microfinance revolution which is hardly 25 years old and in many countries has started much later or has ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=56 The Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research (FSF) and The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Nutek) have the honour of inviting you to a very special meeting in Sweden this fall. This conference is a unique chance to discuss perspectives on entrepreneurship and globalization, entrepreneurial learning, innovation and entrepreneurship policy. At the beautiful conference venue Tylösand, we present you with an unique opportunity to interact and listen to some of the most renowned experts and scholars within the field of entrepreneurship. On the program, we are proud to present several of the recipients of our prestigious research award, The ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=55 The 2008 Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting is being held in Anaheim, California, USA this year with an expected attendance of approximately 7,500-8,000 people. The Anaheim Convention Center serves as the venue for the multitude of activities scheduled to take place during the 4 day window. The AOM is a leading professional association of scholars, dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about management and organizations. The Academy's central mission is to enhance the profession of management by advancing the scholarship of management and enriching the professional development of all its members. The Academy's membership consists of scholars at colleges, universities and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=53 This year Dell announced it was expanding the Small Business Excellence Award internationally, giving small businesses that demonstrate technology innovation to benefit customers a chance to win up to $50,000 in Dell solutions, in addition to being honored by Dell and its world-class partners. Global award partners include the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), which has a mission to advance entrepreneurship through global knowledge sharing and networking, and Endeavor, a global non-profit supporting emerging market entrepreneurs. Entrants represented businesses with 100 or fewer employees and a multitude of industries including information technology solutions, healthcare solutions, business integration technology, digital media advertising and ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=52 Jolera Inc. is an Information Technology solutions provider that has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 Dell Canada Small Business Excellence Award. Based in Toronto, Ontario the company was founded in 2001 with a mission to change the way IT services were priced and delivered. Today, Jolera employs over 30 people and has increased revenue to approximately CAD $3,500,000 in 2007. Since the company's inception, Jolera has truly evolved into the upper echelon of Information Technology service providers. Recent acknowledgements in addition to being a GSBEA Finalist include recognition by Profit Magazine as one of the 49th Fastest Growing ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=51 The International Summer University for Young Entrepreneurs ADVANCIA, School of entrepreneurship,Paris Chamber Commerce An initiation training to Entrepreneurship open to young French speaking individuals, 18 to 30 years of age, who wish to explore entrepreneurship and develop their entrepreneurial potential. Objectives are simple : to boost entrepreneurial potential in bringing together participants from French-speaking countries around the world to provide a unique opportunity to discover know-how and attitudes from countries sharing a common language but vastly differing in their social and economic structures and the various contexts in which businesses are created and managed. For the participants, the challenge is to be able to formalize ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=50 The final installment of our series with Dr. Howard Aldrich comes in the form of a research publication. We first heard from Dr. Aldrich at his plenary panel session during the 2008 World Conference in Halifax. Following that session, we conducted an interview to discuss his presentation topic and relay his message to the web. The publication featured in this article tackles the same subject of forming entrepreneurial teams and argues that ‘certain kinds of social network structures are more likely than others to generate strong entrepreneurial teams.' This paper has been prepared for the FSF-Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research Conference, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=49 ICSB DELL ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2008 UK SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD 10 UK Finalists Drive Innovation within SMB Sector21/07/08 | 16:55 ICSB/Dell today announced the 10 UK finalists of the 2008 Dell Small Business Excellence Award (www.dell.co.uk/ceaward), in partnership with The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and The Daily Express. Dell's global partner, International Council for Small Businesses (ICSB), selected the following companies as having demonstrated the outstanding application of technology to foster growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience: Pat Clarke Total Training, Lincoln, England - providing training, support and consultancy to healthcare and social service businesses Sandmere Practice, London, England - ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=48 Announcement ECSB – USASBE Doctoral Exchange Programme Participate in theInaugural USASBE Doctoral Consortium!Anaheim, California, 9-11 January 2009 Application deadline: 5th October 2008 In 2008, ECSB and its sister organization USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) agreed on a doctoral exchange programme. As a doctoral student from Europe, you will have the opportunity to participate in the USASBE Doctoral Consortium at USASBE, meet the US leading scholars in small business and entrepreneurship research and network with students from all over the US. USASBE will waive the fee for participation in the USASBE conference and doctoral consortium. How to apply? Send a one-page letter ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=47 Today, July 21, 2008, an article was featured in the Financial Post that highlighted the 2008 ICSB World Conference and in particular our 'Best Paper' process. The Financial Post is a National Post publication, which serves as one of Canada's two national newspapers. The author, Rick Spence, is a writer, consultant and speaker specializing in entrepreneurship whose column appears every Monday in the Financial Post. Below you may find the article in its entirety. Please refer to the links provided to visit the Financial Post and National Post pages respectively. Lastly, we would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert Anderson ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=46 The 2008 ICSB World Conference brought together researchers, educators, policy makers and business service providers from around the globe to share their expertise and present submitted work. With a diverse mix of insightful papers and provocative workshops, the annual conference showcased a stimulating program that has helped shape one of the premier gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars and educators worldwide. This year's conference proceedings include over 380 submissions across 5 overarching themes; Entrepreneurial Institutions, Challenges and Opportunities to Entrepreneurial Development, Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Creation to Exit - Fostering Small Business (Opportunity recognition, Start-ups, Retention, Succession), and Francophone (French) Submissions. Under each theme there exists a number of sub-categories ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=45 The third Wilford L. White Fellow honoree showcased in our profile series is Dr. Anders Lundström. Dr. Lundström is the President of the Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research (FSF), Sweden, visiting professor at Mälardalens University, and a Past-President for ICSB (2002-03). Dr. Lundström has, during many years in different positions, been responsible for the development of a vast number of research and policy oriented programs in Sweden and abroad. Dr. Lundström has been the creator of The Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research and the creator of the world-renowned, Award for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Research, which has been given ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=44 The Wilford L. White Fellow Award recognizes the achievements of those men and women whose passion and burning desire for small business and entrepreneurship is reflected in their teaching, writing, research, training and public service. Since 1977, seventy six distinguished educators, researchers, government officials, small business advocates and trade association leaders have been selected as a Wilford White Fellow including our three newly elected fellows. Our second Wilford L. White Fellow profile looks at Sandra King Kauanui, a member of our ICSB community and someone who has contributed immensely to the success of ICSB through involvement in the Board of Directors for ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=43 June 25th, 7:45 a.m: A highly focused, yet friendly, David Storey whisks by. “Thought I should grab my presentation for this morning,” he laughs as he descends the elevator backwards—smiling to each conference attendee he passes along the way. Within this same hour, he has since returned to the conference and is standing at the front of the Nova Scotia Convention Center Ballroom, engaging a room full of academics and professionals with his perspectives on the relationship between research and policy, and advocating a new paradigm for small business researchers to adopt—the “Non U-Approach.” He energetically describes this model as a ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=42 Entrepreneurial Education is expanding world-wide with the new announcement of a partnership between the International Entrepreneur Educators and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB). Together both organizations will continue to promote entrepreneurship and add even more worldwide options to an increasingly dynamic network. Job listings, newsletters and websites will all experience additional attention. The Entrepreneurship Educator is a monthly newsletter from the International Entrepreneur Educators distributed by The Planning Shop to promote entrepreneurship and small business. Below is an excerpt from the July 2008 Edition provided by Dr. Jeff Cornwall. Dr. Cornwall is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Belmont University ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=41 The Dell-ICSB Small Business Excellence Award Competition for Italy took place in Milan on July 1st, 2008. The judging team was comprised of two members of the ICSB affiliate in Europe (ECSB), two Dell representatives, and the ICSB executive director- as an observer. Prior to the judging event on July 2nd, the team had independently reviewed all submitted entries and personally selected their top ten favorites. During the event, judges discussed all top favorites and collectively agreed on the top ten finalists. The list was further reduced to three finalists. A thorough discussion among the judges on the reduced list made it ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=40 At the 2008 ICSB World Conference in Halifax, five papers were selected by reviewers as the best for each of the presentation themes. Each paper was reviewed by at least 3 experts across spectrums, who subsequently rated the entries based on a broad criterion. A panel of judges was then responsible for selecting the best paper from among the five finalists. The conference best paper is "Entrepreneurship and Spirituality: An Exploration Using Grounded Theory" by Sandra Kauanui, Kevin Thomas, Cynthia Sherman, Gail Waters and Mihaela Gilea. The five theme winners and the best paper were announced at the closing conference luncheon by ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=39 There were 43 entries into the Australian component of the Dell Small Business Excellence Awards and the first task of two members of the judging panel was to reduce the 43 entries to 10. The selection was made by comparing the responses of each entry to the four main questions asked. Each of the two judges did this independently and there was a high degree of commonality with nine of the 43 being common and the 10th agreed to through an exchange of emails.The final judging took place in Sydney with most of the judging panel being present. Those who could ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=38 It all began a little over 5 years ago, when Ryan Rugroden recognized the need to better leverage information technology to assist in the designing and redesigning of customers’ dream homes. Taking it upon himself to keep up with the latest in home design software, Ryan knew he could serve customers in a way that truly differentiated him from his competition. With this realization, Ryan founded Rugroden Drafting and Design. Today Rugroden Drafting and Design is a residential drafting and design service that allows customers to view their construction drawings digitally by incorporating interactive 3D technology. Rugroden Drafting & Design uses Softplan, architectural design software, to turn a customer’s requests, thoughts ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=37 The healthcare industry is currently experiencing its fair share of challenges including high-cost coverage, a nursing shortage, and a society full of non-compliant patients. Kent Dicks, president and CEO of MedApps, Inc., sees solutions to problems like these in the technology available today. MedApps utilizes advancements in cellular and wireless technology to produce a mobile wireless health monitoring system capable of examining and keeping tabs on patients’ health from a distance. How does this device help with the problems we see in healthcare? “Previously, the only form of remote health monitoring was very costly,” explained Kent, “and because of the high cost, only chronically ill patients could receive it.” Now, by employing ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=36 At the 2008 ICSB World Conference in Halifax, the Wilford L. White Fellows' inducted three new representatives into their distinguished group. The ceremony took place at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday evening, June 24. Dr. George Solomon, Chair of the Wilford L. White Fellows, presented the awards and talked briefly about each recipient. Dr. Solomon has worked extensively over the years with the Wilford L. White Fellows and ICSB to support this special group of leaders and his remarks shed light on the special honor that is selection as a Wilford L. White Fellow. Joining the Fellows' this year are Anders Lundström, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=35 On Tuesday June 24 at the 2008 ICSB World Conference, many of our guests attended the Gala Dinner from 7:30-11:00pm as a final group activity. Conference organizers provided food, drink and dance to the sounds of famous Nova Scotia band Blueberry Grunt and the piano styling of Steve Dooks, while also scheduling the introduction of this year's Wilford L. White Fellows, and two distinguished speakers. Split between two rooms, the night provided a great platform to socialize and also say goodbye. When dinner was concluding and most of the program already complete, the event came to our keynote speaker Mr. Ben Barry, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=34 DELL CANADA ANNOUNCES 10 SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS Award recognizes small businesses that use technology to better serve customers TORONTO and HALIFAX, June 25, 2008 – At the 2008 International Council of Small Business (ICSB) World Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dell Canada today announced the ten finalists for the company's fourth annual Small Business Excellence Award. To learn more about the award, visit www.dell.ca/ceaward. “Technology facilitates interaction and trust with customers. Successful small businesses are leveraging that asset to grow their businesses,” according to Kevin Peesker, vice president and general manager Small and Medium Business, Dell Canada. “The ten finalists clearly ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=31 Yesterday morning's plenary panel featured three speakers with perspectives across the spectrum of entrepreneurial education and research. The discussion was launched and mediated by Dr. Anders Lundström, Past-President of ICSB and current President of the Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research (FSF) and IPREG. The opening speaker was Dr. Howard Aldrich, Professor and Department Chair of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His presentation examined the formation and composition of entrepreneurial teams. He identified two predominant models associated with team formation; one centering on “rational selection theory” and another with a “social-psychological” base. The former ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=30 For the first time ever, we invite the ICSB global community to PREVIEW a plenary presentation and send us your questions to ask the presenter via ICSB TV. The presenter is Dr. Howard Aldrich, Professor of Sociology and chair of the Department of Sociology. He won the Carlyle Sitterson Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2002. In 2000, the Swedish Foundation of Small Business Research named him the Entrepreneurship Researcher of the Year and the Organization and Management Division of the Academy of Management presented him with a Distinguished Career of Scholarly Achievement award.Howard Aldrich researches entrepreneurship, the origins of new organizational ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=29 Yesterday morning's opening plenary panel began with a discussion on the “Perspectives and Trends on SME/Entrepreneurship Research, Education, Policy, and Practice.” Featured panelists included Dr. Zoltan Acs (Professor at the George Mason University and Director of the GMU Centre for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy), commenting on current research and Dr. Kevin Hindle (Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at Swinborne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia) sharing insights on entrepreneurship education.Dr. Zoltan Acs presented his study on high-growth firms, which he conducted in conjunction with William Parsons and Spencer Tracy. The analysis revisited the original thesis put ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=28 22 June 2008 Today at the 2008 ICSB World Conference, delegates and members from across the globe converged on Halifax to participate in Board meetings, panel presentations and an enjoyable reception to end the evening. The day began at approximately 8:30am when our affiliate presidents met in the board room to discuss progressions made in the previous year and outlooks for the coming year. This is one of our most important networks within ICSB, as we continue to grow and pursue new avenues of knowledge. The backbone of our organization is our network which is built on the strength of our affiliates ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=27 21 June 2008 This evening, a night before the official start of the 2008 ICSB World Conference, a group of ICSB members gathered for a night on the sea, filled with reunions and introductions. For a number of our members, tonight was the first chance in quite a few months, and in some cases even a year, when they have last seen each other. To my estimation a number of discussions started with stories of travel, which always prove to be good entertainment. The Tall Ship Silva is a spacious, completely re-furbished ship with indoor and outdoor settings that can accommodate up ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=26 With a new web site, a new Bulletin was created to capture the major ICSB stories. For this edition, the Bulletin features ten stories of the past 5 months. It starts first with a message from the ICSB President. Rob van der Horst: We are rapidly approaching our next Annual World Conference in Halifax, when a new Board will take over the gavel.All Board members have beenvery active and very motivated this year to reach the goals this Board has set. So far, it has been an exiting year for my fellow Board members and me. Let me just give you a ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=25 From: Executive Director of ICSB – Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy http://www.icsb.org/video_feed.asp ICSB T.V. is a new service offered to all ICSB members around the world to join their fellow colleagues at the World Conference held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.. The online TV will show excerpts of presentations, interviews of keynote speakers and participants, a tour of the exhibits area, and very importantly the incredible staff that made all this happen. The first three online videos are from the ICSB Pre-Conference Policy Forum titled “Trends in Entrepreneurship and SME Policies: Creating an Entrepreneurial Economy”. Ms. Lois Stevenson, Visiting Research Fellow, International Development Research Center (IDRC) ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=23 The 2008 ICSB world conference, “Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship: From Research to Results,” was recently launched amid much excitement in Halifax, N.S., Canada. More than 70 regional practitioners, researchers, policy makers and educators came together to celebrate the opportunities “From Research to Results” represents for SMEs and their supporters. True to ICSB form, guests enjoyed a networking café before ICSB and government officials gave supportive statements. Five successful locally-owned restaurants provided tapas for the networking café, where guests mingled over Thai, Lebanese and seafood dishes, as well as cheese, wine and fair-trade coffee. Not just a chance for guests to socialize, the ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=22 I recently had the chance to sit down with Claire Massey, SVP Research and Publications, and discuss her pending research projects, involvements in ICSB and even her early life on the farm in New Zealand. I met Claire for the first time here in Washington DC at the International Office, as she was visiting us before the Halifax Conference. Claire is currently involved with the project Business MeaSURE, which began in 2003 with phase 1 of the interview and surveying process. The study is aimed at examining approximately 400 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in New Zealand through various site visits, interviews, ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=21 Twenty-seven professors from across the United States have been named 2008 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Award Honorees by the nonprofit organization; Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Honorees were initially nominated by their students and then judged by a panel of master entrepreneurship teachers at Acton School of Business, an intensive one-year MBA program in Austin, Texas. ICSB Honorees include President-Elect Dr. Charles Matthews from the University of Cincinnati; Dr. George Solomon from The George Washington University; and Dr. W. Fred Kiesner from Loyola Marymount University, California. Drs Matthews, Solomon, and Kiesner were three of the 27 educators from across the country ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=20 The 2008 ICSB World Conference: Pre-Conference Events schedule will kick-off on Friday June 20th with the ‘Trends in Entrepreneurship and SME Policies' Forum. For the two days immediately preceding the World Conference, participants will be involved in an extensive program aimed at delivering valuable information on entrepreneurship and private sector development. This time before the conference consistently proves to be a great way for numerous stakeholders to pursue knowledge and the understanding of new, innovative ideas. Below we take a closer look at the Events on the Pre-Conference slate; Pre-conference Policy ForumFriday, June 20th The theme of the Forum is “Trends in ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=19 Starting June 22nd in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) will hold their 53rd Annual World Conference. Please join researchers, educators, policy makers and business service providers from around the world in Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia. With a population of almost 360,000, Halifax Regional Municipality is the largest city east of Quebec City and north of Boston, USA. Halifax offers a dynamic and intriguing mix of heritage and culture, with a cosmopolitan feel. Nova Scotia is known as a place where the four seasons are refreshingly distinct. Average daily temperatures are 10 to 16 ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=18 A new ICSB initiative The ICSB has established a Youth Entrepreneurship Special Interest Group (SIG) with a lofty aim: For the ICSB to be the pre-eminent international body monitoring and supporting the development of youth entrepreneurship world-wide. The objectives of this SIG are to: Monitor and support international research into youth entrepreneurship Maintain a register of research into youth entrepreneurship world-wide Maintain a register of youth entrepreneurship programs around the world Maintain a register of the best youth entrepreneurship teaching strategies and links to their schools and developers Develop and maintain a network of youth entrepreneurship researchers and teacher practitioners. The ICSB webpage (http://www.icsb.org/Youth_leadership.asp) will be the portal. The ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=17 Your Beauty Network, a 2008 Dell Small Business Excellence Award finalist, is a membership based business support system for Salon and Spa professionals based in Carlsbad, California. Founded in 2000, the company provides a multitude of tools and services online in order to support and provide business information to students, technicians and owners in the Salon & Spa industry. Services and benefits for members include client management, e-marketing, online appointment booking and business builder archives. Your Beauty Network is the only business support membership that offers ongoing business support for any area of your business with access 24 hours/day, 7 days ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=16 After 10 finalists for the 2008 Dell Inc. Small Business Excellence Award were chosen by MBA students at the George Washington University in Washington D.C, a distinguished panel gathered in Texas to select this year's U.S. National Winner. MBA students from the George Washington University School of Business who participated in the event utilized a process that thoroughly and critically analyzed each completed application. Each judge was asked to share their opinion in a group discussion while also privately compiling a top ten list of applications. After all judges submitted their top ten list, the GW facilitators utilized a rank order system to solidify a consensus of ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=15 The winner of the Fifth Annual Dell Small Business Excellence Award will be announced on Monday, June 9th at the 2008 NFIB National Small Business Summit, scheduled to take place on June 8th - 11th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, in Washington, DC. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) organizes the event, in which key policy makers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from a myriad of ventures and all corners of the globe come together to discuss the current business landscape. This year's theme, “We Are Stronger Together,” will be presented by both NFIB and eBay. It seeks to recognize the important ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=14 2008 Dell Small Business Excellence Award finalist TechMD is a managed service provider (MSP) based in Fountain Valley, California specializing in not-for-profit and small to medium size business relations. For a fixed monthly rate, TechMD is able to provide ongoing computer maintenance and support for an entire business or organization under their Total Care Support Plan. Included in this plan are guaranteed response times, priority service, a 100% satisfaction guarantee and access to donated software updates. What has come to set TechMD apart from other managed service providers is their unrelenting commitment to providing first-class computer service that helps businesses and organizations ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=13 Resara LLC is a small business dedicated to servicing educational programs and school systems in the New England region. The company provides complete computer systems for schools, in addition to high quality service and maintenance. Schools that choose Resara know that they have a pro-active partner, whom they can trust to maintain and uphold their invaluable resources; computer applications for students. The company has developed and currently utilizes a Linux operating system that incorporates thin client technology, open source software, computer and user management, classroom management software and internet maintenance and support. Resara's value proposition targets budget-conscious school systems that are currently ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=12 Preliminary Results: http://www.icsb.org/ICSB_DELL_Study_Findings_2008.asp IT means information technology that includes computer hardware and software, electronic processes, and communications technologies.The 2008 ICSB-DELL Global Study on Information Technology is designed to examine the importance of IT on small business management, operations, and success. This is a follow-on to our research study of last year, which identified several crucial issues regarding entrepreneurial organizations. The new study will serve to identify, diagnose and publicize issues and concerns regarding IT hardware, software, and processes. Of special focus is clearly identifying the most common "pain points," that is, those issues and concerns that are most often noted as creating ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=11 The mission at RNs On-Call Inc., a 2008 ICSB/Dell Small Business Excellence Award US Finalist, ‘is to ensure continuity of care for your patients while improving your quality of life.'The interactive telehealth support system which the company utilizes, allows registered nurses from around the country to serve as an extension of your practice while the office is closed. The nurses are reliable, available 24 hours/day, professional and affordable. Customers have come to trust RNs On-Call because they have the depth and breadth of experience to handle each unique situation based on the requirements of your practice. President and CEO Edwin ‘Tuck' Corvinus ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=7 Schumpeter`s vision nowadays, more than ever in times of dynamic change, may serve as a guide for any entrepreneurially oriented policy formulation. In trying to paintbrush background and scientific "environs" when Schumpeter`s visionary "Theory of Economic development" (1912) came out, classical and neoclassical thought as well as Marx’ "Capital" (in all its volumes) had been exposed already for some time to scholarly scrutiny by the learned community. In contrast to the Classics, the Neoclassics and Marx though, Schumpeter explicitly pins his interpretation of the economic process on the role or – in his own words – on the "leadership" of the entrepreneur: being ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=6 For the first time ever, two ICSB affiliates will fund a conference scholarship for both a doctoral student from the United States to attend the ICSB European affiliate (ECSB) RENT conference in the Fall of 2008 and a doctoral student from Europe to attend the U.S. conference in January 2009. Europe Conference: DATE: 22 November 2008 Location: University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal Web Site: RENT XXII Chairpersons : Prof. Dr. Poul Rind Christensen (Aarhus Business School, Denmark) and Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter (University Siegen, Germany) Sponsored by: The Doctoral Seminar has a successful tradition at RENT. Doctoral students are invited to present their thesis proposals at ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=3 Delivering a web site that understands that people get their news from many sources – how, when and where they want it – is the strategy that guides ICSB. ICSB has a heritage of pioneering the advancement of SMEs globally, and the changes in today’s new ICSB web site reflect its continuing commitment to innovation and its support to SMEs globally. A Case for Change: ICSB’s new web site design will make the web site both a more essential source of news and interpretation, and easier for ICSB members to use. An array of new features ensures that busy individuals will get ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=2 The SEAANZ 2008 Conference theme is: ‘Small Enterprises in the Digital Age'. The 2008 SEAANZ Conference will bring together approximately 200 of Australasia's top business advisors, economic development practitioners, business educators and researchers. The conference offers an opportunity for sponsoring and exhibiting organisations to engage with a high powered audience of business influencers, advisors and decision makers. Many of the delegates work closely, every day, with small enterprises, both in Australia and New Zealand and all delegates share a commitment to exchange knowledge about being part of the digital age in Australasia's small enterprises. A stimulating conference programme has been put together ... http:www.icsb.org/article.asp?messageID=1 The Dell Small Business Excellence Award is the pinnacle of a competition that seeks out our economy's largest sector, small business. With the assistance of leading small business advocates such as Dell Inc., Endeavor, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), our competition was able to reach a staggering number of applicants who desired to tell us their success stories. Chief executives, presidents and owners of small businesses from around the country put their best foot forward in an attempt to convey how their companies ‘have driven significant change and/or developed a ...