http://www.seaanz.org/ This is all the current news articles available at http://www.seaanz.org. en-us Copyright 2008 Internation Council of Small Businesses 6/1/2008 3:10:44 PM 20 http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1042 26TH ANNUAL SEAANZ CONFERENCE 201311-12 July 2013 Australian Technology Park, SydneySMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE MARKETSSmall businesses are essential to the national economy, but they must now operate in globally competitive markets, and an environment of continuous technological change and economic uncertainty. Survival depends on working smarter not harder. This conference is for researchers, educators, small business advisors, government agencies, students and small business managers, who wish to share knowledge, explore ideas and make a difference.Since 1987 SEAANZ has sought to advance the cause of small to medium sized enterprises through research, education, policy and practice. We are a non-profit organisation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1041 Entrepreneurship Education in RussiaBy Galina Shirokova, St Petersburg UniversityEntrepreneurship education in Russia is usually arranged as training programs in management and economics for people of professions other than management, as well as short-term programs, seminars and round tables. It should be noted that, as the infrastructure to support small business and entrepreneurship in Russia, the education system in the field of entrepreneurship is rather weak and full of flaws. The main one is lack of understanding the content of the concepts, and respectively, the content of the process of entrepreneurship education. Entrepreneurship is a practical discipline, but one cannot go to extremes, the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1040 2013 International Symposium on Management and Social Science (ISMSS)June 15-17, The Presidential Beijinghttp://www.ismss.org/Paper Submission Deadline : March 20, 2013Organized by Higher Education Forum, 2013 International Symposium on Management and Social Science (ISMSS) aims to provide a multi-cultural and multi-dimensional social science conference which provides a good opportunity for researchers, practitioners in universities and industries to seek chances for collaboration among the participants and exchange ideas about the latest business innovation developments in the field of management and different areas of social sciences.The event is going to be hold at the Presidential Beijing, China during June 15, 2013 to June 17, 2013.Other Important ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1039 SBANC NewsletterMarch 19, 2013Issue 759 - 2013QUOTE"Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."-Bernard M. BaruchFEATURE PAPERSuccessful Small BusinessThis paper was written by M. Gordon Hunter, from The University of Lethbridge, Canada. This paper was presented at the 2012 CCSBE International Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.AbstractSuccessful small business tends to be determined by performance and growth. However, this is not always the case. The contention here is that longevity via multi-generation existence represents a measure for successful performance. This research determined the unique management issues of multi-generation small business. The emerging themes are based upon interviews with representatives of 11 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1038 Call for Session Proposals2013 International Congress on Engineering and InformationICEAI 2013August 28-30, 2013Macao, ChinaICEAI website: http://www.iceai.org/Index.aspContact ICEAI: info.iceai@iceai.orgAbout ICEAIThe goal of this conference is to bring together researchers from academia to practitioners to share ideas, problems, and solutions. This conference will provide many opportunities for researchers to present the latest research findings and describe emerging technologies, new research problems, and directions in Engineering and Information issues. The conference seeks to contribute to presenting novel research results in all aspects of engineering and information.About MacauThe area came under the sway of China in the 3BC, and it was used as a stopping point for merchant ships ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1037 Dear Colleagues and Friends,The International Centre for Entrepreneurship Research (ICER), Essex Business School, University of Essex, UKis pleased to inform you that the 12th International Entrepreneurship Forum (12th IEF)Conference on 'Social Sustainability and Economic Security: The Agenda for Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century' will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania from 4-6 September, 2013.The conference is being organised by ICER in partnership with The General Jonas Zemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, and the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Local Employment and Economic Development of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris.Please click here for all relevant information. The conference web site is under preparation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1036 CCSBE CALL FOR NOMINATIONSNominations are now open for the following key positions:1. President-Elect / president designe2. Directors/directeurs (two-year terms/mandate de deux ans) Atlantic/l’Atlantique Quebec Ontario Prairies/provinces des prairies British Columbia/Colombie-BrittaniquePlease complete a BALLOT and submit it to the Secretariat Office by email, fax or mail no later than Friday, April 12, 2013.Click here to view the 2013/14 Slate of Officers and DirectorsThese vacancies will be filled at the 2013 Annual General Meeting held in conjunction with the CCSBE Conference hosted by Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia.As you know, the Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) is the only national membership-based organization in Canada whose goals are to promote and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1035 The EFER European Entrepreneurship Colloquium (EEC), a one-week faculty training programme, is now in its 10th year. EEC 2013 will take place on 30 June - 6 July at Ozyegin University, Istanbul with an underlying theme is "Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets".Applications are open until 30 April 2013 on the EFER website (www.efer.eu). More detailed information about the programme can be found on: http://www.efer.eu/pro/pro01_02.htm http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1034 Handbook Of Regional Innovation And GrowthEdited by Philip Cooke, University Research Professor in Regional Development and Director, Centre for Advanced Studies, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, Bjørn Asheim, Professor, CIRCLE (Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the Learning Economy) and Department of Human Geography, Lund University, Sweden and University of Agder, Norway, Ron Boschma, Professor, Department of Economic Geography and the Urban and Regional Research Centre Utrecht (URU), Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Ron Martin, Professor, Department of Geography and St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge, UK, Dafna Schwartz, Professor, Department of Business Administration, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1033 Queridos Amigos de la Red PyMEs, nos agrada difundir entre vosotros la siguiente información de la UIA (Unión Industrial Argentina):1er Encuentro Anual de Jóvenes Industriales de la Argentina“GENERACIÓN INDUSTRIAL 2.0”MARTES 19 DE MARZO DE 2013AUDITORIO DE LA UNIÓN INDUTRIAL ARGENTINAAvenida de Mayo 1147/57 - CABALA ASISTENCIA AL EVENTO ES GRATUITA.REQUIERE INSCRIPCIÓN PREVIA.Programa Preliminar10:30 hs Acreditación11:00 hs Panel de Apertura - Lanzamiento de UIA Joven - Carolina Castro, Secretaria UIA Joven. José Ignacio de Mendiguren, Presidente de la UIA. Dr. Carlos Tomada, Ministro de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad Social de la Nación. Firma del Convenio de Cooperación entre UIA Joven y el ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1032 Enhancing Entrepreneurial ExcellenceTools for Making the Possible RealRobert A. Baron, Spears Chair of Entrepreneurship, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University, US‘Enhancing Entrepreneurial Excellence is a fascinating and valuable treatise on how entrepreneurs achieve the transformation of an idea into a product that is successful in the marketplace. It is practical but well-grounded in the academic research. The book explains the tools that entrepreneurs need to be successful and displays the passion of the author, Robert Baron, to help more entrepreneurs become “engines of change” in order to improve human life. The book is a must read for all scholars of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1031 SBANC NewsletterMarch 12, 2013Issue 758 - 2013QUOTE"Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were."- David RockefellerFEATURE PAPERSustainability and Integrated Reporting - Opportunities for Small and Midsize EntitiesThis paper was written by Marianne L. James, from California State University, Los Angeles. This paper was presented at the 2013 Allied Academies International Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.AbstractSustainability, the responsible utilization and preservation of resources, represents a trend embraced by companies of all sizes. Sustainability practices include a multitude of efforts with the goal of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1030 Dear Colleague,With this email message, we would like to inform you thatdue to numerous requests, we have decided to extend the submission deadline for the 5th Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipThe workshop will take place at EIASM, Brussels, May 31-June 1, 2013Submission deadline (3 page abstract) :April 15, 2013Web site : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=922The vision is for Workshop participants to promote high-quality academic work that contributes to the development of knowledge in the fields of strategic management and entrepreneurship.A special feature of the Asian Management and Entrepreneurship Workshops is the extended time for presentation and discussion of papers, creating a unique opportunity for researchers to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1029 North American Business Press -www.na-businesspress.com-hosts twelve business related, peer reviewed, academic journals that continually accept articles for consideration.Currently we have a special call for papers for the American Journal of Management (AJM) and the Journal of Leadership (JLAE) Accountability and Ethics. Below is an overview of AJM and JLAE.American Journal of ManagementAJMis a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing scholarly empirical and theoretical research articles focusing on improving business and management theory, practice, and behavior.AJMencourages research that impacts the general business and management fields as a whole and introduces new ideas or new perspectives on existing research.For more information please visit: http://www.na-businesspress.com/ajmopen.htmlThe Journal of Leadership, Accountability and EthicsThe ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1028 EIASM, March 7, 2013Dear Colleague,I would like to draw your attention to the EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON DOCTORAL DISSERTATION WRITING AND PUBLISHING to be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, June 25-28, 2013The deadline for application is April 20, 2013.Successful writing and defense of doctoral dissertation, publishing of research findings in top academic journals as well academic career is closely related to the development of research competences which include deep understanding of research, theory building and testing capacities and appropriate writing and publishing skills.The purpose of this seminar is to disclose the research process, the main criteria of good research paper anddoctoral dissertation, and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1027 SBANC NewsletterMarch 5, 2013Issue 757 - 2013QUOTE"Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities."-Walter ScottFEATURE PAPERA Survey of Seasonality in Small BusinessThis paper was written by Jeffrey Shields, from University of Southern Maine and Joyce Shelleman, from University of Maine at Augusta. This paper was presented at the 2013 SBI National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida.AbstractSeasonal cycles of demand present major problems, such as cash flow and profitability, for management of small businesses. This paper provides the first known empirical evidence on the cycles of demand experienced and actions taken to manage seasonality ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1026 2013 ASEAI SYMPOSIUM ON ENGINEERNG AND INFORMATION27-29 July 2013 in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand2013 Asia-Pacific Education & Research Association invites submissions for individual papers, and for complete panels, for Asia Symposium on Engineering and Information (ASEAI) for its forthcoming international conference, to be held in Bangkok July 27-29, 2013.We welcome papers and panels on any facet of popular topics relating to the study of Engineering and Information, including, not by no means limited to:Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringInterdisciplinary and Specialized FieldsInformation ProcessingFor more information on the ASEAI and our international conference, please see http://www.aseai.org/The deadline for paper and panel proposals is April ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1025 The Greek Innovation Expo 2013 is to identify, present and showcase the Greek innovation.Operators, researchers and companies gathered, updated, exhibit, communicate, create and collaborate.With essentials Research, Design, Technology and Innovation, the Greek Innovation Expo 2013 will develop its activities in the Gallery, Workshops, the B2B Meetings and Innovation Conference.The purpose of the event is to gather the same showroom all public and private bodies involved in the entire production process of new technologies and innovationIn Greek Innovation Expo 2013 involving both public and private organizations:- Support of Innovation & Technology Transfer- Funding (Investors, Venture Capitals, Financial Institutions, etc.)- Research & Technology ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1024 Q4 2012 Visa Small Business Spend Insights - a survey Visa has been fielding since 2007 that speaks with ~600 Small Business owners (SBOs) quarter to help measure sentiment.At a high level, this quarter’s small business survey results indicate that many SBO shave confidence in a stronger local economy and that they plan to be increasing inventory levels to meet customer demand. A significant overhang to the optimism continues to be the fear of a restrictive government especially given the headlines in December regarding the impending fiscal cliff. Interestingly, this is the first time that SBOs have a preference to be paid by credit card ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1023 I would like to inform that due to several requests, the deadline for abstracts to apply to the Doctoral Consortium (DC) of the ICSB World Conference has been extended. The new deadline is March 15, 2013.The Doctoral Consortium gives doctoral students the opportunity to share their investigation topics with prestigious scholars from across the world. It also lends a great environment for students to establish networks and future collaborations. This great opportunity is taking place in Puerto Rico as part of the pre-conference activities.The Doctoral Consortium will be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 20, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1022 Dear Colleagues,It is with great pleasure that we announce the 4th Annual GW-ICSB Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference to be held October 17-19, 2013 in Washington DC.Our official conference website is located at www.GWICSB.com.*Key Dates*July 15, 2013 > Deadline to submit Research PresentationsAugust 15, 2013 > Deadline to submit Databse Fair ProposalsEvery October in Washington DC, leading members of the entrepreneurship research and public policy communities descend upon the city to discuss the latest trends in business creation. This year is no different, as we focus on the theme of ‘New Possibilities’ to build abridge to today’s entrepreneurs.Over three (3) days, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1021 "PYMEs, Instituciones y Desarrollo Territorial Sostenible: aportes y reflexiones desde un enfoque sistémico"Facultad de IngenieríaResistencia - Provincia del ChacoUniversidad Nacional del Nordeste1. - FECHAS IMPORTANTESDesde el lunes 22 de abril hasta el lunes 27 de mayo de 2013: presentación de resúmenes a través del sitio web de la Red PyMEs MERCOSUR (www.redpymes.org.ar). Quienes deseen postular sus trabajos para el Concurso deberán indicar su intención de participar en esta instancia.08 de Julio de 2013: notificación de los resúmenes de trabajos aprobados y pautas de revisión para la presentación de las versiones finales.Hasta el lunes 12 de Agosto de 2013: entrega de la ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1020 EIASM, February 26, 2013Dear Colleague,With this email message, we would like to inform you thatdue to numerous requests, we have decided toextend the submission deadlinefor the10th Workshop on Corporate GovernanceBrussels, Belgium, June 3-4, 2013To: March 18, 2013Web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=904The authors of the 3 best papers presented at the workshop will receive an Award.These papers will be published in theJournal of Managemant and Governance.***************************Here are some other events which could be of some interest to you :28th Workshop on Strategic Human Resource ManagementThe workshop will take place at the Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, April 15-16, 2013Please see the workshop web site to find ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1019 Welcome to the February 2013 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleague,February produced a number of exciting new initiatives, most notably the hosting of a webinar in conjunction with the World Bank. The webinar was based on 'Women, Business and the Law: A Joint Publication by The World Bank and IFC' and it was attended online by over 80 people. During the past month, ICSB also launched the ICSB Foundation which will raise funding for various entrepreneurship related initiatives around the world.Submissions for our World Conference closed ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1018 Para el cumplimiento de sus objetivos,FAEDPYME edita una publicación seriada que funcione como foro de discusión académica y profesional al promover la difusión de nuevos conocimientos en áreas de investigación en miPyme; en esta línea de ideas, la fundación menciona dentro de sus objetivos “La promoción y edición de publicaciones sobre el análisis estratégico de la Pyme, edición de una revista científica digital y la potenciación del portal web” (numeral 6 de objetivos y fines de FAEDPYME). La revista “FAEDPYME International Review – FIR” actúa como entidad vicarial de la Red FAEDPYME, permeando las comisiones de investigación, formación y proyectos en los ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1017 February 2013In this issue of PlanningShop's newsletter, we profile two programs that have integrated entrepreneurship into another discipline— music and pharmacy respectively. We also highlight an innovation management graduate program that integrates courses in business, entrepreneurship, and engineering. Finally, we share an initiative to spur regional entrepreneurial economic development through a student grant program.PlanningShop, the leader in entrepreneurship education, welcomes innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs. Just send them along to jeff.cornwall@belmont.edu.Entrepreneurial MusicianshipThe New England Conservatory has launched a new department—Entrepreneurial Musicianship. The goal of the program is to prepare musicians to turn their musical gifts into a successful career in the highly competitive music industry. Click here to read more.Developing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1016 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 26, 2013Issue 758 - 2013QUOTE"Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work."-Earl NightingaleFEATURE PAPEREagle Scout: Long-term Career And Personal ImpactsThis paper was written by Nancy D. Albers-Miller, from Berry College and Travis D. Miller, from Rome, GA. This paper was presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators in New Orleans, LouisianaExtended AbstractResearch has clearly shown that people who graduate from college have better career success and earn more than those who do not (Economist 2010). Success in college and through other activities as a young person can have an ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1015 Dear Colleague,I would like to remind you the following event and deadline :5th Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipThe workshop will take place at EIASM, Brussels, May 31-June 1, 2013Submission deadline (3 page abstract) : March 3, 2013Web site : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=922The vision is for Workshop participants to promote high-quality academic work that contributes to the development of knowledge in the fields of strategic management and entrepreneurship.A special feature of the Asian Management and Entrepreneurship Workshops is the extended time for presentation and discussion of papers, creating a unique opportunity for researchers to intimately share and develop their work, to support others and form ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1014 The 3rdAnnual Conference on GlobalEconomics,Business andFinance (GEBF)Bali, 2013 August 7-9Paper Submission Deadline: April 20, 2013The 3rd Annual Conference on Global Economics, Business, and Finance (GEBF) is a mission driven symposium dedicated to providing and promoting meaningful dialogue irrespective of international borders, to offering a discussion forum for academics, industry professionals, and researchers in Economics, Finance, Management, Business, Hospitality & Tourism and related fields. All research papers, technical reports, trend observations, and innovative thoughts related to the above fields are all welcome.SUBMISSION GUIDELINESAll submissions must be through the conference website: http://www.acgebf.org/registration.aspShould you have any questions, please contact us at: gebf@acgebf.orgIMPORTANT DATESPaper Submission Deadline: April 20, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1013 Innovative Entrepreneurship Course Award GuidelinesHosted by the Eric C. Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial StudiesRoyal Roads UniversityCCSBE Annual ConferenceVictoria, BC May 2-4 2013Innovative Entrepreneurship Course Award GuidelinesThe Eric C. Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at Royal Roads University is proud to host the 2013 annual meeting of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE). From May 2ndto 4th, 2013 academics, educators, representatives of small business support organizations, researchers, innovators, government officials, investors, students, and policy makers will convene around the conference theme, “Entrepreneurship Developing Communities.”About the Innovative Course AwardsThe CCSBE Innovative Entrepreneurship Education Course Award is given to an individual ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1012 PROPOSE APAPEROR PRESENTATION FOR SICASE 2013 CONFERENCEThe 2013 Call for Paper for Shanghai International Conference on Applied Science and Engineering, taking place July 12–14 in Shanghai, China presents many of innovative research. SICASE and conference committee invite your participation: please follow the topics SICASE covers to submit a proposal for a paper or presentation. This publication also includes a call for Poster Session proposals.Listing more than fifty committees, the 2013 Call for Paper was mailed to all individual and institutional members in late February; you can also visit SICASE website to know the detail of conference committee.The deadline for proposals of papers and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1011 Dear Colleague,I would like to remind you the following event and deadline :5th Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipThe workshop will take place at EIASM, Brussels, May 31-June 1, 2013Submission deadline (3 page abstract) : March 3, 2013Web site : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=922The vision is for Workshop participants to promote high-quality academic work that contributes to the development of knowledge in the fields of strategic management and entrepreneurship.A special feature of the Asian Management and Entrepreneurship Workshops is the extended time for presentation and discussion of papers, creating a unique opportunity for researchers to intimately share and develop their work, to support others and form ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1010 Canadian Council for Small Business and EntrepreneurshipMay 2-4, 2013Victoria, BCThe 2013 CCSBE Conference, hosted by Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, will take place at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria's picturesque inner harbour. We hope that you will join us in exploring the theme "Entrepreneurship Developing Communities."Early Bird Registration EXTENDEDWe are offering an early bird special until March 8th, 2013! For detailed pricing, please refer to our registration page: http://ccsbe2013.org/registration/AccommodationsWe have limited hotel rooms reserved for the conference so once you are registered, please book your hotel room here: Hotel Grand PacificFore more information, please visit www.ccsbe2013.org http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1009 International journal of science, commerce and humanities (IJSCH)Call for papers• International journal of science, commerce and humanities (IJSCH) is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed multidisciplinary journal published by post academic publishers. The objective of (IJSCH) is to provide a forum for the publication of scientific articles in the fields of science, commerce and humanities. In pursuit of this objective the journal not only publishes high quality research papers but also ensures that the published papers achieve broad international credibility.• The journal publishes research papers in the fields of History and Philosophy of Science ,Cognition and Instruction ,Environmental & Geographical Education ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1008 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 19, 2013Issue 755 - 2013QUOTE"You're most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning "-Bill GatesFEATURE PAPERThe Young American Indian Entrepreneurship Program: Preparing Native Youth For CollegeThis paper was written by Jean E. Ness, from University of Minnesota and Bryan Jon Maciewski, from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. This paper was presented at the 2012 United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference in New Orleans, LA.Academic AbstractFond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in northern Minnesota has developed a two-year entrepreneurship program especially for American Indian students. The summer program and curriculum, entitled "The Young American ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1007 Call for PapersDiscriptionJournal of Business and Economics (ISSN 2155-7950) is an international, professional, and peer reviewed journal, monthly published in English by Academic Star Publishing Company, USA.This is a multi-disciplinary publication. Contributions are sought from all functional areas of business (marketing, management, finance, accounting, decision sciences, operations research and economics) and from other disciplines as long as the material is business or economics oriented.We are interested in receiving well-written and timely papers from individuals for possible publication. The focus of the publication is original completed research that has application to academicians, researchers, business persons and public policy makers within the broad ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1006 Call for PapersSICSS 20132013 Shanghai International Conference on Social Science11-13 July 2013 in Shanghai, Chinawww.shanghai-ic.orgCall for PapersThe 2013 SICSS is to offer scholars, professionals, academics and graduate students to present, share, and discuss their studies from various perspectives in the aspects of social sciences, including: Communication, Culture, Economy, Education, Finance, Law, Management, Politics, Psychology, Society and so forth. All theoretical, empirical and practical papers from scholars and professionals in the above fields are all highly welcome. The 2013 SICSS will be held during July 11-13, 2013 in Shanghai, China.We appreciate all participants in Shanghai International Conference on Social Science.Now we will hold the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1005 26th Annual SEAANZ Conference 2013Call for Papers 11-12 July Sydney AustraliaAbstracts Deadline Extended to March 15 2013*Click HERE for PDF flyerThe response to our initial call for abstracts has been very strong and, following requests from participants, we have extended the abstract submission date to 15 March 2013. Submit an abstract and don’t miss the conference of the year!Small businesses are essential to the national economy, but they must now operate in globally competitive markets, and an environment of continuous technological change and economic uncertainty. Survival depends on working smarter not harder. This conference is for researchers, educators, small business advisors, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1004 February 14, 2013Dear Colleague,We would like to remind you that the submission deadline for the WORKSHOP ON FAMILY FIRM MANAGEMENT RESEARCH is quickly approaching -March 11th, 2013 (midnight CET).The 2013 edition will take place in Helsinki, Finland, May 24-25. This year’s theme is: “Creative resources and resourcefulness in family business”.For more details about this event CLICK HEREPlease pass this onto any colleagues who may be interested.Sincerely,Cristina SetyarEIASMPLACE DE BROUCKERE PLEIN 311000 BRUSSELS, BELGIUMTel: +32 2 226 66 69Fax: +32 2 512 19 29 http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1003 What's hot in entrepreneurship research 2013?An expert surveyWelcome! Thank you for your interest in this survey. Your support of our work is highly appreciated. This survey was developed to identifycurrent trendsin global entrepreneurship research.On the following pages you will be introduced to a few short questions. Participation in this survey, which was developed by a workgroup of researchers within the FGF e.V., Germany’s leading association for entrepreneurship scholars, will take approximately 5 minutes of your precious time, usually even less. All information provided will be held strictly confidential.If you complete this survey, we will be glad to send you information about our preliminary results. You ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1002 Challenges For European Innovation PolicyCohesion and Excellence from a Schumpeterian PerspectiveEdited by Slavo Radosevic, Professor of Industry and Innovation Studies, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, UK and Anna Kaderabkova, Director, Centre for Economic Studies in Prague, Czech RepublicThis book uniquely applies the Schumpeterian innovation policy perspective to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. A broadly defined framework of the science, technology, innovation and growth system underpins the empirical and conceptual analysis of the critical issues including demand, FDI, finance and education.2011232 pp Hardback 978 1 84980 309 0 Regular Price $110.00 Web Price $99.00March 2013 Paperback 978 1 78100 042 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1001 EVENT: Global Business School Network 2013 Annual ConferenceTHEME: Education, Employment and EntrepreneurshipDATE: June 10 - 12, 2013LOCATION: Tunis, TunisiaWEBSITE: www.gbsnonline.org/2013FOR: Business School Deans and Faculty; International Development, Government and Corporate Professionals with an interest in improving business and management skills in developing regionsREGISTRATION: Online atwww.gbsnonline.org/2013. Early Bird Deadline March 15thThe Global Business School Network invites you to join them in Tunis, Tunisia for the their 10th anniversary celebration and annual conference, "Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship" being held June 10 - 12, 2013.Established in 2003, the Global Business School Network tackles the developing world’s severe shortage of management talent by building local management education capacity through our programs, networking ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=1000 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 12, 2013Issue 754- 2013QUOTE"Anyone who says businessmen deal only in facts, not fiction, has never read old five-year projections."-Malcolm ForbesFEATURE PAPERBounty Hunting Or Bricolage? Alternatives For Employers During A RecessionThis paper was written by Julie Indvik and Pamela R. Johnson, from California State University, Chico. This paper was presented at the 2012 Allied Academies International Internet ConferenceAbstractBecause of continued reduced employment in the U.S. economy, remaining employees tend to be overloaded, underpaid, and depressed.The reduction in well-being affects concentration and absenteeism, among other outcomes.In order to manage costs and productivity further, employers are considering a range of alternatives from ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=999 Social EntrepreneurshipTo Act as if and Make a DifferenceBjörn Bjerke and Mathias Karlsson, Linnaeus University, Sweden‘A timely contribution to social entrepreneurship research from a Scandinavian view. Taking entrepreneurship as creative action in society as a whole, the authors counter widely held perceptions of (social) entrepreneurship: it is not an elite phenomenon but a form of action that we all engage in from time to time; it is not about system-changing disruptions but generally about small but real improvements in everyday life; it is not about autonomous action but about realizing freedom potential in societies where knowledge and learning have become essential ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=998 Canadian Council for Small Business and EntrepreneurshipMay 2-4, 2013Victoria, BCThe 2013 CCSBE Conference, hosted by Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, will take place at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria's picturesque inner harbour. We hope that you will join us in exploring the theme "Entrepreneurship Developing Communities."Early Bird RegistrationWe are offering an early bird special until February 15th, 2013! For detailed pricing, please refer to our registration page: http://ccsbe2013.org/registration/AccommodationsWe have limited hotel rooms reserved for the conference so once you are registered, please book your hotel room here: Hotel Grand PacificFore more information, please visit www.ccsbe2013.org http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=997 EIASM, January 10, 2013Dear Colleague,I would like to remind you that the submission deadline for :RENT 2013isMay 1st,2013The main theme of the 2013 RENT conference isENTREPRENEURSHIP, INSTITUTIONS AND COMPETITIVENESSThe conference will take place at ISM (University of Management and Economics)Vilnius, LithuaniaNovember 20-22, 2013Conference web site : http://www.rent-research.org/default.asp?iId=GFLKLFCALL FOR BIDSThe European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB)andThe European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM) are looking for candidate-organisers for the RENT "Research in Entrepreneurship" conferences in 2015, 2016 and 2017More information on : http://www.rent-research.org/call-for-bids-2015-2016-2017Please feel free to circulate this information to colleagues who could be interested.Best regardsGraziella MichelanteEIASMPLACE DE BROUCKERE PLEIN 311000 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=996 Source: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13046/nsf13046.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=clickDear Colleague Letter -Workshop for Engaging Social, Behavioral, and Economic Scientists through Social and Policy EntrepreneurshipDATE: January 29, 2013Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic SciencesDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive SciencesDivision of Social and Economic SciencesSBE Office of Multidisciplinary ActivitiesAmerica's advancement has originated in part from the ability to capitalize on scientific discovery and innovation. While a strong capacity for leveraging fundamental scientific discoveries into powerful engines of commercial innovation is essential to maintain our competitive edge, actionable knowledge is equally critical to other national priorities, such as quality education, public health, and environmental sustainability. Much scientific knowledge - especially in the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=995 SOME THOUGHTS ON WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIAWomen’s entrepreneurship, and research into it, is a relatively new practice in India. Though interest in women’s participation in the work-force, and specially in women’s entrepreneurship has been increasing steadily over the last decade or so, research into performance correlates of women’s business has been limited. Moreover, this research does not often take into account the gender framework of small business.Studies on women entrepreneurs typically segment them into three groups on the basis of income : (a)the upper income urban women entrepreneurs, majority of whom are part of, or offshoots of a family business, (b) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=994 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 5, 2013Issue 753 - 2013QUOTE"Word of mouth is the best medium of all. "-William BernbachFEATURE PAPERGlobal Sourcing - Procurement During An Economic CrisisThis paper was written by Lauren Rosenkraz, Bimal Nepal, and Akshay Bartakke from Texas A&M University. This paper was presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators in New Orleans, LouisianaAbstractThis paper analyzes international procurement, in an effort to determine suggested best practices, particularly during an economic downturn. Specifically, the recent recession and its effects on common procurement practices for manufacturers and distributors are discussed. This paper attempts to explore the best practices on global ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=993 Join us!Become part of an international community of specialists working on entrepreneurial learning and enterprise skills contributing to more competitive and inclusive economies.Read the latest developments from ETF and its partner countries by clicking on the hyperlink below.The timing for rethinking entrepreneurship education has never been betterFor more regular updates on EU policy on entrepreneurship and skills, as well as engaging in a wider debate, follow ETF's Anthony Gribben on Twitter http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=992 Call for PapersSICSS 20132013 Shanghai International Conference on Social Science11-13 July 2013 in Shanghai, Chinawww.shanghai-ic.orgCall for PapersThe 2013 SICSS is to offer scholars, professionals, academics and graduate students to present, share, and discuss their studies from various perspectives in the aspects of social sciences, including: Communication, Culture, Economy, Education, Finance, Law, Management, Politics, Psychology, Society and so forth. All theoretical, empirical and practical papers from scholars and professionals in the above fields are all highly welcome. The 2013 SICSS will be held during July 11-13, 2013 in Shanghai, China.We appreciate all participants in Shanghai International Conference on Social Science.Now we will hold the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=991 Welcome to the January 2013 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleague,January provided many exciting activities with the USASBE Conference, the Women's Entrepreneurship webinar and the Mid-Year ICSB Board meeting being among the highlights. Decisions taken at this Board meeting will have far-reaching effects on the organisation and we will be sharing these in detail with you as they are fully developed.More immediately I wish to draw your attention to the work of the Women's Entrepreneurship Committee (http://icsb.org/wec.asp). A webinar entitled 'Women, Business and the Law' (in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=990 Greetings All. On behalf of the ICSB Women’s Entrepreneurship Committee (WEC) I send warm wishes around the world for a happy and healthy 2013. Stay tuned to this spot for monthly contributions related to women and entrepreneurship education, policy, practice and research. This installment brings the latest news about the committee and important opportunities for our global community including: upcoming webinars, best paper award opportunities, a new women’s entrepreneurship preconference event at the 2013 ICSB World Conference, and a call for submissions to a special issue of the JSBM on gender and entrepreneurship. This is an exciting time for our community ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=989 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 29, 2013Issue 752 - 2013QUOTE"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."-SenecaFEATURE PAPERLiving The American Dream: But What Is It?This paper was written by R. Wilburn Clouse, from WKU, Terry Goodin, from Middle Tennessee State University, Joseph Aniello, from Francis Marion University, Charles R. B. Stowe, from Lander University, and Edward J. Kintzel, from WKU. This paper was presented at the USASBE 2012 Conference in New Orleans, LouisianaAcademic AbstractThis workshop will investigate the changing nature of the American Dream and identify the major issues facing young Americans. Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL), the presenters will conduct an interactive session, in which participants ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=988 The Africa business and Entrepreneurship Society and the Africa Business Program at the Whitman School ofManagement at Syracuse University, in collaboration with partnership institutions are organizing the Fourth Annual Conference on “Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa” jointly with Makerere University Business School annual conference on Microfinance.The conference will be held at Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, on May 23-25, 2013. It will serve as a forum to present the current work on business and entrepreneurship in Africa by researchers from around the world. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that address the main theme of the conference or ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=987 Women, Business and the Law: A Joint Publication by The World Bank and IFCDate: Monday, February 25, 2013Time: 16:30 Eastern Standard Time (EST)The International Council of Small Business’ will hold a webinar featuring The World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law project. This event will take place on February 25 from 4:30-6:30 pm and will be hosted by the George Washington University, in Washington DC.The Women, Business and the Law project examines how laws and institutions may differentiate between men and women, in ways that can adversely affect women’s participation in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers and employees. Currently the Women, Business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=986 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 22, 2013Issue - 2013QUOTE"Welcome to the wonderful world of economics. Everything precious in life has a cost."-Russell RobertsFEATURE PAPERCreating A Course In Supply Chain Risk Management: A Response To Industry NeedsThis paper was written by Barton Jennings from Western Illinois University. This paper was presented at the 2012 MMA Fall Educators' Conference at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America, MinneapolisAbstractWith the complexity of business continuing to increase, the opportunity for failure - both large and small - also continues to increase. Based upon the suggestions of an industrial advisory board, the Supply Chain Management program at Western ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=985 Massey University, Auckland, New ZealandSOCIAL INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE: Blurring Boundaries, Transcending Barriers27-29 November 2013The New Zealand Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre (http://sierc.massey.ac.nz) is pleased to announce its 2013 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference will be held at Massey University’s Innovation Campus, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand, on 27-29 November 2013.The conference theme'Blurring Boundaries, Transcending Barriers'captures the flexibility essential for collaborative action and novel thinking in this emerging scholarly field. Following on from our successful inaugural 2011 conference, participants are encouraged to explore new ways to advance the theory and practice of social innovation and social entrepreneurship.We invite theoretical or empirically ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=984 Through its annual competition, the Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides funding to firms and partners for the development and evaluation of commercially viable education technology products. On December 20, 2012, the program released three Fiscal Year 2013 solicitations.Phase I: Solicitation #ED-IES-13-R-0007 is a request for Phase I proposals for awards up to $150,000 for the development of prototypes of education technology products to improve student learning in education and special education settings.Click here(for this solicitation. The due date and time for the receipt of proposals is 2 P.M. EST on February 5, 2013.Fast-Track: Solicitation #ED-IES-13-R-0006 is a request for Fast-Track ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=983 Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand SOCIAL INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE: Blurring Boundaries, Transcending Barriers 27-29 November 2013 The New Zealand Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre (http://sierc.massey.ac.nz) is pleased to announce its 2013 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference will be held at Massey University’s Innovation Campus, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand, on 27-29 November 2013. The conference theme 'Blurring Boundaries, Transcending Barriers' captures the flexibility essential for collaborative action and novel thinking in this emerging scholarly field. Following on from our successful inaugural 2011 conference, participants are encouraged to explore new ways to advance the theory and practice of social innovation and social entrepreneurship. We invite theoretical ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=982 SME and Entrepreneurship: Research, Policy and Public Agency Forum: Policy Impacts on Small Firms Tuesday 5th February 2013 Noon to 5pm, Science and Engineering Centre, QUT Campus, Brisbane, Queensland Preceding the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research ExchangeAn afternoon focused on the impacts on small firms of public policy development and implementation:featuring presenters from research institutions and public agency units;covering topics related to delivery and assessment of entrepreneurship and SME policy initiatives and discussion of processes to enhance cooperation between practitioners, researchers and government in dealing with the impacts of policy;development of a tangible outcome in the form of a SEAANZ discussion document on policy impacts ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=981 26th SEAANZ ANNUAL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS – SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE MARKETS11-12 JULY 2013 Sydney NSWIf you are passionate about small business and want to join us in a growing community focusing on exploring the frontiers of research, education, policy and practice for the small enterprise, then this conference is for you.Conference Research Themes include:·Exporting and globalization strategies for small firms;·Innovation, new product development and commercialization within the small firm;·Online marketing and e-commerce for the small firm;·Effective use of social media by small firms;·Employee management and productivity within the small firm;·Rewarding employee creativity and innovation within the small firm;·Human capital ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=980 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 15, 2013Issue - 2013QUOTE"A manager is responsible for the application and performance of knowledge. "-Peter DruckerFEATURE PAPERLogistics In The Oil and Gas IndustryThis paper was written by Cristina Herrera and Krishna Patwari, from Texas A&M University. This paper was presented at the 2012 Proceedings of The Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators in New Orleans, LA.AbstractThe supply chain challenges that the Oil and Gas industry faces in material logistics have enlarged in the last few decades because of increased hydro-carbon demand. Many reasons justify the challenges such as exploration activities which have moved to remote locations increasing distances from supply ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=979 Handbook Of Organizational And Managerial InnovationEdited by Tyrone S. Pitsis, Reader in Strategic Design and Director, Strategy, Organization and Society (SOS) Group, Newcastle University, UK, Ace Simpson, Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Scholar, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Business School, and a member, Centre for Management & Organisation Studies (CMOS) and Erlend Dehlin, Associate Professor, Trondheim Business School, Norway and Associate Professor II, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe Handbook of Organizational and Managerial Innovation places humans, their acts, practices, processes and fantasies at the core of innovation. The book brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers, academics and professionals, both ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=978 Engineering without Borders Florence is announcing the TATTARILLO INTERNATIONAL THESIS AWARD -- VII EDITIONwww.isf-firenze.org/premio-tattarillo-tattarillo-award/il-premio-the-award-1/vii-edition-2013in collaboration with River Publishing, Denmarkhttp://riverpublishers.comTopic: Appropriate Technology and "South of the World"Participants: BA, MS, and PhD ThesisDeadline: 31st January, 2013 -> POSTPONED to 21st of February STRICT DEADLINEThesis Defence Date: 1st January, 2010 - 21st Febraury, 2013Contact: premiotattarillo@gmail.comThe Tattarillo Award is an international BA, MS, and PhD Thesis award organized by EWB Florence in cooperation with the "Environmental Councilor of the Municipality of Florence" on the theme of appropriate Technology and "South of the World".Main objective of the Tattarillo Award is to encourage technology students and the scientific community ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=977 EIASM, January 11, 2013Dear Colleague,I would like to remind you the following event and deadline :28th Workshop on Strategic Human Resource ManagementThe workshop will take place at the Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, April 15-16, 2013Submission deadline (1 page abstract) : January 30, 2013Please see the workshop web site to find all necessary details :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=939***************************Here are some other events which could be of some interest to you :2nd EDAMBA-EIASM Consortium on Doctoral Supervision and the New Global Research LandscapeGrenoble, France, January 28-31, 2013Application Deadline :Some places still availablehttp://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=9295th Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipBrussels, Belgium, May 31-June1, 2013Submission deadline :March 3, 2013Web site ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=976 The Global Business School Network is once again challenging business students and alumni to create a video showing how they are making a difference in the developing world. The MBA+ Challenge Video Contest is now it its third year and we’ve opened it up to ALL students, undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in addition to traditional MBAs (hence the +!).The MBA+ Challenge Video Contest challenges students to produce a short (3 minutes or less) video showing how they are using their business education to make a difference in the developing world through:New business venturesStudent projectsVolunteer workImpactful CareersAny student who is currently in school ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=975 Call for PapersJournal of Small Business Management Special Issue onEntrepreneurial Leadership and Gender: Exploring theory and practice in global contextsSpecial Issue Guest Editors:Colette Henry, Tromsø University Business School, Norway (colette.henry@uit.no)Elizabeth Walker, Edith Cowan University, Australia (elizabeth.walker@ecu.edu.au)Alain Fayolle, EM Lyon Business School, France (fayolle@em-lyon.com)Lene Foss, Tromsø University Business School, Norway (lene.foss@uit.no)Susan Duffy, Babson College, Boston (sduffy@babson.edu)Submission deadline (full papers): 15th July 2013*All authors MUST submit online at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jsbmCall for submissionsThe women’s entrepreneurship literature has developed significantly in recent decades, with research emphasis shifting from purely descriptive explorations, devoid of theoretical focus, towards studies demonstrating a clear effort to embed research within highly informed conceptual frameworks. Most research published ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=974 Call for PapersComing out of an economic crisis: the role of entrepreneurship in fostering innovation in times of greater uncertaintyGuest editors: Caleb KwongEssex Business School, University of EssexPiers ThompsonNottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University*Click here to view Call for Papers (PDF)The current economic crisis that first became apparent in the US mortgage market and has since spread to affect banks’ credit ratings, European sovereign debt and beyond, has understandably had social and economic ramifications throughout the developed and developing worlds. The crisis has disturbed not only business patterns, but also the public sector services that have traditionally supported businesses through the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=973 Women, Business and the LawA Joint Publication & Project by the World Bank and IFCThe International Council of Small Business’ will hold a webinar featuring The World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Lawproject. This event will take place on February 25 from 4:30-6:30 pm and will be hosted by the George Washington University, in Washington DC.The Women, Business and the Law project examines how laws and institutions may differentiate between men and women, in ways that can adversely affect women’s participation in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers and employees. Currently the Women, Business and the Law database covers 142 economies and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=972 10th Annual Best Paper Award in Women’s EntrepreneurshipICSB World Conference 20-23 June 2013: Ponce, Puerto RicoPurpose: The purpose of the Best Paper Award in Women’s Entrepreneurship is to:encourage scholarly analysis and research in women’s entrepreneurship;increase the level of understanding about the special characteristics, challenges and contributions of women business owners and their enterprises; andmake the connection between increased understanding and practical implications for policy and program action.Nature of Award: The award shall consist of a certificate to the recipient, a cash award in the amount of $1,000 USD, a subscription to the International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, and consideration of the paper for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=971 Human Resource Management In Small BusinessAchieving Peak PerformanceEdited by Cary L. Cooper CBE, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health, Lancaster University, UK and Ronald J. Burke, Emeritus Professor of Organizational Studies, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada‘Cooper and Burke have provided us with fifteen excellent chapters that help fill our knowledge gap regarding the role of human resource management policies and practices in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Cooper and Burke provide an excellent overview chapter that describes the need, importance and scope of the topic and this is followed by fourteen well-orchestrated chapters contributed by international experts. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=970 The European Entrepreneurship:How Entrepreneurs (Should) Act in Global Business EnvironmentFifth Anniversary International Conference9 -11 September 2013Varna, BulgariaHosted bythe Bulgarian Association for Management Development and Entrepreneurship(www.bamde.org)Partner OrganisationEuropean Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship(www.ecsb.org)For more more information and registration information, visit http://conference.bamde.org/the_european_entrepreneurship.htm http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=969 As much as we all wish we could spend 100% of our time serving aspiring entrepreneurs, the reality is that we can't create programs if we don't have funding. After 6 years of organizing the ExtremeEntrepreneurship Tour, this is byfar the #1 reason we hear of whyorganizationscan't implement the programs theywant to.That's why Empact has created the Entrepreneurship Fundraising Program, a systematic way for entrepreneurship support organizations to tap into the knowledge & insights of the top foundations, corporations, and fundraising experts in the field.Applications Open Today (Limit: 10 organizations)...You can learn about the details and apply to participate at:http://www.empactsummit.com/fundraising.phpThis is ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=968 EIASM, January 9, 2013Dear Colleague,To enable many of you who have requested some more days to finalize the application for the EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON META-ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS RESEARCH we are pleased to inform you that we have decided to extend the application deadline.The NEW deadline date for application is January 16, 2013.Venue: EIASM, BrusselsDate: March 11-14, 2013In all fields within Management and Economics, the body of research findings is growing continuously. Hence, numerous effects have been studied multiple times, and summarizing the existing empirical findings would be an important scientific contribution. Meta-analysis encompasses a set of statistical methods to conduct a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=966 10th Annual Best Paper Award in Women’s EntrepreneurshipICSB World Conference 20-23 June 2013: Ponce, Puerto RicoPurpose: The purpose of the Best Paper Award in Women’s Entrepreneurship is to:encourage scholarly analysis and research in women’s entrepreneurshipincrease the level of understanding about the special characteristics, challenges and contributions of women business owners and their enterprises; andmake the connection between increased understanding and practical implications for policy and program action.Nature of Award: The award shall consist of a certificate to the recipient, a cash award in the amount of $1,000 USD, a subscription to the International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, and consideration of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=965 Due to the inevitable chaos of the holiday break, we have extended the deadline to submit an abstract to attend the annual meeting of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship in beautiful Victoria, BC Canada.New deadline is January 14th.More details are available at www.CCSBE2013.org.CCSBE Annual ConferenceVictoria, BC May 2-4 2013Call for PapersThe Eric C. Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at Royal Roads University is proud to host the 2013 annual meeting of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE). From May 2nd to 4th, 2013 academics, educators, representatives of small business support organizations, researchers, innovators, government officials, investors, students, and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=964 Online Learning Excellence (OLE) at USASBE 2013 - Educator-to-Educator Training*Spots still available for new participants!*Register online at http://www.oleconference.comThe Online Learning Excellence (OLE) STARS training program is a comprehensive training and mentoring program for entrepreneurship educators on January 13, 2013 in San Francisco, California; hosted in conjunction with the annual USASBE conference.Participants learn first-hand, educator to educator, how to identify and tailor the best possible learning tools and exercises for specific online learning objectives.Training is led by award winning teaching faculty Drs. George Solomon, Charles Matthews, Jeff Alves, Ayman El Tarabishy, Norris F. Krueger, Geoff Archer, Katia Passerini and more.Sponsors include Samsung Inc.; ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=963 Welcome to the December 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleagues,There have been many exciting new initiatives designed and developed by ICSB in recent months, with the establishment of a global committee for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Committee being amongst the highlights. Additionally, the ICSB Mid Year Board meeting (which is taking place in advance of the USASBE Conference) is considering some revolutionary new strategies and structures for the organisation which could seriously alter the workings of the organisation. Much has been achieved, much more to be done.Next June, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=962 GENDER AND RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS - CALL FOR PAPERS - closing date 28th February 2013Call for Papers for the ICCSR Symposium to be held at Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham on Thursday 20th June 2013.The symposium will explore gender issues through a responsible business lensaddressing questions such as:* How can we assess the wider impact of business on gender relations?* Can CSR complement government regulation on equalities issues?* Where has the dialogue between feminist ethics and business ethics got to,and what are the new emerging issues in this debate?* What are the key gender issues in stakeholder relations?* ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=961 The first copies of the fourth edition of Understanding Enterprise Entrepreneurship and Small Business by Simon Bridge and Ken O’Neill (Palgrave, 2013) were available at the ISBE Conference held in Dublin in November."The 4th edition of the book is a wonderful example of continuous innovation as it builds upon previous editions by adding additional layers of depth and knowledge. It is also evident throughout the book that the authors utilise their vast experience as practitioners and academics to bring the reader excellent insights into the varying perspectives held by different stakeholders. My recommendation is based upon my actions - I have already ordered ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=960 Economic Organization, Industrial Dynamics And DevelopmentSelected EssaysGiovanni Dosi, Professor of Economics, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, ItalyThis volume collects some of Giovanni Dosi’s most important publications in the new millennium, following his earlier 2000 collection, Innovation, Organization and Economic Dynamics. It begins by offering quite a few advances in the analysis of individual learning in evolving environments, and of organizational structures and learning, thereby contributing to an emerging knowledge-centred theory of the firm and to a related theory of production. A second group of papers addresses the workings of markets, the importance of their institutional architectures, their diverse effectiveness as ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=959 EIASM, December 17, 2012EIASM Launching a new EDEN SeminarEDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ONMETA-ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS RESEARCHDear Colleague,EIASM is pleased to announce a new EDEN seminar.EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON META-ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS RESEARCHVenue: EIASM, BrusselsDate: March 11-14, 2013Deadline for Application: January 7, 2013In all fields within Management and Economics, the body of research findings is growing continuously. Hence, numerous effects have been studied multiple times, and summarizing the existing empirical findings would be an important scientific contribution. Meta-analysis encompasses a set of statistical methods to conduct a systematic, quantitative review of the literature in order to derive empirical generalizations. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=958 Cross-Border Entrepreneurship And Economic Development In Europe’s Border RegionsEdited by David Smallbone, Professor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Small Business Research Centre, Kingston University, UK, Friederike Welter, Jönköping International Business School, Sweden and Mirela Xheneti, University of Sussex, UKThis topical study focuses on entrepreneurship and economic development in Europe’s border regions. It highlights the effects of EU enlargement in these regions – both within the EU and in neighbouring countries – paying particular attention to cross-border entrepreneurial activity.January 2013 288 pp Hardback 978 1 84844 768 4Regular Price $110.00Web Price $99.00Ebooks from $31.20 for monographs and $48 for handbooks are available ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=957 ECSB POST-DOCTORAL WRITING WORKSHOP (PDWW) at RENT XXVIIBuilding post-doc networking in entrepreneurship and small business management researchISM University of Management and EconomicsArkliu St. 18, Vilnius 01305, LithuaniaNovember 20, 2013Have you recently finished your PhD Thesis in entrepreneurship and the small business field and are now wondering what’s coming next? Do you want to learn more about publishing your research? Do you need advice on your latest research proposal or an article you are working on? Do you want to set up (international) research collaborations, and are looking for collaborators? Do you want to give a fillip to your career opting for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=956 ICSB 2013 World ConferenceDate: June 20-23, 2013Place: Ponce, Puerto Ricowww.ICSB2013.org Call for PapersGLObal-loCAL: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Lessons from a Diverse WorldPlease submit competitive papers, case studies, workshops/symposiums, round table topics and poster session that address the topics below.We invite papers in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.*CONFERENCE THEMES & TRACKS1st - INNOVATION & DIVERSITYEntrepreneurship and Innovation in a Diverse WorldDiversity and Innovation in a Crisis EconomyInnovation in a Global-Local Market2nd - LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL & GLOBALInnovative Initiatives in the Global SceneGlobalization and its Impact on SMEsEntrepreneurship in a Regional ContextService and Public Entrepreneurship and Small Business3rd - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMES IN A DIVERSE WORLDYouth, Women, and Minorities: ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=955 SBANC NewsletterDecember 11, 2012Issue 748 - 2012QUOTE"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. "-Colin PowellFEATURE PAPERAn Introductory Study Of The Relationship Between Materialism And Social MediaThis paper was written by David K. Amponsah, Ingyu Lee, Gordon Mosley, from Troy University This paper was presented at the Proceedings Of The Annual Meeting Of The Association Of Collegiate Marketing Educators in New Orleans, LAAbstractABSTRACTA convenience sample of business students was studied to determine if any relationships among materialism, social media, and demographics could be established. Several relationships were found, but the study was hampered ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=954 GIAMS 2013 : Global Information and Management Symposiumhttp://www.giams.org/WhenApril 15-17, 2013WhereThe Landmark Bangkok Hotel ThailandSubmission DeadlineDecember 21, 2012Notification DueJanuary 15, 2013Deadline for registrationJanuary 31, 2013Call For PapersTitles, abatracts and papers may be submitted up till December 21, 2012GIAMS 2013 is the Information and Management conference.The second year of Global Information and Management Symposium (2013 GIAMS) is scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 15th to 17th of April in 2013. This conference aims to provide a communication platform for academics, researchers, graduates and industry professionals to not only present their recent and latest researches but also share their thoughts and discuss ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=953 "Business, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance in Africa": Call for PapersMay 23-25, 2013 Makerere University Business School, Kampala, UgandaCall for PapersThe Africa business and Entrepreneurship Society and the Africa Business Program at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, in collaboration with partnership institutions are organizing the Fourth Annual Conference on "Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa" jointly with Makerere University Business School annual conference on Microfinance.The conference will be held at Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, on May 23-25, 2013. It will serve as a forum to present the current work on business and entrepreneurship in Africa by researchers from around the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=952 Members of the SciSIP research community may be interested in this recently announced program solicitation to support Data-Intensive Research.that The Directorates for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) and for Education and Human Resources (EHR) and the Office of Cyberinfrastructure have just released the program solicitation, NSF13-519, for the FY2013 competition: Building Community and Capacity for Data-Intensive Research in the SBE Sciences and in EHR (BCC-SBE/EHR; http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13519/nsf13519.pdf).The deadline for receipt of proposals is February 17, 2013 (5 pm proposer’s local time) and we would encourage you to share this information widely within your relevant communities. In the initial FY12 round $5M was ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=951 SBANC NewsletterDecember 4, 2012Issue 747 - 2012QUOTE"Business has only two basic functions-marketing and innovation."-Peter DruckerFEATURE PAPERInnovation Networks In European Small BusinessesThis paper was written by Sherry Robinson, from Penn State University / Buskerud University College and Hans Anton Stubberud, from Buskerud University College. This paper was presented at the 2012 Allied Academies International Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.AbstractNetworks are becoming increasingly important for small businesses that wish to engage in innovative projects. Although a small firm's own resources may be limited, a company can leverage the resources of other firms through the sharing of ideas, resources and capabilities. Strong ties with customers, suppliers, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=950 SEAANZ in 2013 – Making a Difference with a fresh approach to Small Enterprise Researchby Professor Tim MazzarolI write to you as the newly appointed President of SEAANZ and wish to both introduce myself and outline where I see our Association heading in 2013. As someone who has worked in government, taught and researched entrepreneurship and small business management at university level, and also owned and managed small firms, I believe that I have seen the world from each of the four pillars upon which SEAANZ is built.The Purpose of SEAANZWhen SEAANZ was founded in 1987 its constitution specified that one ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=949 "Sports Shark Tank Presented by Bloomberg Sports"The Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference at The George Washington University is pleased to announce a new feature - the "Sports Shark Tank Presented by Bloomberg Sports"Do you have a a unique sport marketing or media idea, a new sport product concept, or a technology application that you want to get in front of key industry leaders and venture capitalists? If yes, submit a brief write up of 500 words or less to sinc.conference@gmail.com by January 2, 2013 to be considered for the competition (email subject must be titled: SINC SPORTS SHARK TANK). The top submissions, as ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=948 Click here to read the DECEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER now!This fall, the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship was reinvigorated when more than 120 people came together in beautiful Halifax for the newest installment of our annual conference.At the close of this very successful meeting, some important facts were once more made clear. At the heart of the experience were interested parties from the academy, practice, and government. The interaction was lively, anchored by a broad cross-section of academics— from those just beginning their Ph.D.’s to senior professors eager to communicate their findings—who together constituted about three-quarters of participants. More than ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=947 Online Learning Excellence (OLE) & Samsung: FREE Scholarships Available!The OLE Training Program is very excited to announce a new partnership with Samsung Inc to deliver incredible online entrepreneurial courses. OLE is educator-to-educator learning tools and exercises for specific online learning objectives. Training is led by award winning teaching faculty Drs. George Solomon, Charles Matthews, Jeff Alves, Ayman El Tarabishy, Norris F. Krueger, Geoff Archer, Katia Passerini and more.Samsung will be providing FREE scholarships to the first 20 people to sign-up. The scholarship includes free attendance at OLE as well as complimentary use of a Samsung tablet during the annual USASBE conference ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=946 Santa Fe InstituteNew leadership for new science: SFI expands its Omidyar FellowshipNov. 13, 2012 9:24 a.m.SFI today announced that its highly successful Omidyar Fellows program will be expanded for 2013, with enhancements designed to sharpen the program’s focus on preparing some of the world’s most promising early-career scientists to lead tomorrow’s most critical transdisciplinary scientific programs, companies, and research.Beginning in 2013, the SFIOmidyar Fellows program will increase each postdoctoral class size by one third; provide additional leadership development opportunities; and offer increased opportunities for scientific collaboration across multiple disciplines.Changes to the program stem from SFI’s recognition that the most worrisome problems of our ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=945 Welcome to the November 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleagues,November was another very busy month for the organisation with the highlight event being the ECSB RENT Conference in France which attracted 257 delegates. The month also saw the launch of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Committee Linked In group which can be found HERE. The nominations for elections to the Board has been launched and you can nominate people using the following link http://www.icsb.org/members.asp. Only people who are currently members of ICSB are eligible for election and we are looking for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=944 Mexican entrepreneurial women by Blanca Josefina García Hernández (ICSB WEC member)Mexican woman has been characterized by simultaneously play different roles, either as a mother, wife, professional and entrepreneur, however, along the years her participation has been developed under adverse and often complex socio-cultural schemes, which for decades have favored the participation of men in most productive sectors.However, there are interesting and encouraging figures about the participation of women in the national economy, since in accordance with the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in the quarter July to September 2012, the presence of women in economic sector of trade, reflects that 2,274,516 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=942 XVIII Reunión Anual Red PyMEs Mercosur25, 26 y 27 de septiembre de 2013"PYMEs, Instituciones y Desarrollo Territorial Sostenible: aportes y reflexiones desde un enfoque sistémico"Facultad de IngenieríaResistencia - Provincia del ChacoUniversidad Nacional del NordesteEstimados amigos de la Red:Nos es grato ponernos en contacto con Uds. con el fin de hacerles conocer las fechas relacionadas con la próxima Reunión de nuestra Red PyMEs MERCOSUR, para que desde ya puedan incorporarlas en sus agendas de acuerdo con el siguiente detalle:Desde el lunes 22 de abril hasta el lunes 27 de mayo de 2013: presentación de resúmenes a través del sitio web de la ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=941 2013 Bangkok International Conference on Biological Engineering & Natural Science (BBENS'2013)25-27 January, 2013, Bangkok, ThailandDear Colleagues.We are pleased to announce having Dr. Crispin R. Dass as the Keynote Speaker this time to BBENS 2013.Topic: "Discovery, Development and Delivery of Biologicals for Cancer Therapy"Dr. Crispin R. Dasshas 18 years of cell and molecular biology research experience, mainly focusing on oncological R&D. His research is on systems at various levels – in silico, in vitro, in vivo, ADME/Tox, clinical, and also with biomedical education. He has worked on projects for Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Amgen, and Novartis. His extensive experience is documented in his ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=940 SBANC NewsletterNovember 20, 2012Issue745- 2012QUOTE"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."-John LennonFEATURE PAPERTechnology Transfer: Unanticipated ApplicationsThis paper was written by Janet M. Ratliff, from Morehead State University and Michelle B. Kunz, from Morehead State University. This paper was presented at the 2012 ACME (Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators) Conference in New Orleans, LA.Extended AbstractThere are almost limitless applications for Geographic(al) GIS information systems analysis and study. In just about any case that there is a geographic "map" present, there is an opportunity to apply GIS analysis. Some of these areas include social sciences, government planning and research, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=939 November 14, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like to remind you that the EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT will take place in Brussels, Belgium, 4-8 February 2013.The EDEN doctoral seminar is designed to fit PhD students in operations management. The seminar gives participants insights into the characteristics of four different research methodologies: simulation and modeling, surveys, case studies and action research. The main purpose of the seminar is to make participants aware of when to use different methodologies and the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology.Deadline for application: 26 November 2012.For more details CLICK HEREPlease pass this onto any colleagues ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=938 November 14, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like to invite you to the 7TH WORKSHOP ON INTERPRETIVE CONSUMER RESEARCH that will take place in Brussels, Belgium, 11-12 April 2013.We invite papers, special sessions and roundtables that address (but are not limited to) the following themes:• Methodological innovation in interpretive consumer research;• New developments in theoretical/ philosophical approaches to understanding consumers, consumption and consumer culture (PhD students can submit the theoretical frameworks that underpin their doctoral theses);• New ideas that are at the early stage of conceptual/ theoretical development;• The examination of under theorised domains of consumer action and experience;• Critical reviews of existing theoretical/ methodological ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=937 Dear friends,This year, we are going to have fun for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)! Together with Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) at George Washington University (GWU), we will co-host the Washington DC premiere of the film: The Start-Up Kids. This event is free of charge and will also feature the launch of CEPP's Global Entrepreneurship Barometer. Please come!The Startup Kids is a documentary about young web entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Europe. This engaging film contains interviews with the founders of Vimeo, Soundcloud, Kiip, InDinero, Dropbox, Foodspotting and many others who talk about how they started their company and their lives as entrepreneurs.The Global Entrepreneurship Barometer (GEBAR) provides an annual 'weather report' for global ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=936 SBANC NewsletterNovember 13, 2012Issue 744 - 2012QUOTE"The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully. "-Walter LippmannFEATURE PAPERCollaborative Relationships: Professional Development Through Faculty MentoringThis paper was written by Henry C. Roehrich, from Park University, and Marthann Schulte, from Park University. This paper was presented at the 2012 MMA Fall Educator's Conference.AbstractFaculty mentoring supports the effective application of a professional development strategy using leadership skills that are developed through real world experiences. Mentoring is efficient and applicable to more than the traditional settings of academia. In an online ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=935 EIASM, November 12, 2012Dear Colleague,Building on the success of the 1st EDAMBA - EIASM Consortium on Doctoral Supervision and the New Global Research Landscape that took place in 2012 at Grenoble Ecole de Management and hosted from its LINC Lab, EDAMBA and EIASM are pleased to announce the 2nd EDAMBA-EIASM Consortium on Doctoral Supervision and the New Global Research Landscape to be held at :Venue: Grenoble Ecole de Management,Date: January 28-31, 2013AimsDoctoral supervision is becoming an important challenge for many institutions delivering management education at doctoral level. The emergence of a global market for recruiting of Faculty members makes the quality ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=934 Greetings from the ICSB Immediate Past President, Dr. Don B. Bradley IIIOne 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. The form is available on the ICSB website here > http://www.icsb.org/members.aspWe 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 2013-2014 slate of officers. The deadline to submit a nomination is January ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=933 Puerto Rico & Caribbean AffiliateAs President of the Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) it is my pleasure to present ICSB2013 NEWS. This monthly Newsletter will keep you up to date on what is happening in relation to the second ICSB World Conference that will be held in the Caribbean. This time it will be in Ponce, Puerto Rico JUNE 20-23, 2013.ICSB2013 will be as memorable as ICSB2002. Make plans to join us in my hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico. You will remember this event for years to come.If you would like me to address a specific topic ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=932 CCSBE Annual ConferenceVictoria, BC May 2-4 2013Call for PapersThe Eric C. Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at Royal Roads University (http://ecdc.royalroads.ca) is proud to host the 2013 annual meeting of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (www.CCSBE.org). From May 2ndto 4th, 2013academics, educators, representatives of small business support organizations, researchers, innovators, government officials, investors, students, and policy makers will convene around the conferencetheme, “Entrepreneurship Developing Communities.”500 word abstracts for relevant paper sessions, workshops or panels are invited from all areas of entrepreneurship, SMEs and innovation. Authors are requested to give special consideration to the use and implications of their ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=931 Towards excellence in entrepreneurship and enterprise skillsIntroductionWith increasing expectations on policymakers and practitioners to develop more cost effective ways of developing human capital, good practice sharing is one option to reduce time, cost and effort in bringing innovation and value to the enterprise world. Good practice developments, however, are constrained by two factors. Firstly, access to good practice is most often confined to closed networks or specific events (e.g. conferences, seminars). This means that training providers and businesses often rely on hearsay for access to more innovative developments in their field. Secondly, good practice is often subjectively defined i.e. training providers ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=930 Dear All,Realizing the importance of entrepreneurship and small business, MAKSABY is inviting you to attend the biggest entrepreneurship and small business event in Egypt.With nearly 100 events and more than 20 partners ; MAKSABY is responsible for coordinating and officially hosting entrepreneurship attraction of the year in 4 govern-orates.We hope you will be able to attend at your convenience.Ashraf Sheta, B.Sc Eng, MBA,DBAPresident, Middle East Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (MAKSABY)The Global Entrepreneurship Opening Ceremony Agenda11:00 - Opening11:00 - 11:10 - GEW Egypt Overview - Ahmed Osman - GEW Egypt Head11:10 - 11:20 - Opening Speech - Dr. Ashraf Sheta - President - The Middle East ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=929 ECSB is proud to launch a brand new initiative: the ECSB conference on Entrepreneurship Education. The 1st edition of the conference will take place in Aarhus (Denmark) on 29–31 May 2013.The call for papers and abstract submission site is now open from www.3E2013.orgThrough an innovative, new format, the 3E conference will offer a unique and engaging opportunity where researchers and educators will debate the major challenges of Entrepreneurial Education with a special focus on Europe. Unlike traditional academic conferences focused on presentation of research results, the 3E conference will focus on problems and questions rather than on ready-made solutions and presentations of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=928 OpenEntry.com is an award winning (Global IT Excellent Award by WITSA.org, “members represent 90% of the world IT industry”) e-commerce platform designed for networks of grass roots artisans and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. A United Nations Development Program evaluation documented its role in generating 4000 jobs for women artisans and young IT entrepreneurs in Nepal, just one of 45 countries from which 2200 users have registered.OpenEntry is the only company offeringfree (to 100 products), fully functional e-commerce catalogs operating on Google’s cloud computing environment (seeOpenEntry.com/Catalog). Instructions are in 57 languages and the catalogs can be uploaded to a Facebook shop (see OpenEntry.com/Facebook). They can ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=927 SBANC NewsletterNovember 6, 2012Issue 743 - 2012QUOTE"There are two kinds of companies, those that work to try to charge more and those that work to charge less. We will be the second. "-Jeff BezosFEATURE PAPERConstructive Collusion: Determinants of Successful Coopetition in Small BusinessThis paper was written by Stephanie J. Thomason, from The University of Tampa, Earl Simendinger, from The University of Tampa, and Dylan Kiernan, from The University of Tampa. This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, LA.AbstractThe present study draws upon several perspectives within the literature in strategy and organizational behavior to inform our predictive model of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=926 GovernpreneurshipEstablishing a Thriving Entrepreneurial Spirit in GovernmentRobert D. Hisrich, Garvin Professor of Global Entrepreneurship and Director, Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship, Thunderbird School of Global Management, US and Amr Al-Dabbagh, Chairman and CEO, Al-Dabbagh Group and Former Governor, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), with a rank of MinisterForewords by President William Jefferson Clinton and His Excellency, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad‘After more than twenty years in public office and ten years traveling the world for my Foundation, I’ve concluded that the best outcomes occur when a strong, effective private sector works together with an innovative, entrepreneurial government to promote the economy. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=925 EIASM, October 22, 2012Dear Colleague,With this email message we would like to remind you that the submission deadline for the20th INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEthat will be held in Paris, France June 23-25, 2013 is November 4, 2012 !!!!!!!The special theme will be “RE-ENCHANTING TECHNOLOGY”(see http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=805 for all details).As is the tradition of the Conference, priority will be given to research that has an empirical basis.*******DOCTORAL WORKSHOPThe doctoral workshop is an integrated part of the IPDMC conference (since Hamburg in 2008). It will start on Saturday June 22nd around noon and will continue on Sunday June 23rd morning.??To stimulate academic scholarship, discussions of ideas and dialogue ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=924 Call for PaperDescriptionJournal of Business and Economics (ISSN 2155-7950) is an international, professional, and peer reviewed journal, monthly published in English by Academic Star Publishing Company, USA.This is a multi-disciplinary publication. Contributions are sought from all functional areas of business (marketing, management, finance, accounting, decision sciences, operations research and economics) and from other disciplines as long as the material is business or economics oriented.We are interested in receiving well-written and timely papers from individuals for possible publication. The focus of the publication is original completed research that has application to academicians, researchers, business persons and public policy makers within the broad ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=923 SBANC NewsletterOctober 30, 2012Issue 742 - 2012QUOTE"Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations."-Steve JobsFEATURE PAPERAn Experiential Exercise to Develop Entrepreneurial ThinkingThis paper was written by Rebecca Drebin, from Utah State University, and Daniel V. Holland, from Utah State University. This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, LA.AbstractEntrepreneurial thinking is both linear and non-linear which often requires unique educational strategies. This article provides educators with an engaging open-market trading card activity to help students identify and overcome barriers to innovative thinking. Designed for strategy ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=922 October 2012This month the focus is on four innovative programs. The first two programs help take entrepreneurs across the campus – one with an innovative minor for non-business students and the other by creating entrepreneurship courses across campus. The third program integrates entrepreneurship into an engineering degree program. Finally, we highlight a program that encourages students to launch real products into the market.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduEntrepreneurship Minor Integrates Non-business CoursesWhen launching an Entrepreneurship minor at Kansas State University, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=921 SBANC NewsletterOctober 23, 2012Issue 741 - 2012QUOTE"For all of its faults, it gives most hardworking people a chance to improve themselves economically, even as the deck is stacked in favor of the privileged few. Here are the choices most of us face in such a system: Get bitter or get busy."-Bill O' ReillyFEATURE PAPERNew Market Entries in the Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Industry: A Study of Imitation by Start-UpsThis paper was written by Richard Gentry, from The University of Mississippi, Thomas Dalziel, from The University of Cincinnati, and Mark A. Jamison, from The University of Florida. This paper was presented at the 2012 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=920 Welcome to the October 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleagues,October was an excellent month for the organisation with many initiatives successfully completed, although its partnership with George Washington University in co-hosting the hugely successful Policy and Database Conference was possibly the highlight. As part of the on-going support for our Affiliates, the President-Elect, Executive Director and myself were invited to speak at a conference in Korea where we also met with the Affiliate Presidents from Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Additionally, I visited Qingdao to meet ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=919 RENT XXVI - RESEARCH IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS 26th CONFERENCEConference website > http://www.rent-research.org/rent-2012November 21-23, 2012EMLYON BUSINESS SCHOOLEuropean Campus, Lyon / Ecully, Francewww.em-lyon.comhttp://www.em-lyon.com/english/corporate/index.aspx~The main theme for the 26th Annual RENT conference is:"ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATION OF WEALTH FOR ECONOMIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE"We believe that entrepreneurship can be a significant source of value creation for economies, organizations and people, but we also feel that it is, or should be, a means of furthering social justice too. Today, this point appears to have been understood in a certain manner in the literature relating to entrepreneurship, with the emergence of the new field of research into social and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=918 The Center for Emerging Market Policies and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy at George Mason Universitypresent RAJEEV KHERonSOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EMERGING MARKETSOctober 29, 2012 from 12 noon - 1:15 pmGeorge Mason University, Room TBA, Founders Hall, Arlington(3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201, Virginia Square metro stop on the Orange line)Rajeev Kher is the founder of Shramik Sanitation Systems (1999). His passion for better sanitation led him to create India's very first Portable Sanitation company back in 1999. With his mission to provide sanitation for the underserved people of India, it has become a revolutionary concept and has created a social business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=917 EIASM, October 22, 2012Dear Colleague,With this email message we would like to remind you that the submission deadline for the 20th INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE that will be held in Paris, France June 23-25, 2013isNovember 4, 2012The special theme will be““RE-ENCHANTING TECHNOLOGY””(see http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=805 for all details).As is the tradition of the Conference, priority will be given to research that has an empirical basis.*******DOCTORAL WORKSHOPThe doctoral workshop is an integrated part of the IPDMC conference (since Hamburg in 2008). It will start on Saturday June 22nd around noon and will continue on Sunday June 23rd morning.??To stimulate academic scholarship, discussions of ideas and dialogue among ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=916 SBANC NewsletterOctober 16, 2012Issue 740 - 2012QUOTE"The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer."-Peter F. DruckerFEATURE PAPERStarting A New Business: Franchising vs. New VentureThis paper was written by Dianne H. B. Welsh, from The University of North Carolina, Shawn M. Carraher, from the Indiana Wesleyan University, and Lottie Sledgel, from Cameron University.This paper was presented at the 2012 CCSBE in Halifax, Nova Scotia.AbstractMany individuals consider starting a small business, for practical reasons like they wish to be their own boss or more personally fulfilling ones like the desire to follow a long-time dream.There are a series of decisions that need ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=915 Call for Paper and Submission of Abstract in the Conference on Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Centenary Year of Schumpeter Jointly Organized by SME Business Support Fund and SURE Institute in Lahore Dec. 9-11, 2012Dear Colleague,SME Business Support Fund (An agency of Ministry of Finance) and SURE Institute (a private sector Entrepreneurship Academic NGO) have jointly created, as founding partners, a forum The Entrepreneurship Development International, with the mission to promote a globalized society of entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurship Development International hence is inviting papers for the conference being held in Lahore, Pakistan from 9th to 11th of December 2012. We seek high quality papers that address the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=914 SBANC NewsletterOctober 9, 2012Issue 739 - 2012QUOTE"If it is not in the interest of the public it is not in the interest of business."-Joseph H. DefreesFEATURE PAPERBest Practices of High-Growth Firms: Strategies, Challenges, and SupportThis paper was written by Bogdan Buduru,from the Small Business Branch of Industry Canada.This paper was presented at the 2012 CCSBE Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the high-growth process that some firms experience. This paper defines high-growth firms (HGFs) as enterprises with 10 or more employees with average annualized growth rates of more than 10% per annum ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=913 Some members of the SciSIP community may be interested in a new NSF solicitation for Interdisciplinary Behavioral and Social Science Research that was released recently.The IBSS web site (including links to both the new solicitation and the DCL is accessible at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504832.The new IBSS solicitation is accessible as an HTML file at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12614/nsf12614.htm and as a PDF at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12614/nsf12614.pdf.A new Dear Colleague Letter related to the opportunity is accessible at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12123/nsf12123.jspThe proposal-submission deadline for this first year is January 23, 2013. In future fiscal years, the deadline will be the 1st Tuesday in December.In addition to highlighting opportunities for support of interdisciplinary research through funding by ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=912 WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT-CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The program organized by International Training Center (ITC)-International Labor Organization will be on November 15-23, 2012 in Turin, Italy. The successful completion of the program will bring accredited trainer status to participants for Women’s Entrepreneurship Development programs.The contents of this program include: challenges for women entrepreneurs, sustainable enterprise development & social enterprises, demand led approaches to business development services, and designing services for women entrepreneurs. Read more..http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/---ifp_seed/documents/event/wcms_175390.pdf http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=911 International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF) Conference, 2012Entrepreneurship and Sustainability: From Lifestyles to Innovative Enterprises in Creative and Sustainable Environments’Kuala Lumpur (KL) Malaysia on 3-6 September 2012Date: 3-6 September 2012Location: Kuala Lumpur (KL) MalaysiaA Short Review:From the 3rd to 6 September, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia was the location for one of the most exciting new ventures - the 11th conference of the International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF) of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Research (CER) of Essex Business School. Our international conference on Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, two of the most topical and critical themes in economic, social, managerial and political discourse and action, brought together a glittering array of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=910 Dear GBSN Members,I want to let you know about two exciting opportunities for Global Business School Network member school faculty and students.The first is an exclusive opportunity for GBSN's US-based member schools to enter teams in the Global Management Challenge USA for FREE (a $1000 savings!).The second is a chance to learn more about using simulations to enhance your students' experiential learning.GBSN has partnered with Global Management Challenge USA to:1. Give members school teams FREE REGISTRATION for the Global Management Challenge USAThrough our strategic partnership with GMC USA we are able to offer three US member schools a fantastic opportunity to get ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=909 SBANC NewsletterOctober 2, 2012Issue 738 - 2012QUOTE"There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else."- Sam WaltonFEATURE PAPERFlip The SwitchThis paper was written by Romi Kher,from Cornell University,Deborah Streeter, and Bruce F. Failing, from Cornell University.This paper was presented at the USASBE 2012 conference in New Oreleans, LA.AbstractGen Y uses mobile devises ubiquitously. While many faculty and administrators consider the mobile devise a destructive force and exclude it from classrooms, 64% of teens with mobile devise state that they have texted during class. We ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=907 It's not too late to register for this year's ICSB-GW Global Entrepreneurship Research & Policy Conference in Washington DC, October 11-13, 2012!REGISTER HERE > http://www.icsbgw.org/registration.aspConference sessions will be held at the World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC)and the George Washington University, which are two blocks apart in downtown Washington, DC.The conference is organized over 3 days and has 4 main components;A day of introductory presentations of databases concerned with business creation;Presentations of scholarly research on diverse aspects of business creationKeynote speakers, panels and workshops on policy developmentsa small number of extended training sessions on important data sets, including PSED, GEM, IFC Enterprise Surveys ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=906 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Autumn Webinar SeriesTitle: Doctoral Students - How to Successfully Complete Your ThesisDate: Thursday, October 25, 2012Time: 14:00 Central European Time 08:00 Eastern Standard Time (US)Presenter:Professor Helle NeergaardProfessor of Entrepreneurship, iCARE, Department of Business Administration, Aarhus UniversityEmail: hen@asb.dk**REGISTER HERE > http://ecsb.eventbrite.com/**__________________________________________________________________3 Steps to Access the Webinar Meeting:Open your web browser to the meeting room URL - http://icsb.adobeconnect.com/ecsbEnter your name when prompted by Adobe, then click ok to enter the meeting room.Once you are in the meeting room, you will need to connect your audio to fully participate in one of two (2) ways, depending on your geographic location and telephone ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=905 ECSB Autumn Webinar SeriesDoctoral Students - How to Successfully Complete Your ThesisPresenter: Prof Helle NeergaardWhen: 10/25/2012 02:00 Central European Time (CET)To join the meeting: http://icsb.adobeconnect.com/ecsb/Audio Conference Details:MeetingOne Conference Room Number: 8888357883URL to additional access numbers:http://www.meetingone.com/us/customer/a1international.cfmConference Number(s):China: +85258080104France: +33179975060Japan: +81345209208Singapore: +6531031085United Kingdom: +448458698223United States: +18888357883----------------If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:Test your connection:http://icsb.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htmGet a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overviewAdobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=904 Dear Friends and Colleagues,For the second time in International Council for Small Business history, the organization's World Conference will be held in the Caribbean, hosted by the Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate. We are very proud and honored to once again host this global event. In this occasion Ponce, Puerto Rico will be the venue for ICSB 2013.ICSB 2013 World ConferenceJune 20-23, 2012Ponce, Puerto RicoVisit www.ICSB2013.org today!“The Pearl of the South" as Ponce is known, is bathed by the warm blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. The people of Puerto Rico will welcome each one of you with an array of cultural and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=903 The 3rd Annual International Council of Small Business (ICSB)-George Washington University (GWU) Global Entrepreneurship conference will be held Thursday through Saturday, 11-13 October 2012. REGISTER TODAY to attend this unique event > http://www.icsbgw.org/registration.aspThe conference sessions will be held at the World Bank/International Finance Corporation and the George Washington University, which are two blocks apart in downtown Washington, DC.The conference is organized over 3 days and has 4 main components; (1) a day of introductory presentations of databases concerned with business creation; (2) presentations of scholarly research on diverse aspects of business creation; (3) keynote speakers, panels and workshops on policy developments; and (4) a small number ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=902 Call for Paper Conference on Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Centenary Year of Schumpeter Jointly Organized by SME Business Support Fund and SURE Institute in Lahore Dec. 9-11, 2012SME Business Support Fund (An agency of Ministry of Finance) and SURE Institute (a private sector Entrepreneurship Academic NGO) have jointly created, as founding partners, a forum The Entrepreneurship Development International, with the mission to promote a globalized society of entrepreneurship. Your host for the “Call for Paper Conference on Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Centenary Year of Schumpeter” is the Entrepreneurship Development International. The conference will be held in Lahore, Pakistan from 9th to 11th of December 2012. We seek ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=901 Welcome to the September 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleagues,September was an exciting month for ICSB as the Canadian and Argentinean Affiliates held their annual conferences, plus a number of a new initiatives began to take shape. The Argentinean conference was held in Sao Paulo to enable people in Brazil who are interested in entrepreneurship education to participate in the discussions. Indeed the demand for places stretched far beyond Brazil as 11 countries were represented at the conference and plans have now been drafted to extend ICSB's operations in South America. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=899 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 25, 2012Issue 737 - 2012QUOTE"Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion."-Jack WelchFEATURE PAPERCreating a Course in Supply Chain Risk Management: A Response to Industry NeedsThis paper was written by Barton Jennings,from Western Illinois University.This paper was presented at the MMA Fall Educators' Conference in Minneapolis, MN.AbstractWith the complexity of business continuing to increase, the opportunity for failure - both large and small - also continues to increase. Based upon the suggestions of an industrial advisory board, the Supply Chain Management program at Western Illinois University created a course ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=897 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 18, 2012Issue 736- 2012QUOTE"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. Thoughts are things! And powerful things at that, when mixed with definiteness of purpose, and burning desire, can be translated into riches."-Napoleon HillFEATURE PAPERLiving The American Dream: But What Is It?This paper was written by R. Wilburn Clouse, from Western Kentucky University, Terry Goodin, from Middle Tennessee State University, Joseph Aniello, from Francis Marion University, Charles R. B. Stowe, from Lander University, and Edward J. Kintzel, from Western Kentucky University.This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, LA.Academic AbstractThis workshop ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=896 International Congress on Engineering and Information (ICEAI)January 26-28, 2013 @ Bangkok, ThailandScopeThe International Congress on Engineering and Information (ICEAI 2013) will be held from January 26 to 28 2013, at the beautiful city, Bangkok, Thailand. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers from academia to practitioners to share ideas, problems, and solutions. This conference will provide many opportunities for researchers to present the latest research findings and describe emerging technologies, new research problems, and directions in Engineering and Information issues. The conference seeks to contribute to presenting novel research results in all aspects of Engineering and Information.All accepted ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=895 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 11, 2012Issue 735 - 2012QUOTE"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert EinsteinFEATURE PAPERSmall Business Processes: The Utilization of Management Techniques and TheoriesThis paper was written by Lucinda Parmer, from Our Lady of the Lake University. This paper was presented at the 2012 SBI Conference in San Antonio, TX.AbstractThe purpose of this study was to analyze management techniques, and theories that are more commonly practiced in big businesses, and see how these management techniques, and theories can be carried over to small business structures to benefit in the overall success of the business. The management techniques and theories which ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=894 International Congress on Engineering and Information (ICEAI)Call for PapersJanuary 26-28, 2013 @ Bangkok, Thailandhttp://www.iceai.org/Index.aspCONFERENCE SCOPE1.The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers from academia to practitioners to share ideas, problems, and solutions. This conference will provide many opportunities for researchers to present the latest research findings and describe emerging technologies, new research problems, and directions in Engineering and Information issues. The conference seeks to contribute to presenting novel research results in all aspects of Engineering and Information.2.All submissions will be under a peer-review conducted by experts in the field based on originality, significance, quality and clarity.3.Interested parties withoutpapers/abstracts for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=893 Women’s Entrepreneurship in the 21stCentury: An International Multi-level Research AnalysisDiana International ProjectEdited by K. V. Lewis, C. Henry, E.J. Gatewood and J. WatsonEdward Elgar Publishing Inc.Call for Chapters *Click here to view the PDF versionChapter contributions are now invited from leading international scholars and experienced researchers in the field of women’s entrepreneurship for an exciting new book – Women’s Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century: An International Multi-level Research Analysis (working title), to be published by Edward Elgar Publishing Inc in 2014.The Diana International Project is committed to advancing knowledge about the status of women’s entrepreneurship around the world. This book is the fourth volume in the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=892 ideas.inc. StartingUp 2012 - Conference, Grand Finals & Afterparty!Here is our full day menu to the ideas.inc. StartingUp - Conference SegmentClick here to register!For those who are interested to join the Pitchallenge, you will be able to register for it once you receive the confirmation invite. You will be required to submit a 50-word summary of your idea and attend a selection process on 15th September (venue unconfirmed at the moment). Only 16 will be selected to go for a bootcamp on 16th September. The winner selected by the audiences will get be walking away with a brand new apple-licious 16GB new ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=891 NOTICE OF THE24th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGFORThe Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand (SEAANZ)DATE:Thursday, 18th October 2012VENUE:Via skype (instructions for connection will be sent separately)TIME:9am (WA); 11am (QLD); 12pm (NSW) & 2pm (NZ)*Click here to view PDF http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=890 July/August 2012Summer is almost over and classes are beginning. We hope that this will be the beginning of a successful year for your programs and entrepreneurship centers. In this issue we include a valuable resource for social entrepreneurship classes, idea development tools that complement curricula that focus on business modeling, and an example of a comprehensive campus-based student business space.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduVideo Collection for Social Entrepreneurship Programs“Can I make a living making change? What do ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=889 Call for Paper Conference on Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Centenary Year of Schumpeter Jointly Organized by SME Business Support Fund and SURE Institute in Lahore Dec. 9-11, 2012SME Business Support Fund (An agency of Ministry of Finance) and SURE Institute (a private sector Entrepreneurship Academic NGO) have jointly created, as founding partners, a forum The Entrepreneurship Development International, with the mission to promote a globalized society of entrepreneurship. Your host for the “Call for Paper Conference on Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Centenary Year of Schumpeter” is the Entrepreneurship Development International. The conference will be held in Lahore, Pakistan from 9th to 11th of December 2012. We seek ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=888 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 4, 2012Issue 734 - 2012QUOTE"The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity. "-Peter DruckerFEATURE PAPERChallenges and Barriers for Small Business SuccessThis paper was written by Daryush Ila, from Fayetteville State University. This paper was presented at the 2012 ACME Conference in New Orleans, LA.Extended AbstractGovernment sponsored industry, government sponsored universities, government sponsored research and development was the norm during the first ¾ of the past century. In order to insure national security and to increase international competitiveness of US industries, our government built strength in selected topics and in selected industries by investing heavily ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=887 International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF) Conference, 2012Entrepreneurship and Sustainability: From Lifestyles to Innovative Enterprises in Creative and Sustainable Environments’Kuala Lumpur (KL) Malaysia on 3-6 September 2012.Dear Friends,We are only a few days away from our 11th foray in to new domains of entrepreneurship. Kuala Lumpur promises to be another significant landmark in our entrepreneurial journey of discourse and action through lifestyles, innovative enterprises in creative and sustainable environments.We are making the final preparations to receive and interact with delegates from 29 countries around the world and some of the leading institutions that shape our thinking for now and in the future. We ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=886 We are very excited to be launching Creative Innovation 2012 with the theme of WICKED PROBLEMS, GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! > Click here for website> Click here for programLeadership and Courage for Volatile Times, this year apart from Australia & New Zealand particularly focusing on Asia Pacific countries which include Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia etc. taking place 28-30 November 2012, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Australia. We expect the event to be even more popular due to the fabulous success of the previous two events in 2010 and 2011 and we would like to invite you to take on this inspiring venture with us ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=885 Welcome to the August 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear Colleagues,For those of you about to begin a new academic year, may I wish you every success with your work. Entrepreneurship Education is going through a time of significant growth and change, and the work of ICSB is to support you in developing your resources and capabilities to meet any new challenges that you might be facing. To ensure that we can tailor our activities highly effectively, may I ask you to take just 2 minutes ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=884 We are very excited to be launching Creative Innovation 2012 with the theme of WICKED PROBLEMS, GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!> http://www.creativeinnovationglobal.com.au/ci2012/> Click here to view programLeadership and Courage for Volatile Times, this year apart from Australia & New Zealand particularly focusing on Asia Pacific countries which include Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia etc. taking place 28-30 November 2012, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Australia. We expect the event to be even more popular due to the fabulous success of the previous two events in 2010 and 2011 and we would like to invite you to take on this inspiring venture with us again ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=883 SBANC NewsletterAugust 28, 2012Issue 731 - 2012QUOTE"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit."-Napoleon HillFEATURE PAPERStudent Choice of Course MaterialsThis paper was written by Sherry Robinson, from Penn State University/Buskerud University College and Hans Anton Stubberud, from Buskerud University College . This paper was presented at the 2012 Allied Academics Conference in New Orleans, LA.AbstractToday's university students have never had more varied choices in course materials than they do now. Videos, podcasts and simulations provide ways to access materials without reading a textbook. Even textbooks themselves present new opportunities for learning as e-books for computers and e-books for mobile ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=882 Queridos amigos, nos complace compartir la noticia de quehemos puesto en marcha el programa parala XVII Reunión Anual de la Red PyMEs Mercosur,donde seefectuarán alrededor de 100 presentaciones.No dejen de tener en cuenta que pueden efectuar las inscripciones hasta el 31 de agosto del corriente, con un descuento alrededor del 25%.Los pagos pueden efectuarse en:* Argentina - enPesos vía transferencia bancaria (más información en www.redpymes.org.ar)* Brasil - en reales (ver siguiente link: http://sistemas-producao.net/pymes/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Inscri%C3%A7%C3%B5es-R.pdf)* Para el resto puede efectuarse en Dólares.Además les recordamos que se encuentran disponibles los medios de pagos: con tarjetas de crédito (ver más información en www.redpymes.org.ar), RCC Pagos, PayPal.Atte.Secretaría Asociación CivilRed ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=881 Because your organization is a terrific resource for investment development and sustainable growth, we have linked your website to ours.The Overseas Private Investment Corporation's Enterprise Development Network (EDN) is a public-private partnership designed to facilitate access to capital. EDN's search engine is a source of information, resources and assistance for entrepreneurs and businesses.Please visit www.ednaccess.com to learn more about EDN and to complete an EDN participant application. Joining EDN will enable you to control and update content that is posted to the website, while gaining meaningful exposure to thousands of users and partners around the world, including U.S. Embassies and Consulates.If you are ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=880 Smart nation: building the national innovation systemFew would deny that innovation is important to the prosperity and growth of the national economy. Around the world governments are keen to see more innovation occurring with the anticipation that this will boost economic activity. Since the 1980s attention has been given by governments to the enhancement of their country’s National Innovation System (NIS).The meaning and misunderstanding of the National Innovation SystemThere are many definitions of NIS but most deal with the existence of a network or networks of institutions across public and private sectors that interact with each other in order to foster ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=879 SBANC NewsletterAugust 21, 2012Issue 730 - 2012QUOTE"The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do."-B. F. Skinner QuotesFEATURE PAPERUsing Focus Groups in Entrepreneurship ResearchThis paper was written by John Watson, from the University of Western Australia and Rick Newby, from the University of Western Australia. This paper was presented at the 2012 ICSB Conference in Wellington, New Zealand.IntroductionBlackburn and Stokes (2000, p.48) suggest that focus groups have been "relatively under used" in entrepreneurship research and that part of the reason for this might be a lack of understanding by researchers of "what rigorously conducted focus groups can achieve." With this ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=878 SBANC NewsletterAugust 14, 2012Issue 729 - 2012QUOTE"If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars."-J. Paul GettyFEATURE PAPERAccess Success: Parkland College EntrepreneurThis paper was written by Mark Kesler, from Parkland College . This paper was presented at the 2012 SBI Conference in San Antonio, TXIntroductionBusiness owners who embrace emerging industries and technologies make east central Illinois an attractive region for future employers. That's why the Parkland College Entrepreneurial Program aims to develop strong, educated leaders for today's workforce. The entrepreneurial program aims to increase the number of graduates with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence that supports existing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=877 *ICSB MEMBERS Please click here to view the Q2 2012 Visa Small Business Spend Insights.At a high level, this quarter’s small business survey results indicate that many Small Business Owners seem:More positive on many economic factors than in past quarters;Relatively less concerned over energy costs; andTo believe that access to credit is getting easier and that the cost of financing will remain low.Those benefiting from this report are our key U.S. small business constituents, including:Issuing clients, informing our customers of small business attitudes, trends and insights so they are better equipped to strategically grow and manage their payment portfolios.Small business owners, providing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=876 Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development Policy, Practice and ChallengesRobert A. Blackburn and Michael T. Schaper‘While SMEs and entrepreneurship have recently been identified as a key engine for economic development, the implications for public policy have remained elusive. In this important new book Robert Blackburn and Michael T. Schaper break new ground by providing a blueprint for entrepreneurship policy. This book is a must read for scholars and policy makers concerned with how entrepreneurship can best be harnessed to spur economic growth.’David Audretsch, Indiana University, USA‘In a globally changing landscape characterised by enhanced competitive pressures, the role of effective entrepreneurship and SME policy ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=875 Dear Colleagues,Just a gentle reminder. The deadline for submitting competitive papers, workshops, and original cases for the USASBE 2013 Conference in San Francisco, CA, is Friday, August 24th. Submissions will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time) on the 24th of August. This should be our best conference ever, featuring leading edge perspectives on many facets of entrepreneurship teaching and research, and a fabulous group of featured speakers. I hope you will share some of your work with us and volunteer to be a reviewer.To submit your manuscripts or volunteer to be a reviewer, please visit http://www.usasbe.org/?page=conference2013. Just click on 'Submit your Work' ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=874 ANNOUNCEMENT and CALL FOR PAPERS forSEAANZ 2013 | 26th Annual SEAANZ Conference“SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE MARKETS”July 11th and 12th 2013Australian Technology Park, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaA conference for researchers, educators, advisors, public agencies and student researchers concerned with advancing knowledge for and about small enterprises.Interested in presenting or attending?REGISTER your expression of interest now.Please register on the SEAANZ website (www.seaanz.org)(You will be emailed about new information as it appears on the web)Conference themeSMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE MARKETSSmall businesses are essential to the national economy, but they must now operate in globally competitive markets, and an environment of continuous technological change and economic uncertainty. Survival depends on ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=873 SBANC NewsletterAugust 7, 2012Issue 728 - 2012QUOTE"I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed."-Michael JordanFEATURE PAPERCoordination in Multi-Player EnvironmentThis paper was written by Himanshu Thapa, from Texas A&M University and U.V. Manoj, from Texas A&M University. This paper was presented at the 2012 ACME Conference in New Orleans, LA.AbstractIn this research we study a system in which multiple manufacturers outsource a portion of their jobs to the third party contractors. The due dates for jobs are known and different for each manufacturer. Optimal allocation of jobs to contractors' windows must be made such that ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=872 SBANC NewsletterJuly 31, 2012Issue 727 - 2012QUOTE"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune."-Jim RohnFEATURE PAPEREntrepreneurship or Small Business - A Matter of InnovationThis paper was written by Carolyn Predmore and Fred Greene, from Manhattan College. This paper was presented at the 2012 SBI Conference in San Antonio, TX.AbstractThere have been decades of discussion about what are the differences between small businesses and entrepreneurships. On one side of the discussion, any new business could be an entrepreneurship as it does take planning, courage, dedication and funding in order to start a new business. On the opposing side of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=871 Call for Papers:Family Firms, Entrepreneurship, and Economic DevelopmentJournal of Small Business Management (JSBM)2013 Special Issue (Issue 51, Volume 4)Guest Editors:Alan Carsrud, Åbo Akademi University (Finland)Marco Cucculelli, Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy)Background and objectives of the special issueFamily firms are an economic phenomenon persisting along time and across regions. Their growth is essential to the increase of economic productivity and overall economic improvement. Their sustainability is crucial as well, as long-lasting family businesses are a key component of long term development of local economies. Enterprises often start from an entrepreneurial idea of an individual, but then continue as family businesses.Entrepreneurship is a necessary ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=869 Welcome to the July 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Dear ICSB Member,Although July and August are quiet months for academia in some parts of the world, our colleagues within the southern hemisphere remain very busy at this time of the year with their work commitments. Therefore the operations of ICSB need to be continually functioning as we are a truly global organisation that caters constantly for the needs of our members throughout the 52 weeks of the year. At our recent ICSB Board meeting, we welcomed ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=868 Table of ContentsPage 2 - Benefits and 2012 ConferencePage 3 - News From Journal of Small Business & EntrepreneurshipPage 4 - News from SME & Entrepreneurship ReviewPage 5 - Book Review: A Rising TideClick here to read the complete PDF version!A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTThe Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship is experiencing a banner year. The first key steps are underway for an organizational renewal. In May, the board met for a crucial strategy retreat. In response, we sharpened our mission and work structures, and we began the process of surveying our membership. When asked, please take a few minutes and provide your very valuable responses. At ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=867 Call for PapersThe 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering andComputer Sciences (EECS'2013)March 15-17, 2013 in Tokyo, Japanhttp://www.iceecs.org/index.asp?id=33The 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS'2013) is the premiere international conference in the fields of electronics, information, and computer engineering. Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts in English. It is going to be the second year of EECS. In 2012, the conference held in Shanghai, China. For the upcoming year, it is going to be held in Tokyo, Japan where the tallest structure completion – Tokyo Skytree in the world. All submissions will be under a peer-review conducted by ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=866 Call for PapersThe 2nd Annual Conference on Global Economy, Business, and Finance (GEBF)Hong Kong, December 15-17, 2012MISSION AND MOTIVATIONThe goal of winterAnnual Conference on Global Economy, Business, and Financeis offering a discussion forum for academics, industry professionals, and researchers in economics, finance, management, business, and the relevant fields. All the latest research findings, technical reports, trend observations, and innovative thoughts related to the above fields are all welcome. Previous attendees are also invited to voluntarily participate to be a paper reviewer, a session chair, and/or a member of the international committee.PUBLICATIONSAll papers presented at GEBF 2012 will have opportunities to be recommended to the journal, China ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=865 SBANC NewsletterJuly 24, 2012Issue 726 - 2012QUOTE"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."-Benjamin FranklinFEATURE PAPERDetours Touring: Fighting City HallThis paper was written by Steven E. Phelan, from Rowan University. This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, LA.AbstractRasa Vella has succeeded in assembling all, but one, of the resources needed to launch a guided touring company, based on the concept of active outdoor pursuits, such as gliding (on Segways), biking, and running, in the Old City district of Philadelphia. The missing piece is a permit from the Fairmount Park Commission (FPC), which controls activities in and around ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=864 El Programa "Fortalecimiento de los Sistemas de Compras Publicas de AméricaLatina y el Caribe a través de la incorporación de TICs y del acceso de lasPequeñas y Medianas Empresas", financiado por el IDRC y ejecutado por laUniversidad Nacional de San Martin, convoca a investigadores a presentartrabajos de investigación sobre la problemática del acceso de las MIPyME a losmercados de compras gubernamentales de los países de la región.Los temas de interés del llamado incluyen:Dificultades para el acceso de las PyME a las compras públicas a nivel nacional, provincial y localPolíticas publicas implementadas para facilitar el accesoInstrumentos financieros desarrollados para facilitar el accesoImpactos ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=863 A two day European Conference on Sustainable Renovation of Buildings will be held from the 13thto 14thof September 2012 inKarlsruhe,Germany. This event will bring government leaders and officials, businesses (including SMEs), architects, engineers, energy advisors, building industry specialists, real-estate and facility management professionals, members of trade and other professional bodies and stakeholders engaged or interested in the field of sustainable building renovation, green buildings and sustainable economy. The event will also be attended by senior members of academic and research institutions.The delegates will discuss key emerging issues including: climate change, environmental degradation and greening of building stocks; the opportunities and challenges ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=862 EIASM, July 23, 20123rd EDEN Doctoral & Young Scholar Seminar onVisualising, Measuring and Managing Intangibles and Intellectual CapitalDate: Grenoble, France, September 24-29, 2012Application Deadline: July 30, 2012Dear Colleague,The 3rd EDEN Doctoral and Young Scholar Seminar on "Visualising, Measuring and Managing Intangibles and Intellectual Capital", associated with the 8th EIASM Interdisciplinary Workshop on Intangibles and Intellectual Capital will take placethis year in Grenoble on September 24-29, 2012.Application Deadline: July 30, 2012Website:http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/eden_announcement.asp?event_id=889The Faculty is composed of Marco Di Tommaso, Professor of Industrial Economics, University of Ferrara and China-Italy School of Policy; Giovanni Schiuma, Associate Professor of Management, University of Basilicata and Cambridge University; ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=861 Call for PapersInternational Journal of Business and Social ScienceISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219- 6021 (Online)International Journal of Business and Social Science (IJBSS) is a monthly peer reviewed journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. It covers the areas of business and social science such as management, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, international relations, law, development studies, population studies, history, journalism and mass communication, corporate governance, cross-cultural studies, public administration, psychology, sociology, women studies, social welfare, anthropology, linguistics, education and so on.IJBSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=860 Call for Papers2013 The 2nd International Congress on Engineering and Information (ICEAI 2013)Saturday-Monday, January 26-28, 2012Bangkok,ThailandICEAI 2013 Website:http://www.iceai.orgThe International Congress on Engineering and Information (ICEAI 2013) will be held from January 26 to 28 2013, at the beautiful city,Bangkok,Thailand. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers from academia to practitioners to share ideas, problems, and solutions. This conference will provide many opportunities for researchers to present the latest research findings and describe emerging technologies, new research problems, and directions in Engineering and Information issues. The conference seeks to contribute to presenting novel research results in all aspects of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=859 Dear Colleagues,The3rd Annual International Council for Small Business (ICSB)-George Washington University (GW) Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference (www.icsbgw.org) will take place this October 11-13, 2012.Submit your Research Presentation and/or Database FairProposal Today!!Registration is now open at http://icsbgw.eventbrite.com/.Conference Highlights - 2011 Database DayAt the 2nd Annual ICSB-GW Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference in 2011, Database Day comprised an impressive group of presenters.Partners from VISA Inc. Small Business, The World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics (PSED), the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the NFIB Research Foundation, the U.S. Bureau of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=858 2013 The International Symposium onSociety, Tourism, Education and PoliticsC A L L F O R P A P E R SJanuary 26-28, 2013, Bangkok, Thailandhttp://www.isstep.org/2013 ISSTEP is inviting professors, researchers, graduate students, academics and any other interested parties to join the International Symposium on Society, Tourism, Education and Politics. 2013 ISSTEP is going to be held in Bangkok, Thailand during January 26 to 28, 2013. This symposium is organized around four broad themes concerning Society, Tourism, Education, and Politics. We welcome papers from professors, post-doctorate researchers, independent researchers, and worldwide scholars.Important DatesOctober 15, 2012Abstract/ Paper Submission DeadlineNovember 1, 2012Notification of Acceptance/ ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=857 GLOBELICS 2012 CALL FOR PAPERSThe 10th GLOBELICS International ConferenceTheme: Innovation and Development: Opportunities and Challenges in GlobalisationOrganized by:Zhejiang University (ZJU)Tongji University (Tongji)The conference organizing committee invites submission of full papers by 31 May 2012. Papers are to be submitted via the websitehttp://www.som.zju.edu.cn/niim/globelics .GLOBELICS is an international network of scholars who work on "learning, innovation, and competence building systems" (LICS) as their framework and are dedicated to the strengthening of LICS in developing countries, emerging economies and societies in transition. The research aims at locating unique systemic features as well as generic good practices to enlighten policy making relating to innovation, competence building, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=856 Join the 2012 RENT Annual Conference Pre-Conference Day, November, 21, in Lyon, France!From 21 till 23 November 2012, EMLYON business School organizes the RENT conference. Prior to the conference, the Research Center in Entrepreneurship of EMLYON organizes a pre-conference on the theme: "Entrepreneurship Education: The Role of Universities and Business Schools on Regional Development."You are cordially invited to join us for this pre-conference. You will find all the necessary information at the following link: http://events.em-lyon.com/RENT2012/Objectives/index.aspxContact:Dr. Silke TegtmeierLeuphana University of LueneburgEntrepreneurship & Start-up Management- Campus - 21332 Lueneburg, GermanyOffice: building 6, room 134Phone: +49 (0) 41 31 / 677 22 27Email: tegtmeier@uni.leuphana.dehttp://www.leuphana.de/gmlgJoin the 3. GMLG ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=855 SBANC NewsletterJuly 17, 2012Issue 725 - 2012QUOTE"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude."-Ralph MarstonFEATURE PAPERExploring Ethical Dimensions of Family Businesses in a Transitional EconomyThis paper was written by Robert Barbato, from Rochester Institute of Tech, Robert Lussier, from Springfield College and Matthew Sonfield, from Hofstra University. This paper was presented at the 2012 SBI Conference in San Antonio, TX.AbstractThe case of Kosovo is used to understand the effect of family business dynamics on the role of ethical attitudes in a transitional economy. A transitional economy provides an interesting opportunity to examine the ethical attitudes of small businesses and family owned businesses ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=854 Dear Colleagues,The3rd Annual International Council for Small Business (ICSB)-George Washington University (GW) Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference (www.icsbgw.org) will take place this October 11-13, 2012.Submit your Research Presentation and/or Database FairProposal Today!!The conference, hosted in Washington DC at GWU and the World Bank, has four main components: (1) a database fair with a full day of opportunities for informal discussions with database originators; (2) keynote speakers, panels, and workshops on the latest policy issues; (3) presentation of scholarly work on business creation; and (4) training sessions on important data sets.The conference will take place over three days;Database Fair on Thursday, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=853 Call for Papers2013 Bangkok International Conference on Social Science - BICSS 201325-27January2013-Bangkok,Thailandwww.bicss.org2013 Bangkok International Conference on Social Science - BICSS 2013 is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Social Science. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world.Submission DeadlinesDeadline for submission of abstracts/ full papers: October 15 2012Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: November 1 2012Deadline for full conference registration payment for all presenters:November 26 2012BICSS Conference: January 25-27 2013TopicsProposals must be linked to one of the following themes:-Communication-Culture-Economics-Education-Finance-Law-Management-Politics-Psychology-SocietyFurther InformationContact to :bicss@bicss.org http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=852 SBANC NewsletterJuly 10, 2012Issue 724 - 2012QUOTE"Real riches are the riches possessed inside."-B. C. ForbesFEATURE PAPERTrends in the Field of Entrepreneurship From 1989-2011This paper was written by Todd A. Finkle, from Gonzaga University. This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.AbstractThe purpose of this article is to examine the trends in the market for entrepreneurship faculty over the past 22 years. Data is provided from June, 1989 through June, 2011 on advertised candidates and positions throughout the world. The findings of this study will assist faculty and administrators at Schools of Business throughout the world. Implications and recommended ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=851 Call for PapersAnnual Conference on Global Economics, Business, and Finance (GEBF2012)Hong Kong, China, December 15-17, 2012http://www.acgebf.org/index.asp?id=33MISSION AND MOTIVATIONThe goal of Annual Conference on Global Economics, Business, and Finance 2012 (GEBF 2012) is to offer a discussion forum for academics, industry professionals, and researchers ineconomics,finance,management,business, and related fields. All research papers, technical reports, trend observations, and innovative thoughts related to the above fields are all welcome. You are also invited to voluntarily participate to be a paper reviewer, a session chair, and/or a member of the international committee.PUBLICATIONSAll papers presented at GEBF 2012 will have opportunities to be recommended to the journal,Interscience ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=850 The South Asian Journal of Global Business Research (SAJGBR) is accepting papers for its special issue on entrepreneurship. Please see the Call for Papers below:Call for Papers-Special Issue of South Asian Journal of Global Business Research Entrepreneurship Inside (and Outside) the Classroom: A South Asian PerspectiveClick here to download PDF versionEntrepreneurship education is a powerful phenomenon in academic institutions and research outlets around the world (Fayolle, 2010; Neck & Greene, 2011; West, Gatewood, & Shaver, 2009). This interest has recently spilled over to South Asia[i], which is one of the world’s most dynamic, fastest-growing and populous regions in the world (Bloom, 2012; Ghani, 2010; ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=849 SBANC NewsletterJuly 3, 2012Issue 723 - 2012QUOTE"An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied."-Arnold H. GlasowFEATURE PAPERLogistics in the Oil and Gas IndustryThis paper was written by Cristina Herrera, from Texas A&M University and Krishna Patwari, from Texas A&M University. This paper was presented at the 2012 ACME Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.AbstractThe supply chain challenges that the Oil and Gas industry faces in material logistics have enlarged in the last few decades because of increased hydro-carbon demand. Many reasons justify the challenges such as exploration activities which have moved to remote locations increasing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=848 Do NOT Seek Success!Fact: If you seek success, you'll fail.July 9, 2012Place: Sakyet el Sawy,Time: 6-8.30 pmEl kalemma hallInstead, there are 5 things you need to focus on, in order to make success come naturally to you.In this highly motivational speech, you'll discover:- The world's easiest way to find your passion and purpose in life.- The important lessons I learned when the elephant kissed me!- How to connect with important people.- How to stand out from the crowd.- Why you must stop learning and start experimenting.Mohamed TohamiSpeaker: Mohamed TohamiMohamed Tohamiis a life transformation expert who has blended timeless success principles, first ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=847 USASBE 2013 | SAN FRANCISCODear Colleagues,The on-line manuscript submission system for the 2013 conference is now open and accepting competitive papers, workshop proposals, and competitive cases and I am writing to personally invite you to submit your work for consideration.With a diverse mix of insightful papers and provocative workshops, the annual USASBE conference is one of the premier gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars and educators in the world. The 2013 meeting will be held January 10-13 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.To view the Call for Papers and find out more about this year’s meeting, visit:http://www.usasbe.org/events/event_details.asp?id=236672How Can You Be Involved? We need you to submit ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=846 June 2012One of the joys of academia is the change of pace that summer can bring. I have enjoyed working on this month’s newsletter not from the normal post at my desk in my office at the university, but sitting on our screen porch looking out at our back yard. This month offers an eclectic mix of ideas. One is a system that many of us might seek to model to make our own programs more efficient. The second is a creative exercise to help students understand opportunity recognition. The third is a certificate program for entrepreneurs in the community. And ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=845 Welcome to the June 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.Thanks to all who participated in the ICSB 2012 World Conference hosted in Wellington, New Zealand. A big thank you to the local organizers and committee members including David Deakins, Claire Massey and Marco van Gelderen for their tremendous work in making the conference a success. For news and updates from the conference including the proceedings, please visit www.icsb2012.org. To view the conference photo album, click here.Please remember to visit www.icsb.org this month for the latest news and highlights from our global ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=844 June 29, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like toremind you that the deadline to submit an abstract or a full paper for the WORKSHOP ON NEW ANALYSES OF EXPATRIATION is July 31st (midnight CET). Papers should be of no more than 7500 words (including references). Abstracts should be of no more than 1000 words (including any references).The workshop will take place in Paris, France, 13-14 December 2012 and it is organized in collaboration with ESSEC Business School. This year’s best papers will be published in a special edition of the International Journal of Human Resource Management.For more details about this event CLICK HEREPlease pass this onto any ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=843 *The deadline to submit Research Presentation Abstracts has been extended to August 15, 2012. Click here to submit!The 3rd Annual International Council for Small Business (ICSB)-George Washington University (GW) Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference (www.icsbgw.org) will take place this October 11-13, 2012.The conference will provide an opportunity for policy makers, scholars, and databases developers emphasizing entrepreneurship and business creation to share current issues and the latest advances. The conference has four main components: (1) a database fair with a full day of opportunities for informal discussions with database originators; (2) keynote speakers, panels, and workshops on the latest policy issues; (3) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=842 June 27, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like to remind you that the submission deadline for the EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON BUILDING MODELS FOR MARKETING DECISIONS is today 27 June. The seminar will be held in Groningen, The Netherlands, August 26-31, 2012.Please find attached the preliminary programme of the seminar.To submit your proposal CLICK HERE or contact Cristina Setyar (setyar@eiasm.be).Sincerely,Cristina Setyar-----------------------------------Other events that might be of interest to youEden Doctoral Seminar on Research Methods in MarketingBrussels, September 24-28, 2012Application Deadline: June 29, 2012.5th European Forumon Market Driven Supply ChainsThe theme of the Forum is the emerging concept of Demand Chain ManagementBrussels, October 30-31, 2012Submission deadline: July 15, 2012.Eden ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=841 SBANC NewsletterJune 26, 2012Issue 722 - 2012QUOTE"Don't let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn't go with it."-Colin PowellFEATURE PAPERLeading From the Edges: The Case of a Small Sick EnterpriseThis paper was written by Debabrata Sen, RockenjitSinha, Tirtheshwar Banerjee and Sarath Chandra Shenoi. This paper was presented at the 2012 ICSB Conference in Wellington, New Zealand.AbstractDalvi, a marketing executive, turned a businessman bought on auction a packaging box manufacturing factory borrowing Rs. 18 lakhs from a bank at 18% interest. Since then events began to go against him leading to the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=840 FEDERATION OF INDIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS1-A, Lower Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi – 110016Phone: 011-26850395, 46089142 Fax: 011-26868531,www.fiwe.orgFEDERATION OF INDIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IS HOSTING THE 12TH GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON “TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND ITS GLOBAL IMPACT ON WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS”Greeting from FIWE!!!!We are pleased to inform you that the Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE), an apex body of associations of women entrepreneurs and professionals spread across length & breadth in India, is organizing the 12th Global Conference on “Trade Liberalizationand its global impact on women entrepreneurs", in association with International Federation of women entrepreneurs (IFWE), in New Delhi (The Ashok) from 3rd Sept to 5th September,2012.This conference would ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=839 Call for PapersInternational Journal of Business and Social ScienceISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219- 6021 (Online)International Journal of Business and Social Science (IJBSS) is a monthly peer reviewed journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. It covers the areas of business and social science such as management, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, international relations, law, development studies, population studies, history, journalism and mass communication, corporate governance, cross-cultural studies, public administration, psychology, sociology, women studies, social welfare, anthropology, linguistics, education and so on.IJBSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=838 SUBMITTED BY TIM HERZOG ON FRI, 2012-06-22 15:00> http://blogs.worldbank.org/opendata/node/531One of our goals in the next year is to make World Bank open data easier to find and use. As a start, we recently redesigned the country pages on data.worldbank.org to showcase other open data resources, such as Projects, Finances, Mapping For Results, Microdata, and the Climate Change Knowledge Portal. From any country page, you can now preview the data and navigate to the corresponding country page on any of these other sites.If you're a developer or data geek and you're interested in how this works under the hood, then read on.Increasingly, many World Bank data websites include an Application Programming Interface (API) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=837 by Ken Phillips (SEAANZ member)Last week while Prime Minister Minister Julia Gillard was conducting her Economic Forum in Brisbane, I was in Wellington New Zealand attending the peak international small business conference of the year. The two events provided an interesting comparison in light of Robert Gottliebsen’s comments yesterday (When staff cuts aren't enough, June 18).Robert observed that the decline in Australian productivity dominated issues at the Economic Forum. He quizzed Telstra’s productivity expert Anthony de Jong on how firms increase productivity. But, as is typical, the discussion approaches the issue as if productivity is a big business, big government organisational ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=836 Wanted: technological solutions to tackle basic supply challengesSiemens Stiftung launches “empowering people. Award” at United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20.Today the Siemens Stiftung (foundation) launched a worldwide competition aimed at identifying and granting better access to appropriate technological solutions as one of the key levers for sustainable development. Inventors and developer teams are called upon to submit technical products or solutions that help combat existential problems in basic supply. The entries will be evaluated and made accessible to practitioners on a central knowledge database empowering more people to actively improve social and economic environments. For the competition the international Siemens ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=835 SBANC NewsletterJune 19, 2012Issue 721 - 2012QUOTE"Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers - six if one went to Harvard."-Edgar R. FiedlerFEATURE PAPERIn Sync With What You Want! A Case StudyThis paper was written by Malavika Sundararajan, from North Carolina Central University. This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.AbstractSYNCSTUDIO is a small family (and friends) owned fitness studio established in May 2010. By bringing forth the various characteristics of the founders and entrepreneurs, the case describes how the founders recognized an opportunity and turned it into a lucrative new venture. The case presents the journey ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=834 SBANC NewsletterJune 12, 2012Issue 720 - 2012QUOTE"Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army."-Edward EverettFEATURE PAPERObesity: A Social Marketing ApproachThis paper was written by Dennis Emmett, from Marshall University, Ashish Chandra, from University of Houston-Clear Lake. This paper was presented at the 2012 ACME Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.AbstractObesity is a major problem in the United States. The rate of obesity in young people has been rising until just recently, when it was reported to have leveled off. Social marketing is an attempt to change social behavior. Developing a social marketing program for obesity requires that one knows the population ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=833 SBANC NewsletterJune 5, 2012Issue 719 - 2012QUOTE"An economist's guess is liable to be as good as anybody else's."-Will RogersFEATURE PAPERRetail Mission Statements and Global RetailersThis paper was written by Ismet Anitsal, from Tennessee Tech University, M. Meral Anitsal, from Tennessee Tech University, and Tulay Girard, from Penn State University - Altoona. This paper was presented at the 2012 Allied Academics Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.AbstractMission statements are useful to communicate with customers, shareholders, employees, and general public regarding company vision, values and objectives. They also give insights on the processes companies use to achieve results. Top 100 global retailers' web sites were examined ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=832 June 5, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like to remind you that the EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON BUILDING MODELS FOR MARKETING DECISIONS will be held in Groningen, The Netherlands, August 26-31, 2012The deadline for application is June 15, 2012.The programme in Marketing will include seminars on :• Research Methods in Marketing• Consumer Behaviour• Building Models for Marketing Decisions• Managerial Issues in Marketing• Interpretive Research Methods• Advanced Model Building in MarketingFor more information about the seminar and to submit your proposal CLICK HERE--------------------------------------------------Other events that may interest you:Eden Doctoral Seminar on Research Methods In MarketingBrussels, September 24-28, 2012Application Deadline: June 29, 2012.3rd EDEN Doctoral & ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=831 Conference Announcement / Call for papersThe9thSMEs in a Global Economy Conference 2012: "Rising to the Global Challenge: Entrepreneurship and SME development in Asia"Website: http://www.laosmeconference2012.com/index.htmlVenue: Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of LaosDates: 9-11 November 2012Organisers:·Centre for Small Business and Regional Research, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia·Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos·Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, ThailandKeynote Speakers:·Associate Professor Dr Charles HarvieHead of SchoolDirector, Centre for Small Businessand Regional ResearchSchool of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, WollongongConsultant of Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)Personal Profile: http://www.uow.edu.au/commerce/econ/who/UOW010519.htmlConference Topics:The conference is ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=830 Entrepreneurship WeekUniversity of BergamoBergamo, Italy – June 18th - 23rd, 2012A number of events on entrepreneurship, innovation, and family business. A unique gathering of academics, policy makers and practitioners, debating on how research can grow and inform practices. An exchange of experiences between scholars from different regions and countries. The events are free upon registration. Further details are available on the websites of the CCSE and CYFE centers reported below.Click here to view the pdf version http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=829 Greetings From GuyLisa Leander, GBSN’s Membership Officer, and I were among some 1,300 participants in the recent International Conference and Annual Meeting of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).What struck me most about the conference was growing interest in the developing world. At last year’s New York conference a lot of attention was paid to the globalization of management education, but the focus was mainly on the “BRIC” countries. This year, the focus widened from “emerging markets” to the developing world as a whole. Not only that, but for the first time in my experience, GBSN’s core tenet ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=828 Welcome to the May 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.ICSB members will soon be in New Zealand for the beginning of the ICSB 2012 World Conference. We look forward to connecting with new and existing members throughout the duration of the conference. For more information on ICSB and to meet the newly elected board of directors, be sure to attend our AGM on Monday, June 11th at 5:00pm.In the May Newsletter, we capture major news stories from our affiliates around the globe. There is more information ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=827 May 2012I continue to be amazed at the number of cynical comments I hear about what we teach – some of them from colleagues across my own campus. There seems to be an assumption among some folks that entrepreneurship is simply a self-serving pursuit that only teaches students how to maximize their own wealth at the expense of others.This month we offer two examples of how entrepreneurship education can help do good things in this world. One is a program to help encourage and train entrepreneurs from South Africa and the other is a program to support military veterans who want ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=826 SBANC NewsletterMay 29, 2012Issue 718 - 2012QUOTE"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." -GandhiFEATURE PAPERThe Anthropology of Family Business: Ten DesiderataThis paper was written by Alex Stewart, from Marquette University. This paper was presented at the 2012 USASBE Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.AbstractFor anthropology to realize its potential for contributing to family business, what would it be like? I would emphasize 10 desiderata. These are: (1) familiarity with relevant ethnographies; (2) knowledge about kinship studies; (3) focus on important questions; (4) alertness to sources of solidarity and of conflict; (5) knowledge about human variation and possibilities; (6) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=825 Dear All,We are please to announce that this year's Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday June 11, 2012 at 5pm-6pm (local time) in Wellington, NZ at the Michael Fowler Centre, Ilott Theatre (auditorium).The complete address is: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Town Hall, St James Theatre, The Opera House, TSB Bank Arena and Shed 6Please click here to view a map of the roomThis meeting is open to the public. All are encouraged to attend.Please contact the ICSB International Office at icsb@gwu.edu with any questions or concerns. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=824 Family BusinessA Special Issue of Small Enterprise ResearchGuest Editors:Professor Mary Barrett, University of WollongongAssociate Professor Keith Duncan, Bond UniversityDespite their ubiquity in virtually all countries, the growing research interest in their special characteristics, and their long history, family controlled companies rarely figure in the standard models of business functions presented to students and others seeking an understanding of how businesses work. Yet family firms have been estimated to contribute between 70% and 90% of business activity and employment worldwide. To counter this situation, Small Enterprise Research invites papers which consider new work related to the theme: Business Functions in Family Controlled Companies. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=823 SBANC NewsletterMay 22, 2012Issue 717 - 2012QUOTE"Failure is success if we learn from it."-Malcolm ForbesFEATURE PAPERStarting a New Business: Franchising vs. New VentureThis paper was wrote by Dianne H. B. Welsh, from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Shawn M. Carraher, from Indiana Wesleyan University and Lottie Sledgel, from Cameron University. This paper was presented at the 2012 Small Business Institutes National Proceedings at San Antonio, TX. (Page 175)AbstractMany individuals consider starting a small business, for practical reasons like they wish to be their own boss or more personally fulfilling ones like the desire to follow a long-time dream. There are a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=822 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), defined in New Zealand as enterprises with 19 or fewer employees, are an important part of the New Zealand’s economy, both in terms of their number and the proportion of the labour force they employ. Notably:97.2% of enterprises employ 19 or fewer89.7% of enterprises employ 5 or fewer68.9% of enterprises have no paid employees31% (580,680) of all employees work in SMEs39.8% of the economy’s total output (on a real value added basis) comes from SMEsSource: ‘SMEs in NZ - Structure and Dynamics 2011”http://www.med.govt.nz/business/business-growth-internationalisation/pdf-docs-library/structure-and-dynamics-2011.pdf andBusiness Operations Surveyhttp://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/businesses/business_growth_and_innovation/businessoperations-survey-info-releases.aspxThe Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG), ten owners of small businesses that provide ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=820 3rd GMLG Conference on EntrepreneurshipGender Perspectives on University Education and EntrepreneurshipLueneburg, GermanyJANUARY 17-19, 2013In combination with a special issue in IJGEConference Website: www.gmlg2013.de Organizers:Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Department for Entrepreneurship and Start-up ManagementUniversity of Essex, Centre for Entrepreneurship ResearchECSB – European Council for Small Business and EntrepreneurshipConference Rationale:Despite the positive trend in women’s self-employment during the last two decades, there is still a significant gender gap in entrepreneurship (Arenius/Kovalainen 2006). This “gender gap” has raised a lively political and scientific debate around the world. Despite considerable research on the causes of under-representation of females in entrepreneurship, there is still no consensus on how ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=819 Call for Abstract Deadline Extended to June 8thThe deadline to submit your abstract to the 2012 CCSBE Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia has been extended until Friday, June 8th.This year's conference attempts to challenge scholars and practitioners to consider their findings - under all areas of entrepreneurship - in light of how they could be applied in practice. The 2012 CCSBE Conference is exploring the theme "Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice."To download the Call for Papers, please click the following links:Call for Academic Paper & Case SubmissionsCall for Workshops & Panel SubmissionsAt this time we are inviting abstract submissions; however, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=818 EIASM, May 9, 2012Dear Colleague,Given the high number of requests for a deadline extension, the final date for submission to following threeevents has been postponed to May 31st, 2012RENT XXVI conferenceThe conference will take place in Lyon, France, November 21-22, 2012.The main theme for the 26th Annual RENT conference is:"ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATION OF WEALTH FOR ECONOMIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE"Web site : http://www.rent-research.org/rent-xxviTo be acceptable, proposals MUST only be submitted through the conference web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_upload.asp?item=UPL&event_id=837=================2nd Workshop on Business EthicsBrussels, Belgium, November 8-9, 2012http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=879===========================2nd International Conference on Tourism Management and Tourism Related Issues.Nice, September 20-21, 2012Web site : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=890 For other details on events please see : http://www.eiasm.org/r/default.asp?iId=EEEHHHSincerelyGraziella ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=817 SBANC NewsletterMay 15, 2012Issue 716 - 2012QUOTE"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."-Anthony J. D'AngeloFEATURE PAPERThe Linkages between Cognition, Behavior, and Opportunity among HighGrowth Asian American Immigrant EntrepreneursThe following paper was wrote by Dr. Suresh U. Kumar. He is the founder and CEO of NexAge Technologies USA Inc, an INC 500 firm based in New Jersey, USA. and was presented at the 2011 ICSB Conference in Sweden.AbstractSeveral recent studies have evidenced that Asian American immigrant entrepreneurs of Indian origin have been playing an increasingly important role in the economic growth in the United States. Despite their ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=816 Akhbar El MahrousaMay 2012, Issue No.5About Nahdet El Mahrousa:Nahdet el Mahrousa (NM), or "Renaissance of Egypt", seeks to make a positive and lasting impact on Egypt's cultural, economic, and social development by activating and engaging young Egyptians. NM's flagship program, the "Incubator of Innovative Social Enterprises", leverages the ideas of high-potential changemakers and empowers them to act as drivers of social innovation in Egypt. Since its founding in 2003, NM has incubated over 40 social enterprises--in areas such as youth development, education, employment, healthcare, and culture--which currently reach and impact over 10,000 individuals in Egypt. NM is an Egyptian NGO registered ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=815 EIASM, May 9, 2012Dear Colleague,Given the high number of requests for a deadline extension, the final date for submission to following event has been postponed to May 31st, 2012RENT XXVI conferenceThe conference will take place in Lyon, France, November 21-22, 2012.The main theme for the 26th Annual RENT conference is:"ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATION OF WEALTH FOR ECONOMIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE"Web site :http://www.rent-research.org/rent-xxviTo be acceptable, proposals MUST only be submitted through the conference web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_upload.asp?item=UPL&event_id=837=================SincerelyGraziella MichelanteEIASMPLACE DE BROUCKERE PLEIN 311000 BRUSSELS, BELGIUMTel :+32 2 226 66 62Fax: +32 2 512 19 29Please check your personal profile in the EIASM online database:http://www.eiasm.org. If you no longer ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=814 2012 ICBI – International Conference on Business & Information Now Accepting Submissions!The third annual International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) will take place on 30th November 2012 in Faculty of Commerce & Mgt Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. It will again provide an opportunity for policy makers, scholars, and researchers emphasizing new dynamics in Management to share current issues and the latest advances.Please visit http://www.kln.ac.lk/fcms/ICBI2012/ http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=813 Introductory document - SMEs in New ZealandSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), defined in New Zealand as enterprises with 19 or fewer employees, are an important part of the New Zealand’s economy, both in terms of their number and the proportion of the labour force they employ. Notably:97.2% of enterprises employ 19 or fewer89.7% of enterprises employ 5 or fewer68.9% of enterprises have no paid employees31% (580,680) of all employees work in SMEs39.8% of the economy’s total output (on a real value added basis) comes from SMEsSource: ‘SMEs in NZ - Structure and Dynamics 2011” http://www.med.govt.nz/business/business-growth-internationalisation/pdf-docs-library/structure-and-dynamics-2011.pdf and Business Operations Surveyhttp://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/businesses/business_growth_and_innovation/business-operations-survey-info-releases.aspxThe Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG), ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=812 Earlybird Deadline Extended to May 20th!Global Business School Network 7th Annual ConferenceNew Delhi, India, June 11 - 14, 2012We've extended the earlybird deadline a few more days, so don't miss the opportunity to register before prices go up on Monday!5 Reasons to Attend GBSN's 2012 Conference:Build connections with like-minded management educators from around the globe in what has been frequently described as a "uniquely collaborative" atmosphere.Learn about trends and innovations in business education for the developing worldSee Delhi, a vibrant city that we'll take you out into it to meet with local businesses putting concepts into practiceExpand your knowledge and get inspired in lively sessions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=811 ECSB Career Mentoring is aimed at junior researchers who have finalised their doctoral studies or are in the process of finalising in 2012. For six months, experienced researchers and professors will advise you with your personal career development. A mentor supports you by listening to you, discussing your personal goals with you, providing encouragement, information and contacts. Mentoring can assist you with assessing your experiences and achievements and considering your future options and choices.In order to be eligible, you need to be an ECSB member – in case you are not a member you can apply for membership at the ECSB website ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=810 The Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE/CCPME) is offering an important opportunity. We are looking for an institutional partner to join us in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship. Qualified organizations are invited to submit a proposal to house the CCSBE Secretariat and provide institutional support for the functioning of the organization. Although we are a national organization, and are proud to have French and English membership, our operating language is English. Attached please find details regarding the organization, the duties and benefits of hosting the secretariat and the proposal submission and selection process.Le Conseil Canadien des PME et de l’entrepreneuriat (CCPME/CCSBE) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=809 SBANC NewsletterMay 8, 2012Issue 715 - 2012QUOTE"A lie cannot live"-Martin Luther KingFEATURE PAPERWhat Students Value in Evaluating Business ProfessorsThe following paper was wrote by Martin Meyers, from the University of Wisconsin and was presented at the Allied Academics 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas.AbstractThis paper discusses what students consider important in evaluating their business professors. Variables include speaking clearly, level of preparedness, knowledge of subject, relates subjects to real world, enthusiasm for subject, availability outside of class, fairness in grading, easily approachable, self-confidence, professionalism, excellent sense of humor, discusses research findings in class, makes students feel comfortable when asking questions in class, and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=808 Do you or someone you know have a business idea that targets the baby boomer market? We invite you to enter your business plan for the 2012 Silicon Valley Boomer Business Plan Competition, which is hosted by Santa Clara University and Mary Furlong & Associates.From early-stage ventures in medicine, to fashion or financial services and beyond, the 2012 Silicon Valley Boomer Business Plan Competition aims to generate the best ideas from top notch universities and entrepreneur programs around the globe. Finalists will present their idea at Santa Clara University on June 20, 2012 to a panel of judges that consist of venture capitalists and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=807 April 2012This issue examines several non-classroom entrepreneurship education programs. The first is an accelerator/co-working program that was initiated by students. The next three programs highlighted in this issue share the goal of increasing exposure to entrepreneurship education. One is a summer day camp for high school students, the second is a one-day entrepreneurship conference, and the third is an entrepreneurship road trip. All of these programs should offer some food for thought as you shift gears toward the end of the spring semester and into your summer planning for the next academic year.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=806 MAKSABY in collaboration with Innoventures cordially invites you to Idea Party!GET UP - START UPMonday, May 28, 20126:00pm - 10:00pmEl Sawy Culture WheelWhat is it? Get up, Start up is an open invitation to the public, geared towards potential entrepreneurs, budding startups, established companies, interested individuals, students, investors and anyone that has ever wanted to pursue their dream.How does it work? Registered presenters have 2 minutes to pitch their idea to the audience and another 2 minutes for Q&A. Audience vote on the most interesting/innovative idea and the top 3 winners get some cool prizes! Come as a presenter, a voter or both!Agenda: 6:00 - 6:15 Welcome note ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=805 The SME Finance Forum (SMEFF) is a part of the G20's Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion. SMEFF is a platform for sharing knowledge in small and medium enterprise finance, for promoting best practices, and for collecting data to help set standards in this field. SMEFF has been created because improving financing for SMEs is critical for creating and sustaining jobs around the world. Hosted at IFC, and supported (so far) by the governments of the UK, Korea, and the Netherlands, SMEFF's activities are likely to include:Data collection and benchmarkingCase studiesOther research reports into the state of SME FinancePolicy/regulatory advocacyWorkshops/conferences/seminarsDiscussion GroupsInnovation support ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=804 SBANC NewsletterMay 2, 2012Issue 714 - 2012QUOTE"All men by nature desire knowledge."-AristotleFEATURE PAPERCo-patenting between University and Industry: evidence from ItalyThe following paper was written by Roberto Parente, Michele Petrone and Daniele Cerrato and was presented at the 2011 ICSB Conference in Sweden.IntroductionThis paper focuses on academic patents owned by business companies and investigates the factors affecting the industry involvement in academic research aimed at obtaining new patents. The focus is on co-patenting, i. e. those patents in which university professors are inventors, while business companies are patent applicant. In particular, we investigate if the copatenting between academicians and companies is affected by two ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=803 Global Business School Network Announces Winners of 2ndAnnual MBA Challenge Video ContestA team from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth wins 1stPrize in GBSN’s Annual MBA Challenge Video Contest, which asked business school students to answer the question: “Can an MBA Change the World?”April 30, 2012, WASHINGTON, DC – The Global Business School Network (GBSN) today announced that a group of five students from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, led by student Nitin Sharma, is the winner of the 2012 MBA Challenge Video Contest, which asked the question “Can an MBA Change the World?”The winning video,“$300 House Project,”describes the MBA students’ work applying business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=802 To: IZA Research Fellows & Affiliates, IZA Policy Fellows and IZA StaffDear All,I am happy to announce that IZA is now managing the Jobs Knowledge Platform (JKP) in collaboration with the World Bank and partner organizations.The JKP aims to share insights, create a community, and inform policy debates about practical solutions to expand job creation and improve job opportunities around the world.The Jobs Knowledge Platform's website JobsKnowledge.org, Twitter account @jobsknowledge, and You Tube channel are all live now. The JKP website is focused around a set of key debates, and is organized into three categories: Influence, Learn, and Experience explained below.I am ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=801 ICSB Women's Entrepreneurship Committee (WEC) Webinar Series Presents:GEM Women’s Report 2010 Webinar8 May 201210:00-11:30 EDTHosted by: Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) in collaboration with the GEM ProgramFeaturing Report authors:Dr. Candida Brush (click here for bio)Dr. Donna Kelley (click here for bio)> Click here to view an introductory video from Professor Colette Henry> Click here to registerThe 2010 GEM Women’s report, launched in December 2011, is the most comprehensive study ever conducted about the entrepreneurial activity of women across the globe. Conducted in 59 economies, this unique research surveyed individuals rather than firm registrations. Over 14,000 women entrepreneurs offered insights into ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=800 Click here to read the full report (PDF)At a high level, our 2012 first quarter small business survey results indicate:Small business owners’ macroeconomic outlook may be the most optimistic it’s been since prior to the 2008 banking crisis and recession that followed.Confidence in revenue increases in the near term is higher than the past three consecutive quarters.With fuel prices on the rise, concern over continued increases in energy spending is high.Small business owners are feeling positive about their relationships with their financial institutions.Those benefiting from this report will be our key U.S. small business constituents, including:Issuing clients, informing our customers of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=799 Welcome to the April 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.In this edition of the ICSB Bulletin we have some important deadline reminders. The deadline to cast your vote for the 2012/13 ICSB Board of Directors is May 10, 2012. We appreciate you taking the time to vote for the individuals that will drive our organization forward. Further, the ICSB registration deadlines are fast approaching so please act now to take advantage of low rates.Please remember to visit www.icsb.org this month for the latest news and highlights from our ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=798 Estimados,El Programa "Fortalecimiento de los Sistemas de Compras Publicas de América Latina y el Caribe a través de la incorporación de TICs y del acceso de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas", financiado por el IDRC y ejecutado por la Universidad Nacional de San Martin, convoca a investigadores a presentar trabajos de investigación sobre la problemática del acceso de las MIPyME a los mercados de compras gubernamentales de los países de la región.Para más información sobre pautas de presentación y fechas de entrega, visite el siguiente link :http://www.redpymes.org.ar/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=87Asociación Civil Red PyMEs http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=797 SBANC NewsletterApril 24, 2012Issue 713 - 2012QUOTE"Company cultures are like country cultures. Never try to change one. Try, instead, to work with what you've got."-Peter DruckerFEATURE PAPERAmerica's Largest Black-Owned Companies: A Thirty-Five-Year Longitudinal AnalysisThe following paper was written by Matthew Sonfield of Hofstra University and was presented at the 2012 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractMany individuals consider starting a small business, for practical reasons like they wish to be their own boss or more personally fulfilling ones like the desire to follow a long-time dream. There are a series of decisions that need to be made at the beginning of any entrepreneurial implementation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=796 The Small Business Institute® is pleased to announce that Professor Gerald Hills, Turner Chairholder at Bradley University, has become the new Editor of the Journal of Small Business Strategy (JSBS). The JSBS is a preeminent publication of the SBI and is in its 22nd year of publication. Dr. Hills brings over four decades of experience in academia as a professor of entrepreneurship. He has published more than 100 refereed articles and has written or edited 26 books. In addition to his service to the SBI, Dr. Hills is also cofounder and first President of USASBE, past President of ICSB, and has served for many ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=795 Registration is Now Open!The 2012 CCSBE Conference welcomes you to join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia for what promises to be an exciting and informative conference.We are happy to announce that conference registration is now open! Please visit our registration page for more information.Early bird rates will be available until September 5th, 2012 so register today to take advance of the discounted rates.OneLobbyFor the 2012 Conference we are introducing a new software called OneLobby. OneLobby is a professional social platformthat allows conference attendees to make quality connections with other attendees before the conference begins.Upon registering for the conference, you will receive information on ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=794 SBANC NewsletterApril 17, 2012Issue 712 - 2012QUOTE"Every closed eye is not sleeping, and every open eye is not seeing."-Bill CosbyFEATURE PAPERStarting a New Business: Franchising vs. New VentureThe following paper was written by Dianne H. B. Welsh from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Shawn M. Carraher of Indiana Wesleyan University, and Lottie Sledgel of Cameron University . It was presented at the 2012 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractMany individuals consider starting a small business, for practical reasons like they wish to be their own boss or more personally fulfilling ones like the desire to follow a long-time dream. There are ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=793 EIASM, April 17, 2012Dear Colleague,Because of the Easter recess, we have decided to postpone the submission deadline for the5th Workshop on Coopetition Strategythat will take place at the University of Economics in Katowice,Poland, on September 13-14, 2012The following 2 journals“International Studies of Management and Organization”published by M.E. Sharpeandthe “International Journal of Business Environment”published by Inderscienceintend to publish a special edition including the best papers that will be presented at this research workshop.THE NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINEISAPRIL 30Please see the workshop web site to find all necessary details :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=764***************************Here are some other events which could be of some interest to you :4th Workshop ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=792 The Theory And Practice Of Innovation PolicyAn International Research HandbookEdited by Ruud E. Smits, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Stefan Kuhlmann, University of Twente, The Netherlands and Philip Shapira, University of Manchester, UK and Georgia Institute of Technology, US‘This Handbook is a most helpful guide both for scholars and for experts in charge of innovation policy. It takes a systemic approach, recognising the importance of learning processes including policy learning. It documents the close interaction between analytical work on innovation and the formulation and implementation of innovation policy. The list of authors includes leading experts from Europe and the US, and the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=791 EntrepreneurshipAn Evidence-based GuideRobert A. Baron, Spears Chair of Entrepreneurship, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University, USAn ideal text for undergraduate and MBA entrepreneurship courses in business, engineering and the social sciences.The early years of the 21st Century could well be called the ‘decade(s) of the entrepreneur’. Entrepreneurship is an often-featured topic in magazine and newspaper articles, popular television shows and major films. Universities have added courses, departments, and even schools of entrepreneurship to their catalogs, and governments at all levels are competing to develop programs to encourage entrepreneurship. A key reason behind this growing interest is the widely held belief ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=790 XXII Latin American Entrepreneurship Congress to be held in Quito in April 2012> http://www.cop-ie.eu/node/413On April 18-20, 2012, together with its institutional partners The Center for Entrepreneurship Development of Universidad Icesi, in a joint venture with Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar, will hosting an international entrepreneurship congress which will bring together experts and academics in the field of start-up support, promoting entrepreneurial spirit, cultural economy, business development, business innovation, and entrepreneurial initiatives. A particular focus will on aspects of presenting and discussing inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship initiatives.There will be four key note speakers (Mark Weaver (USA), Jonathan Levie (UK), Jose Casthanar (Brazil), Jose Perez Diaz ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=789 Keynote Speaker - Dianne BucknerArticulate, straightforward and funny, Dianne Buckner is a respected journalist and television producer. She has hosted programs on both of Canada's major networks, from national newscasts to quirky magazine shows.Dianne Buckner is best-known to Canadians as the host of CBC Television's hit reality programDragons' Den, where eager entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a group of self-made Canadian millionaire investors. Other viewers may remember her 10 years as the host of Venture, the successful and long-running series that chronicled the adventures of entrepreneurs.WhenVentureretired from the airwaves in 2007, Buckner co-created a new show,Fortune Huntersfor CBC's news network. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=788 SBANC NewsletterApril 10, 2012Issue 711-2012 QUOTE"The best way to get approval is not to need it."-Hugh MacLeodFEATURE PAPERThe Second Generation in a Family Business: An Agent of Change or Continuator of Family Tradition?The following paper was written by Izabela Koladkiewicz of Kozminski University and was presented at the 2012 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractThe objective of this paper is identification of the role of the first and second generation in the process of internationalization of a family business active in the SME sector in Poland. The research method used was the case study. A total of six case studies were developed that ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=787 Call for Proposals for An Edited Volume tentatively titled ‘Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs: An International Perspective’1 IntroductionWe are working on bringing out an edited volume on SMEs and have givenit a working title ‘Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs: An InternationalPerspective’. The current ?nancial turmoils in Europe and elsewhere haveonce again highlighted the importance of SMEs and the crucial role they playin propping up national economies, creating employment and supportinglocal communities. This volume aims at increasing our understanding ofSMEs and issues pertinent to them. We are looking for contributed chaptersthat help clarify issues related with SMEs and are of interest to researchersand academicians in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=786 SBANC NewsletterApril 3, 2012Issue 710 - 2012QUOTE"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."-Albert EinsteinFEATURE PAPERA Study of the Cognitive Determinants of Generation Y's Entitlement MentalityThe following paper was written by Christopher S. Alexander of King's College and James M. Sysko of Eastern Illinois State University. It was presented at the 2011 Allied Academies International Conference in Orlando.AbstractEntitlement, as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary (1985), is "to furnish with a right or claim to something." This study attempts to investigate the possible cognitive determinants which have led to an "entitlement" mentality found in "Generation Y" individuals ("Millenials") confronting ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=785 Voting is now open for GBSN's MBA Challenge Video Contest! MBAs from around the world have submitted short videos answering the questions "Can an MBA Change the World?" Their inspiring videos show how business skills are being applied to make a difference in the developing world.The five videos that get the most votes online by April 15th will then go to our selection committee, who will choose the winner. The winning video will be presented by the team leader at the GBSN Annual Conference in New Delhi June 12 - 14th. I encourage you to take a look at the entries and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=784 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Rosa WhittenPlanningShopTel: 650-364-9120Email: Rosa@PlanningShop.comRECORD NUMBER OF BUSINESSES MOVING TO THE CLOUD IN THE COMING YEARNew how-to guide cuts through the hype, helps entrepreneurs succeed in the cloudBringing the Cloud Down to Earth: How to choose, launch, and get the most from cloud solutions for your businessBy Rhonda Abrams; Planning Shop; 169 pages, $29.95, full-color; April 1, 2012PALO ALTO, CA, APRIL 1, 2012. The "cloud" is hot. Both small and large businesses are moving business applications to Internet-based solutions in record numbers. But how can small businesses and entrepreneurs cut through the hype surrounding the cloud to get the most out ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=783 XXXV annual AIDEA ConferenceSalerno, 4-5 October 2012Management beyond boundariesManagement studies: tradition and emerging paradigmsThe changing context in which private companies and public sector organizations are now having to devise their business strategies requires new perspectives in business practice; these, moving from the classic paradigm, aim at approaching and analyzing managerial issues in an innovative way. The traditional view of the firms’ management as at the “helm” of the firm, handling all the relevant information and provided with the drivers necessary to guide and coordinate the various activities of the firm in an organic and harmonious way, is now being integrated with ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=782 Request for Applications: Rwanda: Women's Leadership Program in AgricultureDate Issued: March 29, 2012Deadline: June 20, 2012Higher Education for Development (HED), in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Rwanda, is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for a women’s leadership higher education partnership in agricultural sciences in Rwanda.HED expects to make one (1) award of up to $1,080,000 for the period October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015 for a partnership between one or more higher education institution(s) in the United States and the Faculty of Agriculture at the National University of Rwanda (NUR) in Butare, Rwanda. The partnership's goal is ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=781 EIASM, April 3, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like to remind you the following event and deadline :5th Workshop on Coopetition Strategywill take place at the University of Economics in Katowice, Poland, on September 13-14, 2012The following 2 journals "International Studies of Management and Organization”published by M.E. Sharpe and the “International Journal of Business Environment”published by Inderscience intend to publish a special edition including the best papers that will be presented at this research workshop.THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PAPER FOR THIS WORKSHOPIS APRIL 15.Please see the workshop web site to find all necessary details :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=764***************************Here are some other events which could be of some ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=780 NBES GOES TO COSTA RICA!!!The National Business and Economics SocietyCall for Papers14thAnnual ConferenceThe fourteenth annual conference of the National Business & Economics Society will be held March 6 through March 9, 2013 at the Marriott Los Suenos Ocean Resort & Casino in Herradura, Costa Rica. NBES is a multi-disciplinary academic association which focuses on promoting interdisciplinary research of both a theoretical and practical nature. It includes scholars from the fields of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Information Systems, Operations Research, Economics, Public Health & Administration, Psychology and related areas. Our goal is to broaden the expertise of business school academics and other ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=779 Welcome to the March 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major news stories of the past month.The ICSB 2012 World Conference in New Zealand is right around the corner! All members, please remember to vote at www.icsbvotes.org new for the new slate of ICSB officer; fiscal year 2012-13. We encourage all members to take the opportunity to help us select the individuals that will drive our organization forward.Also in this newsletter is information from our members including affiliate conferences, webinars, best paper winners, job opportunities and publication information. Please remember to visit www.icsb.org this month for the latest news and highlights ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=778 Entrepreneurship Research & Policy NetworkProfessional Announcements and Job OpeningsMarch 28, 2012Published by the ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH & POLICY NETWORK (ERPN)a division ofSocial Science Electronic Publishing, Inc. (SSEP)Copyright by SSEP, Inc. 2012 -- All rights reserved.tomorrow's research todayhttp://www.SSRN.com/Table of ContentsProfessional Announcements2012 Darden Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference and the Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Exemplars ConferenceAnnouncementERPN does not endorse or warrant any product, service or notice listed in our professional announcements or job openings and assumes no liability regarding these products, services, and notices.When answering queries, please say you saw it on ERPN.2012 Darden Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference and the Academy of Management ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=777 SBANC NewsletterMarch 19, 2012Issue 709 - 2012QUOTE"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow."-Mark TwainFEATURE PAPERImportant Effects of Innovation: Norwegian SMESThe following paper was written by Sherry Robinson of Penn State University and Buskerud University College and Hans Anton Stubberud of Buskerud University College. It was presented at the 2011 Allied Academies International Conference in Orlando.AbstractInnovation is frequently viewed as the key to success in many arenas, from individual businesses to a nation's general economic growth. Business performance has been linked to overall innovativeness (Akgun, Keskin, Byrne & Aaren, 2007), and in a study of British SMEs, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=776 Academy of Business ResearchFall 2012 International ConferenceTrump PlazaNew Orleans, LA March 14-16Submission Deadline for AbstractsMay 17, 2012www.academyofbusinessresearch.com~The 2012 Spring International Conference was held at the Ritz Carlton/Iberville Suites March 14-16. The Conference was attended by individuals from 21 countries and from 37 states. The following is a list of the Best Paper Awards. Congrats again to the winners!Finance/EconomicsModeling Covered Interest Parity Deviations - A Structured VAR Approach- Vadhindran K. Rao, Metropolitan State UniversityPrioritizing Pro-Poor Policy Instrument to Reduce Poverty in Liberia Using Nonparametric Mokken Scale Models- Aloyce R. Kaliba, Southern University and A&M College- Ghirmay S. Ghebreyesus, Southern University- Mary A. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=775 The University of Colorado Denver's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is pleased to announce the offering of faculty development program in International Entrepreneurship (FDIE) on May 29 to June 1, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.We are offering this FDIE program in response to the growing interest among entrepreneurship centers to internationalize their programs for faculty to develop and teach a course in international entrepreneurship. This FDIE program will feature two top scholars in the field: Walter Kuemmerle, formerly Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, and Patricia P. McDougall, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Indiana University. Both scholars have done cutting edge ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=774 Conferencia sobre Liderazgo EmprendedorOrganizada por el Programa Emprendedores, el 20 de marzo se dicto la conferencia sobre Liderazgo Emprendedor. A cargo del Dr. Paul Michael Swiercz. Emprendedores mantuvo una entrevista con el expositor.Ver videoSe llevo a cabo el Curso de Insercion LaboralFue organizado por el Programa Universidad Trabajo de la UNL y Aguas Santafesinas S.A. El mismo se realizo bajo la tematica: El agua y la seguridad alimentaria.Ver informacionExpresiva en los" Domingos en Candioti"Expresiva se sumo a la propuesta cultural y creativa promovida por el gobierno de la ciudad para los domingos de otono. La incubadora cultural tendra un stand junto ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=773 EIASM, March 22, 2012Dear Colleague,We would like to draw your attention to the4th Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipBrussels, Belgium, May 21-22, 2012Submission deadline isMarch 23, 2012Web site is : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=8813rd Workshop on Architecture and Social ArchitectureBrussels, Belgium, May 23-24, 2012Submission deadline isMarch 31, 2012For More information : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=908Please pass this onto any colleagues who may be interested.Best Regards,Graziella Michelante******************************************************Other events which might be of interest to you:26th Workshop on Strategic Human Resource Managementthat will take place in Brussels, April 12-13, 2012Workshop web site: http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=841Workshop on Talent Managementthat will take place in Brussels, April 16-17, 2012Workshop web site: http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=845Eden Doctoral Seminar on Economics and Management ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=772 Call for papers and Invited Sessions Proposals. Submission Deadline: April 11th, 2012***************Special Track on Interdisciplinary Research, Education, and Communication Summer IDREC 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/wmsci/idrec)Jointly with The Summer 2nd International Conference on Design and Modeling in Science, Education, and Technology: DeMset 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/demset)***************July 17th - 20th, 2012 - Orlando, Florida, USA***************Non exclusionary Suggested topics***************• Case Studies in the Integration of Academic Activities• Case Studies in the Integration of Inter-disciplinary Research, Education, and communication• Case Studies in Applying IDREC to Real Life Problem solving• Inter-Disciplinary Research• Inter-Disciplinary Education• Inter-Disciplinary Communication (which includes the communication of disciplinary research to other disciplines)• Relationships between Inter-disciplinary Research and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=771 Building National And Regional Innovation SystemsInstitutions for Economic DevelopmentJorge Niosi, Professor, Department of Management and Technology, Université du Québec à Montreal, Canada and Research Chair on the Management of Technology, Canada‘The era of the Washington consensus, where the basic advice to developing countries was simply to let markets emerge and not to interfere with their operations, now is gone, at least for the present. The challenge now is to articulate a broad development strategy that really works. Over the last decade a group of economists has been putting together a body of knowledge and analysis oriented to helping poor countries build ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=770 SBANC NewsletterMarch 13, 2012Issue 708 - 2012QUOTE"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome."-Booker T. WashingtonFEATURE PAPEROnline Research Methods: Sampling the BlogosphereThe following paper was written by Charlotte A. Allen of Stephen F. Austin State University and was presented at the 2011 Association of collegiate Marketing Educators Conference.AbstractThe purpose of this research paper is to provide a plan for gathering primary research information regarding the blogging world. The research questions that will be addressed are (1) What are the characteristics of a blog?, (2) What ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=769 XVII Reunión Anual de laRed Pymes MercosurEscola Politécnica da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brasil26, 27 y 28 de septiembre de 2012“"PyMES, Clusters e Innovación: una agenda para el MERCOSUR"”Convocatoria para la presentación de Resúmenes y Trabajos Se aceptarán trabajos en idioma portugués, español e inglés.información sobre la convocatoria para la presentación de resúmenes y trabajos de la XVII Reunión Anual de la Red PyMEs, que se realizará en Escola Politécnica da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brasil, los días 26, 27 y 28 de septiembre de 2012. - http://www.iiete.unl.edu.ar/index.php?ver_noticia=158Saludamos atte. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=768 SBANC NewsletterMarch 6, 2012Issue 707 - 2012QUOTE"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."-Margaret MeadFEATURE PAPEREvaluating the Legitimacy of Entrepreneurship and Small Business as a Field of Study: An Exploratory StudyThe following paper was written by Niels Bosma, Erik Stam and Sander Wennekers was presented at the 2011 International Council for Small Business conference in Sweden.This paper presents the results of the first international comparative study of entrepreneurship within organizations (intrapreneurship) and independent entrepreneurship. Intrapreneurship is a more wide-spread phenomenon in high income countries than in low income ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=767 Queridos amigos.Noses grato informarle que la CEPAL dispone de un enlace directo a los documentos que se mencionan más abajo:Mónica Casalet, Edgar Buenrostro, Federico Stezano, Rubén Oliver, Lucía Abelenda,Evolución y complejidad en el desarrollo de encadenamientos productivos en México, Documento de Proyecto No. 411 (LC/W.411) Santiago, Chile, diciembre 2011, Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).enlace:http://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/3/45413/P45413.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xsl.Carlo Ferraro (compilador)(2011),Eliminando barreras: El financiamiento a las pymes en América Latina(LC/R.2179), Santiago de Chile, Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).enlace:http://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/0/45220/P45220.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xslMarcelo Pessoa y Ana Arroio,Políticas de apoio a micro e pequenas empresas no Brasil, Documento de Proyecto No. 449 (LC/W.449) Santiago, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=766 ICSB 2012 Public Agencies ForumBuilding Engagement with the Small Business SectorThursday 14th June – The Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall, New ZealandA special one-day event held in conjunction with the57th International Council for Small Business (ICSB) 2012 World ConferenceHow can government bodies – such as policy departments, advisory services, regulators and service agencies - develop the most effective means of engagement, communication and information sharing with small businesses?The Forum will explore the many differentways that agencies have done this, using international examples from across the world and to also share the findings of research activities which can shed some light on how such ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=765 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar SeriesTitle: Open Innovation and SMEs > Register here >http://ecsbinnovation.eventbrite.com/Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012Time: 15:00 Central European Time 09:00 Eastern Standard Time (US)Presenter:Professor Luca IandoliUniversity of Naples Federico II, ItalyEmail: luca.iandoli@unina.itAbstract:Within the last decade, many experts have acknowledged mass-collaboration, enabled by Internet-based collaborative platforms (e.g. open source, forums, wiki, and social networks), to be one of the most interesting novelties in the IT and business world. The emergence of web 2.0 is instead somehow underemphasized when it comes to recognize its role an a technological enabler of open innovation. The open innovation paradigm assumes that to be ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=764 *Information Note*Bringing quality to good practice promotion: entrepreneurship and enterprise skills> Click here to view the ETF Good Practice FormBackgroundWith increasing expectations on policymakers and practitioners to develop more cost-effective ways of developing human capital, good practice sharing has been identified as one option to reduce time, cost and effort in bringing innovation and value to the education and training system. Good practice developments, however, are constrained by two factors in particular. Firstly, access to good practice is often confined to specific events (e.g. conferences, seminars) and closed networks with many education and training providers, in particular, particularly on hearsay to enable ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=763 February 2012A lot has changed in how we teach entrepreneurship over the past couple of decades. A lot has also changed with the aspirations of the students we teach. This issue shares info on a freshman business class with an entrepreneurship focus, an exercise to explore the meaning of entrepreneurial success, and a tool that works well when working with students on business modeling. We also highlight a youth entrepreneurship mentoring program.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduTeaching ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=762 Welcome to the February 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.In this edition we have highlighted information for upcoming affiliate conferences such as the ICSB 2012 ICSB World Conference in New Zealand and the CCSBE Conference in Canada. If you are interested in hosting a conference in your region, you may also refer to the RFP to host the 2015 ICSB World Conference. Please note the deadline to submit has been extended to March 15, 2012.Please remember to visit www.icsb.org this month for the latest news and highlights from our ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=761 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 28, 2012Issue 707 - 2012QUOTE"If you can dream it, you can do it."-Walt DisneyFEATURE PAPEREvaluating the Legitimacy of Entrepreneurship and Small Business as a Field of Study: An Exploratory StudyThe following paper was written by Kirk Heriot and Andres Jauregui of Columbus State University and was presented at the 2011 Small Business Institute Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida.AbstractIt is well established that interest in teaching entrepreneurship and small business in colleges and universities in the US has grown at enormous rates (Solomon, 2006). As our interest in these subjects has grown, so has our interest in the place they have ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=760 We would like to present you some of the job opportunities at AKADEUS.com - your network of careers withinthe sector of Business Schools:FranceSenior Research Professor (f/m) specializing in International Business (International Marketing, Supply Chain, International Trade)- ParisResearchers / Professors in Marketing, Finance, Magamenent control and Information Sysytem- ISG - ParisDocteur en sciences de gestions ou PHD- EDC - ParisProfessor in Marketing- EDHEC Business School - Lille10 Full-time Professors- ICN Business School - Nancy / MetzProfessors- Reims Management School - Reimstwo Full Professors, two Associate Professors, three contract Lecturers- EM Strasbourg Bsuiness School - StrasbourgFaculty Positon in Human Resources Management- University of Paris - ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=759 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 21, 2012Issue 706 - 2012QUOTE"An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox."-Lao TzuFEATURE PAPERA Gender Perspective on Career Preferences and Entrepreneurial Self-efficacyThe following paper was written by Boris Urban from the University of Witwatersrand and was presented at the 2011 International Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference in Nashville, TN.AbstractGender perspectives on entrepreneurship illustrate that women are less likely than men to start ventures because of the tendency for women to have lower self-efficacy perceptions. The objective of this study was to establish to what extent women perceive self-employment as a viable career choice and what ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=758 The 23rd Gateway Entrepreneurship Research Conference, April 20-22, 2012,Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MOClick here for PDFThe topic for the 2012 conference is: Technology Commercialization: Have we learned anything? Keynote address will be given by Kathleen Allen, of the USC Marshall School of Business.The entrepreneurship teaching and research communities have vital roles to play in the economic growth of any region and every country. We will identify what those roles are and how we can accelerate more effective technology commercialization going forward. Gateway Conference attendance does not require a paper submission.The goal is to create an environment that maximizes opportunity for informal group ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=757 Call for SubmissionsCCSBE has gained a reputation in Canada for inviting scholars and practitioners from around the world to share research and best practices, and to discuss small business and entrepreneurship. This year's conference attempts to challenge scholars and practitioners to consider their findings - under all areas of entrepreneurship - in light of how they could be applied in practice. The 2012 CCSBE Conference is exploring the theme "Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice."We will be accepting submissions for academic papers, case studies, workshops and panels in the following tracks:Finance- debt, banking, private equity, public equityThe Entrepreneur- motivation, cognition, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=756 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 14, 2012Issue 705 - 2012QUOTE"When you can't change the direction of the wind - adjust your sails."-H. Jackson BrownFEATURE PAPERSources of Financing for New Technology Firms: Evidence from the Kauffman Firm SurveyThe following paper was written by Susan Coleman from the Barney School from the University of Hartford and Alicia M. Robb from the University of California, Santa Cruz and was presented at the 2010 United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference in Nashville, TN.AbstractThis article uses data from the Kauffman Firm Survey to explore the financing sources and strategies of new technology-based firms. Findings reveal that technology-based ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=755 INDICATIVE PROGRAMMEPre-Congress Forum:Fostering entrepreneurship and small business in Africa.Plenaries1. Fostering small business in new and high-potential industries2. Stabilising the fragile global economy - what role for entrepreneurship and small business?3. Competitiveness and growth through sustainability: Can small businesses show the way?4. Africa, the next economic frontier – positioning entrepreneurs and small businesses to reap the benefits of growth.Tracks1. Enterprise support institutions2. Enterprise support practice3. SME business strategy4. Inclusive development strategies and SME crisis recoveryOther highlights1. Exhibition: Support programmes and SME products2. Youth Business Congress3. Social activities and entertainmentWHO SHOULD ATTEND?• Entrepreneurs • SME bodies • Policy makers • SME agencies • ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=754 Here at the Global Business School Network, we are dedicated to the idea that MBAs can change the world. Whether through their volunteer work, student projects, new enterprises or blossoming careers, MBAs are making a difference in the developing world. Our MBA Challenge Video Contest was designed to celebrate and reward their efforts.The MBA Challenge Video Contest welcomes video submissions from current and recently graduated (in the past 5 years) MBA students from any business school around the globe. Individuals or teams are encouraged to make an innovative and powerful video of no more than 6 minutes, demonstrating how they are applying their business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=753 Dear ICSB Educators,My Senior Business Planning Course will be using Quipu Business Model this semester as a FREE TRIAL.This FREE TRIAL is running my own curriculum with specific document and business plan outlines.Quipu has extended this offer to all USASBE educators for FREE, which may be an exceptional way for you to integrate business modeling and planning in your own curriculum.ICSB Educators click HERE to join! http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=752 www.ICSB2012.orgA friendly reminder to all ICSB members that the deadline to submit your abstracts and/or poster, workshop or symposia proposals for ICSB 2012 is February 15, 2012.Click HERE to submit today!The conference, in Wellington, New Zealand from June 10-13, is centered on the theme “Leading from the Edge” and offers 18 tracks where authors can submit work. Abstract submissions for full paper presentations should be between 700-1100 words (excluding tables and references). Submissions for poster presentations, workshops, and symposia should be between 450-900 words. A double blind review process will be used for all submissions, so we ask all authors to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=751 EIASM, February 9, 2012Dear Colleague,I would like to inform you that the submission deadline for the9th Workshop on Corporate Governance that will take place in Brussels, Belgium, May 14-15, 2012 has been postponed toFebruary 23, 2012.The workshop web site is : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=842I am also taking this opportunity to remind you of the following upcoming deadlines :(NEW) Workshop on Fashioning Management that will take place in London, June 25-26, 2012Submission deadline isFebruary 15, 2012The web site is :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=8443rd Workshop on Architecture and Social ArchitectureBrussels, Belgium, May 23-24, 2012Submission deadline isMarch 5, 2012The web site is :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=9084th Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipBrussels, Belgium, May 21-22, 2012Submission ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=750 Foundations Of The Knowledge EconomyInnovation, Learning and ClustersEdited by Knut Ingar Westeren, Nord-Trøndelag University College, NorwayThis book presents new evidence concerning the influential role of context and institutions on the relations between knowledge, innovation, clusters and learning.From a truly international perspective, the expert contributors capture the most interesting and relevant aspects of knowledge economy.March 2012296 ppHardback978 0 85793 771 1Regular Price $125.00Web Price$112.50For full contents -www.e-elgar.comRegulation And The Performance Of Communication And Information NetworksEdited by Gerald R. Faulhaber, Professor Emeritus of Business and Public Policy, University of Pennsylvania, US, Gary Madden, Professor of Economics and Director, Communication Economics and Electronic Markets ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=749 Findings from the GW Coptic Diaspora Survey: Implications for Egyptand its DevelopmentIn collaboration with Coptic Orphans, GW has conducted the first ever survey of the Coptic Diaspora in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.Please join us February 10, 12:00-2:00, to learn about the preliminary findings from the study and implications for Egypt's development. RSVP BY FEBRUARY 8 AT:https://survey.gwu.edu/index.cfm?SURVEY_ID=7200Three discussants will consider the implications from two very different perspectives:Dilip Ratha, Lead Economist and Manager, Migration and Remittances Team, Development Prospects Group, World Bank, will consider investment and philanthropy implications in the global context.Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop (Coptic Church) of the United Kingdom, will consider the implications for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=748 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 7, 2012Issue 704 - 2012QUOTE"Success is a prize given to those who try and fail willingly."-Jeffrey BryantFEATURE PAPERThe Motivations of Enduring Product InvolvementThe following paper was written by Kevin J. Cumiskey of Eastern Kentucky University and was presented at the 2011 Association of collegiate Marketing Educators Meeting.AbstractEnduring involvement (EI) has been studied vigorously in the consumer behavior literature. Extant research has operationalized EI as high-versus-low or present-versus-not present. However, it is believed that EI is a more complex construct that has multiple motivations. The author utilizes seven EI motivations proposed in earlier research and an additional motivation to identify the number ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=747 The Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division And McGraw HillPresent theInnovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy AwardThe Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division and McGraw Hill present an annual award ($1500) to the person(s) who develops and implements an innovation in entrepreneurship pedagogy for either graduate or undergraduate education. The innovation must be a full course that is focused on entrepreneurship. Although innovations in a program of courses or in individual exercises are certainly valuable, they will not be considered for this award.The purpose of the award is to encourage not only innovations in pedagogy, but also the dissemination of such innovations. Criteria for evaluation of nominations include (1.) the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=746 Small Business & the PM | Are we creating a digital divide? | Small Business represented on Retail CouncilWhat a great start to the year for Small Business!A couple of weeks ago I met with the Prime Minister, together with Council of Small Business Australia Deputy Chair Amanda Lynch (of the Real Estate Institute of Australia). We discussed the key issues for small business people. This included good constructive discussion on the appointment of a national small business commissioner and what role that person may take if one is appointed. We also discussed the health needs of people in business, our suggestion ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=745 FEDERATION OF INDIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS1-A, Lower Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi - 110016Phone: 011-26850395, 46089142 Fax: 011-2686853112th GLOBAL CONFERENCE in association with IFWE (International Federation of Women Entrepreneurs) on "Trade Liberalization and its Global Impact on Women Entrepreneurs" to be held at New Delhi on 3rd, 4th & 5th April, 2012Greetings from FIWE!!!!We are pleased to inform you that the Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE), an apex body of associations of women entrepreneurs and professionals spread across length & breadth in India, is organizing the 12th Global Conference on "Trade Liberalization and its global impact on women entrepreneurs', in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=744 Search for the Dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of BusinessElon University seeks an exceptional Dean for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.Elon is a vibrant, top-ranked U.S. university that has built a strong reputation for its commitment to student engagement and experiential learning. The academic program is distinguished by a rigorous foundation in the liberal arts and sciences combined with outstanding professional programs.Elon’s Love School of Business has been recently recognized among the nation’s best, ranked by Businessweek as #26 for academic quality, #19 for its entrepreneurship program and #60 overall, and by as number one ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=743 Global Women’s Entrepreneurship ResearchDiverse Settings, Questions and ApproachesEdited by Karen D. Hughes, Professor, Department of Strategic Management and Organization (Alberta School of Business) and Sociology (Faculty of Arts), University of Alberta, Canada and Jennifer E. Jennings, Associate Professor, Department of Strategic Management and Organization, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, CanadaGlobal Women’s Entrepreneurship Research responds to recent calls from academic researchers and policy analysts alike to pay greater attention to the diversity and heterogeneity among women entrepreneurs. Drawing together studies by 26 researchers affiliated with the DIANA International Research Network, this collection contributes to a richer and more robust understanding ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=742 Greetings!Welcome to the e-newsletter for the 2012 Canadian Council for Small Business World Conference. Throughout the year, we will be using this newsletter to keep you updated on important conference information!We are happy to invite you to join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia from September 27th to 29th to explore the theme "Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice". We are putting together a program that will attract delegates to share innovative research and best practices while interacting with industry experts from across Canada.We will be sending out our Call for Papers on Wednesday, February 15th so you can learn more about presenting ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=741 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 31, 2012Issue 703 - 2012QUOTE"You must do the things you think you cannot do."-Eleanor RooseveltFEATURE PAPERHow Do Small Firms Use Financial Statements?The following paper was written by Howard Van Auken of Iowa State University and Shawn M. Carraher of Minot State University/Severson Entrepreneurship Academy and was presented at the 2011 Allied Academies International Conference in Orlando, Florida.AbstractFinancial statements are prepared so that the financial information can be used by stakeholders to better understand and mange the firm. An important aspect of using financial statements is to help make better decisions, especially as related to the financial impact of the decisions. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=740 Findings from the GW Coptic Diaspora Survey: Implications for Egyptand its DevelopmentWith logistical support from Coptic Orphans, GW has conducted thefirst ever survey of the Coptic Diaspora in the United States, Canada,Australia, and the United Kingdom.Please join us February 10, 12:00-2:00, to learn about the preliminaryfindings from the study and implications for Egypt's development. RSVPBY FEBRUARY 6 AT:https://survey.gwu.edu/index.cfm?SURVEY_ID=7200Two discussants will consider the implications from two very differentperspectives:Pradeep Ramamurthy, USAID's Deputy Counselor for Innovation, willconsider the implications of diasporas for development andcontextualize the survey findings in terms of the US Government’sefforts to engage diasporas for development.Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop (Coptic Church) of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=739 Call for Papers:Measuring the Impact of Entrepreneurship EducationJournal of Small Business Management (JSBM)2013 Special Issue (Issue 51, Volume 1)Guest Editors:George Vozikis, California State University, FresnoGeorge Solomon, George Washington UniversityDoan Winkel, Illinois State UniversityBackground and objectives of the special issueThose institutions and individuals creating and delivering entrepreneurship education seek to provide various students (undergraduate, graduate, business, non-business, etc.) with skills, strategies, knowledge, and motivation to improve their chances of entrepreneurial success (Ronstadt, 1985). This success could manifest in, for instance, founding a sustainable business, or transforming an existing small business or corporation in innovative ways. Preliminary evidence suggests that entrepreneurship education is ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=738 January 2012It was great to see so many of you at the USASBE conference in New Orleans. Once again I came away with a long list of classroom and program innovations to share with you over the coming months.While at USASBE, I had the pleasure of talking with Rhonda and Bryan from PlanningShop, who make the Entrepreneurship Educator Newsletter possible each month. We all enthusiastically agreed that we have just scratched the surface of the examples of excellence in entrepreneurship education that we can share through the newsletter. Therefore, I am pleased to say that we have renewed our commitment to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=737 Greetings From GuyAfrica’s economic growth, among the fastest in the world, is rapidly draining the pool of local managers. Large firms, entrepreneurs, investors, NGOs, educators, trainers and consultants from across the continent speak of a widespread shortage of knowledgeable managers: of a disconnect between theoretical knowledge and practice; of companies struggling to find the right local people to launch their brands in new markets; of entrepreneurs battling to identify employees to help them drive growth; of NGOs seeing their missions founder because of lack of human capacity. They all cite an acute shortage of quality local managers as a major obstacle ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=736 Dear friends of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme,As you know, entrepreneurs are needed more than ever to respond to the challenges of economic uncertainty and job creation. This is true not only for OECD countries but also, and importantly, for the MENA region.Launched in 2009, the MENA 100 Business Plan Competition is an effort to promote entrepreneurship and to inspire potential entrepreneurs in the MENA region. The Competition is divided into three stages:Round 1 consists of a call for applications from entrepreneurs in 19 MENA economies through www.mena100.org. The current call for applications is open until 29th February 2012.In Round 2 selected teams ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=735 Q4 2011 Visa Small Business Review > click here to view the full report (PDF)At a high level, our 2011 fourth quarter small business survey results indicate:Increased optimism on business and economic outlookGreater confidence that revenue and profits will not further declineMore satisfaction with recent support from financial institutionsOpportunities for issuers to promote no annual fee cards or provide education on fee avoidanceThose benefiting from this Review will be our key U.S. small business constituents, including:Issuing clients, informing our customers of small business attitudes, trends and insights so they are better equipped to strategically grow and manage their payment portfolios.Small business owners, providing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=734 Welcome to the January 2012 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.As we move into the month of February, I would like to thank our members for their hard work and efforts in 2011. 2012 has gotten off to a great start with USASBE 2012 and other affiliate events. I look forward to a full slate of events upcoming that includes the ICSB 2012 World Conference in Wellington, New Zealand. Don't forget the submission deadline is February 15!Please remember to visit www.icsb.org this month for the latest news and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=733 ***************Workshop, Invited Session(s), and Conversational Session: Call for Participation***************Extended abstracts (600-1200 words) can be sent to stcsm-sec@mail.icsit2012.org according to the following deadlines (More details can be found at http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/icsit/stcsm)• February 3rd, 2012 for the inclusion of the accepted articles in the pre-conference proceedings• February 15th, 2012 for the inclusion of the accepted articles in the post-conference proceedings***************Non exclusionary topics***************• Case Methods and Methodologies• Case Studies Research• Case Studies in Education• Case Studies in STEM Education• Consulting Case Studies• Business Case Studies• Case Studies in Management• Information Systems Case Studies• Software Engineering Case Studies• Engineering Case Studies• Medical and Health Care Case Studies• Case Studies ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=732 ConferencePublic Policies to Micro and Small EnterprisesApril 2012Universidad IberoamericanaMexico CityThe Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS), the Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO), and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) are jointly organizing the conference "Public Policies to Micro and Small Enterprises". The main aim of this conference is to help systematize and socialize the evidence in relation to institutions, programs and tools to support the Micro and Small Enterprises, especially in the region of the Americas.We invite specialist on the topic to propose research papers that present evidence in some of the following areas (abstracts will not be accepted):1. Evolution of the public policies to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=731 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 24, 2012Issue 702 - 2012QUOTE"We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation."-Ivan IllichFEATURE PAPERFrom Military to Entrepreneurship: The Canadian PerspectiveThe following paper was written by Maeghan Smulders, from Mount Royal University and Kalinga Jagoda, from Mount Royal University and was presented at the 2011 ICSB Conference in Sweden.IntroductionToday's society has to consider the impact of the complete withdrawal from Iraq and the future of the active duty troops will have on the global economy. According to the International Institute for Strategies Studies (2009), by 2008 there were 20.5 million people serving in the armed forces worldwide. With the anticipated discharge ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=730 Jeffrey R. Alves Appointed Dean of the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership At Wilkes UniversityWILKES-BARRE, PA. (January 16, 2012) – Jeffrey R. Alves (pictured right) has been appointed dean of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University. Alves served as interim dean prior to his permanent appointment following a national search for a new dean.In announcing the appointment, Reynold Verret, University provost, said, “I am confident that Dr. Alves will advance the mission of the Sidhu School. As a faculty member, he has played a key role in developing curriculum and programs that define the Sidhu ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=729 ECSB POST-DOCTORAL WRITING WORKSHOP (PDWW) at RENT XXVIBuilding post-doc networking in entrepreneurship and small business management researchEMLYON Business School, Lyon (France)21 November 2012Organised byAssistant Professor Dr. Cristina Díaz (University of Castilla La Mancha, Spain)Associate Professor Dr. Luca Iandoli (University of Naples Federico II, Italy)Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter (Jönköping University, Sweden)Have you recently finished your PhD Thesis in entrepreneurship and the small business field and are now wondering what’s coming next? Do you want to learn more about publishing your research? Do you need advice on your latest research proposal or an article you are working on? Do you want to set ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=728 Estimados Amigos,A continuación detallamos otras publicaciones recientes de CEPAL sobre Pymes, esperando que puedan ser de vuestro interés.El desafío de las TIC en ArgentinaMarta Novick y Sebastián Rotondo (compiladores)http://www.cepal.org/cgi-bin/getProd.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/7/45207/P45207.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xsltPolíticas para la innovación en las pequeñas y medianas empresas en América LatinaMarco Dini y Giovanni Stumpo, compiladoreshttp://www.cepal.org/cgi-bin/getProd.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/3/43993/P43993.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xsltLa persona de contacto es el Sr. Carlo Ferraro - Oficial de asuntos económicos - Unidad de inversiones y estratégias empresariales - División de desarrollo productivo y empresarial - CEPAL -Santiago, Naciones Unidas -carlo.ferraro@cepal.org(56 -2) 210 2490(56 -2) 210 2590www.cepal.org/ddpeCordiales saludos.Secretaría Asociación Civil Red PyMEsRivadavia 703 - Rafaela, Santa Fesecretaria@redpymes.org.arTel/ Fáx: (54) 03492 502063/ 437463www.redpymes.org.ar http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=727 The Politecnico di Milano University, in collaboration with the Project Management Institute (PMI), is administering a survey to analyze how Project Managers working for Non-Governmental Organizations manage International Development Projects.The results will be distributed among all the participants.Can you please forward this email to Project Managers and NGOs in your network?The questionnaire is available in English and Spanish.For submitting the questionnaire (before February 4th) and for further information please write to pm.dig@polimi.it or visit our website: http://www.dabacu.polimi.it/web/pm/All responses will be treated with absolute confidentiality. The name of NGO’s and individuals will not be released.Thank you for your collaborationMatteo FalgariResearch Team on the Management of International Development Projects (minDep)Politecnico ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=726 We would like to inform you that *February 3rd, 2012* is the submission deadline for the second reviewing cycle for abstracts/draft papers submissions and invited session proposals for the 6th International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics IMSCI 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/imsci) to be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, on July 17-20, 2012. (Check the web site for possible extensions)****************Collocated Events****************Participants can attend any session of the following collocated events and will receive a CD with the papers of all them. Submissions deadlines for the collocated events can be found at www.iiis.org/iiis/current_submissions_deadlines.asp.• The 10th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications• ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=725 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar SeriesDear Colleagues,The ECSB Spring Webinar Series will feature three interesting topics and they are as follows:26 January 2012 - Dr Thomas Cooney: How to Write Case Studies for Teaching PurposesRegister Today! > http://ecsbcase.eventbrite.com/23 February 2012 - Prof. Alain Fayolle: Trends and Perspectives in Entrepreneurship Research: Opportunities for French-Speaking Scholars (in French)29 March 2012 - Prof. Luca Iandoli: Open Innovation and SMEsThe webinars start at 3pm Central European Time and are for FREE.Best regards,Michael Battaglia----------------If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before:Test your connection: http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htmWatch this video for a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overviewAdobe, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=724 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 17, 2012Issue 701 - 2012QUOTE"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."-Mark TwainFEATURE PAPEREntrepreneurs -- Born or Made?The following paper was written by Robert B. Matthews of Sam Houston State University, Charles R. B. Stowe of Lander University, and G. Keith Jenkins of Sam Houston State University and was presented at the 2011 Allied Academies conference in Orlando.Literature on the subject of entrepreneurship has historically viewed entrepreneurship resulting from certain unique entrepreneurial character and personality traits, and has focused heavily upon identifying those particular traits and describing the exploits of "born entrepreneurs" ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=723 The Future of Entrepreneurship Education Summit is the world’s largest, invite-only event that convenes top leaders from different sectors of the entrepreneurship ecosystem (government, foundations, education, corporations, media, entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurs).The vision of the Summit is to help make entrepreneurship a viable career pathway, and in so doing, help solve the jobs crisis.The first Summit was held on February 18, 2011 at the University of Central Florida and was attended by 130 individuals. Collectively, the organizations that participated serve over 30 million aspiring and existing entrepreneurs per year and have given hundreds of millions in donations to the field.The ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=722 EIASM, January 12, 2012Dear Colleague,With this email message, we would like to inform you thatdue to numerous requests, we have decided to extend the submission deadlinefor the 26th Workshop on Strategic Human Resource Management to January 25, 2012Workshop web site: http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=841Here are some other events which could be of some interest to you :WORKSHOP ON TALENT MANAGEMENT- to be held in Brussels, April 16-17, 20126th WORKSHOP ON TRUST WITHIN AND BETWEEN ORGANISATIONS- Milan, Italy, June 14-15, 2012Submission deadline for Interactive Workshops : January 31, 20129th WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE- Brussels, May 14-15, 2012Submission deadline : February 10, 20124th WORKSHOP ON ASIAN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP- Brussels, April 21-22, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=721 Entrepreneurship And Innovation In Second Tier RegionsHeike Mayer, Professor of Economic Geography, Institute of Geography, University of Bern, SwitzerlandSecond tier high-tech regions are taking a different path than their well-known counterparts such as Silicon Valley or Route 128 around Boston. They may lack many prerequisites of growth such as a world-class research university or high levels of venture capital funding. Often, however, they can successfully leverage anchor firms and entrepreneurial spinoffs. This book explores the evolution of these regions in the United States.February 2012272 ppHardback978 1 84720 359 5Regular Price $115.00Web Price$103.50For full contents -www.e-elgar.comUser-Based Innovation In ServicesEdited by Jon Sundbo, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=720 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 10, 2012Issue 700 - 2012QUOTE"One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present."-Golda MeirFEATURE PAPEREthnic entrepreneurship in reverse in the UK: Is there gender bias in access to finance for South Asian women. . .The following paper was written by Professor Harry Matlay of Birmingham City University, Dr Jonathan M. Scott of Teesside University, and Dr Geoff Whittam from the University of the West of Scotland and was presented at the 2011 ICSB conference in Sweden.This paper investigates whether there is a gender bias in access to external finance for South Asian ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=719 Entrepreneurship And Innovation In Second Tier RegionsHeike Mayer, Professor of Economic Geography, Institute of Geography, University of Bern, SwitzerlandSecond tier high-tech regions are taking a different path than their well-known counterparts such as Silicon Valley or Route 128 around Boston. They may lack many prerequisites of growth such as a world-class research university or high levels of venture capital funding. Often, however, they can successfully leverage anchor firms and entrepreneurial spinoffs. This book explores the evolution of these regions in the United States.February 2012272 ppHardback978 1 84720 359 5Regular Price $115.00Web Price$103.50For full contents -www.e-elgar.comUnderstanding Entrepreneurial Family Businesses In Uncertain EnvironmentsOpportunities ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=718 9th Annual Best Paper Award in Women’s EntrepreneurshipICSB World Conference 10-13 June 2012 in Wellington, New Zealandhttp://www.icsb2012.orgPurpose: The purpose of the Best Paper Award in Women’s Entrepreneurship is to: encourage scholarly analysis and research in women’s entrepreneurship; increase the level of understanding about the special characteristics, challenges and contributions of women business owners and their enterprises; and make the connection between increased understanding and practical implications for policy and program action.Nature of Award: The award shall consist of a certificate to the recipient, a cash award in the amount of $1,000 USD, a subscription to the International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=717 Estimados,A continuación detallamos publicaciones recientes de CEPAL sobre Pymes, esperando que puedan ser de vuestro interés.Evolución y complejidad en el desarrollo de encadenamientos productivos en México.http://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/3/45413/P45413.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xslEliminando barreras: El financiamiento a las pymes en América Latinahttp://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/0/45220/P45220.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xslPolíticas de apoio a micro e pequenas empresas no Brasilhttp://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/1/45421/P45421.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xslApoyando a las pymes: Políticas de fomento en América Latina y el Caribehttp://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/publicaciones/xml/0/45410/P45410.xml&xsl=/ddpe/tpl/p9f.xsl&base=/ddpe/tpl/top-bottom.xslCuarta reunión ministerial Santo DomingoExperiencias exitosas en innovación, inserción internacional e inclusión social una mirad desde las pymes.Podrán ver el libro en nuestro sitio web http://www.redpymes.org.ar/descargas/cuarta_reunion_ministerial_santo_domingo_web.pdfLa persona de contacto es el Sr. Carlo Ferraro - Oficial de asuntos económicos - Unidad de inversiones y estratégias empresariales - ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=716 Greetings Everyone,It's a pleasure to inform you the new board of Argentine Affiliate for the period January 1st. 2012 to December 31th 2013:Period 2012-2013President: Federico, Juan -jfederic@ungs.edu.arVice President, Publications and Research: Borello, José –jborello@ungs.edu.arVice President, Membership and Development: Roitter, Sonia –sroitter@ungs.edu.arVice President, Programs: Bezchinsky, Gabriel –Gabriel@bezchinsky.comVice President, Marketing: D’Annunzio, Claudia –dannunzio@econ.unicen.edu.arVice President , Financial: Ascúa, Rubén -rubascua@arnet.com.arBest regards,Secretaría Asociación Civil Red PyMEsRivadavia 703Tel:+54 (03492) 502063Fáx:+54 (03492) 437463secretaria@redpymes.org.arwww.redpymes.org.arRafaela, Santa Fe - Argentina http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=715 Make sure not to miss the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI) 2012 Launch this week. What country tops the index this year?Thursday, January 5, 2012, 9am - 12pm at the Heritage Foundation. This Launch focuses on the 'Americas' and includes a panel discussion on Latin America including panelists from the Inter American Development Bank and Innova (Chile's Economic Development Agency). To register for this free event click on this link: http://www.heritage.org/events/2012/01/entrepreneurshpFriday morning Zoltan acs will be on Jim Bassingame's Small Business Advocate at 8:30 in the morning discusing GEDI 2012. The Small Business Advocate Show; www.smallbusinessadvocate.com;facebook.com/smallbusinessadvocate;twitter.com/jimblasingameFriday, January 6, 2012, 5pm - 7pm ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=714 December 2011Three programs that take entrepreneurship education out of the traditional classroom are our focus this month. In this issue we highlight a summer accelerator, a year-long experiential practicum program, and a program that offers support for women entrepreneurs.Hope all of you had a restful break between terms. Hope to see many of you in New Orleans at the USASBE meeting!We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduTurning Student Start-ups into Year-long PracticumStudents working with the Weinert Center for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=713 Estimados amigos,Adjuntamos información relativa al Simposio Internacional Heinz Hermann Erbe S-2012 que puede resultar de vuestro interés. La persona de contacto es el Dr. Raúl O. Dichiara - Comité organizador HHES-2012 - Vicepresidente - Universidad Nacional del Sur.Saludos cordiales.Secretaría Asociación Civil Red PyMEs MercosurRivadavia 703Tel:+54 (03492) 502063Fáx:+54 (03492) 437463Email: secretaria@redpymes.org.arwww.redpymes.org.arRafaela, Santa Fe - Argentina http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=712 Call for PapersJournal of Small Business Management Special Issue on Understanding entrepreneurship: challenging dominant perspectives and theorising entrepreneurship through new post-positivist epistemologiesSpecial Issue Guest EditorsAlistair Anderson, Robert Gordon University, UK (a.r.anderson@rgu.ac.uk)Alain Fayolle, EM Lyon Business School, France (fayolle@em-lyon.com)Jeremy Howells, University of Southampton, UK (j.howells@soton.ac.uk)\Mine Karatas-zkan, University of Southampton, UK (mko@soton.ac.uk)Roland Condor, EM Normandie Business School, France (r.condor@em-normandie.com)Submission deadline: June 1, 2012Call for submissionsOver the past decade entrepreneurship scholarship has generated a large body of research reflecting an important and dynamic subject domain (Wiklund, Davidsson, Audretsch and Karlsson, 2011).Entrepreneurship has become an increasingly popular field of study with a growing community of scholars ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=711 Welcome to the December 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.Happy New Year on behalf of the ICSB International Office! ICSB recognizes all of the great work being done by our members around the world in today and in 2011 surrounding the evolution of business and entrepreneurship. In this newsletter we look ahead to some exciting events just around the corner, like USASBE 2012, ICSB 2012, SEAANZ 2012 and the Entrepreneurship, Family Firms and Economic Development conference.I also remind you of the January 10th deadline to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=710 JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (JSBM)Call for Papers for Special Issue on:Entrepreneurship in BRICS Countries – International Models and BenchmarksGuest Editors:Professor Jay Mitra, Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, University of Essex, UK.Professor Mathew J Manimala, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India.Professor David Smallbone, Kingston University, UKThe BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), which are known to epitomize the developmental patterns of the emerging economies, have recently been expanded at the political level to BRICS (including South Africa). With this expansion, the group has representation in four major continents, and is seen as representing the issues and concerns of fast developing economies ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=709 View a web version of the e-newsletter hereWomenable's Top Ten - The most noteworthy news & research of the yearFor the second straight year, we're devoting our end of year e-newsletter to a review of the most noteworthy womenabling events of 2011. Here - in no particular order - is our list of the ten most important research reports, events, and emerging trends of the year:The centenary of International Women's Day: The very first International Women's Day was held 100 years ago in 1911 - making 2011 the 100th anniversary of the annual celebration of the contributions that women make to society. This short ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=708 Call for PapersInternational Journal of Business and Social ScienceISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219- 6021 (Online)International Journal of Business and Social Science (IJBSS) is a monthly peer reviewed journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. It covers the areas of business and social science such as management, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, international relations, law, development studies, population studies, history, journalism and mass communication, corporate governance, cross-cultural studies, public administration, psychology, sociology, women studies, social welfare, anthropology, linguistics, education and so on.IJBSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=707 Dear Colleagues,On behalf of those who are doing SME business, supporting SME activities and engaging in research on SME activates in Japan, it is my pleasure to send you the "2011 White Paper on SMEs in Japan."View online at:http://www.chusho.meti.go.jp/pamflet/hakusyo/h23/h23_1/2011hakusho_eng.pdfThe SME White Paper has been edited since 1964 every year in order to report on the SME situation, including activities and policies aimed at Japanese SMEs.SME policy has been taking on more and more importance as public policy in every country and exchanging information is also useful among business persons in international society. I hope the White paper on Japanese SME will be helpful to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=706 SBANC NewsletterDecember 13, 2011Issue 699 - 2011QUOTE"Change your thoughts and you change your world."-Norman Vincent PealeFEATURE PAPERPerformance of Historically Underrepresented Firms in the Public-Private SectorThe following paper was written by William McDowell of East Carolina University and Troy Voelker of University of Houston - Clear Lake and was present at the 2011 Small Business Institute Conference.AbstractThis study examines the performance of historically underrepresented firms, which includes women owned businesses and socially disadvantaged businesses. We examine performance in the context of securing public contracts and compare the performance of these historically underrepresented firms to those of non-minority small and large businesses. Utilizing a sample ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=705 As Suleyman Demirel University, we are organizing 3th Erasmus International Days in 8-12th May 2012.The main theme of activity is "Sharing Erasmus Experiences". As a subtopics we planned to discuss and yours experiences as;The main themes of the conference include:A) Sustainability of changes brought by Erasmus ProgrammesB) Feature visions of Erasmus programmes by the feed back of past experiencesC) Diploma supplement as a tool for internationalization in educationD) Erasmus good practise - recognition of the coursesE) Buddy system - the first aid for international studentsHere attached you will please find the draft programme and registration form. The programme will be constantly ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=704 Call for PapersInternational Journal of Business and Social ScienceISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219- 6021 (Online)International Journal of Business and Social Science (IJBSS) is a monthly peer reviewed journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. It covers the areas of business and social science such as management, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, international relations, law, development studies, population studies, history, journalism and mass communication, corporate governance, cross-cultural studies, public administration, psychology, sociology, women studies, social welfare, anthropology, linguistics, education and so on.IJBSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=703 Improving Energy Efficiency Through TechnologyTrends, Investment Behaviour and Policy DesignEdited by Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, US, VU University Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute, The Netherlands, Henri L.F. de Groot, Professor, VU University Amsterdam, Ecorys NEI and Tinbergen Institute, The Netherlands and Peter Mulder, Assistant Professor, VU University Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute, The Netherlands‘Increasing energy efficiency is important because it offers the prospect of partly solving our climate change and energy security problems without pain. This book sheds further light on the issue, focusing on energy-extensive economic activities which, by sheer volume, collectively use a substantial amount of energy. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=702 The poor also have the right to buy and sell exclaimed Salem Bouazizi, surviving brother of Takek Bouazizi, who is self-immolated in Tunisia for triggering the Arab Spring uprisings.The business in America is business exclaimed President Calvin Coolidge in 1925, when the United States had an unemployment rate of 5.2% and was facing the on-set of The Great Depression in 1929. “But of course the accumulation of wealth cannot be justified as the chief end of existence” he later said.So, who should we focus on to help promote growth? To create jobs? Does the bottom billion have a role in this process? These questions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=701 CALL FOR PAPER - Global Conference in Operations and Supply ChainManagement (GCOM 2012)DATE: 12-13 March 2012VENUE: Golden Flower Hotel, Bandung, IndonesiaISBN: 967-5705-06-9Abstract : 30 December 2011Acceptance/Registration : 20 January 2012Full paper : 27 January 2012Conference days : 12 - 13 March 2012Early Bird Fee (Before 20 January 2012)website:http://www.globalresearch.com.mySubmit Papers to:gcom@globalresearch.com.myCALL FOR PAPERSWith the ever-changing nature of a global business operation that requires firms to adjust rapidly, world-class service organizations rely on the right strategies and practices to enhance their operational capability. The meeting comes at the right time to address these crucial issues. The meeting has been designed to give opportunity among the academician and practitioners ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=700 SBANC NewsletterDecember 6, 2011Issue 698 - 2011QUOTE"A full cup must be carried steadily."-English ProverbFEATURE PAPERIs It Sex Discrimination? Some Real Cases from the US Business EnvironmentThe following paper was written by Neal F. Thomson and Tobias Huning of Columbus State University and presented at the 2011 Allied Academics Conference in Orlando.Case DescriptionThe primary subject matter of this case is gender discrimination, which is protected under title seven of the Civil Rights act of 1964. This case has a difficulty level of three intended for an upper division undergraduate course. This case is designed to be taught in one class hour, and is ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=699 Nascent EntrepreneurshipEdited by Per Davidsson, Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, Queensland University of Technology, Australia and Jönköping International Business School, Sweden, Scott R. Gordon, Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, Queensland University of Technology, Australia and Heiko Bergmann, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and University of Hohenheim, GermanyThe past two decades have witnessed a surge in interest in the field of nascent entrepreneurship. In this collection, the editors successfully draw together the most important works that utilize the new real-time approaches for studying early stage entrepreneurial activity that were developed and refined in the last couple of decades. Providing the empirical, theoretical ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=698 Dear friends,Our Institute is co-organizing the 5th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference(AIE2012) to be held in Macau, China, on June 8th - 10th,2012.If you, your institute or colleagues did recently some research in the field it is a good opportunity to discuss it in China. The conference is always very well presented in media and can enhance the visibility of our network.In the Call for papers and PDW proposals, there are many topics that can be adressed.We plan to select some 100 papers and 3-5 PDW to be presented on the AIE2012 conference.More information and to view the call for papers, please visit http://www.aieconference.org/.For general help and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=696 Click here to watch the conference live online!The summit under the theme "Entrepreneurship, Values and Development: A Global Agenda" will be hosted by Turkey in Istanbul on 3-6 December 2011 under the auspices Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, and under the coordination of the Prime Ministry.The Summit is the follow-up of the "Entrepreneurship Summit" hosted by the USA in Washington on 26-27 April 2010. The objective of the first summit was to deepen the ties between business leaders, foundations, and entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world. In this context, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=695 Welcome to the November 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 (November 14-20) many events were held around the world to highlight entrepreneurs and innovators who bring ideas to life. In the newsletter below, we have outlined two particular events that we organized by ICSB and it's partners. Also highlighted in the newsletter below, you can find information on our upcoming conferences in 2012; find out how to nominate individuals to serve on the 2012-2013 ICSB Board of Directors; and read other ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=694 SBANC NewsletterNovember 29, 2011Issue 697 - 2011QUOTE"Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative."-Oscar WildeFEATURE PAPERCreating Bridges Between Industry and Academic CommunitiesThe following paper was written by Regena Scott of University of Houston - Downtown and presented at the 2011 Association of collegiate Marketing Educators meetings.There is nothing new about the development of collaborative relationships between industry and academia. Considering the fact that industry recruits graduates from colleges and universities to fill their employment rolls, these collaborations represent a relatively natural relationship fit. Since World War II, the United States government has taken an active role in encouraging academic ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=693 The Second Conference of the International Network of Business and Management Journals (INBAM): "Brokering Knowledge" will be held in Valencia (Spain) from March 20th(Tuesday) to March 22nd(Thursday), 2012,after the great Valencian fiestas: Las Fallas. Thirteen editors of leading journals will participate in this 2nd Conference. It is organized by the Editor Network INBAM and the Universitat de València, the Universidad Católica de Valencia, the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia and ESIC.Website - http://www.inbam.net/The following editors-in-chief have confirmed their presence and participation:David Audretsch (Small Business Economics),Robert Blackburn (International Small Business Journal),Ghauri Pervez (International Business Review),Theresa Welbourne (Human Resource Management),Domingo Ribeiro(Management Decision),Slawek Magala (Journal of Organizational Change Management),Rick D. Hackett ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=692 International Conference onEntrepreneurship, Family Firms and Economic DevelopmentKrakow, Poland (CUE campus)APRIL 27-28, 2012Conference Website: www.familybusiness.org.plOrganizers:Cracow University of Economics (CUE) - Krakow - PolandUniversità Politecnica delle Marche – Faculty of Economics “Giorgio Fuà” – Ancona - ItalyWith the support of:ECSB – European Council for Small Business - http://www.ecsb.org/ICSB – International Council for Small Business - http://www.icsb.org/Conference Rationale:Entrepreneurship is a necessary condition for economic growth and development. Modern states converge in treating entrepreneurship as a key economic resource. But entrepreneurship is especially important in the period of structural change and changing global division of labor.As different parts of the world are experiencing dramatic changes from economic ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=691 The International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM) Conference will be held in Limerick, Ireland, June 26-29, 2012. There will be a dedicated entrepreneurship and small business track at the conference and full details can be found at www.ifsam2012.org.IFSAM 2012, under the theme “ Management Re-imagined ” will bring together 8 Distinguished Keynote Speakers, all of whom are leading scholars from around the world. The conference committee have also identified 22 all-encompassing Congress Tracks covering all the major fields in management. In addition, they will host a Doctoral Consortium, and Early Career Consortium and 8 Regional Forums on the contours of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=690 SBANC NewsletterNovember 22, 2011Issue 696 - 2011QUOTE"You can't suppress creativity, you can't suppress innovation."-James DalyFEATURE PAPERFrom Military to Entrepreneurship: The Canadian PerspectiveThe following paper was written by Maeghan Smulders and Kalinga Jagoda and presented at the 2011 International Council for Small Business conference in Sweden.Today's society has to consider the impact of the complete withdrawal from Iraq and the future of the active duty troops will have on the global economy. Support systems need to be established to facilitate the transition from military service to the civilian workforce. This paper attempts to address this developing concern and investigates how labor market conditions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=689 Call for PapersInternational Journal of Business and Social ScienceISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219- 6021 (Online)International Journal of Business and Social Science (IJBSS)is a monthly peer reviewed journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. It covers the areas of business and social science such as management, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, international relations, law, development studies, population studies, history, journalism and mass communication, corporate governance, cross-cultural studies, public administration, psychology, sociology, women studies, social welfare, anthropology, linguistics, education and so on.IJBSSpublishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=688 http://www.modeveast.com/MoDevEast2011 is where developers and marketers gain the upper edge. If you are developing apps or mobile websites, targeting phones or tablets, staying ahead is paramount in this fast moving industry. The event will offer five tracks that hone development skills and sharpen mobile business strategy. For developers who want more and a chance at cash and prizes there’s a free hackathon on Saturday from 9am-6pm.Topics covered on Friday will be:Operating systems – iOS 5, Android 4 “IceCream Sandwich”, WindowsToolkits and crossplatform developmentMonetization and revenueData and analyticsBuilding a great mobile shopPrivacy / IP rightsAnd more..The event takes place in one of the most spectacular ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=687 Discussion Available Online Now!A panel discussion on how advances in technology has changed entrepreneurship around the globePanelists Mohsen Khalil Former Director, Global Information & Communication Technologies, International Finance Corporation/World Bank Click to read bio Joel Selanikio CEO and Founder DataDyne.org Click to read bio Pete Erickson Founder, Director of Innovation Disruptathon Click to read bioModerator Ayman El Tarabishy Executive Director International Council for Small Business Click to read bioClick the links below to hear the panelists thoughtsWhat is the cloud? "Bigger. Better. Faster. Cheaper. It changes the rules of the game." With these words, Ayman El Tarabishyopened an inspiring and insightful conversation that emphasized the enormous potential for entrepreneurs in technology."There is only one comparison to mobile technology: ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=686 Entrepreneurship and SME Policy Forum Noon to 5pm - Tuesday 31st January 2012 Fremantle Western Australia An afternoon of policy focused discussion preceding the ACERE-DIANA Conference:featuring invited presenters from research institutions and policy unitscovering topics related to delivery and assessment of entrepreneurship and SME policy initiativesdiscussion of processes to enhance cooperation between researchers and government Click here to view the PDF AnnouncementØ The final program content is flexible but will commence at 1pm and feature presenters and topics as detailed on the following pages. The last hour (4 to 5pm) will feature a panel of the presenters and other experts engaged in a discussion with all participants around issues related to information exchange between ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=685 SBANC NewsletterNovember 15, 2011Issue 695-2011QUOTE"if we're going to encourage more innovation, it's not enough for us to just dig in and work harder. We also need to encourage surprise and serendipity."-Steven JohnsonFEATURE PAPERInnovation Management of SMEs in the Creative Sector in Flanders and the NetherlandsThe following paper was written by Ysabel Nauwelaerts and Iris Hollaender and presented at the 2011 International Council for Small Business conference in Sweden.AbstractMSMEs represent a very important part of the European economy today, and within this SME group the creative sector is recently one of the fastest growing sectors. Our paper studies the innovation management of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=684 MEDIA ADVISORYUniversity of Tampa Entrepreneurship Students to Pitch Business Ideas to Local and Regional Business Leaders on Nov. 18Tampa, FL- Eight aspiring student entrepreneurs from The University of Tampa will pitch start-up business ideas to a panel of local and regional business leaders as part of the final round of the CREATE business plan competition, sponsored by BNY Mellon Wealth Management.The competition will be held on Friday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. on the 9th floor of the Vaughn Center on the UT campus. The public is invited to attend.The student finalists, who include both UT graduate and undergraduate students from ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=683 Networks, Complexity And Internet RegulationScale-Free LawAndrés Guadamuz, University of Edinburgh, UKComplexity theory as a subject has gained increasing prominence across numerous disciplines including physics, biology, sociology and economics. Large interconnected systems such as the Internet display a number of inherent architectural characteristics deeming them well-suited to the study of complex dynamic networks. This important book uses various network science-based tools to explore the contentious issue of Internet regulation.December 2011272 ppHardback978 1 84844 310 5Regular Price $115.00Web Price$103.50For full contents -www.e-elgar.comCopyright Law And The Progress Of Science And The Useful ArtsAlina Ng, Associate Professor of Law, Mississippi College School of Law, USThe ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=682 SBANC NewsletterNovember 8, 2011Issue 694 - 2011QUOTE"Intelligence and capability are not enough. There must be the joy of doing something beautiful."-Dr. Govindappa VenkataswamyFEATURE PAPERStarting a New Business: Franchising vs. New VentureThe following paper was written by Dianne Welsh of University of the North Carolina at Greensboro and Shawn Carraher of Minot State University and presented at the 2011 Small Business Institute conference in Bonita Springs, FL.AbstractMany individuals consider starting a small business, for practical reasons like the wish to be their own boss or more personally fulfilling ones like the desire to follow a long-time dream. There are a series of decisions that ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=681 As you know, there is a growing academic and societal need for the integration of academic activities among themselves and with Society, including private and public sectors. An increasing number of academics have noticed the importance of integrating Research, Education, and Problem Solving among themselves and with societal and corporate real life problems. To address these integrating processes is the purpose of the 2nd International Symposium on Integrating Research, Education, and Problem Solving: IREPS 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/ireps), to be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, on March 25 - 28, 2012, jointly with ICETI 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/iceti), ICSIT 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/icsit), and IMCIC 2012 (http://www.2012iiisconferences.org/imcic)The ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=680 Greetings from the ICSB Immediate Past President, David Smallbone.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 2011-2012 slate of officers.If you have any questions, please contact me (d.smallbone@kingston.ac.uk) or the International Office (icsb@gwu.edu- tel +1-202-994-0704).Click here to submit a nomination today!Positions Open ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=678 As first to see the sun, New Zealand had the honor of launching Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 for the world. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 is November 14-November 20, 2011.Hosted by the Mayor of the Capital Wellington city, the breakfast and networking event held in the mayoral chambers attracted a 120 strong audience including ambassadors from 18 other GEW participating countries and some of New Zealand's business elite.Guests heard about the importance of GEW to New Zealand's economy reflecting on our entrepreneurial history established by the country's colonial settlers.The audience agreed,'entrepreneurship is in our DNA' but also agreed that increased courage and support ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=676 RENT XXV Conference in Bodo, Norway November 16-18, 2011The main theme for the 2011 Annual conference is: "Entrepreneurial, Business and Society." Watch the Keynote Speeches Live Online via the ECSB Website on November 17 & 18, 2011.http://www.ECSB.orgHosted byRENT 2011 – THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17TH0900 - 0920 - Welcome and Opening Plenary SessionPrincipal Pål Pedersen, University of NordlandProf. Thomas Cooney, President of ECSBChair: Prof. Odd Jarl Borch, UiN0920 - 1030 - Academic “Talk show” Theme: Entrepreneurship Research in Europe in Times of Crisis: What is the Future?Prof. Sara Carter, Strathclyde UniversityProf. Johan Wiklund, Syracuse UniversityProf. Paul Westhead, Durham UniversityModerators:Prof. Lars Kolvereid, University of NordlandSenior Res. Elisabet Ljunggren, Nordland Research Inst.RENT ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=675 2012 3E Learning Innovative Entrepreneurship Education CompetitionCLICK HERE TO SUBMIT TODAY!Deadline is December 1, 2011We are proud to announce that the competition is now in its 4th year and offers delegates a chance to earn money for what you already do - create innovative experiential exercises for teaching entrepreneurship!This year, thanks to the sponsorship of the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE), we have prizes of; $500 for 1st place, $250 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place.Remember ideas of all kinds are welcome! Whether it's a solitary exercise teaching calculated risk to MBA students or an in-class group project on how to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=673 10 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS: THE IMPACT OF REGULATORY REFORMS CALL FOR PAPERSSubmission requirements:Papers and extended abstracts may be submitted to Rita Ramalho (dbconference@worldbank.org) by April 31, 2012.Authors will be informed of the selection committee’s decision by May 31st, 2012. Completed papers must be submitted by September 15th, 2012.Private sector development is essential for long-run economic growth and job creation. Government policies can either help or hinder this process. Beyond macroeconomic policies and the provision of infrastructure, the regulatory environment is key to shaping incentives facing the private sector and affects the costs and risks associated with running a business and the extent of competition faced by ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=672 Invitation for team(s) from member schools of European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship to compete in the‘mai Bangkok Business Challenge®@ Sasin2012’March 1-3, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand.Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!!!Advocating sustainable development, the‘mai Bangkok Business Challenge®@ Sasin 2012’ cordially invites graduate student team(s) from member schools of European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship to submit a business plan that is proactive in sustainable development.Held annually since 2002, originally as the Bangkok Business Challenge®, the ‘mai Bangkok Business Challenge®@ Sasin’competition has been co-hosted since 2007 by the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), Thailand’s Stock Exchange for medium-sized public companies, and Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=671 “Leading from the Edge”- ICSB 2012 ICSB World Conference in New Zealand!The ICSB International Office (IO) is very excited for next year’s 2012 World Conference in Wellington, New Zealand; from June 10-13, 2012. Hosted by the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ) and Massey University, the conference offers the unique opportunity to explore the strength of a nation built on innovation and creativity. Just last week, the New Zealand government released an Innovation Policy Report that has been hailed as the best single action that could be taken to grow high tech manufacturing and services in New Zealand, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=669 The First ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research) Winter School in Methods and Techniques - REGISTER NOW!Place: Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North CyprusDate: 11th – 18th February 2012We are very pleased to announce that registration for the first Winter School in Methods and Techniques (WSMT) is now officially open!This year's school is being held at the Eastern Mediterranean University in the beautiful surroundings of Famagusta.Register for your course(s) before 1st November and you will receive a special 'Early Bird Discount.'All information, including registration form, to be found via http://new.ecprnet.eu/MethodSchools/WinterSchools.aspx (move your cursor on "Winter School" --> "2012 - Cyprus" to consult the various pages.The Winter ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=668 SBANC NewsletterNovember 1, 2011Issue 693 - 2011QUOTE"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."-Robert FrostFEATURE PAPERWe've come a long way, baby, or have we?The following paper was written by Kathy L. Hill of Sam Houston State University and was presented at the 2011 Allied Academics conference.AbstractIn 1964, women were only 34.56 percent of the labor force, but for the last 24 years, women have been more than 45 percent of the labor force on payrolls. By March 2010, they were up to 46.86 percent of the labor ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=667 Detailed GuidelinesSOUTH ASIAN JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN PRACTICECall for papersThe South Asian Journal of Evaluation in Practice is the first of its kind with a focus on the Practice of Evaluation in the South Asian region. It has been promoted as an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that would solicit contributions from academics as well as practitioners on research and practice of evaluation in South Asia. It is envisioned that the journal would be reviewed, abstracted and indexed by EBSCO database and the likes. It is also envisaged that the journal would be a pioneer in facilitating contextual knowledge building as well as ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=666 In this Issue:Global Entrepreneurship WeekAre Economists Blind to Importance of Mgmt?Introducing GBSN Working GroupsGoldman Sachs10,000 WomenRecruiting-NigeriaWebinar on Teaching Family BusinessJob Openings at CAMMECall for Papers: 10 yrs of "Doing Business"3 Quick Challenges for StudentsAfrican Leadership Academy OpeningGrassroots Business Fund OpeningCFP eLearning Africa 7th Annual ConferenceNew UCT Scholarships for Innovationmai Bangkok Buisness Challenge @Sasin 2012Greetings From GuyEarlier this month I was invited by the Center for Leadership, Innovation & Change of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, to comment on Ed Fuller’s new book: You Can’t Lead With Your Feet on the Desk. ... In his entertaining book, Ed identifies some ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=665 What it is Really Like to Work for an Entrepreneurial Technology CompanySponsored by The University of Tampa's Officeof Career Services, Department of Information and Technology Mgmt & The Entrepreneurship CenterThe University of Tampa, Fletcher Lounge in Plant HallWednesday, November 9, 20114:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Who Should Attend:Any student or faculty member interested in Technology and EntrepreneurshipMIS, FSOS, & Entrepreneurship majors and minorsOwners and managers of small technology companiesPanel will feature:Jennifer Bakunas, CEO and Founder of MagneticWilliam Banks, President, Integrated SolutionsJim Barge, President & CEO at INTELLECTJohn Oakes, CIO, Revenue Management SolutionsSpecial Guest:Tampa Mayor Bob BuckhornAgenda:4:30 p.m. - Welcome.RefreshmentsservedPanel presentation, Q&A5:30 p.m. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=664 To: International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Affiliates and SecretariatsFrom: Mr. Amr Gohar, Senior Vice President for Programs, ICSBSubject: Call for Proposals to host the 2015 World ConferenceDue: 4 January 2011 ? 5 p.m. Eastern Standard TimeOn behalf of the ICSB Board of Directors I am pleased to send you this Request for Proposals to host the 2015 ICSB World Conference. The ICSB World Conference schedule is set through 2014:2006 Melbourne, Australia – SEAANZ2007 Turku, Finland – ECSB2008 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – CCSBE/CCPME2009 Seoul, South Korea – KOSBI2010 Ohio, USA – USABE2011 Stockholm, Sweden – ECSB2012 Wellington, New Zealand – SEAANZ2013 Ponce, Puerto Rico ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=662 Key dates1 September 2011- Online submission opens. Acceptance notification within six weeks of submission.15 February 2012- Final deadline for abstract submission15 March 2012- Last date for acceptance notification18 April 2012- Deadline for full paper submissionWe invite you to submit an abstract outlining your contribution to the conference, whether it is a presentation of a piece of research, a workshop, or asymposium (panel). There will alsobe a Doctoral Consortium. Concerning research, there are 18 tracks to which you can submit (please see below), including the first track which addresses the conference theme Leading from the edge: Through Collaboration, Creativity and Sustainability.We are also keen to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=661 Welcome to the October 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.October was a busy month for ICSB with the annual Research & Policy conference held in Washington DC at the beginning of the month, coupled with a meeting of our Argentina affiliate. November will see a similar slate of events with RENT XXV and USASBE 2012 upcoming among others. Below you will find more information on these events, in addition to webinars, calls for papers, and conference announcements from around the globe. Please remember to visit www.icsb.org this month for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=660 October 2011Entrepreneurship is a contact sport. In this issue we look at various approaches to helping students learn through experience. The first looks at the growing trend of providing space on campus for student entrepreneurs to develop and grow their businesses. The second two articles this month highlight ways programs support student entrepreneurs that are not dependent on dedicated space.As entrepreneurship education continues to move outside the confines and constraints of the traditional classroom, we can expect to see more examples of schools that are becoming even more intentional in how they structure and plan co-curricular learning opportunities.We welcome innovations and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=659 SBANC NewsletterOctober 25, 2011Issue 692 - 2011QUOTE"Entrepreneurs who want to change the world have got to be a little crazy."-Daniel EpsteinFEATURE PAPERComparison of Ethical Behavior: Individual Perceptions and Attitudes toward EntrepreneursThe following paper was written by John Batchelor of Virginia Commonwealth University, Michael Harris & Shanan Gibson of East Carolina University, and Leo Simpson of Seattle University and was presented at the 2011 Small Business Institute conference.AbstractThe identification of traits that separate entrepreneurs from the general population has proven unfruitful, leading to favor for a behavioral approach toward the study of entrepreneurship (Gartner, 1988). This approach views the entrepreneur as a role ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=658 Greetings from the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and welcome to the 11th World Congress of the International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM). IFSAM 2012, under the theme “Management Re-imagined” will bring together 8 Distinguished Keynote Speakers, along with 22 Thematic Tracks, 8 Regional Forums, a Doctoral Consortium and an Early Career Consortium, all of which are being convened by a cohort of leading scholars from around the world.Conference: IFSAM 2012Date: June 26-29, 2012Place: University of Limerick, IrelandWebsite: www.ifsam2012.orgExtended abstracts of up to 2000 words for Papers, Symposia and Posters are now invited via the conference website until January ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=657 Visa Small Business Review Q3 2011(formally known as Visa Small Business Spend Insights).The Small Business Review now includes not only our US quarterly small business spend insights and data, but also Small Business Best Practices – hands-on recommendations and best practices for our small business audience.At a high level, our 2011 third quarter small business survey results indicate:Confidence in revenue and profits declinesRising taxes and cost of energy are no longer a primary concernFinding and retaining good employees remains a top priorityFinancial institutions could do more to deepen relationships with small business ownersClick here to view the PDFThose benefiting from this Review will ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=656 ICSB Recognized by OECD’s Working Party for SME and Entrepreneurship (WPSMEE)The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) has been recently approved for regular observership status with the OECD’s Working Party on SMEs and Entrepreneurship (WPSMEE) . This status—typically for the duration of two years, after which it can be extended—will enable ICSB to play an enhanced role in the work of the WPSMEE, and in disseminating information about the work of the Working Party to ICSB members. .The WPSMEE is an international forum designed to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, as “entrepreneurs are the catalysts of growth, combining capital, innovation and skills”. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=655 Please join us at the 36th Annual Small Business Institute® (SBI) Conference, February 16-18, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference will focus on new techniques and opportunities in entrepreneurship education and research. The world famous rodeo will be in town or enjoy one of the great restaurants along the Riverwalk. For more information, go to http://www.visitsanantonio.com/index.aspx.Included in your registration fee are pre-conference workshops Thursday morning, an opening reception, and the Saturday night gala dinner and reception. The gala dinner will be held at the Institute of Texan Cultures, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, and is co-sponsored by University of Texas at ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=654 EIASM, October 20, 2011Dear Colleague,With this email message we would like to remind you that the submission deadline for the19th INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEthat will be held in Manchester, U.K., June 17-19th 2012is November 4, 2011The special theme will be“Transformative research in product and service innovation”(see http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=762 for all details).As is the tradition of the Conference, priority will be given to research that has an empirical basis.*******DOCTORAL WORKSHOPThe doctoral workshop is an integrated part of the IPDMC conference (since Hamburg in 2008). It will start on Saturday June 16th around noon and will continue on Sunday June 17th morning.Doctoral candidates interested in attending ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=653 October 2011In the search to find tomorrow’s job creators, Startup Open, a competition that searches for startups with the greatest growth potential, unveiled the “GEW 50”—50 of the world’s most innovative new companies. These elite startups will now vie for a host of prizes to be announced on Nov. 14, timed with the kick-off to Global Entrepreneurship Week.Hundreds of applications from more than 60 countries were judged on concept, growth projections and knowledge of their industry. Entrepreneurs from the following countries made the list of 50: Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Phillipines, Portugal, Serbia and the United States.“These 50 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=652 EIASM, October 19, 2011Dear ColleagueWe would like to remind you about the :2nd WORKSHOP ON IN-DEPTH STUDIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIPto be held in Brussels, Dec 8, 2011 - Dec 9, 2011.Submission deadline : October 28, 2011In this second workshop of qualitative studies on in-depth studies on entrepreneurship we welcome papers that deal with entrepreneurship and small-business management and use qualitative research methodology. Especially papers with some methodological appraisal and use of innovative research approaches are in focus.Please submit via the workshop web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=813-----------------------------------------------Other events which might be of interest to you:1st Workshop on Business EthicsBrussels, November 10-11, 2011RENT XXVBodo, Norway, November 16-18, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=651 SBANC NewsletterOctober 18, 2011Issue 691 - 2011QUOTE"Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."-Steve JobsFEATURE PAPERNew Media and EthicsThe following paper was written by Charlotte A. Allen of Stephen F. Austin State University and presented at the 2011 Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators Annual Meeting.AbstractThe purpose of this research paper is to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=650 Venture CapitalAn International Journal of EntrepreneurialFinancePublished By: RoutledgeCall for papers:Formal and Informal Venture Capital in Latin America Countries: a spatialand cultural approachSpecial issue planned for publication in 2013Guest Editors:Gianni Romaní and Miguel AtienzaEntrepreneurship and SME Center, Universidad Católica del Norte, ChilePurpose of the special issueThis special issue will explore questions related to non traditional ways of funding new venture creation in Latin American countries. The importance of formal and informal venture capital as a way to fund new businesses with high growth potential has been widely discussed both by practitioners and scholars around the world, especially in United States and Europe. However, research on ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=649 Preparing the Next Generation to Lead the Family BusinessJoin us for a Webinar on Friday, November 4 at 9:00 am ESTBusiness schools around the world have a vital role in the success of family businesses as one generation hands leadership over to the next. This particular model of succession planning involves special challenges for family business leaders and schools working to prepare them for this transition.This webinar will highlight the approaches three different schools from the US, Canada, and India are taking to address these challenges in the classroom.Join us on November 4th for an engaging discussion with colleagues from around the globe.Learn ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=648 Thank you to all the delegates who attended the 2011 ICSB-GW Global Entrepreneurship Research & Policy conference!With over 180 registrations, attendees from 30+ countries, 35+ peer-reviewed author presentations, and visits to the World Bank and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the conference was truly a memorable event.Please remember to visit our official conference website periodically for news and updates from the Organizing Committee. Here are some quick links for your immediate reference;10.12.11View the 2011 Conference Slideshow!10.12.11Presenter PPTs now available to download10.13.11Complete the 2011 Conference Evaluation Form Here10.18.2011Online Conference Proceedings Forthcoming.... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=647 SBANC NewsletterOctober 11, 2011Issue 690 - 2011QUOTE"To be realistic, one must always admit the influence of those who have gone before."-Charles EamesFEATURE PAPERAn Assessment of the Impact of a Voluntary Smoking Ban on Casino VisitationGregory Bradley and Cherylynn Becker of University of Southern Mississippi and was presented at the 2011 Allied Academics International Conference in Orlando, FL.AbstractThe positive impact of revenues associated with casino gaming has proven beneficial at both the municipal and state levels by providing a source of funding for infrastructure projects and community development. Moreover, the industry provides a significant number of jobs. In an era marked by widespread ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=646 EIASM, October 11, 2011Dear ColleagueWe would like to inform you of the new submission deadline of October 28, 2011 for our2nd WORKSHOP ON IN-DEPTH STUDIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIPto be held in Brussels, Dec 8, 2011 - Dec 9, 2011.In this second workshop of qualitative studies on in-depth studies on entrepreneurship we welcome papers that deal with entrepreneurship and small-business management and use qualitative research methodology. Especially papers with some methodological appraisal and use of innovative research approaches are in focus.Please submit via the workshop web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=813****We are also reminding that the deadline to react to the RENT call for bids for the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=645 Family Enterprise In The Asia PacificExploring Transgenerational Entrepreneurship in Family FirmsEdited by Kevin Au, Associate Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Justin B. Craig, Co-Director, Australian Centre for Family Business, Bond University, Australia and K. Ramachandran, Thomas Schmidheiny Chair Professor of Family Business and Wealth Management, Indian School of Business, IndiaThis book analyzes the findings reported in the first Asia Pacific summit of the Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices (STEP) project. Researchers in Australia, China, and India discussed eleven in-depth case studies to shed light on the challenges that business families and family businesses faced in continuing and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=644 In Search Of Research ExcellenceExemplars in EntrepreneurshipRonald K. Mitchell, Texas Tech University, US and Richard N. Dino, University of Connecticut, USThis path-breaking book gathers ‘best practices’ advice from the masters about how to achieve excellence in entrepreneurship research, how to create an outstanding research career and how to avoid the pitfalls that can sidetrack emerging scholars. Combining narratives from the 2009 and 2010 Entrepreneurship Exemplars Conferences, the authors frame the dialogue using person-environment fit theory and present keynote addresses and dialogue sessions that bring together editors and authors to reach into the unexplored corners of the top-tier research craft.2011360 ppHardback978 1 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=643 Intellectual Property And Climate ChangeInventing Clean TechnologiesMatthew Rimmer, Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Associate Professor, The Australian National University College of Law and Associate Director, ACIPA, Australia‘Rimmer provides a much needed, well written, authoritative book on the intellectual property aspects of climate change, natural disasters, clean vehicles, and renewable energy. The book is essential reading for those wishing to better understand the complex patent issues involved with transitioning away from our current fossil-dominated economy to a more environmentally sustainable and equitable energy future.’– Benjamin K. Sovacool, National University of SingaporeNovember 2011c 512 ppHardback978 1 84844 624 3Regular Price $199.95Web Price$179.96Intellectual Property ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=642 Leading From The EdgeThrough Collaboration, Creativity and SustainabilityNew Zealand is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit. Come and experience this country’s spectacular beauty, and engage with the world’s experts on the latest international developments in small business.WHO SHOULD ATTENDAnyone concerned with the development of entrepreneurship and small business including educators, researchers, policy makers, practitioners and small business owners.OPPERTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTEWe invite research presentations as well as proposals for workshops and symposia on any aspect of small business and entrepreneurship.KEY DATES1 September 2011 - Online submission open (acceptance notification within 6 weeks)15 February 2012 – Final date for abstract submission15 March 2012 – ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=641 The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and CyberneticsIMCIC 2012 (www.2012iiisconferences.org/imcic), will be held on March 25th - 28th, 2012; in Orlando, Florida, USA, jointly with The 3rd International Conference on Society and Information Technologies: ICSIT 2012 (www.2012iiisconferences.org/icsit), and The 3rd International Conference on Education, Training and Informatics: ICETI 2012 (www.2012iiisconferences.org/iceti).The submission deadline for the three collocated conferences is Oct. 26th, 2011.Submissions for *Face-to-Face* or for *Virtual* Participation are both accepted. Both kinds of submissions will have the same reviewing process and the accepted papers will be included in the same proceedings.Information about other collocated conferences on March 25th - 28th, 2012, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=640 SBANC NewsletterOctober 4, 2011Issue 689 - 2011QUOTE"Most successful entrepreneurs don't begin with brilliant ideas - they discover them."-Peter SimsFEATURE PAPERThe Motivations of Enduring Product InvolvementThis paper was written by Kevin J. Cumiskey of Eastern Kentucky University and presented at 2011 Annual Meeting of The Association of collegiate Marketing Educators in Houston, TX.AbstractEnduring involvement (EI) has been studied vigorously in the consumer behavior literature. Extant research has operationalized EI as high-versus-low or present-versus-not present. However, it is believed that EI is a more complex construct that has multiple motivations. The author utilizes seven EI motivations proposed in earlier research and an additional motivation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=639 Womenable E3NewsIn This IssueMeasuring WBC ImpactNew ResearchGlobal Corporate EngagementStay Tuned!AWBC Study Measures WBC ImpactFunding for women's business centers in the US has been under scrutiny recently, as budget-cutters turn over every rock to look for programs to trim to reduce the budget deficit in Washington. To counter the misperception that women's business centers are duplicative of other federally-funded entrepreneurship education programs - and to provide metrics on client outcomes and impact - the Association of Women's Business Centers (with Womenable's help) recently conducted a survey among the country's 110 women's business centers. Here's what the survey found:WBC services are under-measured:In fiscal ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=638 ICSB-GW Conference Jump Start: VISA Inc. to Host Special SessionMr. Raghav Lal (pictured left), Head of Global Small Business at VISA Inc., gets a jump start on the Global Entrepreneurship Conference: The Latest Research on Business Creation. Together, VISA Inc. and The George Washington University, in association with the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) will give a special presentation introducing a joint research initiative regarding entrepreneurship and small business dataon Wednesday October 5th from 9:30am to 11:00am in GW’s Duques Hall Room 651 (2201 G Street NW, Washington, D.C.).Click here to register!Lal will be demonstrating how VISA Inc. utilizes its ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=637 (September 30, 2011) Dr. Charles H. Matthews, ICSB Past President, keynoted the opening session with Dr. Don Bradley III, President of ICSB, at the XVI Reunion Anual de la Red Pymes Mercorsur Entrepreneurship Conference in Concepcion del Uruguay Entre Rios, Argentina, at the Univerdad Technologica. The theme of the conference is "Pymes, Innovation y Conocimiento, Nuevas Agendas Para el Desarrollo Regional." Over 200 delegates including practitioners, academics, and students, attended Thursday's opening session and over 50 breakout sessions during the day.The title of Dr. Matthews' presentation was "Innovation Transformation and Entrepreneurship: Academic and Community Partnerships." The talk focused on the nexus of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=636 An Important Announcement from the Visa Small Business Product OfficeWe have some exciting news to share in our outreach to Small Business Owners. This past week Visa Small Business launched its Twitter Handle: @VisaSmallBiz and we have a growing base of ~2500 followers! Check it out: http://twitter.com/#!/VisaSmallBizAs a way of background, our small business strategy is to “own” small business efficiency. One key way is to educate and lead conversations around efficiency in the social space. We will use this handle to communicate:Research and articles on running a small businessVisa SavingsEdgeVisa Small Business product benefitsVisa Business NetworkTwitter is a natural channel to communicate ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=635 Welcome to the September 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.In this edition of the ICSB Bulletin we have highlighted some key events for October that you might be interested in attending. ICSB will be partnering with The George Washington University to host the Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference from October 6th to 8th in Washington DC. ECSB will also be hosting a webinar on October 10th focusing on the theme of the Entrepreneurial Culture - ahead of the annual RENT Conference, which is in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=634 Greetings From GuyI was talking about African business education with an friend when she asked me a challenging question: “What do you think works well?”I thought back on GBSN’s experience during its first 8 years. What does “working well” mean? To me, it means that students, managers and leaders who graduate from programs offered by local business schools acquire skills that are: (a) valued by employers, (b) enable them better to grow their own companies, or (c) empower them to launch successful start-ups. Whether they work in businesses, non-profit organizations or government, the test of program quality and relevance are individual ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=633 September 2011As entrepreneurship continues to develop as an academic discipline we see new opportunities to enrich the educational experiences of our students. This month we examine how entrepreneurship has been used to transform the education and training of social workers and how universities are developing more intentional approaches to exposing students to the international character of our discipline. We also highlight a new honors society that has been established to recognize our brightest and most principled entrepreneurship students.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=632 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 27, 2011Issue 688 - 2011QUOTE"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction."-Albert EinsteinFEATURE PAPERThe Impact of Indiana Horse Racing on the Indiana Economy, a Preliminary StudyThis paper was written by Susan E. Conners, Jonathan M. Furdek, Laurent Couetil from Purdue University and Mr. Greg Preston from the US Department of Agriculture. It was presented at the 2011 International Allied Academies Conference in Orlando.AbstractThis paper reports some of the findings obtained from the survey that was recently conducted regarding the 2009 economic ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=631 ICSB-GW’s Global Entrepreneurship Conference KickoffThe Global Entrepreneurship Conference: The Latest Research on Business Creation launches next week, starting Thursday October 6th and ending Saturday October 8th. The conference, designed for researchers, scholars, and policy makers, aims to showcase the development and study of new business creation from around the world. Delegates attending from over 30 different countries will discuss local and global policy implications for current and rising trends in business creation. The conference will take place at The George Washington University’s School of Business (Duquès Hall, 2201 G Street NW, Washington, DC).GW Vice President for Research Leo Chalupa starts the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=630 Dear colleagues,We wish to make you aware of the Call for papers announced by the Society ISTR (International Society for Third Se! ctor), for the presentation of papers and scholarship in relation to the theme of the 10thInternational Conference for the Third Sector, which will take place in Siena, Italy, in July 2012, with the title: Democratization, Marketization and the Third Sector.The ISTR (International Society for Third Sector), founded in 1992 and based in Baltimore (USA), is a well-known, important international association which promotes research and education in the fields of civil society, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector, engaged in building a global community of scholars ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=629 www.sespa.orgSwedish Entrepreneurship Forum - Järntorgsgatan 3 Örebro, Sweden - Tel+46 19 333710www.entreprenorskapsforum.se http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=628 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 20, 2011Issue 687 - 2011QUOTE"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."-Steve JobsFEATURE PAPERMarketing Education: Strategies for Teaching and LearningThis paper was written by Alma Mintu-Wimsatt, Kendra Ingram, Courtney Kernek, Theresa Sadler from Texas A & M University-Commerce and presented at the Association of collegiate Marketing Educators conference in 2011.The Psychology of EntrepreneurshipHave you ever heard a colleague complain that one of his/her classes seems to be "better" than the other? Or perhaps, you may have made a comment that you "prefer" students in one class since they tend to be more engaged. While this may be a common occurrence ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=627 Title: Entrepreneurial Culture: The Influence of Values on Entrepreneurial Activity (webinar to be delivered in Spanish)Date: Thursday,October 13, 2011Time: 15:00 Central European Time 09:00 Eastern Standard Time (US)Presenter:Maria José PinillosRey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, SpainEmail: (mariajose.pinillos@urjc.es)Cost: FREEREGISTER NOW at http://ecsbculture.eventbrite.com/* Please visit www.icsb.org/webinar to access the our directory of previously recorded webinars.__________________________________________________________________3 Steps to Access the Webinar Meeting:Open your web browser to the meeting room URL -http://icsb.adobeconnect.com/ecsbculture/Enter your name when prompted by Adobe, then click ok to enter the meeting room.Once you are in the meeting room, you will need to connect your audio to fully participate in one of two (2) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=626 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 13, 2011Issue 686 - 2011QUOTE"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't."-Erica Jong, How to Save Your Own Life, 1977FEATURE PAPERHow Does Engendering Creativity Compare to Vocationally Based Methodologies When Encouraging Enterprising Behaviour...This paper was written by John D. Byrne, Thomas M. Cooney, Osa Godwin Osaghae and Brian Stratford, from Dublin Institute of Technology. This paper was presented at the 2011 ICSB Annual Conference in Sweden.The Psychology of EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship training and education has been the focus of increased attention in recent times as a variety of interested parties seek to stimulate economies both ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=625 Webinar: The When, Why and How of Case Studies in Business EducationUPDATED: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDTFeaturing Professor Marc RobinsonDirector Educational OutreachWilliam Davidson Institute at the University of MichiganModerated by Richard McCrackenDirector of ecch, a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting the case method in management educationThis seminar will teach participants about the case method and how to incorporate case studies into their teaching. It will describe how adults’ learning needs differ from childrens’, and how case studies can be an effective part of learning for adults. Additionally, the seminar will introduce participants to how ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=624 The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the Elevator Pitch Challenge 2011, presented by E*TRADE.We’re giving 33 young entrepreneurs from low-income communities the chance to pitch their own business concepts. They’ll compete for the chance to win the start-up capital they need to launch their ideas or advance their education. All they need is your vote.Participants have each created a 60-second online video pitch for their self-started businesses -- and now it’s your turn to decide the winner.Watch the students' elevator pitches and vote for your favorite:www.elevatorpitch2011.comThese teens come from all over the country -- DC, New York, the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=623 Transforming Health through Innovation and Entrepreneurship~Abstracts Now Being Accepted ~We would like to invite you to the 1stannual International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health (IEH). Jointly sponsored by Oklahoma State University, Indiana University, Oklahoma University, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the conference will be held in Oklahoma City on March 5-6, 2012. Abstracts are due September, 30, 2011.This inaugural conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health reflects a growing need to transform todays’ dysfunctional health care systems into one in which creative and innovative solutions will lead to better health and health care delivery. We are living ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=622 Join us in person or online!A symposium on small farms, agribusiness and how management education can make an impact.September 21 at 6:00 pm EST at Columbia Business School.There are approximately 500 million smallholder farms around the globe.The majority of these farmers are living in poverty, barely making enough to scrape by. For companies operating in the food/beverage and related sectors, sourcing from these farmers presents tremendous growth opportunities, but only if they can overcome the challenges of adapting business models and innovating supply chains.As businesses grapple with the complexity of the agriculture sector, business schools play an important role in understanding ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=621 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 6, 2011Issue 685 - 2011QUOTE"Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. "-John C. MaxwellFEATURE PAPERJollibee Foods Corporation and the Global MarketThis paper was written by Charles A. Rarick, Charles A. Rarick and Casimir Barczyk from Purdue University Calumet and presented at the 2011 Allied Academies International Conference in Orlando, FL.Case DescriptionThe primary subject matter of this case concerns the growth of a Filipino fast food chain. It started from a single ice cream store, which later moved into hamburgers, Filipino style. Over the years Jollibee, a multi-national corporation in the restaurant industry, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=620 Handbook Of Regional Innovation And GrowthEdited by Philip Cooke, University Research Professor in Regional Development and Director, Centre for Advanced Studies, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, Bjørn Asheim, Professor, CIRCLE (Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the Learning Economy) and Department of Human Geography, Lund University, Sweden and University of Agder, Norway, Ron Boschma, Professor, Department of Economic Geography and the Urban and Regional Research Centre Utrecht (URU), Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Ron Martin, Professor, Department of Geography and St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge, UK, Dafna Schwartz, Professor, Department of Business Administration, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=619 Corporate Governance In Small And Medium-Sized FirmsEdited by David B. Audretsch, Distinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development, Indiana University, Bloomington, US and Visiting Professor, King Saud University, Riad, Saudi Arabia and Erik E. Lehmann, Professor of Management and Organization, University of Augsburg, Germany‘Corporate governance scholarship has been considerably enriched over the past decade as more scholars have begun to ask how governance problems vary across organizational contexts. Scholars seeking to understand and build on those developments will find this volume a very useful resource. In it, Audretsch and Lehmann have assembled several “classic” pieces of governance scholarship alongside a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=618 THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE"Changes in Social and Business Environment"CISABE‘11Dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of University Studies in PanevežysConference co-funded by Research Council of LithuaniaClick here to view the conference flyerThe goal of the conference is to encourage the dissemination of new scientific knowledge on the changes in social and business environment, the best practice sharing among the researchers and practitioners and the experiential reflection based learning.CONFERENCE TOPICSBusiness and Management Issues in a Changing EnvironmentFinance and Economics Issues in a Regional and Global ContextMarketing Dynamic CapabilitiesSustainable Development: Achievements, Challenges and ExpectationsKnowledge Management and Organizational LearningEntrepreneurial Educational Issues: a Response to ChallengesHuman Resource Management Issues in a Changing EnvironmentInnovations and their ImplementationIdentification and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=617 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) is proud to present a new webinar series for Autumn 2011. This webinar series will be the third in a row showcasing key scholars work in topics on interest to the membership. This year, all webinars are free to attend, so we strongly encourage you to participate!Title: Counting the Cost of Entrepreneurship Policy (this webinar is for people in Central and Eastern European Countries only)Date: Monday, September 12, 2011Time: 15:00 Central European Time 09:00 Eastern Standard Time (US)Presenter:Prof. Anders LundströmPresident, Swedish Foundation for Small Business researchClick here to register > http://ecsbpolicy.eventbrite.com/__________________________________________________________________3 Steps to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=616 Welcome to the August 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.As the Summer ends and we head into Autumn, ICSB is preparing for another busy conference season. In this newsletter, we have highlighted information on the ICSB Global Entrepreneurship Policy & Research Conference in October in DC, as well as the 2011 CCSBE Conference and the XVI Annual Meeting of the RedPymesMercosur, ICSB Argentina at the end of September, RENT XXV in November and USASBE 2012 in January. You can also find information on the 2012 ICSB World Conference in New ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=615 One of the plenary sessions in the ICSB World Conference in Stockholm was on the theme “The Mystery of Growth, moderated by Rohana Ramly, SME Corp in Malaysia. The panel that followed spoke about harnessing resources and see the opportunities in developing countries, and finally gave a concrete example of a growing company in Japan.The first to dive deeper into the topic was Dr Elizabeth Garnsey, University of Cambridge.- The opportunities and resources of a company's growth depends on a number of factors. Growth in business is a creative and dynamic interaction between market and productivity. A company's growth is dependent on ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=614 Green Earth LLC, founded by ICSB Member Dr. Suresh Kumar (USASBE), Ranks No. 145 on the 2011 Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 500.NEW YORK, August 23, 2011 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Green Earth LLC, as NO. 145 on its 30th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio, Oracle, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.Green Earth was founded by Dr. Suresh ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=613 Gala Dinner to be held at the Hall of Flags in downtown DC!After a site visit to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today, ICSB isproud to announce that the Gala Dinner forour Octoberconferencewill be held at the spectacular Hall of Flags (pictured below) on Friday October 7, 2011.The venerable International Hall of Flags roomis located approximately 1 block from both the White House and The World Bank in the historic U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters building on Pennsylvania Ave. Since 1922, the U.S. Chamber's hallowed halls have hosted U.S. presidents, heads of state, Cabinet officials, and congressional leaders.We would like to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=612 Ever wondered if it is possible to have all the various major database available in the area of business creation, entrepreneurship, and small and medium enterprises located in one place for you to learn about, compare, and contrast?On Thursday,October 6, the ICSB Global Entrepreneurship Research Conference hosted at GW will be devoted to some of the major data bases. There will be a discussion of the advantages and limitations of each resource for different scholarly objectives.Visit www.icsbgw.org for more information and to register. Click here to view the official conference flyer. Refer HERE to read more about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hall of Flags where ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=611 Help Us Spread the Word about Case Method Month in September!As a GBSN partner organization, you're invited to join the conversation as the Global Business School Network (GBSN) explores Case Studies and their use in teaching management for the developing world. We'll officially launch on September 1st, but we wanted to give you a heads up to share the news with your members and colleagues.What are the benefits and drawbacks of teaching case studies? How do you get cases written and published?Where can you find cases from emerging markets?Find out during GBSN’s Case Method Month!International experts will share their experiences and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=610 Call for PapersAmerican International Journal of Contemporary ResearchISSN 2162-139X (Print), ISSN 2162-142X (Online)American International Journal of Contemporary Research (AIJCR) is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed multidisciplinary journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. The main objective of AIJCR is to provide an intellectual platform for the research community. AIJCR aims to promote contemporary research in business, humanities, social science, science and technology and become the leading journal in the world.The journal publishes research papers in three broad specific fields as follows:Business and EconomicsManagement, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=609 Welcome to the USASBE 2012 Conference Newsletter, Issue 1. USASBE 2012 will be held January 12-15, 2012 in New Orleans at the New Orleans Marriott.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 2012Submissions deadline isAugust 26, 2011.Submit your work here!USASBE 2012 Offers Record Number of Preconference SessionsIf you've attended a USASBE Preconference session in the past, you know ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=608 Save the date!Business Horizon Series IIImmigration & American Competitiveness: The Challenge AheadSpeakers to be announced soon!Wednesday, September 28, 2011Registration & Breakfast:9:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.Program: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Register Today!U.S. Chamber Members, Embassy Employees, and Non-Profit Employees - $19Non-U.S. Chamber Member and Political Appointees & Schedule C Employees - $25House & Senate Employees and Executive Branch Career Service Employees - ComplimentaryThe National Chamber Foundation is hosting a half-day symposium that will bring together representatives of the American business community and leading public figures to discuss the economic imperative for reforming America's high skilled immigration system. This event will also feature the announcement of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=607 SBANC NewsletterAugust 15, 2011Issue 682 - 2011QUOTE"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."-George Bernard ShawFEATURE PAPERThe Impact Of Experiential Learning On Sales Career AdversityThis paper was written by Claudia C. Mich, from Purdue University Calumet, Susan E. Conners, from Purdue University Calumet, and Lori Feldman, from Purdue University Calumet. This paper was presented at the 2011 Allied Academics Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.AbstractPersonal selling is a part of everyday life, reflected in how we build and maintain relationships, convince others of our ideas, negotiate terms even in friendships (ex: where to go for dinner), portray ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=606 http://www.inbam.net/Click here to view the conference flyerThe Second Conference of the International Network of Business and Management Journals (INBAM): "Brokering Knowledge" will be held in Valencia (Spain) from March 20th (Tuesday) to March 22nd (Thursday), 2012,after the great Valencian fiestas: Las Fallas. Thirteen editors of leading journals will participate in this 2nd Conference. It is organized by the Editor Network INBAM and the Universitat de València, the Universidad Católica de Valencia, the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia and ESIC.The following editors-in-chief have confirmed their presence and participation:David Audretsch (Small Business Economics),Robert Blackburn (International Small Business Journal),Ghauri Pervez (International Business Review),Theresa Welbourne (Human Resource Management),John Peters (Management Decision),Slawek Magala (Journal ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=605 SBANC NewsletterAugust 9, 2011Issue 681 - 2011QUOTE"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we will find the way."-Abraham LincolnFEATURE PAPEROnline Research Methods: Sampling The BlogosphereThis paper was written by Charlotte A. Allen, from Stephen F. Austin State University. This paper was presented at the 2011 ACME Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.AbstractThe purpose of this research paper is to provide a plan for gathering primary research information regarding the blogging world. The research questions that will be addressed are: (1) What are the characteristics of a blog?, (2) What revenue models are utilized for blogs?, and (3) Is there a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=604 We are pleased to announce that the CCSBE 2011 conference registration is now live.You may register at the following link for englishhttp://www.uwindsor.ca/business/ccsbe2011/registrationand the following link for frenchhttp://www.uwindsor.ca/business/ccsbe2011-fr/enregistrement-de-la-conf%C3%A9renceMore information can be found at www.ccsbe2011.ca Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming conference http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=603 Global Knowledge WorkDiversity and Relational PerspectivesEdited by Katerina Nicolopoulou, Visiting Fellow, School of Management, University of Southampton, Mine Karatas-Özkan, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, University of Southampton, Ahu Tatli, Lecturer in International Human Resource Management, Queen Mary, University of London and John Taylor, Professor of Higher Education Management, University of Liverpool, UKGlobal Knowledge Work is an up-to-date account of theoretical approaches and empirical research in the multi-disciplinary topic of global knowledge workers from a relational and diversity perspective. It includes contributions from international scholars and practitioners who have been working with the concept of global knowledge workers from a number of different perspectives, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=602 Science And Technology Based Regional EntrepreneurshipGlobal Experience in Policy and Program DevelopmentEdited by Sarfraz A. Mian, Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, School of Business, State University of New York, Oswego, USProviding a global survey of public policies and programs for building national and regional ecosystems of science and technology based entrepreneurial development, this book offers a unique analysis of the advances, over the last several decades and in light of the experiential knowledge gained in various parts of the world, in the understanding of innovation systems in the pursuit of developing these economies. Presenting nineteen case studies of diverse developed ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=601 XVI Annual Meeting of the Red PyMEs Mercosur (Latin American Affiliate of the International Council for Small Business) – Concepción del Uruguay (Entre Ríos, Argentina)Please click here to view the flyerFrom September 28th to 30th 2011, the Red PyMEs Mercosur organizes its XVI Annual Meeting. The main theme for the Meeting is “SMEs, innovation and knowledge: Towards a new agenda for regional development”. Researchers, educators and practitioners form Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Spain will join the meeting and present research papers and experiences under the following specific topics:Networks, clusters and value chainsEntrepreneurship and new venture growthSMEs, creativity and innovationSmall Business managementWork ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=600 E-Center News & Views August2011In This IssueLetter from Executive DirectorJennifer Hacker Named 2011 Outstanding Entrepreneurship StudentUC Honors Carl H. LindnerUG Entrepreneurship Business Case CompetitionNETWORK NOTES2011 Manny AwardsCincinnati Innovates CompetitionScoreworks SeminarHCDC - Morning Mentoring ProgramBad Girl Ventures Names 2nd $25,000 WinnerHOPS Food for Thought LuncheonBetter Your Business Pro Bono DayLetter from the Executive DirectorHello Everyone,Welcome to Summer Quarter! Entrepreneurship at UC and the current weather in Cincinnati have something in common - both are hot!Go get a cool beverage and enjoy reading about the exciting entrepreneurial journeys unfolding this Summer.Leading off this issue is a student spotlight on Jennifer Hacker (CoB '11), named the 2011 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=599 SBANC NewsletterAugust 2, 2011Issue 680 - 2011QUOTE"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."-ConfuciusFEATURE PAPERAngel Investment Tax Credits: Implementation And Effectiveness In A Sample Of States Representative Of Differing Geo...This paper was written by Joe Bell, Brittany Blair, Don Martin & John Hendon, from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This paper was presented at the 2011 SBI conference in Bonita Springs, FL.AbstractOver the past decade more than twenty states have begun to offer tax credits to angel investors in an attempt to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=598 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Laura E. WilkerHead of Communications+1-212-471-8707laurawilker@ifac.orgIFAC SMP COMMITTEE UPDATES QUALITY CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE(New York/August 1, 2011)– The Small and Medium Practices (SMP) Committee of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) today released an updated version of its Guide to Quality Control for Small- and Medium-Sized Practices (QC Guide). Intended to help SMPs successfully and cost effectively implement International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) 1, the third edition of the guide features enhancements to the two sample manuals as well as other refinements for clarity and consistency with ISQC 1.First released in 2009 and developed with CGA-Canada, the guide contains the requirements set ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=597 Special noticeESBA wishes you a good summer break!The next ESBA Bulletin will be distributed in the first week of September 2011IN BRIEFEU/Employment: Spain allowed restrictions on Romanian workersOn 26 July 2011, Chantal Hughes, spokesperson on behalf of Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier, made an announcement regarding limitations imposed by Spain against workers from Romania. Contrary to previous statements by the EU executive, the Commission now claims that given its difficult position due to the crisis, Spain is allowed to protect its job-market under "exceptional circumstances". Concerns have been voiced as to other countries potentially imposing similar limitations.For information on living and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=596 NewsDo Women Have to Do All The Work? Inequities in Wage Gap, Doing the Dishes.Spicy huh? It started when Hot Mommas® Project was written up in Forbes. Learn why women make less, and what we can do about it.The Sisterhood of Success - #sisUdc BootcampOctober 8 in DC marks the second annual Hot Mommas® Project #sisUdc bootcamp. The current and next generation of women leaders are trained with cutting edge tools derived from ground-breaking research. Walk out with a plan for the year, a power support network, and knowledge you can take to the bank. Early bird registration ends next month so register ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=595 Q2 2011 Visa Small Business Overview With this edition, we’ve renamed and revised the format of the Small Business Spend Insights newsletter. Although the Overview includes our U.S. quarterly Spend Insights, it also includes a new section, Small Business Best Practices, providing hands-on recommendations and best practices for our small business audience. Check it out!Our 2011’s second quarter small business survey results indicate:Economic confidence dips slightly in 2Q11 as seen via decreased confidence in revenue increases and greater profits.Energy expenses and economic recovery remain top concerns.Business owners appear to believe job growth is on the horizon.Financial institutions have an opportunity to strengthen customer relationships by providing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=594 XVI Reunión Anual de laRedPymesMercosurConcepción del Uruguay - Entre Ríos - Argentina28, 29 y 30 de septiembre de 2011"Pymes, innovación y conocimiento.Nuevas agendas para el desarrollo en la Región"Convocatoria para la presentación de Resúmenes y Trabajos1.- EJES TEMÁTICOSEJE Nº 1: Sectores, Redes, Encadenamientos Productivos y Clúster de EmpresasActividades Agroindustriales.Sector Manufacturero.Sector Comercio.Sector Servicios (Salud, Turismo, Software y Servicios Informáticos, etc.).Actividades "creativas" y de la esfera cultural (cine, música, diseño, etc.).Instituciones, estrategias y políticas de apoyo a redes y encadenamientos de empresas.El consumo y su interacción con la producción.EJE Nº 2: Entrepreneurship, Creación y Desarrollo de Empresas y FormaciónEl proceso de creación y desarrollo ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=593 Adquiéralo en la Feria del Libro hasta el 9/5 en el Stand 1314 Pabellón Verde de Editorial Granica Bs. As. o a través de su sitio web haciendo click aquí“Corriendo fronterases un trabajo excelente que presenta en forma clara el proceso de creación y desarrollo de nuevas empresas innovadoras. Al basarse en numerosos casos y relatos de experiencias personales, permite al lector percibir la intensidad de un camino con numerosos fracasos valiosos que preparan el camino al éxito.”Adolfo Nemirovsky, Director de LatlPnet, NASA Research Park, Sillicon Valley.“Nada mejor que aprender de quienes ya han pasado por la experiencia de crear y hacer crecer una ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=592 Welcome to the July 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.This month's bulletin highlights news and updates from our affiliate network concerning upcoming conferences, events and membership initiatives. Conferences include CCSBE 2011, RENT XXV, USASBE 2012 and ICSB 2012 just to name a few. I strongly encourage all members to attend affiliate conferences where you can meet and interact with other members from around the world. The ability to interact and connect with one another through ICSB provides member groups an opportunity to enrich and expand their contributions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=591 The on-line manuscript submission system for the 2012 conference is open! Join us in New Orleans for USASBE 2012, our 26th annual conference, January 12-15, 2012.Submit on the following topics:Please submit competitive papers, developmental papers, case studies and workshops that directly or indirectly address the topics detailed below:*Opportunity Recognition*Corporate Entrepreneurship*Pedagogy in Entrepreneurship*Entrepreneurial Finance*Venture Creation*Social Entrepreneurship*Entrepreneurship across the Curriculum*Entrepreneurial Marketing*Resource Strategies Experiential Learning*Entrepreneurship in the Arts*Skills, Traits, Motives, and Values*Family Business and Entrepreneurship*Building Entrepreneurship Programs and Centers*Economic Development*Cognitive Processes of Entrepreneurs*International Entrepreneurship*Entrepreneurial Consulting*Women and Minority Entrepreneurship*Small Business Innovation and Growth*Law and Entrepreneurship*Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship*Life Sciences and Technology Entrepreneurship*Ethics and Entrepreneurship*Entrepreneurship and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=590 2nd Quarter 2011All About AssessmentsThis issue of the Womenable E3News is all about assessments. What's the current state of the women's enterprise development movement? What's the state of women-owned firms in the US and elsewhere? And what is BEE and why should we care? Read on ...Whither WED in the UK?Attentive Womenablers are probably aware that support for women's enterprise development in the UK has taken a direct hit as a result of last year's elections. Regional Development Agencies - where much of the energy and program delivery took place - are no more, replaced with "local enterprise partnerships" that are ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=589 SBANC NewsletterJuly 26, 2011Issue 679 - 2011QUOTE"Business is in itself a power."-Garet GarrettFEATURE PAPERAre My Colleages Soft On (Academic) Crime?This paper was written by Robert T. Burrus, Jr., University of North Carolina at Wilmington J. Edward Graham, University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Mike Walker, University of North Carolina Wilmington. This paper was presented at the Allied Academics 2011 Conference in Orlando, FL.AbstractThis paper investigates faculty perceptions about the frequency of student cheating, what kinds of behaviors should be considered to be cheating, and which remedies would reduce academic dishonesty. The survey also queries faculty about their perceptions of the factors that ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=588 July 2011For those of us who work in colleges and universities, summer can be a wonderful time for reflection and planning. In this issue I offer a few of my thoughts on some of the unique aspects of teaching entrepreneurship. This month we also share a creativity exercise that uses visual arts and storytelling, a micro-finance program for social enterprise, and how a vacant space in a small Midwestern community was transformed into an incubator.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=587 Handbook Of Innovation Systems And Developing CountriesBuilding Domestic Capabilities in a Global SettingEdited by Bengt-Åke Lundvall, Professor of Economics, Department of Business Studies, Aalborg University, Denmark and Professor, Sciences-Po, Paris, France, K.J. Joseph, Professor, Centre for Development Studies, India, Cristina Chaminade, Associate Professor, Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the Learning Economy (CIRCLE), Lund University, Sweden and Jan Vang, Associate Professor, Copenhagen Institute of Technology, Aalborg University, DenmarkThe innovation systems (IS) approach emerged as a theoretical framework in the industrialized world in the mid-1990s to explain innovation and growth in the developed world. This Handbook is the first attempt to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=586 Call for PapersInternational Journal of Business and Social ScienceISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219- 6021 (Online)International Journal of Business and Social Science (IJBSS) is a monthly peer reviewed journal published by Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), USA. It covers the areas of business and social science such as management, marketing, finance, economics, banking, accounting, human resources management, international business, hotel and tourism, entrepreneurship development, business ethics, international relations, law, development studies, population studies, history, journalism and mass communication, corporate governance, cross-cultural studies, public administration, psychology, sociology, women studies, social welfare, anthropology, linguistics, education and so on.IJBSSpublishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=585 A hallmark of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) conferences are the dynamic, interactive workshops. The best of the best of these workshops is then recognized each year as the ‘Outstanding Workshop in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy.’As you consider your opportunities to present at conferences this coming academic year, please consider sharing your expertise via a workshop at USASBE 2012, held January 12-15, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.To submit your work, please click here. The submission deadline is August 26, 2011; acceptance notice will be made by October 28, 2011. Selection for inclusion in the conference program will be based ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=584 SBANC NewsletterJuly 19, 2011Issue 678 - 2011QUOTE"Fear is a part of everything you do.You have to take great risks to get big rewards."-Greg LouganisFEATURE PAPEREntrepreneurship Opportunities in the Solar IndustryThis paper was written by Douglas Causey, from Jackson State University, Vershun McClain, Ph.D., from Jackson State University, Mary White, from Jackson State University and Donald Causey, from Jackson State University. This paper was presented at the 2009 ASBE Conference in San Antonio, TX.AbstractAccording to Schumpeter, a great economist, technology revolution can create "gales of creative destruction" that may result in the elimination of existing industries that are replaced by new ones which offer ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=583 Acere-Diana 2012 Conference31 Jan - 3 Feb 2012Fremantle, Western Australiawww.aceredianaconference.com.auCALL FOR ABSTRACTSProspective authors are invited to submit abstracts for papers to be presented atthe Acere-Diana Conference, to be held in Fremantle, Western Australia from 31 January-3 February 2012.The proud tradition of an annual, Australian-based, high quality entrepreneurship research meeting continues. We encourage the presentation of empirical and conceptual papers on any aspect of entrepreneurship understood as the creation of new economic activity and/or as the founding and management of independent ventures. Papers will be grouped into thematic sessions, one of which will be the DIANA track(s) on entrepreneurship and gender. Other ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=582 Dear colleaguesI trust this finds all of you well and doing great things in advancing entrepreneurship and small business in our beautiful land.Our second edition of SMME Kopano is exactly one month away. We will be meeting again at the University of Johannesburg as follows:Date: Friday 19 August 2011Venue: School of Tourism and Hospitality, UJTime: 12h00 – 15h00 (followed by a light snack)Topic: We will be focusing on the important topic of offering quality business advice and mentorship to small businessesSpeakers: We are currently finalising an impressive line-up of truly knowledgeable specialists in this important field (details later)Please plan to join us. We look forward to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=581 Conference Announcement / Call for papersThe 8th SMEs in a Global Economy Conference 2011: "Rising to the Global Challenge: Entrepreneurship andSMEdevelopment in Asia"Website: http://www.nkc.kku.ac.th/smesconference2011/index.phpVenue: NongKhaiCampus,KhonKaenUniversity, ThailandDates: 9-11 November 2011Organisers:·KhonKaenUniversity, NongKhaiCampus, Nong Khai, Thailand·School of Economics & Management, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing, China·Centre for Small Business and Regional Research, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia·Faculty of Business Management,UniversitiTeknologi, MARA, Malaysia·Centre forSMEStudies,SenshuUniversity, Kanagawa, JapanConfirmed Keynote Speakers:· Professor Dr David B. AudretschDistinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development andDirector, Institute for Development Strategies, Indiana University, USAPersonal Profile:http://www.indiana.edu/~spea/faculty/audretsch-david.shtml· Professor Dr Robert BlackburnEditor in Chief International Small Business JournalKingston University, UKPersonal Profile:http://business.kingston.ac.uk/staff/prof-robert-blackburn· Associate ProfessorDrCharles HarvieHead of SchoolDirector, Centre ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=580 REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONSCCSBE 2011 Innovative Entrepreneurship Education Course AwardThe 2011 CCSBE Conference is accepting nominations for the 2011 Innovative Entrepreneurship Education Course Award. Please note that we will gladly accept self-nominations. The award is given to an individual(s) who have created and continue to teach high-quality, innovative entrepreneurship courses that positively influence the students who take them. The award is given for a truly state-of-the-art entrepreneurship course in which the faculty member can demonstrate the following:·Innovativeness·Course effectiveness·Student impact·TransferabilityA detailed submission style guideline can be found in the Official Call for Submissions document (pg 8).Finalists will be selected by an awards committee comprised of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=579 SBANC NewsletterJuly 12, 2011Issue 677 - 2011QUOTE"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."-William JamesFEATURE PAPERA Note On Modeling Service Capacity Allocation Under Varying Intensities Of CompetitionThis paper was written by Hongkai Zhyang, from East Central University and Jim Rauch, from East Central University. This paper was presented at the 2009 ACME Advances in Marketing Conference in Oklahoma City, OK.AbstractBased on a linear deterministic price response function, sales revenue is analytically determined for five alternative policies for allocating service capacity over a two-period planning horizon for a service provider in a competitive environment, in which the intensity of competition varies ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=578 Dear Colleague:USASBE is very pleased to announce the beginning stages ofthe formation of the Entrepreneurship andPublic Policy Special Interest Group (SIG) launching at the USASBE 2012 conference in New Orleans. The purpose of the Entrepreneurship and Public Policy SIG is to serve as a forum for USASBE members where substantive issues on public policy affecting small business and entrepreneurship can be explored, discussed, and debated freely and openly from multiple points of view. We will explore how these issues can become part of our teaching, research and service.We plan to hold discussions on how this new SIG can best meet the needs of USASBE members ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=577 CALL FOR PAPERS - ANNUAL SUMMIT ON BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIALSTUDIES (ASBES 2011)DATE: 17-18 October 2011VENUE: Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, MalaysiaISBN PROCEEDING: 978-967-5705-04-5website:http://www.internationalconference.com.mySubmit Papers to:asbes@internationalconference.com.myABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 19 August 2011NOTIFICATION OF ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE: 2 September 2011FULL PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 16 September 2011 (for review)Annual Summit on Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (ASBES 2011) isa traditional conference for scholars of business and entrepreneurialstudies, welcoming participants from around the world, with broad anddiverse research interests. Among the many topics related to businessand entrepreneurship, the special focus of ASBES 2011 is on SocialResponsibility, Professional Ethics and Management. Issues of ethicalbusiness, social and environmental sustainability and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=576 IntroductionIFC's Women in Business (WIN) Program welcomes you to its twenty-sixth 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 details.This newsletter shares helpful news and information with women entrepreneurs around the world. If you or your business association have an event you would like to make known, have a success story to share, or would like to tell us what you would like to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=575 An Introduction To Social EntrepreneurshipVoices, Preconditions, ContextsEdited by Rafael Ziegler, Co-ordinates the Social Entrepreneurship Research Group GETIDOS at the University of Greifswald and the Institut fürökologische Wirtschaftsforschung, Berlin, Germany. He was formerly a lecturer at the European College of Liberal Arts, where he developed a social entrepreneurship education format that gained UNESCO recognition.‘. . . the book is a welcome and timely contribution to improving the understanding of social entrepreneurship and the work of social entrepreneurs. The text provides an excellent critical analysis of the dominant economic discourse surrounding social entrepreneurship.’– Bob Doherty, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research2009264 ppHardback978 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=574 THE NETWORKERABN 73 997 900 249July 2011A monthly news update provided by SEAANZSecretariat: PO Box 9079, Marion Square, Wellington 6011, New ZealandTelephone: +64 04 801-5799 x62496 Facsimile: +64 04 802-0290 Email: seaanz1@gmail.comEditor: Brian GibsonTo subscribe, unsubscribe or include items for possible publication, contact the secretariat email: seaanz1@gmail.comNote from the editorDear members,Although I wasn’t around as much as I usually am, it was good to catch up with many of you at the recent ICSB conference in Stockholm. A timely point to remind you that we will be hosting the 2012 conference along with Massey University in Wellington next year (see notice ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=573 SBANC NewsletterJuly 5, 2011Issue 676 - 2011QUOTE"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory."-George S. PattonFEATURE PAPERA Look at Microentrepreneurs and their Enterprises: An Assessment and Implementation Plan for SuccessThis paper was written by Dianne Welsh, from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and Mark Munoz, from Millikin University. This paper was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference in Albuquerque, NM.AbstractMicroenterprises have proliferated in many countries in recent years. Among its several associated merits are job creation and national economic upliftment. Drawing from the literature, the author identifies critical requirements for microenterprise survival and growth. Through an assessment ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=572 Conference Announcement / Call for papersThe8thSMEsin a Global Economy Conference 2011: "Rising to the Global Challenge: Entrepreneurship andSMEdevelopment in Asia"Website: http://www.nkc.kku.ac.th/smesconference2011/index.phpVenue:NongKhaiCampus,KhonKaenUniversity, ThailandDates:9-11 November 2011Organisers:·KhonKaenUniversity, NongKhaiCampus, Nong Khai, Thailand·School of Economics & Management, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing, China·Centre for Small Business and Regional Research, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia·Faculty of Business Management,UniversitiTeknologi, MARA, Malaysia·Centre forSMEStudies,SenshuUniversity, Kanagawa, JapanConfirmed Keynote Speakers:·Professor Dr David B. AudretschDistinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development andDirector, Institute for Development Strategies, Indiana University, USAPersonal Profile: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea/faculty/audretsch-david.shtml·Professor Dr Robert BlackburnEditor in Chief International Small Business JournalKingston University, UKPersonal Profile: http://business.kingston.ac.uk/staff/prof-robert-blackburn·Associate ProfessorDrCharles HarvieHead of SchoolDirector, Centre ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=571 HEADLINESEU/MSEs: ESBA urges President Barroso to improve the regulatory environment for MSEsOn 21 June 2011, the European Small Business Alliance, by means of a letter, has urged Commission President Jose-Manuel Barroso to alleviate the heavy regulatory regime that is currently in place for micro (and small) companies. Stressing that micro businesses make up roughly 91% of all EU businesses and create more than two thirds of EU employment, ESBA requested for cutting red tape and tailoring legislation for MSEs to move back up on the EU agenda. ESBA members were pleased to learn of President Barroso's explicit statements in the conclusions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=570 Kia Ora and WelcomeThe 2012 ICSB Conference is now only a year away! For the first time the World Conference is being held in New Zealand, and the venue is Wellington – the coolest little capital in the world (according to Lonely Planet) and a great place to visit.Massey University and the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand will be your hosts and we look forward to seeing all of you.If you are thinking of attending the conference, now is your chance to be kept up to date with all the latest information by registering your interest in attending. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=569 In working on multiple start up advisory boards, I’m seeing an upward trend in companies engaging in social entrepreneurship. Founders of AltrUHelp, the hottest new social media platform leading the way in social entrepreneurship, attended the national conference on volunteering …and the most talked about topic – Social entrepreneurship. With so many readers wanting to get involved in this movement, I have asked their Chairman and founder, Matthew Paisner, to introduce us to this movement in the account written here.—Jamie Farrell2011 National Conference on Volunteering Ignites Social EntrepreneurshipJun. 16 2011 - 10:10 am Posted by Jamie FarrellLast week thousands of non-profits, volunteers, and corporate executives gathered at the 2011 National ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=568 The ICSB 2011 Pre-conference Policy Forum attracted nearly 200 participants to Stockholm this year. Complete with an impressive and diverse range of speakers and panelists, the event contributed in a unique way to the on-going discussion of policy measures on entrepreneurship, innovations and SME policies from different parts of the world. A current analysis of today's world economies served as the base for discussion to allow policy makers to discuss current trends.2011 Pre-conference Policy Forum Schedule:Welcome and Opening by Professor David Smallbone, President , International Council for Small BusinessTheme: Global challenges, current trends and starting points for policy makingModerator: Deputy Managing Director, Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, Swedish Entrepreneurship ForumProfessor Pontus ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=567 The ICSB 2011 World Conference Doctoral Consortium day welcomed 20 students from 13 different countries to Stockholm. Proposals accepted for the day covered a broad range of topics in entrepreneurship and small business from failure, survival and growth, strategy and innovation, clustering and community entrepreneurship, to entrepreneurship among disadvantaged groups, nascent entrepreneurship and the relationship between individual and context. These not only reflect the topics of the 2011 conference but also the interests of the global entrepreneurship research community. The day included key note speeches from Professors Hans Landström from Lund University and Bengt Johannisson from Jönköping University and was led ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=566 Welcome to the June 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.The ICSB 2011 World Conference was this month's grand event for the ICSB global community of members. From June 15th - 18th, nearly 1,000 delegates took part in the conference which proved to be the right arena for collaboration, sharing best practice and ideas. In this newsletter please find a report from the conference, as well as recap articles for the doctoral consortium and pre-conference policy forum. We advise that you continue to visit our website at ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=565 SBANC NewsletterJune 28, 2011Issue 675 - 2011QUOTE"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. "-Charles DarwinFEATURE PAPERUnderstanding the Relationship Marketing Process of Family Businesses in the Industrial (B2B) SectorThis paper was written by Dr. Wing Lam, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, from the University of Central Lancashire, in the UK. This paper was presented at ISBE 2010 Conference in London.AbstractThis paper develops a theoretical and methodological framework that attempts to shed new light on the process of relationship marketing in an industrial (B2B), family business context. Relationship marketing involves both formal and informal social interactions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=564 June 2011Two programs that have been leaders in entrepreneurship education for several decades are Baylor University and Babson College. This month we highlight Baylor’s program to connect their students and alumni with angels in their community and Babson’s new MBA curriculum. We also look at an innovative twist on student business hatcheries that supports social entrepreneurs at a liberal arts college. Finally, a community college program whose focus is on turning unemployed into entrepreneurs is examined.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=563 EIASM Newsletter, June 201140th Anniversary Conference40 Years EIASMNew Members to the EIASM Academic CouncilNews from MembersTwo New Workshop Themes in 2012 !Upcoming EIASM Workshops and ConferencesEDEN Doctoral SeminarsIntroducing the 1st EDAMBA – EIASM Consortium on Doctoral Supervision and the New Global Research LandscapeIPDM ConferenceRENT: call for bids 2013 and 2014EAA Annual Congress & Doctoral Colloquium 2012EARIE Annual Conference 2011EDAMBA ACTIVITIESEFA Annual Meeting & Doctoral Tutorial 2011EIBA Annual Conference & Doctoral Tutorials 2011EMAC ActivitiesEURAM Annual Conference, Doctoral Colloquium & Other ActivitiesEurOMA Annual Conference, Doctoral Seminar, Young Scholars Workshop & Other Activities 2011European Associations administered by EIASMContact EIASM40th Anniversary ConferenceTo mark its 40thanniversary, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=562 Dear Colleague,Planning for the USASBE 2012 Annual Conference is well underway, and I am writing to personally invite you to submit a paper, workshop or case for consideration.With a diverse mix of insightful papers, a variety of cases, and provocative workshops, the annual USASBE conference is one of the premier gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars and educators in the world. The meeting will be held January 12-15, 2012 at the New Orleans Marriott. Please consider sharing your work with our membership.To view the Call for Papers and find out more about this year’s meeting, visit:http://www.usasbe.org/conference/2012How Can You Be Involved? In addition to our competitive papers ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=561 SBANC NewsletterJune 21, 2011Issue 674 - 2011QUOTE"Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. "-Jim RohnFEATURE PAPERStudent Business Plan Competitions: Who Really Does Have Access?This paper was written by Joe Bell, from the University of Arkansas. This paper was presented at 2010 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractStudent business plan competitions no longer resemble a classroom project, initiated at the start of a semester, often based upon a student's original thought, and hastily submitted to a competition, more likely than not, within driving distance of your school. Today, competitors and competitions have morphed into year-long strategic initiatives reliant upon high-technology, or even bio ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=559 The ICSB 2011 World Conference opened in grand fashion on June 15 at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre in downtown Stockholm, Sweden. Starting with the Pre-conference Policy Forum day on the 15th that also included the Doctoral Consortium and ICSB Board meeting on the agenda, the nearly 1,000 delegates in attendance have had a unique opportunity to communicate and collaborate with experts from over 70 different countries on best practice, research trends and methodology related to the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship. The four day program includes over 300 presentations, 7 plenary sessions, Social events at City Hall and the Nobel ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=558 Call for papers - Special issue of TechnovationHonoring the life’s work of Bruce KirchhoffSubmission deadline: December 1, 2011Guest editorScott Newbert, Villanova UniversityBruce A. Kirchhoff, Ph.D., one of the entrepreneurship field’s true pioneers, passed away on May 1, 2011 at the age of 73. Bruce served as distinguished professor of entrepreneurship and Director of the Technological Entrepreneurship Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Over the course of his decades-long academic career, Bruce published more than 100 articles on entrepreneurship, economic development, and strategy in a variety of academic journals, books, trade publications, and popular media and was cited by Inc. magazine as one of the top ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=557 EIASM, June 14, 2011Dear Colleague,I would like to remind you that the submissions deadline for the"7th INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOPON “INTANGIBLES, INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL & EXTRA-FINANCIAL INFORMATION”Warsaw, Poland, September 29-30, 2011is June 25, 2011Conference web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=766EDEN DOCTORAL AND YOUNG SCHOLAR SEMINARON VISUALISING, MEASURING AND MANAGING INTANGIBLESWarsaw, Poland, September 26-October 1, 2011Jointly with 7th workshop (mentioned above)For details, please see :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/eden_announcement.asp?event_id=809Application deadline :July 22, 2011Please pass this onto any colleagues who may be interested.Thank you in advance and best regards,Graziella Michelante-----------------------------------------------Other events which might be of interest to you :3rd European Reward Management Conference (RMC 2011) :On 1 and 2 December 2011, the third European Reward Management ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=556 SBANC NewsletterJune 14, 2011Issue 673 - 2011QUOTE"There is nothing impossible to him who will try."-Alexander the GreatFEATURE PAPERSources of Financing for New Technology Firms: Evidence from the Kauffman Firm SurveyThis paper was written by Susan Coleman, from the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford, and Alicia Robb, from University of California, Santa Cruz. This paper was presented at the USABE 2010 Conference.AbstractThis article uses data from the Kauffman Firm Survey to explore the financing sources and strategies of new technology-based firms. Findings reveal that technology-based firms, and particularly high tech firms, raise larger amounts of capital at startup than ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=555 Technology Strategy And Innovation ManagementEdited by Michael J. Leiblein, Associate Professor of Business and Corporate Strategy, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, US and Arvids A. Ziedonis, Assistant Professor of Management, Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon, US‘This volume should be on every professor’s and PhD student’s book shelf! Leiblein and Ziedonis have carefully covered the field with the most classic and important articles published in the last twenty years. Thus, Technology Strategy and Innovation Management will be the key reference source for this exciting field for years to come.’– Christopher L. Tucci, École Polytechnique Fédérale de ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=554 The Family Business Special Interest Group is in the planning stages of submitting its proposed pre-conference workshop for USASBE 2012 in New Orleans. As part of that process, we would ask any interested USASBE and Family Business SIG members to provide their input and suggestions for workshop content and focus, particularly relating to issues involving teaching family business. Please send your ideas as soon as possible to Daniel Degravel at daniel.degravel@csun.edu or Carol Wittmeyer at CWITTMEY@sbu.edu.Thanks!RolandRoland E. KidwellAssociate professor of managementDept. 3275 Management and MarketingUniversity of Wyoming College of Business1000 E University Avenue • Laramie, Wyoming 82071Phone: 307-766-3424 •Fax: 307-766-3488 • E-mail:rkidwell@uwyo.edu http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=553 Handbook Of Research On Energy EntrepreneurshipEdited by Rolf Wüstenhagen, Good Energies Professor for Management of Renewable Energies and Director, Institute for Economy and the Environment, University of St Gallen, Switzerland and Robert Wuebker, Post Doctoral Fellow, Management Department, University of Utah, USThis timely Handbook provides an excellent overview of our knowledge on the drivers, influencing factors and outcomes of energy entrepreneurship. As the world grapples with global resource crunches and fights to reap the rewards of new energy technologies, a wide space for entrepreneurial opportunity has emerged. The Handbook of Research on Energy Entrepreneurship offers critical insight on how nations the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=552 SBANC NewsletterJune 7, 2011Issue 672 - 2011QUOTE"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does!"-William JamesFEATURE PAPERA Strategic Pathway to the Rapid-Growth of New Startups: Niche Marketing and Strategic InvestmentThis paper was written by Hyung Rok Yim, from the School of International Studies Kyung Hee University in Korea. This paper was presented at the 2009 International Council for Small Business in Stanford, California.AbstractThis paper presents 16 start-ups that ultimately grew to become Fortune 500 corporations through niche marketing in 30 years or less. A discrete-choice single-prize innovation race model is used to simulate their investment behavior under four possible business scenarios ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=551 HO WD O YO U S HA R E K NO W L E D GE?http://usasbe.org/knowledge/KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES CALL REMINDERDear USASBE Members,Thanks to the many members who have already sent in new resources! We still need more!Helpus update the Knowledge Resources Exchange on the web with 500 new, updated syllabi, 200 new innovations in teaching tools/exercises, and 100 new cases by the end of the summer.Send these in today!Please email your resources to Becky Gann at becky.gann@belmont.edu by July 1.MarkMark Weaver, PresidentUSASBEKmarkweaver@gmail.comEmma is a proud platinum sponsor of USASBE 2012Are you following USASBE on Twitter?http://twitter.com/USASBE http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=550 EIASM, June 3, 2011Dear Colleague,I would like to draw your attention to the forthcoming 21ST EUROPEAN DOCTORAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENTISTANBUL, SEPTEMBER 5-9, 2011Deadline for Application:June 15, 2011The Summer School is a valuable experience for anyone involved in doctoral work in the area of technology and innovation management. It provides a unique opportunity for doctoral students in technology management to learn from presentations of leading academics in the field and to meet colleagues with similar research interests. During the intensive one-week course, the participating students have the opportunity to discuss their research programs with senior professors and with other PhD students ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=549 Click here to view the official flyerDear Friends of Entrepreneurship:Greetings from Chico, CA.The Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) World Cup is coming to Buffalo, NY on July 24-25. We expect over 200 outstanding teenage leaders from 16 countries to come to Buffalo/Niagara Falls with one primary goal: to become the SAGE World Cup Champion 2011. The USA teams are Ross High School from Ross, Ohio, and Holy Angels Academy from Buffalo, NY. They were selected at the SAGE USA tournament in Chicago last weekend. One of our keynote speakers on July 25 is Steve Mariotti, founder of NFTE.As ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=548 Next Steps for Your Growing BusinessA Dun & Bradstreet Small-Business WebinarClick here to view the official flyerTWO SESSIONSThursday, June 9 @ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ETThursday, June 9 @ 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ETRegister at www.dnblearningcenter.com/knowledgeSPEAKERSBrian TippensDirector of Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability, Hewlett-PackardBill BalduinoVice President for Risk Management Best Practices, D&BPhyllis MeyerDirector of Marketing Partnerships and Alliances, D&BABOUTLooking to attract new business and more customers?Not sure what the next steps are? At our upcoming webinar, “Next Steps for Your Growing Business” you’ll learn:Key Business Trends for Small BusinessesBrian Tippens’ 8 Critical Tips for Growing Your BusinessSteps for Creating a Credit Policy to Better Manage Cash FlowClick here to view the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=547 Women & Entrepreneurship: The Role of Emerging Technology------------------------------Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011Place: George Washington University School of BusinessClick here to view the recording!At last year’s Global Entrepreneurship: The Latest Research on Business Creation conference hosted at GW, Dr. Paul Reynolds presented the case that the growth of women as entrepreneurs in the developing world would have a profound impact on new firm creation and job growth. This view is supported by recent research that states, ‘women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing entrepreneurial populations in the world. They make significant contributions to innovation, employment and wealth creation in all economies (Bruin et al., 2010).Women&Entrepreneurship: The Role of Emerging Technology was a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=546 Website: www.ICSBGW.orgDate: October 6-8,2011Location: The George Washington University School of Business, Washington DC, USAICSB's second Research and Policy Conference, hosted in Washington D.C., will offer a unique perspective connecting research on small and medium enterprises to policy implications. This conference is for policy makers and researchers concerned with business creation. The conference will be limited to 150 participants only; who will have a unique opportunity to engage and interact with both colleagues and partenrs such as the World Bank, Kauffman Foundation, VISA Inc. Small Business, PSED, GEM, NFIB and more.The conference outline is as following:Wednesday, October 5th: Pre-Conference Social Event: ICSB International Office - GW MBA Student Seminar.Thursday, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=545 Welcome to the Policy Forum Day at theICSB World Conference in StockholmThe 15th of June, at the ICSB World Conference, will be a full day focusing on policy measures for entrepreneurship, innovations and SMEs from different parts of the world.We are very pleased to welcome you to this special feature day, marking the start of the ICSB2011conference. You will meet experts, researchers, representatives from policy making and policy implementation, as well as business organisations from 16 countries participating in this special conference day.?Policy Forum Day –TopicsIPREG (Innovative Policy Research for Economic Growth)GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor)World Bank Report ”Doing Business”SME policies in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=544 Welcome to the May 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.As we head into the month of June, all are anxiously awaiting another ICSB World Conference; this year hosted in Stockholm, Sweden. With what looks to be an exciting program and over 800 participants, we are confident that you will be able to share knowledge across all four of ICSB's pillars with people who have come to Sweden from around the world.In this bulletin you will find information on the 2011 ICSB Conference, and well as ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=543 May 2011With the continued growth in interest of social entrepreneurship we are beginning to see the distinct challenges of growing and sustaining these programs. Some of the lessons are very similar to those we learned when launching traditional entrepreneurship academic programs over the past several decades. But, starting, growing and sustaining social entrepreneurship programs clearly present unique challenges and opportunities. This month we highlight programs that may offer models that can help all of us who are trying to integrate social entrepreneurship at our universities. We would like to thank Ashoka for providing some of the ideas in this month’s newsletter.We welcome innovations ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=542 CALL FOR ACADEMIC PAPERS, PRACTICE WORKSHOPS, PANELS, TEACHING CASES, AND SIMULATIONSThe Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor (www.uwindsor.ca/odette) is the proud host of the annual conference of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE/CCPME)(www.ccsbe.org). The dates of the conference are September 29, 30 and October 1, 2011, offering attendees a chance to experience the warm autumns in southernmost Ontario.The focus will be on developing entrepreneurial success, the critical element for creating wealth and ensuring economic well-being. We offer a vibrant university, a Canadian/U.S. cross-border manufacturing region, and a waterfront venue offering relaxed learning, discussion, and academic/practitioner ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=541 Conference du Conseil canadien des PME et de l'entrepreneuriat (CCPME)FAÇONNER LA RÉUSSITE ENTREPRENEURIALE INVITATION À PRÉSENTER DES ARTICLES, ATELIERS, DES GROUPES D’EXPERTS, DES ÉTUDES DE CAS ET DES SIMULTATIONSLa Odette School of Business de l’Université de Windsor (www.uwindsor.ca/odette) est fière d’accueillir la conférence annuelle 2011 du CCPME (www.ccsbe.org). La conférence, qui donnera la chance aux participants d'apprécier les doux automnes de l’extrême sud de la province de l'Ontario, aura lieu du 29 septembre au 1er octobre. Cette année, le thème principal sera la voie vers la réussite entrepreneuriale, qui constitue l’élément essentiel pour créer de la richesse et assurer le bien-être économique. Notre université ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=540 Welcome to the 56th edition of the World Conference ICSB – “Back to the future”On June 15 to 18 researchers, policy makers and entrepreneurs gather in Stockholm to discuss entrepreneurship and innovation from a global perspective. The 2011 ICSB-conference, with the Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth as hosts, gather a number of the absolute top names in entrepreneurship research and is expected to attract more than 800 people from 70 countries. You are of course also welcome!The Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson will open the conference and H R H Prince Daniel participates in the prize ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=539 SBANC NewsletterMay 24, 2011Issue 670 - 2011QUOTE"Never make forecasts, especially about the future."-Samuel GoldwynFEATURE PAPERMeasuring the Performance of Business IncubatorsThis paper was written by Johanna Vanderstraeten and Paul Matthyssens from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. This paper was presented at the ICSB 2010 World Conference in Cincinnati, OH.AbstractUtilizing performance measurement theories, we critically examine performance measurement literature in the business incubator domain. Papers are identified and selected by examining peer-reviewed journals in entrepreneurship and small business research, publisher-independent databases, and an own literature review. Results are discussed both at the individual and the system level. At the individual level, existing performance measures ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=538 EIASM, May 20, 2011Dear Colleague,With this email message, we would like to inform you that due to numerous requests we have decided to extend the deadlines for the two following events :3rd European Reward Management Conference (RMC 2011):NEW deadline : May 30 !!!On 1 and 2 December 2011, the third European Reward Management Conference will be organised.The conference’s organising committee will grant a best paper award.The conference preliminary programme is available and additional details are available on the web site.http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=794RENT XXVBodo, Norway, November 16-18, 2011 -NEW deadline : May 30The main theme of the 25th Annual RENT conference is"Entrepreneurship, Business and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=537 Global Entrepreneurship And Development Index 2011Zoltán J. Ács, University Professor and Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, School of Public Policy, George Mason University, US and László Szerb, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pécs, Hungary‘The Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index. . . focuses on high-growth companies. It tries to measure the ambition of entrepreneurs as well as the prevalence of start-ups. It presents its results in ways that are designed to capture the attention of policymakers. It produces a ranking of 71 countries (for all their faults, nothing makes a politician jump like a league table). ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=536 E-Center News & Views May2011Letter from the Executive DirectorHello Everyone,As I write this column there is an unseasonable chill in the air, as a very wet Spring struggles to transition to Summer.As you look over this Spring Quarter issue ofE-News & Views, however, one thing is clear - Entrepreneurship at UC and in Greater Cincinnati is heating up.The 13th Annual Entrepreneurship Awards Banquet May 12thset the pace for recognizing another stellar year for entrepreneurs from a lifetime of achievement to those just beginning the entrepreneurial journey.Thank you to everyone who came to this year's banquet and shared in the annual renewal of the entrepreneurial ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=535 EIASM, May 19, 2011Dear Colleague,Due to numerous requests we have decided to extend the deadlinefor the submission of abstracts for theRENT conferenceuntilMay 30th.The conference will take place in Bodo, Norway, from November 16-18, 2011.The main theme for the 25th Anniversary Conference is:"Entrepreneurial, Business and Society"To be acceptable, proposals MUST only be submitted through the conference web site :http://www.rent-research.org/default.asp?iId=GFGGHGSincerely,The Organisers. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=534 Platforms, Markets And InnovationEdited by Annabelle Gawer, Imperial College Business School, London, UK‘Annabelle Gawer’s collected volume of research shows that a vibrant community of scholars has arisen around platforms and innovation. Each of the chapters is first rate, with top researchers offering some of their latest work. This will be an indispensable book for students of innovation and technology management everywhere.’– Henry Chesbrough, University of California, Berkeley, US2010416 ppHardback978 1 84844 070 8Regular Price $160.00Web Price$144.00May 2011Paperback978 1 84844 789 9Regular Price$55.00Web Price$44.00For full contents -www.e-elgar.comKnowledge Transfer And Technology DiffusionEdited by Paul L. Robertson, University of Tasmania, Australia and David Jacobson, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=533 Classics In Critical Management StudiesEdited by Mats Alvesson, Department of Administration, Lund University, SwedenThis authoritative collection presents seminal papers from leading academics on the evolving field of management studies. It encompasses sections on organization theory, organizational culture and behaviour as well as management specialisms. Professor Alvesson has selected key papers to reflect the scholarly debates and pivotal arguments surrounding the development of this field of study. This indispensable volume, with an original introduction by the editor, will be of immense value to students, scholars and practitioners interested in this topical and relevant field.May 2011672 ppHardback978 1 84980 127 0Regular Price $370.00Web ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=532 SBANC NewsletterMay 17, 2011Issue 669 - 2011QUOTE"You must be willing to commit yourself to a course, perhaps a long and hard one, without being able to foresee exactly where you will come out."-Oliver Wendell Homes, Jr.FEATURE PAPERWhy Do Companies Pay Cash Dividends?This paper was written by Christopher A. Briere & Frank W. Bacon, both from Longwood University. This paper was presented at the Allied Academies 2011 International Conference in Orlando, FL.AbstractWhat influences a company to pay cash dividends to their investors and what leads the company to decide the amount per share to pay? This research project attempts to declare the main ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=531 Website: http://entrepreneurship.okstate.edu/classroomIn these difficult times, universities face a vexing challenge in developing their entrepreneurship programs. There are significant difficulties in staffing courses, especially as student demand continues to grow, but also in ensuring the quality, rigor, and substance of these courses. Schools are scrambling to find qualified faculty to design and deliver a growing range of entrepreneurship courses. Individuals from disciplines both inside and outside the business school are getting involved, with a growing reliance on adjuncts and entrepreneurs.Many of these individuals lack exposure to the best practices in the entrepreneurship classroom. Some know little of the core content of an entrepreneurship ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=530 BAYLOR-USASBE STUDENT CASE WRITING COMPETITIONJanuary 12, 2012New Orleans, LouisianaThe Baylor University Entrepreneurship Program and USASBE are jointly sponsoring a student case writing competition in conjunction with USASBE’s annual meetings. This is an innovative international event that supports and encourages students who wish to engage in case research and writing. Submitted cases are suitable if they advance the field of entrepreneurship, broadly defined, and contribute to an understanding of entrepreneurial phenomena. The cases must be original and unpublished, and their focus can include, but is not limited to, the following:New Venture CreationInternational EntrepreneurshipSmall Business ManagementFamily-Owned BusinessesMinority and Gender Issues in Small Business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=529 Dear Colleague:In these difficult times, universities face a vexing challenge in developing their entrepreneurship programs. There are significant difficulties in staffing courses, especially as student demand continues to grow, but also in ensuring the quality, rigor, and substance of these courses. Schools are scrambling to find qualified faculty to design and deliver a growing range of entrepreneurship courses. Individuals from disciplines both inside and outside the business school are getting involved, with a growing reliance on adjuncts and entrepreneurs.Many of these individuals lack exposure to the best practices in the entrepreneurship classroom. Some know little of the core content of an ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=528 SBANC NewsletterMay 10, 2011Issue 668 - 2011QUOTE"Wisdom is learning what to overlook."-William JamesFEATURE PAPERA Theory of Successful Phenomenon for Technology Start-UpsThis paper was wrote by Jayaram Madireddy, from Colorado Technical University. This paper was presented at the USASBE 2011 Conference in Hilton Head Island, SC.AbstractThis qualitative phenomenological study addressed the problem of high failure rate of technology start-ups. The study involved an exploration into the experiences of 22 entrepreneurs and organizational leaders who had experience in successful start-ups from Silicon Valley, California; and attempted to study how the start-ups could achieve success. The findings reveal that project planning, execution, and monitoring strategies; ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=527 EIASM, May 10, 2011Dear Colleague,I am pleased to remind you the upcomingsubmission deadlines for the :3rd European Reward Management Conference (RMC 2011): submission deadlineMay 15, 2011On 1 and 2 December 2011, the third European Reward Management Conference will be organised.The conference’s organising committee will grant a best paper award.The conference preliminary programme is available and additional details are availableon the web site.http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=7941st Workshop on Business EthicsBrussels, November 10-11, 2011 - Submission deadline : May 15, 2011Web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=775RENT XXVBodo, Norway, November 16-18, 2011 - Submission deadline : May 16, 2011The main theme of the 25th Annual RENT conference is"Entrepreneurship, Business and Society"Web site : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=787EDEN Special ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=526 Conference Announcement / Call for papersThe8thSMEs in a Global Economy Conference 2011: "Rising to the Global Challenge: Entrepreneurship and SME development in Asia"Website: http://www.nkc.kku.ac.th/smesconference2011/index.phpVenue:Nong Khai Campus, Khon Kaen University, ThailandDates:9-11 November 2011Organisers:·Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, Thailand·School of Economics & Management, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing, China·Centre for Small Business and Regional Research, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia·Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi, MARA, Malaysia·Centre for SME Studies, Senshu University, Kanagawa, JapanConfirmed Keynote Speakers:·Professor Dr David B. Audretsch Distinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development and Director, Institute for Development ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=525 World Encyclopedia Of EntrepreneurshipEdited by Léo-Paul Dana, Adjunct Professor, GSCM – Montpellier Business School, France, on study leave from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand and Founding Editor, Journal of International Entrepreneurship and the Journal of Enterprising CommunitiesThis comprehensive reference work, written by some of the most eminent academics in the field, contains entries on numerous aspects of entrepreneurship.May 2011512 ppHardback978 1 84542 479 4Regular Price $270.00Web Price$243.00Elgar original referenceFor full contents -www.e-elgar.comIn Search Of Research ExcellenceExemplars in EntrepreneurshipRonald K. Mitchell, Texas Tech University, US and Richard N. Dino, University of Connecticut, USThis path-breaking book gathers ‘best practices’ advice from the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=524 Submit YourProposal for a Pre-Conference Workshop!Deadline is July 1stDear Colleague:We would like to invite you to submit a proposal for a USASBE 2012 Pre-Conference workshop.In past years, the Pre-Conference Workshops have proved to be highly successful. Using either a ½ day or a full day timetable, workshops have ranged from presenting insights into successful publishing in the top entrepreneurship journals, teaching finance to entrepreneurship students, taking entrepreneurship programs across campus, to how to evaluate entrepreneurship programs. Feedback from attendees has been quite positive and many feel that the Pre-Conference Workshops are a terrific way to get in-depth material and network among ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=523 SBANC NewsletterMay 3, 2011Issue 667 - 2011QUOTE"Every true genius is bound to be naive."-Friedrich SchillerFEATURE PAPERCOMPARISON OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR: INDIVIDUAL PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES TOWARD ENTREPRENEURSThis paper was written by John Batchelor, from Virgina Commonwealth University, Michael Harris & Shanan Gibson, from East Carolina University, and Leo Simpson, from Seattle University. This paper was presented at the Small Business Institute's 2011 Annual Conference in Bonita Springs, Fl.AbstractThe identification of traits that separate entrepreneurs from the general population has proven unfruitful, leading to favor for a behavioral approach toward the study of entrepreneurship (Gartner, 1988). This approach views the entrepreneur as a role where ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=522 IBS launches Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ICSBE) in IndiaProf Y.K. Bhushan, Senior Advisor and Head, IBS Mumbai launched the India affiliate of International Council for Small Business (ICSB), at a meeting held on Tuesday, March 29,2011 at IDS, Powai. Over 75 industry and academic representatives attended the meeting. Board of newly formed council was constituted and Prof. Y.K. Bhushan has been elected as President ofICSBE. The office of ICSBE will be located at IDS, Mumbai. Dr. David Smallbone, President International Council for Small Business said that unique features of ICSB are access to some of the best minds in business, education and government around the world and dynamic networking capabilities with a global organization in over 70 different countries.Dr Jay Mitra, International Director, ICSB ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=521 Dear Colleagues,Entrepreneurship has lost a pioneer in research and education both in the USA and internationally. Dr. Bruce Kirchhoff, the Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Technological Entrepreneurship Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology died Sunday, May 1.Bruce was a true scholar and thought leader in our field. Heled significant research while at the US Small Business Administration that challenged business failure statistics commonly cited in literature and showed a major difference between failure and companies that cease to exist. His experience in starting technology based companies helped develop the interest in this topic as a unique subset ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=520 Bruce A. Kirchhoff, PhD – 1937 -2011Bruce A. Kirchhoff, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Technological Entrepreneurship Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, NJ, died Sunday, May 1, of congestive heart failure. He was 73.Born in Cleveland, OH, Dr. Kirchhoff began his academic career by earning a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology in 1959. He earned an MBA and PhD in Business Administration from the University of Utah in 1972 with majors in finance, economics, management and statistics. Prior to receiving his PhD, he spent seven years in sales ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=519 Business Models: A Critical Element to Entrepreneurial AchievementBut what exactly is a “business model’, anyway? No one ever defined the termprecisely – it seemed to mean either ‘what we do’ or ‘how we hope to make money someday.– Harvard Business Review 2001By Debbi D. Brock, Anderson UniversityAsk any executive or nonprofit leader what a business model is, and you will have avariety of answers. No matter what your industry, healthcare, education, etc. –understanding and being able to articulate your business model is important to anentrepreneur’s success. According to Osterwalder, Pigneur and Smith, thebusiness model “describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, andcaptures value.” A word of advice ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=518 Greetings!The 2011 ICSB Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate Annual Membership Meeting will take place on: DAY FRIDAY MAY 13, 2011 TIME 9:00 A.M. PLACE ICPR Junior College : Manatí CampusThe proposed AGENDA for the meeting includes: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of 2010 Membership Meeting Minutes 3. Reports a. Secretariat b. Membership c. Finance d. 2013 World Conference e. President 4. Report on Election of 2010 – 2012 Affiliate Board 5. New Business a. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=517 Welcome to the April 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.This month, we are excited to bring you information on many upcoming initiatives from our global affiliates. In this issue are three (3) upcoming conferences; 2011 ICSB World Conference, 2011 USASBE Conference, and the 2011 CCSBE Conference, and one affiliate meeting in Puerto Rico & the Caribbean on May 13. You will also find affiliate programs such as the Young Writers Workshop featured at the 2011 ICSB World Conference. We have also highlighted upcoming call for papers, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=516 EIASM, April 28, 2011Dear Colleague,Please see below reminders for 3 events that might be of interest to you.3rd European Reward Management Conference (RMC 2011): submission deadlineMay 15, 2011On 1 and 2 December 2011, the third European Reward Management Conference will be organised.This conference focuses on recent relevant academic research in the field of reward management. It also wants to function as a bridge between academics and practitioners. Some key features of this conference:• Researchers will have the opportunity to present papers dealing with their recent empirical research. Also theoretical reviews are welcomed. The presenters will receive comments and reviews by their ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=515 EIASM, April 26, 2011Dear Colleague,Wewould like to remind you that the submission deadline for the COLLOQUIUM ON ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE & DEVELOPMENT is May 4, 2011.The theme this year is: ADVANCES, CHALLENGES & CONTRADICTIONSThe colloquium will take place in Malta, 15-16 September 2011.As in previous years, the 2011 OCD colloquium is designed to provide delegates with the opportunity to present their work and discuss it in a constructive environment. Thus, the colloquium seeks to bring together international scholars and practitioners with a view to exploring perspectives and insights into the management of OCD. Work presented by delegates at the OCD workshops in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=514 SBANC NewsletterApril 27, 2011Issue666 - 2011QUOTE"Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth."-Franklin D. RooselveltFEATURE PAPERIndividual Identity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship: The Role of AuthenticityThis paper was written Isobel O'Neil & Deniz Ucbasaran, both from the University of Nottingham. This paper was presented at the ISBE 2010 Conference in London.AbstractDesired self-conceptions motivate behavior (Markus & Wurf, 1987). Our research probes how identity-related phenomenon trigger entrepreneurial activity. Recent discussions of identity in entrepreneurship literature have focused on how entrepreneurial role identities are important to entrepreneurial success (Hoang & Gimeno, 2008; Cardon et al. 2009). However, by exploring only those role identities salient to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=513 VISA SMALL BUSINESS Spend Insights1Q 2011 REPORT | April 2011Click here to view the complete report.Overview2011's first quarter small business survey results indicate:Small business owners appear to believe the recession may be overAttracting new customers and growing business has become a focus once again.Climbing fuel and energy costs are increasing concerns.Small business owners who prefer to pay via credit products is at an all-time high.Visa Small Business Spend Insights monitors the economic confidence and outlook of small business owners by providing quarterly survey data directly from small business owners and cross-referencing these findings with proprietary Visa Business card spend data within the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=512 There are some new programs seeking to fund seed stage ventures. This month we look at two programs that offer some early stage help that includes more than just money. The second feature this month is an exercise that helps students with a key resource that can be as important as money – their network. And finally, with graduation upon us and summer almost here, we look at two models for summer entrepreneurship camps with a different focus. One is a summer camp with a social entrepreneurship theme and the other features a science and technology orientation.We welcome innovations and ideas ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=510 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar SeriesTitle: What is hot and What is not in Entrepreneurship Education Research?Date: April 28, 2011Time:15:00 Central European TimeSpeaker:Professor Cristina Bettinelli,BergamoUniversity, ItalyClick here to register today athttp://entrepeducation.eventbrite.com!*Enter your discount code for reduced member rateVisitwww.icsb.org/webinarto access the directory of recorded webinars.3 Steps to Access the MeetingOpen your web browser to the meeting room URL -http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/entrepeducation/Enter your name when prompted by Adobe, then click ok to enter the meeting room.Once you are in the meeting room, you will need to connect to the audio in order to listen to the conference in one of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=509 DOWNLOAD THE FULL CALL FOR PAPERS HEREEmma is a proud platinum sponsor of USASBE 2012.Follow USASBE on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/USASBE http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=508 CALL FOR ACADEMIC PAPERS, PRACTICE WORKSHOPS, PANELS, TEACHING CASES, AND SIMULATIONSThe Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor (www.uwindsor.ca/odette) is the proud host of the annual conference of theCanadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE/CCPME) (www.ccsbe.org). The dates of the conference are September 29, 30 and October 1, 2011, offering attendees a chance to experience the warm autumns in southernmost Ontario.The focus will be on developing entrepreneurial success, the critical element for creating wealth and ensuring economic well-being. We offer a vibrant university, a Canadian/U.S. cross-border manufacturing region, and a waterfront venue offering relaxed learning, discussion, and academic/practitioner knowledge-sharing.Please Submit Academic Papers, Cases, Panels and Workshops ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=506 CALL FOR CASE STORIESGood Practice Competition on Responsible Business ConductThe Egyptian Corporate Responsibility Center (ECRC), GIZ , the World Bank Institute (WBI), the MENA-OECD Investment Programme and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), on behalf of the MENA Responsible Business Conduct Forum (MENA-RBCF), have the pleasure to announce the 2011 “Good Practice Competition on Responsible Business Conduct”. This competition aims to showcase good examples of responsible business practices in the Middle East and North Africa region and encourage knowledge sharing to help contribute to sustainable economic and social development.Participants are required to write a short case story describing a good practice ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=505 Entrepreneurship In RecessionEdited by Simon C. Parker, MBA ’80 Professor of Entrepreneurship, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, CanadaThis timely volume discusses the role of entrepreneurship in recessions. Simon Parker has selected the key contributions in the literature, which seek to explain why economies enter into and emerge from recession, and the involvement of entrepreneurs in this process. A central theme is the contribution of entrepreneurship to the creation and propagation of business cycles. A combination of theoretical and empirical studies is included, and there is a particular focus on a salient issue which arises in recessions, namely ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=504 SBANC NewsletterApril 19, 2011Issue 664 - 2011QUOTE"The man who has no imagination has no wings."-Muhammad AliFEATURE PAPERLeading Entrepreneurial Teams: Insights from JazzThis paper was written by Deniz Ucbasaran, from Nottingham University Business School, Andy Lockett, from Nottingham University Business School, and Michael Humphreys, from Nottingham University Business School.This paper was present at the ISBE 2010 Conference in London.AbstractWe are seeing a growing body of literature entrepreneurial teams. Yet, despite being perhaps the most critical factor in the success of any team (Zaccaro et al., 2001), we have seen very limited empirical examination into the leadership of these teams. We seek to address this ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=503 SBANC NewsletterApril 12, 2011Issue 663 - 2011QUOTE"High Expectations are the key to everything."-Sam WaltonFEATURE PAPERFACTORS AFFECTING ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDES OF AMERICAN AND CHINESE BUSINESS STUDENTSThis paper was written by Lloyd Gibson, from Stratford University, Regina Ann Gibson, from Gibson Research Consulting, and Shuming Zhao, from Nanjing University. The paper was presented at the 2011 USASBE Conference.AbstractIdentifying factors which influence the development of future entrepreneurial orientation is important to the customization of entrepreneurship education and initiatives. This study identified differences between the U.S. and China by surveying business students in the U.S. (N = 211) and China (N = 227) using the Entrepreneurial Attitudes Orientation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=502 Date: May 16-20 Place: Washington, DCEvery year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes this special impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners. In 2011, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 27.2 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business. They also create 60-80 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=501 The Puerto Rico and Caribbean AffiliateOf theInternational Council for Small BusinessInvites you to participate in the2nd Faculty Lecture Series and Annual MeetingTo take place on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.At the Manatí Campus of ICPR – Junior College.Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan Duffy, from Simmons CollegeAnd expert on Women and Entrepreneurship.Please set aside this date!Contact:Jaime L. Santiago Canet, Ph.D.PresidentPuerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate - ICSBPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico2250 Las Americas Ave Suite 568Ponce PR 00717-9997(787) 841-2000ext 2509 http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=500 IFC's Women in Business (WIN) Program welcomes you to its twenty-fifth 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.This newsletter shares helpful news and information with women entrepreneurs around the world. If you or your business association have an event you would like to make known, have a success story to share, or would like to tell us what you would like to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=499 SBANC NewsletterApril 5, 2011Issue 662 - 2011QUOTE"Business is in itself a power"-Garet GarrettFEATURE PAPERCAN DESIGN THINKING BE USEFUL IN NEW BUSINESS PLANNING?The following paper was written by David Choi, from Loyola Marymount University, and Steve Boyer, from the Otis College of Design. The paper was presented at the 2011 USASBE Conference.AbstractIn this highly explorative paper, the authors (2 business and 2 design academics) ponder the potential use of design thinking in high-level new business planning and strategy development. First, the authors make the argument that the conventional business training and planning process allows for very little room for creative thinking. Then, they present ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=498 Dear USASBE Members,As a courtesy, Jim Barrood has generously made digital versions of the book Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Global Insights from 24 Leaders available to USASBE members. Members are free to use/distribute as a supplemental text to their classes at no cost for the rest of 2011. Click here to view the book summaryTopics/Industries CoveredMatrixPC/Mac version (.pdf);Smartphone, iPad, tablet version (.epub - drag into iTunes/Market);Kindle version (.mobi - transfer via USB)If you would like a hard copy and/or teaching notes (ppts, test questions), please send Jim Barrood an email at barrood@fdu.edu. His full contact information is listed below.James C. BarroodExecutive Director, Rothman Institute of EntrepreneurshipSilberman College of Business-Fairleigh ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=497 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing News: Special Annual Report EditionThe latest issue of Publishing News has now been published at http://blogs.wiley.com/publishingnews/Items featured in this month’s newsletter:Your Starter for Ten: An Interview with Jim Testa, VP Editorial Development and Publisher Relations at Thompson Reuters (ISI) Web of ScienceTapping into China’s Growing Research CloutMarket Focus on the Middle EastDeveloping our Sales Reach in the Middle East: A Case Study King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Metrics and User Habits – Understanding our ReadersArticle Metrics and DiscoverabilityThe Launch of Wiley Online LibraryWiley-Blackwell’s Library Advisory Board 2010: The Reality of the New Digital LandscapeOnline Access – An UpdateGovernment ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=496 YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ WRITING WORKSHOPAt ICSB World Conference 2011Organised by:Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter (Jönköping University, Sweden) & Associate Professor Luca Iandoli (University of Naples Federico II, Italy)Do you need advice on your latest article you are working on? ICSB is offering a workshop for young researchers who have finished their PhD within the past 5 years or who will finish within 2011. This workshop will focus on paper writing. We will invite leading scholars and editors of peer-reviewed journals to discuss your paper drafts. You also will meet other younger researchers with similar interests and can find out about possibilities for research collaborations. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=495 Conference Announcement / Call for papersThe 8th SMEs in a Global Economy Conference 2011: "Rising to the Global Challenge: Entrepreneurship and SME development in Asia"Website: http://www.nkc.kku.ac.th/smesconference2011/index.phpVenue: Nong Khai Campus, Khon Kaen University, ThailandDates: 9-11 November 2011Organisers:Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, Thailand School of Economics & Management, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing, ChinaCentre for Small Business and Regional Research, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, AustraliaFaculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi, MARA, MalaysiaCentre for SME Studies, Senshu University, Kanagawa, JapanConfirmed Keynote Speakers:Professor Dr David B. Audretsch, Distinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development and Director, Institute for Development Strategies, Indiana University, USA Personal ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=494 Welcome to the March 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.In this issue, you will find information on two important ICSB events - the 2011 ICSB World Conference in Stockholm this June and the 2011 SEAANZ Conference in Sydney this July. We have also published Calls for Papers, workshop and webinar participation and award news from our members.Throughout April and into May, ICSB encourages you to submit your ballot for the 2011-12 ICSB Board of Directors election. Help us select the individuals that will drive the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=492 Analysis of Census Data on Women-Owned Businesses Provides New Numbers, New InsightsNews ReleaseGrowth of Women-Owned Firms Continues, But Keeps Up PaceOnly Until 100-Employee and $1M Revenue MarksEmpire MI - March 31, 2011 -A new analysis of recently-released Census data on women-owned enterprises in the United States finds that the growth in the number of women-owned firms continues at rates exceeding the national average, and that growth in revenue and employment keeps up the pace with all firms, but only until women-owned firms reach the 100-employee level or the $1 million revenue marks.Women-owned firms are now estimated to number just over 8.1 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=491 Dear Colleagues,Can I cordially invite you to join us on Facebook (ECSB), Linked In (ECSB) and on Twitter (ECSB1). We are using these media to build interaction between Members of ECSB and to keep you informed of upcoming events (e.g. next week's webinar by Prof David Smallbone).Best regards,Tom Cooney,President - ECSB http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=490 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar SeriesTitle: Entrepreneurship PolicyDate: April 7, 2011Time:15:00 Central European TimeSpeaker:Professor David Smallbone,Kingston University London, President of ICSBClick here to register today athttp://entreppolicy.eventbrite.com!*Enter your discount code for reduced member rate3 Steps to Access the MeetingOpen your web browser to the meeting room URL -http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/entreppolicy/Enter your name when prompted by Adobe, then click ok to enter the meeting room.Once you are in the meeting room, you will need to connect to the audio in order to listen to the conference in one of three (3) ways depending on your geographic location and telephone ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=489 SBANC NewsletterMarch 29, 2011Issue 661 - 2011QUOTE"You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself."-Nelson MandelaFEATURE PAPERSmall Business and Credit Cards: New Rules for Plastic in an Economic RecessionThe following paper was written by Robert J. Lahm, Jr., Robert B. Carton, Louis E. Buck, Jr., from Western Carolina University, and Charles R. B. Stowe, from Lander University. The paper was presented at the 2011 USASBE Conference.AbstractA lack of capital through traditional forms of lending to small businesses has long led many entrepreneurs to rely on credit cards. However, firms relying on credit cards have recently been subjected to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=487 Researching Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in Transition EconomiesPlace: Banja Luka, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDate: October 27-29, 2011Call for PapersThe Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, is pleased to announce the international scientific conference REDETE 2001 - Researching Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in Transition Economies. The official language of the Conference is English. Papers on any aspect of entrepreneurship and economic development in transition economies are welcome, and papers’ selection will be primarily based on quality. Key speakers at the Conference will be:Prof. David Smallbone (Kingston University, UK)Prof. Peter Rosa (The University of Edinburgh, UK)Prof. Hanns Pichler (Austrian Institute for SME Research)Prof. Stephen Page (London Metropolitan University, UK)Prof. Friederike ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=486 Congratulations to ICSB Board Members Julie R. Weeks and Susan G. Duffy for their recent publication in the International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship. The article “Seven years of the ICSB-NWBC best paper award for Women's entrepreneurship research: What have we learned”presents seven years of experiences supporting a best paper award in women's entrepreneurship and the lessons learned. Please go to http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1915637&show=abstract for more information on the text.Julie R. Weeks, Susan G. Duffy, (2011) "Seven years of the ICSB-IJGE-NWBC Best Paper Award for women's entrepreneurship research: What have we learned?", International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 3 Iss: 1, pp.79 – 82Publisher: Emerald Group ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=485 SBANC NewsletterMarch 22, 2011Issue 660 - 2011QUOTE"A budget tells us what we can't afford, but it doesn't keep us from buying it."-William FeatherFEATURE PAPERBEYOND THE CLASSROOM: MOVING YOUR STUDENTS FROM IDEAS TO ACTIONThe following paper was written by Kathleen R. Allen, from the University of Southern California, Elissa Grossman, from Loyola Marymount University, and Steven Mednick, from the University of Southern California. The paper was presented at the 2011 USASBE Conference.Academic AbstractAt a time of high unemployment, with many students paying the price, it's essential for entrepreneurship instructors to provide tools that encourage independent thought and productive action about real business opportunities. This ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=484 Given the continued state of the economy, an increasing number of students are seeking entrepreneurship education. However, the weak economy is also putting significant constraints on the ability of these students to afford the education in entrepreneurship that they believe is the best path to success in their careers. Since entrepreneurship has been the engine that has driven almost every past recession, it is imperative that we as educators find ways to make entrepreneurship education accessible. In this issue we highlight several unique program structures that are emerging to meet the challenges and opportunities of the “new normal” facing higher education.We ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=483 EIASM, March 16, 2011Dear Colleague,A number of people have asked us for extensions, therefore we are happy to inform you that we have decided to postpone the submission deadline to March 30 for the8th Workshop on Corporate Governance that will be held in Brussels, Belgium, May 30-31, 2011Please submit via the following web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=767Please also note the upcoming submission deadlines for the :1st International Conference on Tourism Management and Related IssuesRimini, Italy, September 15-16, 2011Submission deadline : March 23, 2011Web site : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=789Please feel free to circulate this information to colleagues who could be interested.Please note that you can also attend any ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=482 SBANC NewsletterMarch 15, 2011Issue 659 - 2011QUOTE"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure."-Bill CosbyFEATURE PAPERDiscovering Europe's Innovative Alternative to the Corporate Business Plan and How It Boosts Corporate EntrepreneurshipThe following paper was written by Raphael Cohen, from University of Geneva, and Jerome Katz, from Saint Louis University. The paper was presented at the 2011 USASBE Conference.Academic AbstractThis workshop introduced a novel European approach to the business case, which fosters "internal open innovation." Used by organizations such as Nestlé, Oracle, Sanofi-aventis, banks and hospitals. A Nestlé executive presented how the IpOp Model provides, within his organization, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=481 SBANC NewsletterMarch 8, 2011Issue 658 - 2011QUOTE"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily difference we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee."-Marian Wright EdelmanFEATURE PAPERNonprofit EntrepreneurshipThe following paper, "Nonprofit Entrepreneurship: The ?Q is, Will Exempt Organizations Tread On The Toes of SMES To Capture the Financial Literacy And Credit Consulting Niche Market?" was written by Stephanie Bardwell, from Christopher Newport University, and Alan Bardwell, from The Bardwell Group. The paper was presented at the 2011 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractThis paper investigates the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=480 E-Center News & Views - March 2011Letter from the Executive DirectorHello Everyone,As you read this special issue of E-News & Views, our students are busy preparing quarter end reports, cramming for exams, and planning a well-deserved break week. Of course, entrepreneurship knows no breaks as this very full issue gives testimony.The 7th Annual Spirit of Enterprise Graduate Business Plan Competition, February 24-25, 2011, was another huge success. A special thanks to Tom Nies(CoB '62, '68) and the great folks at Cincom Systems, Inc. and all our sponsors and judges who continue to make this annual event so successful. Also, congratulations to very special entrepreneurial alums with ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=479 www.icsbvotes.orgGreetings from the Immediate Past President, Annette St-Onge.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. The voting process follows sections 4, 5, and 6 of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) By-Laws (listed below).I would like inform all ICSB members that the nominating committee tried to have a contested position for the president-elect spot but due tounforeseenevents, the second candidate withdrewthemselvesfrom consideration two days prior to this ballot. ICSB will continue to strive on broadening the election process ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=478 Click here for Official Conference Flyer IMPORTANT NOTE: It has just been brought to our attention that the account details for making direct payment for the conference is incorrect - please note there should ONLY be 000 in the account number NOT 0000~ Dear Colleague,SEAANZ - The Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (an affiliate of ICSB) is pleased to announce its 2011 conference will be held from July 13th to 15th in Sydney. As usual this is a conference for researchers, educators, advisors, public agencies and student researchers concerned with advancing knowledge for and about small enterprises. We are placing special emphasis ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=476 Call for Proposals: SMEs and Sustainability, Oct 20-22, Montreal, CanadaThe Network for Business Sustainability is organizing next October 20-22, in Montreal, the international conference “SMEs: Moving toward Sustainable Development.” This conference is unique in that we are encouraging contributions from both the managerial and academic sectors.We believe the International Council for Small Business may be interested in the conference’s call for proposals. Proposals for communications, round tables and doctoral presentations are accepted. Practitioners are also welcome to participate by sharing their practical knowledge and experiences. The new deadline is April 1st, 2011.Examples of the conference’s themesCharacteristics of entrepreneurs and managers of sustainable SMEsCharacteristics of sustainable SMEsInstitutional influences on ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=475 “SMME Kopano”- Public/Private Stakeholders Leveraging ResourcesThe International Council for Small Business – South Africa (ICSB-SA) is pleased to be collaborating with USAID Financial Sector Program (USAID/FSP) in promoting and hosting SMME Kopano- “a platform for engagement and dialogue – in a collegial spirit of constructive critique, encouragement and support – among entrepreneurship and SMME development practitioners countrywide. It’s a platform for collective reflection and learning. SMME development colleagues will share ideas, approaches, lessons and challenges and spur one another on to continuously improve practice and performance.” This conceptualization is in line with the ICSB-SA’s focus on fostering knowledge and experience sharing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=474 EIASM, March 9, 2011Dear Colleague,We are happy to invite you to the WORKSHOP ON CURRENT RESEARCH IN TAXATION, Münster, Germany, June 27-28, 2011. The event will be hosted by the Institute of Accounting and Taxation, University of Münster.The goal of the seminar is to bring together international scholars working on current issues in taxation. Thereby we will learn about different worldwide tax research and create a setting where work in progress can be improved and discussed in-depth. Especially the attendance and moderating function of Prof. Edward Maydew and Prof. Michelle Hanlon, as two of the leading US scholars in tax research, offers ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=473 SEAANZ 2011July 13th, 14th and 15th 2011Australia Technology ParkSydney, NSW, Australia Click here for official conference flyer (.pdf) Click here for official conference flyer (.doc) A conference for researchers, educators, advisors, public agencies and student researchers concerned with advancing knowledge for and about small enterprises. CALL FOR PAPERS This conference will focus on all aspects of small enterprise (including education, business management, entrepreneurship, and economic perspectives). Issues will include (but not be limited to): Strategy, governance, planning, learning and leadership in privately owned firms; Education and training outcomes; Advice and support outcomes; Enterprise policy in respect to SMEs; Managing new business start-ups, growth and succession; Family firm issues; Home based enterprises; Studies with a regional ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=472 EIASM, March 8, 2011Dear Colleague,Please note the upcomingsubmission deadlines for the :8th Workshop on Corporate GovernanceBrussels, Belgium, May 30-31, 2011 - Submission deadline :March 24, 20111st International Conference on Tourism Management and Related IssuesRimini, Italy, September 15-16, 2011 - Submission deadline :March 23, 20116th Colloquium on Organisational Change & Development: Advances, Challenges & ContradictionsMalta, September 15-16,2011 - Submission deadline :May 4, 20111st Workshop on Business EthicsBrussels, November 10-11, 2011 - Submission deadline :May 15, 20113rd European Reward Management Conference (RMC 2011)Brussels, December 1-2, 2011 - Submission deadline :May 15, 2011RENT XXVBodo, Norway, November 16-18, 2011The main theme of the 25th Annual ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=471 The Handbook Of Research On Entrepreneurship In Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentEdited by Gry Agnete Alsos, Managing Director, Nordland Research Institute, Norway, Sara Carter, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Strathclyde Business School, UK and Visiting Professor, Nordland Research Institute, Elisabet Ljunggren, Senior Researcher in Entrepreneurship, Nordland Research Institute, Norway and Friederike Welter, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Jönköping International Business School, SwedenThe agriculture sector around the world has experienced profound changes in recent years. This unique and path-breaking Handbook draws together the best current research in the area of entrepreneurship in agriculture, food production and rural development.March 2011336 ppHardback978 1 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=470 Entrepreneurship, Women, and CompetitionsEarlier on SC, we published an article about Natalie Portman, an Oscar winner and a winner of one of the world's most prestigious science competitions (with 7 Nobel Laureate alumni).As the largest female-oriented entrepreneurship competition, Cartier Women's Initiative Awards gives all selected women an exclusive opportunity to win:4-months of coaching with Cartier, INSEAD and McKinseyNetworking opportunitiesMedia exposureInvitation to one week of activities in France (Paris and Deauville) during the FinaleInvitation to the Annual Global Meeting of the Women’s ForumAmong the 16 finalists, 6 Laureates are nominated and receive in addition:20 000 USD eachOne year of coaching with Cartier, INSEAD and McKinseyAn exclusive trophy created by the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=469 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar SeriesTitle: Entrepreneurship PolicyDate: April 7, 2011Time: 15:00 Central European TimePresenter: David Smallbone, Professor,Small Business Research Centre,Kingston University London; President, ICSBREGISTER TODAY!http://entreppolicy.eventbrite.com/*Enter discount code for reduced members feePlease visit www.icsb.org/webinar to access the our directory of recorded webinarsThis interactive webinar, supported by the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), is scheduled for 90 minutes.To verify time differences go to:http://www.worldtimeserver.com/meeting-planner.aspx----------------If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before:Test your connection:http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htmWatch this video for a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overviewAdobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Acrobat Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=468 GESTIÓN DE LA MEJORA CONTINUACurso de Posgrado Virtual 2011Edición 2011Estructura del Programa: 8 seminarios1- Gestión empresaria, calidad y mejora continua.2- Sistema de indicadores y tablero de comando.3- Modelos para la excelencia empresaria.4- Herramientas para mejora e innovación.5- Técnicas de apoyo a la mejora continua.6- Higiene, seguridad e impacto ambiental.7- Six Sigma y análisis estadístico de procesos.8- Gestión de recursos humanos para la calidad total.Director: Ing. Héctor FormentoInicio: abril 2011Duración: 8 mesesArancel: Matrícula: $500 + 8 cuotas: $500Inscripciones:del 01 de febrero al 31 de marzo de 2011Vacantes limitadasLas clases se dictarán desde el Aula Virtual Moodle de laUNiversidad Nacional de General Sarmiento.Destinatarios:Graduados universitarios que desarrollen actividades ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=467 Call for Papers on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the NAM CountriesThe World Islamic Economic Forum-UiTM International Centre (WIEF-UiTM) is now accepting papers to be considered for publication in three different journals;NIEW Journal - The Voice of the NAM WomenHer Voice- New journal focusing on women gender studies, women's empowerment issues, women's health issues, policies and legislations, culture and more.WIEF-UiTM International Journal- New journal focusing on international business, economics, finance/Islamic finance, sciences, innovation, manufacturing, IT, social entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship, and other related fields.Our target audience is professionals (including MDs, Directors, CEOs, Chairmans, & Presidents) from the business sectors, Heads of States (including Prime Ministers, Presidents, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=466 Female Entrepreneurship – Myths and RealitiesEntrepreneurship is a team sport, and we need more players! Women are one of the world’s most untapped sources of creativity and growth. Welcome to explore all the myths and facts behind the female entrepreneur as American and Swedish researchers and entrepreneurs present their views and policy recommendations on a breakfast seminar in the House of Sweden, Washington DC, 08.30-10.30, March 15th.The seminar is arranged in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden.Sarah Iqbal and Svetlana Bagaudinova, both from the World Bank, and the Professors Pontus Braunerhjelm, Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum and Royal Institute of Technology, and Elisabeth Gatewood, Wake Forest University,will ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=465 Welcome to the February 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. ICSB is busy planning for our upcoming world conference. In this issue, you will find updates from both the 2011 and upcoming 2012 ICSB World Conferences in Sweden and New Zealand, respectively. You will also find our latest blog post update titled 'Egypt - Pressures for Change,' and the ECSB Spring Webinar Series database. Various calls for papers, articles, and conference news is also included from our members. Please remember to visit http://www.icsb.org/ during the month of March for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=464 Dear SAGE Friends:Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Curt DeBerg, and I am a business professor at CSU, Chico, in Northern California. I am also the founder of Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE). SAGE’s mission is tohelp create the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders whose innovations and social enterprises address the major unmet needs of our global community.I am pleased to announce that University of Illinois-Chicago will host the SAGE USA Tournament on May 27 and 28, 2011. The purpose of this article is:To invite you to be among our esteemed judges and/or observers; we expect about 20-25 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=463 Innovation Networks In IndustriesEdited by Franco Malerba, Professor of Industrial Economics and Director, KITes-CESPRI, Bocconi University, Italy and Nicholas S. Vonortas, Professor of Economics and International Affairs and Director, Center for International Science and Technology Policy, The George Washington University, USThis informative book provides an extensive study in the fields of industry structure, firm strategy and public policy through the use of network concepts and indicators. It also elucidates many of the complexities and challenges involved.2009 272 pp Hardback 978 1 84720 376 2 Regular Price $125.00 Web Price $112.50 March 2011 Paperback 978 1 84844 801 8 Regular Price $40.00 Web ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=462 About ICSB 2012The 2012 ICSB Conference will take place over 10-13 June in Wellington, New Zealand’s compact, cosmopolitan and creative capital. The city has one of the highest ratios of cafes and eating establishments of any city in the world and it regularly features in the top ten best cities to visit in tourist guides. A city of galleries, museums, sculptures and filmmaking, it has been dubbed ‘the creative capital’ and has recently been named the coolest little capital in the world by Lonely Planet.New Zealand is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and spectacular beauty. Its firms have a history of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=461 EIASM Newsletter, February 2011EIASM 40 years young!In memoriam Professor Susan DouglasCIMA funds Performance Management related researchNews from MembersUpcoming EIASM Workshops and Conferences (first half of the year)EIASM Workshops and Conferences (second half of the year)EDEN Doctoral Seminars at EIASMEAA Annual Congress & Doctoral Colloquium 2011EARIE Annual Conference 2011EDAMBA ActivitiesEFA Annual Meeting & Doctoral Tutorial 2011EIBA Annual Conference & Doctoral Tutorials 2011EMAC ActivitiesEURAM Annual Conference, Doctoral Colloquium & Other ActivitiesEurOMA Annual Conference, Doctoral Seminar, Young Scholars Workshop & Other Activities 2011European Associations administered by EIASMContact EIASMEIASM 40 years young!Since its foundation in 1971, the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM) ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=460 “Business Plan Contests: Where Are the Women?” is a question posed earlier this month in an article in Bloomberg Businessweek. Our first article looks a little deeper into this question and offers some implications for how we structure our entrepreneurship programs. A second question explored this month is how to prepare the growing number of non-business students who want to take entrepreneurship classes. We also will spotlight a program that combines social entrepreneurship with study abroad and a program to assist veterans seeking to become entrepreneurs.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=459 Dear Colleague,Re: New Website and Book on European Entrepreneurship Case Studies - FREE ACCESSI am currently leading an EU funded project which has written 30 new entrepreneurship case studies from 30 countries across Europe and they are available in 5 languages. All of the cases will be housed in a dedicated website which you can access for FREE (www.eecsrc.eu). The website is currently live but the cases and teaching notes will not be made available until March 30th.I am particularly interested in gathering any cases that have been written since 2008 (in English, Spanish, French, German or Italian) that you might ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=458 Entrepreneurship in China Today & Where Does it Move in the Future –Keynote Address Given by Professor Garry BrutonSponsored by the Kauffman Foundation with scholarship support from theColeman FoundationApril 8-10, 2011Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOPlease make your plans to attend the 22nd Annual Gateway EntrepreneurshipResearch Conference at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, April 8-10,2011. The 2011 conference explores where China is today in terms ofentrepreneurship, how it got there, and what the future ofentrepreneurship may look like in the future in this important economiccompetitor. Participants from all fields of research and practice areinvited.Work will take place in small, like-minded groups ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=457 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 22, 2011Issue 656 - 2011QUOTE"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."-Victor HugoFEATURE PAPERAn Empirical Investigation of the Inter-Relationships between Corporate Entrepreneurship Intensity, Entrepreneurial...Academic AbstractThe study explored the inter-relationship between the external and internal environment, entrepreneurial orientation (EO) within an organization, and structure and the impact of these on the performance of the organizations across India. Principal component analysis of corporate entrepreneurship intensity (CEI) resulted in factors different from the ones conceived of by Hornsby, et al (1992). The results indicated differing perceptions about EO and CEI from respondents with different educational background and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=456 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) 2011 Spring Webinar SeriesThank you for attending the European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar Series event;Title: Women Entrepreneurship: A reflection on the agendaDate: February 24, 2011Speaker, Dr. Cristina Díaz García, Universidad de Castilla La Mancha (Spain)This webinar was recorded and is now available for playback HERE. You can also find this recording, in addition to other webinar recordings, at the ICSB website -http://www.icsb.org/webinar. On January 27, 2011, ECSB held it's first webinar for the Spring 2011 series titled 'Getting Published.' Professor Robert Blackburn from Kingston University London; Editor-in-chief, International Small Business Journal (ISBJ) was ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=455 SME FINANCE: EU Parliament hits the nail on the head ESBA PRESS RELEASE Embargo: for immediate release 16 February 2011SME FINANCE: EU Parliament hits the nail on the head.The European Small Business Alliance congratulates the European Parliament on adopting by a large majority a motion for a resolution on improving SME finance. Access to finance is still one of the major obstacles faced by SMEs today. At the same time, finance is absolutely crucial to help the creation of SMEs and enable their growth. The motion which made its way through the Plenary today aptly highlights the core challenges regarding SME finance and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=454 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 15, 2011Issue 655 - 2011 QUOTE"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."-Victor Hugo FEATURE PAPER Exploring Pathways for Facilitating Entrepreneurship at UniversitiesThe following paper was written by Peter W. Moroz and Kevin Hindle from Deakin University, located in Austrailia, and Robert Anderson from University of Regina, located in Canada. The paper was presented at the USASBE 2010 Conference. Literature on entrepreneurial universities focuses on commercialization outcomes and 'exemplar' universities that with historical success, research excellence, munificence and geographic factors, mostly in the hard sciences. Entrepreneurial activities in the social sciences and humanities are under-researched. While ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=453 From Knowledge to WisdomChina-USA Business Review, Chinese Business Review, USAInternational Standard Serial Numbers: ISSN1537-1514, ISSN1537-1506This is China-USA Business Review (ISSN1537-1514, USA) and Chinese Business Review (ISSN1537-1506, USA). Below is a brief introduction of our journal ( the attachment is the sample of our journal, please check it): DescriptionChina-USA Business Review and Chinese Business Review are international, scholarly and peer-reviewed journals (print and online) published monthly by David Publishing Company, USA which was founded in 2001. The Journal seeks to bridge and integrate the intellectual, methodological, and substantive diversity of economical scholarship, and to encourage a vigorous dialogue between economical scholars and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=452 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 8, 2011Issue 654 - 2011 QUOTE"To look backward for a while is to refresh the eye, to restore it, and to render it the more fit for its prime function of looking forward." -Margaret Fairless Barber FEATURE PAPER Promotional Strategy for Easy Meal Prep StoreThe following paper was written by Marcy Courier, James Lee, and Richard Stewart from University of Tampa. The paper was presented at the USASBE 2010 Conference. AbstractThis case involves a couple opening a "healthy" easy meal prep store. The industry is rapidly changing with many stores going out of business. A promotional strategy must be developed if their new ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=451 Message from the DirectorWe hope that 2011 is off to a great beginning for all of you! This is the time of year when people, particularly women, make resolutions. As we all know, most of those fade away. But not all do. We'd love to hear about the best New Year's resolution you ever made. Send them to me and we'll share them on our website. If you need inspiration, check our blog from the November Conference "Education, Employment, Empowerment: The Global Prospects for Women. Here at The Center for Women's Leadership, our resolution is to continue making a difference in the lives ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=450 SBANC NewsletterFebruary 1, 2011Issue 653 - 2011QUOTE"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere. "-Frank A. ClarkFEATURE PAPERA Study of the Antecedents to and Effects of Opportunity VariationThe following paper was written by Rodney R. D'Souza from Northern Kentucky University and Mark T. Schenkel from Belmont University. The paper was presented at the USASBE 2010 Conference.AbstractResearch suggests that focusing on how opportunities are identified is an important aspect toward understanding the creation of new ventures. However, despite the contributions of previous research, one under addressed question of interest revolves around the degree of opportunity novelty as ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=449 I just got back from another successful USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) Conference. Three of our offerings this month come out of USASBE presentations or from hallway discussions with colleagues at this year’s meeting. First is an innovative approach to encourage more decorum and professional behavior in the classroom.The second is another approach to integrate business models into the curriculum. The third relates to a popular hallway topic for many of us this year at USASBE – online learning of entrepreneurship. Finally, we highlight a program looking to spur economic development through entrepreneurship.We welcome innovations and ideas ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=448 Platforms Of InnovationDynamics of New Industrial Knowledge FlowsEdited by Philip Cooke, Centre for Advanced Studies, Cardiff University, Wales, Carla De Laurentis, Centre for Advanced Studies, Cardiff University, Wales, Stewart MacNeill, Birmingham University Business School, England and Chris Collinge, Birmingham University Business School, England, UK&apos;This is a book of high interest for scholars, practitioners and policy-makers interested in innovation, knowledge flows and respective policies. A number of well-known authors investigate drivers of innovation, the dynamics of networks, and the role of platforms in both high- and low-tech sectors applying a framework of knowledge capability, knowledge phases and “worlds of production” amongst others. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=447 Historical Foundations Of Entrepreneurship ResearchEdited by Hans Landström, Professor in Business Administration, Institute of Economic Research / CIRCLE, Lund University, Sweden and Franz Lohrke, Brock Family Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Chair, Department of Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing, Brock School of Business, Samford University, US‘As a subject of intellectual endeavour, the field of entrepreneurship is booming. This new book presents a significant contribution to our understanding of entrepreneurship by demonstrating the relevance of historical perspectives. Hans Landström and Franz Lohrke have drawn together an influential group of authors who provide an impressive and highly readable series of chapters spanning the historical ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=446 Egypt – Pressures for ChangeDr. Ayman El-Tarabishy: Research Professor at The George Washington University and Executive Director for the International Council for Small Business.The Will of LifeIf the people will to liveProvidence is destined to favourably respondAnd night is destined to foldAnd the chains are certain to be brokenAnd he who has not embraced the love of lifeWill evaporate in its atmosphere and disappearAbu al-Qasim al-ShabiAs an Egyptian-American just returned from Cairo, I have been witnessing firsthand the unrest in Egypt. I have watched people in the streets clashing with the police and security forces. Pundits, print and video media, journalists and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=445 2010-11 3E Learning Competition Award Winners!presented at the USASBE 2011 Conference, January 15, 20111st Place - $500 - Team Challenge of Risk and Reward - James Green - University of Maryland2nd Place - $250 - Creative Problem Solving in the Global Market Context - Diana Hechavarria - University of Cincinnati3rd Place - $100 - The Dilbert Principle - Marcos Hashimoto - Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, BrazilThanks to the sponsorship of the George Washington University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE), we had prizes this year of $500 for 1st place, $250 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place to be awarded at the USASBE 2011 conference,http://usasbe.org/conference/2011/.After ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=444 Thank you for attending the European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar Series event;Title: Getting PublishedDate: January 27, 2011SpeakerProfessor Robert BlackburnKingston University London; Editor-in-chief, International Small Business Journal (ISBJ)This webinar was recorded and is now available for playback HERE. You can also find this recording, in addition to other webinar recordings, at the ICSB website -http://www.icsb.org/webinarMore information about theInternational Small Business Journal (ISBJ) can be found here - http://www.uk.sagepub.com/journals/Journal201573Professor Robert Blackburn here - http://business.kingston.ac.uk/staff/prof-robert-blackburn** We look forward to seeing you at our next webinar on February 24, 2011 titled 'Female Entrepreneurship' with Professor Cristina Diaz. Early registration HERE. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=443 Welcome to Egypt! Signing of the MoUBy Michael Battaglia, International Council for Small Business (ICSB)Middle East Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (MCSBE) President Amr Gohar welcomed guests to the affiliate’s annual conference with great enthusiasm. Mr. Gohar spoke of recent developments within MCSBE that have helped position the affiliate on a strong foundation for future growth. Over 250 people came to the Semiramis Hotel in dowtown Cairo on Monday January 24, 2011 for a day of learning, communication and development.Following Mr. Gohar’s opening was the signing ceremony which presented ICSB affiliates, International University Centers (pictured above) and Eyptian Universities to the Eyptian ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=442 Welcome to the January 2011 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.The new year started off strong with a successful USASBE Conference in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Next, we were off to Cairo for the MCSBE Annual Conference where we experienced an excellent turnout. In this newsletter you will find a brief summary of each conference, as well as ICSB 2011 Call for Papers Extension for all submitting authors. Also featured in the bulletin are related conference announcements, a book feature from one of our members and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=441 Mini Tracks – Calls for PapersExploring the Sources of InnovationDiversity and EntrepreneurshipInnovation in SME’sSocial EntrepreneurshipThe Convergence of ICT and InnovationInnovation in Theory and PracticeEntrepreneurship and EducationRead theauthor guidelinesCall for Papers: Mini Track on Exploring the Sources of InnovationTrack Co-Chairs:Professors Claire Auplat and Ann-Charlotte Teglborg, Advancia-Negocia Business School, Paris, FranceRecent research has come a long way since the early models of linear innovation developed at the end of the 1940s. However, in spite of an important literature analysing various forms and sources of innovation, there has until now not been an attempt to articulate very different empirical and theoretical approaches. This track proposes to do ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=440 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 25, 2011Issue 652 - 2011QUOTE"Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it."-Robert FrostFEATURE PAPERReducing Tax Code Noncompliance: Ethical Perceptions Using the Theories of Rest and KohlbergThe following paper was written by Jeff Garmon and Jesse Mosgrove from Christopher Newport University. The paper was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference.AbstractOur study proposes that only after one understands the influences in the decision making process concerning tax evasion participation, namely theories established by Rest (1983) and Kohlberg (1969) will reductions ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=439 IFC's Women in Business (WIN) Program welcomes you to its twenty-fourth 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 onIFC and World Bank Group activities, including a Global Roundtable on Board Diversity.Global newsincludes information on the recently held OECD-supported conference to promote Women’s Entrepreneurship in Arab Countries. This issue’sspotlightfalls on the Global Banking Alliance for Women which ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=438 VISA SMALL BUSINESS Spend Insights4Q 2010 REPORT | January 2011Concerns of Small BusinessesVisa® Small Business Spend Insights monitors the economic confidence of U.S. small business owners by analyzing both Visa spend data and responses to a quarterly survey. Small businesses and those serving them can benefit from the trends and insights obtained from Visa’s proprietary research.This report highlights Concerns of Small Businesses and assesses critical businessdrivers: Top-line Revenue, Profit and Loss and Cash Flow. Click here to view the complete report.OverviewIndicators point to growing optimism among small business ownersSmall business owner confidence in revenue and profit increases appears to be on the rise. In fact, the number of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=437 Women Entrepreneurs And The Global Environment For GrowthA Research PerspectiveEdited by Candida G. Brush, Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Paul T. Babson Chair in Entrepreneurship, Babson College, US, Anne de Bruin, Professor of Economics, School of Economics and Finance, and Director, New Zealand Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre, Massey University, New Zealand, Elizabeth J. Gatewood, Director, National Science Foundation Partners for Innovation Program, Wake Forest University, US and Colette Henry, Norbrook Professor of Business and Enterprise, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UKWomen’s entrepreneurship research and the understanding of factors influencing the growth of women-owned business have advanced significantly ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=436 EIASM, January 21, 2011Dear Colleague,We would like to remind you that the next edition of theEIASM WORKSHOP ON FAMILY FIRMS MANAGEMENT RESEARCHwill take place in Witten-Germany, May 27-29, 2011.The special theme of the workshop is:The challenge of family businesses to balance tradition and change.We invite you to submit abstracts for this event by7 February 2011 (midnight CET).We are delighted to present you our invited speakers:-Prof. Joseph H. AstrachanExecutive Director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center - Wachovia Eminent Scholar Chair of Family Business-Prof. Dr. Thomas ZellwegerCenter for Family Business at the University of St. GallenFor more details about this workshop CLICK HEREPlease ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=435 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 18, 2011Issue 651 - 2011QUOTE"Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."-Louisa May AlcottFEATURE PAPERThe Failure to Obtain VC Financing in the Pre Start-Up Phase: Evidence from the Portugues ContextThe following paper was written by José Bilau from Polytechnic Institute of Beja and Eduardo Couto from Technical University of Lisbon. The paper was presented at the 2010 USASBE Conference.AbstractIn this paper we propose contributing to deepening the knowledge on access to venture capital concerning the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=434 January 15, 2011Opening Plenary Discussion & the Entrepreneurial NarrativeBy Michael Battaglia, The George Washington UniversityThis year’s conference began with an engaging plenary session that left many in the audience questioning their path to tenure and the publication process as we know it. Quite the leap for the first day! Dr. Jeff Cornwall, USASBE President, started the morning by welcoming delegates, introducing colleagues, and eventually turning over the floor to award presentations and the featured keynote. In his remarks, Dr. Cornwall stressed the importance of sustaining and growing the USASBE membership benefits package so that the organization can continue to grow and attract ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=433 Welcome from the Executive DirectorHello Everyone,Welcome back to Winter Quarter.The New Year is off to a fast start and there is an entrepreneurial excitement in the air as students return to campus from the Holiday break. Chilly temperatures prevail, but the basketball Bearcats heated up 5/3 Arena as they defeated the Xavier Musketeers in the annual crosstown shootout.As you look over the Winter Quarter issue ofE-News & Views, students, alums, faculty, and local entrepreneurs continue to heat things up on the Entrepreneurship front both in the classroom and the community.Check out the upcoming Small Business Round table on January 19th, hosted by First ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=432 SBANC NewsletterJanuary 11th, 2011Issue 650 - 2011QUOTE"You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional."-Joe PaternoFEATURE PAPERSocial Lending Provides Capital When Commercial Lenders Won'tThe following paper was written by William A. Andrews at Stetson University. The paper was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference.IntroductionFor almost a decade, I have directed our university's entrepreneurship program while being a member of three professional associations in related fields: venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and managerial finance. I began to suspect a gap existed between our university's graduate entrepreneurship and business curriculum and the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=431 EIASM, January 11, 2011Dear Colleague,With this message, I would like to remind you ofthe submission deadlines for the following 3 workshops :1 - 2nd WORKSHOP ON IMAGINING BUSINESSThe subtitle of the workshop is "VISUALS & PERFORMATIVITY: RESEARCHING BEYOND TEXT"The workshop will take place in Segovia, Spain, May 19-20, 2011.The workshop web site is :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=747Submission deadline :January 15.2 - 26th Workshop on Strategic Human Resource ManagementA specific focus of this 26th Workshop will deal with Strategic HRM in the post crisis world.The workshop will take place for the first time in Iceland - Reykjavik, May 17-18, 2011.The workshop web site is :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=719Submission ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=430 new Private Sector And Enterprise Development: Fostering Growth in the Middle East and North Africaby Lois Stevenson, Visiting Research Fellow, International Development Research Centre, Cairo, EgyptClick here to read the PDF flyer.‘Stevenson’s book provides a through review for a diverse and complex region with a practical guide for policy makers to respond to the high unemployment and low productivity challenges facing the 12 countries covered in the analysis. Moreover, Stevenson advocates how to encourage a missing entrepreneurial spirit that is crucial to expand the private sector role. Written in a smooth style, it is a must read for academics, students and policy makers ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=429 The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Spring Webinar SeriesTitle: Getting PublishedDate: January 27, 2011Time: 15:00 Central European TimeRegister Now at http://gettingpublished.eventbrite.com/!SpeakerProfessor Robert BlackburnKingston University London; Editor-in-chief, International Small Business Journal (ISBJ) http://business.kingston.ac.uk/staff/prof-robert-blackburnThis interactive webinar, supported by the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), is scheduled for 90 minutes. To verify time differences go to: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/meeting-planner.aspx----------------If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before:Test your connection:http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htmWatch this video for a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overviewAdobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Acrobat Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.Please contact the ICSB International Office at icsb@gwu.edu for any technical ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=428 Welcome to the December 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.Our final ICSB Bulletin for 2010 provides important information on the 2011-2012 ICSB nomination process, as well as timely conference updates for USASBE 2011, ICSB 2011 and more. We also send our deepest sympathies for the passing a Dr. Kai Yang. Kai was an integral member of the ICSB family for many years and will be dearly missed as both a friend and colleague. Looking into 2011, ICSB is anticipating a busy year. The calendar includes various ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=427 EIASM Newsletter, December 2010Special Season's Wishes for you from EIASM!New Members of the EIASM Academic CouncilEIASM 2010: some facts and figuresThe 2010 José Veciana Award at RENT2nd Workshop on Imagining Business - submission deadline delayed!26th Workshop on Strategic Human Resource Management - for the first time in Iceland!3rd Workshop on Asian Management and EntrepreneurshipOther 2011 EIASM Workshops and ConferencesEDEN Doctoral SeminarsEAA Annual Congress & Doctoral Colloquium 2011EARIE Annual Conference 2011EDAMBA ActivitiesEFA Annual Meeting & Doctoral Tutorial 2011EIBA Annual Conference & Doctoral Tutorials 2011EMAC ActivitiesEURAM Annual Conference, Doctoral Colloquium & Other ActivitiesEurOMA Annual Conference, Doctoral Seminar, Young Scholars Workshop & Other Activities ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=426 We hope that this communication finds you not only continuing your good work in the research, education policy or practice of women's enterprise development, but reflecting on your accomplishments of the year and taking time out for family and friends this holiday season. Here are just a few more items to reflect upon.Come to StockholmThe abstract submission process is open (until 15 January), and conference registration will open next month, so there's no time like the present to make your plans to attend the International Council for Small Business' 2011 World Conference in Stockholm, Sweden.The conference will be held at a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=425 To Members of the ICSB and ICSB-ROC,I was deeply saddened by the news this week of the death of a good friend and colleague, and your President, Dr Kai Yang. Since I first joined the ICSB Board as an affiliate President, I got to know Kai personally and was pleased to enjoy his company socially as well as professionally I will miss him.As President of ICSB, I would like to offer condolences on behalf of the entire ICSB Board. We will all miss him as I know you will. Kai’s role in contributing to the formation of the ICSB affiliate in Taiwan is ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=424 Knowledge Intensive EntrepreneurshipThe Birth, Growth and Demise of Entrepreneurial FirmsFrédéric Delmar, Professor, EMLYON Business School, France and Research Institute of Industrial Economics, Sweden and Karl Wennberg, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden‘In this important monograph on entrepreneurship in the technology-intensive industries in Sweden between 1989 and 2002, Delmar and Wennberg adopt an evolutionary view. Their multi-level analysis of firm entry, exit, and growth gives empirical content to their imaginative and eclectic blend of industrial economics, organizational ecology, organization theory, and labor market economics. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the forces affecting entrepreneurs in the technologically dynamic sectors of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=423 The Liaison Newsletter, December 2010,Volume 21, Issue 4 is now online!Newsletter HighlightsFinal greetings from the President,Jeffrey Cornwall, p.1Updates on Hilton HeadUSASBE 2011 Conference, p.2List of colleges and universities that made in the list of"Top Programs" by Entrepreneur.com, p.5ICSB 2011 World Conference inStockholm, Sweden, p.6Whitman School Conference onEntrepreneurship in Africa, p.7The Entrepreur of the Year honored by theWestern Connecticut State University, p.9READTHE LIAISON AThttp://usasbe.org/about/newsletter/2010Winter.pdfLIAISON is published quarterly by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.The Fall edition (Volume 22, Number 1) will be published on March 1, 2011. The deadline for submission of information for this edition is February 10, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=422 This month we focus again on business models. First we present two classes that are built on teaching business modeling – one at the graduate level and one at the undergraduate level. We also highlight a new competition that focuses specifically on student business model presentations.The final offering this month provides an overview of a set of programs designed to build entrepreneurship awareness among students.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduGraduate Class Teaching Business ModelingIn a recent post ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=421 E-News & Views December2010Happy Holidays from the Center for Entrepreneurship Education & ResearchIn This IssueWelcome from Executive DirectorUC Alum Honored as Great Living CincinnatianUC Alum Speaks on Ohio EconomyUC Team Named Top Three FinalistGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekAward for Entrepreneurial Excellence2011 Spirit of Enterprise CompetitionGuest Speaker Jake SassevillePhD Student Named FinalistNetwork NotesSmall Business RoundtableUC Alums Help Create World's Best Water!Bad Girl VenturesInnovation Grants to Spur Economic ActivityThe Brandery Graduates Six CompaniesGCVAMiss A Past Issue ofE-News & Views?Click HereUpcoming EventsUC Spirit of Enterprise CompetitionFebruary 24 & 25, 2011Annual Entrepreneurship Center BanquetThursday,May 12, 2011________________E-CenterBoard of AdvisorsChairman:Chris NawalaniecStedman Machine Co.Brandee Krabill AndersonFreelance Marketing Research ConsultantL. Stephen BoordNeyer Holdings Corp.John ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=420 SBANC NewsletterDecember 14, 2010Issue 649 - 2010QUOTE"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business."-Henry FordFEATURE PAPERMusic Entrepreneur: Skills to Nourish the Creative LifeThe following paper was written by Catherine Fitterman Radbill from New York University. The paper was presented at the 2010 United States Association of Small Business.Academic AbstractMusic colleges graduate thousands of outstanding pianists, singers, instrumentalists, percussionists, and composers each year. However, the harsh realities of life in the arts make success difficult to sustain. Musicians possess many of the traits associated with successful entrepreneurs, and are natural candidates for entrepreneurship education. Why haven't traditional music schools moved ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=419 Historical Foundations Of Entrepreneurship ResearchEdited by Hans Landström, Professor in Business Administration, Institute of Economic Research / CIRCLE, Lund University, Sweden and Franz Lohrke, Brock Family Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Chair, Department of Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing, Brock School of Business, Samford University, US‘Landström and Lohrke’s edited collection is an important and timely contribution to the literature on entrepreneurship research. Prior history-orientated titles mainly provide a “nice-to-know” orientation into the developments and landmarks in the history of scholarly conceptualization of entrepreneurial phenomena. This volume, however, also provides very useful accounts of relatively more recent disciplinary and contextual origins and developments ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=418 SBANC NewsletterDecember 7, 2010Issue648 - 2010QUOTE"All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."-Ralph Waldo EmersonFEATURE PAPERFuture of Daedok Innopolis as a Global Science City in Northeast AsiaThe following paper was written by Sang-Chul Park, a professor at the Graduate School of Knowledge Based Technology and Energy at Korea Polytechnic University. The paper was presented at the 2010 International Council for Small Business Conference.IntroductionRegarding the statistics of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP) in 2009, there are over 1,500 science parks in the world. Among these, over 70% ofscience parks are operating in advanced industrialized nations. In ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=417 USASBE 2011 is just overa month away!Dear Colleague,The 2011 USASBE Annual Meeting is just over a month away. It should be a very special four days in South Carolina. If you have not yet registered for the conference hotel, I would encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Our conference rate is only guaranteed through December 20, and rooms are going fast. Hotel room booking information can be found at http://usasbe.org/conference/2011/hotel.aspWhat most excites me about USASBE is the forum it provides for excellence. It serves as the nexus for great research ideas, best practices in entrepreneurship education, and leading edge ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=416 This month we focus on entrepreneurship competitions. We highlight three models that offer a variety of competitions that differ from the typical business plan competition, including a multi-university business plan competition, a cross-campus business concept competition, and a competition that is based as much on values as on financial outcomes. Finally, the organizers of the multi-school John Pappajohn Business Plan Competition share lessons they have learned from their very successful program.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduA Multi-University ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=415 Greetings from the ICSB Immediate Past President, Annette St-OngeOne 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 2011-2012 slate of officers.If you have any questions, please contact me (astonge@ns.sympatico.ca) or the International Office (icsb@gwu.edu - tel +1-202-994-0704).Please click here to Submit an Online Nomination Now!______________________________________________________________________________INSTRUCTIONS FOR ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=414 Welcome to the November 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.Between November 15th and 19th, over 100 countries participated in 40,000 events involving over 10 million people during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010. In this newsletter, you can find information on the events that were held all around the world. You can also find the call for abstracts for the 2011 ICSB World Conference, an RFP to host the 2014 conference as well as news and information from our affiliates. Please remember to visit www.icsb.org during the month of December for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=413 Dear Idea generator, please visit SIESclinic (www.siesclinic.org) and register only once. We have added information onEcells, Business Incubators, Entrepreneurship Development Institutes, Venture Funding, Business Plan template, List of International peer reviewed Journals in the area of entrepreneurship and Innovation, list of top leading Institutions in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Family Business and Strategy area, Leaders speak, Successful startups (manufacturing/ services), Innovative practices (manufacturing / services), a download section etc. This adventure brings in support from leading global experts in the domain area intends to foster and deepen roots of entrepreneurship”Dr M Joshi, Co-Founder SIESclinicPhD(Innovation), CharteredEr(Mech)Regional Editor: IJ of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, J of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=412 866.576.5222Ext. 4PublicRelations@NPRChamber.orgwww.NPRChamber.orgwww.NPRChamberBlog.org"Supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economicfreedomforPuerto Ricans, Hispanics, Women, and other minorities."You are receiving this message because you or someone you know thought it would be of interest to you. If you feel as though you have received it in error, please click the appropriate removal button below. Although we are in support if its overall mission, we are in no way affiliated with the National Puerto Rican Coalition.Despite 17%+ Unemployment, Puerto Rico Seeks Labor Elsewhere: WhyLegislators Everywhere Should Avoid the "Quick Fix" and Find Real SolutionsBy: Marshall Kirby, Public Policy AnalystWith contributions by: Justin Velez-Hagan, National Executive DirectorNovember 23 2010, Washington, D.C. – ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=411 Message from the DirectorRoger Babson's LegacyThe celebration of the Center for Women's Leadership's first decade is an opportunity to go back more than seven decades and recognize a little-known fact about Roger Babson.In the mid-1920s, not long after the College's founding, Roger Babson approached the board of trustees with a proposal to admit women to Babson College. Why? He had a daughter, Edith. He wanted her, and women like her, to be good stewards of their assets, to have a firm understanding of how business worked, and to know how to invest wisely. Read more >>Stop Talking. Start Acting!On November 6, CWL ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=410 Innovation and Knowledge ManagementPlease find information on our new titles on Innovation and Knowledge Management below.The Theory And Practice Of Innovation PolicyAn International Research HandbookEdited by Ruud E. Smits, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Stefan Kuhlmann, University of Twente, The Netherlands and Philip Shapira, University of Manchester, UK and Georgia Institute of Technology, US‘This Handbook is a most helpful guide both for scholars and for experts in charge of innovation policy. It takes a systemic approach, recognising the importance of learning processes including policy learning. It documents the close interaction between analytical work on innovation and the formulation and implementation of innovation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=409 As part of ECSB’s ongoing efforts to deliver additional benefits to its Members, for the first time ever we are bringing to you forFREE the Keynote Speeches from this year’s RENT Conference (17-20 November) LIVEon the internet. This initiative has been made possible through collaboration withMaastricht University School of Business and Economicswho are the hosts of this year’s conference and whose media expertise we are utilising.Can I therefore invite you to join us for one or more of the sessions by connecting to the relevant link provided below. We wish you happy viewing.Best regards,Thomas CooneyPresident – ECSBDate: Thursday, November 18, 2010Time: 8:25 AM ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=408 November 2010Click here to view the .pdf version of this letter. Dear Colleague, You may have recently received advice about the possible formation of a new association - the Australian Entrepreneurship Research Association (AERA). If you compare the stated aims of this proposed association with those of SEAANZ (reproduced at the end of this letter) you will notice the only substantive difference appears to be a focus by the proposed association on entrepreneurship whereas SEAANZ continues to focus more broadly on small enterprises. Members of the SEAANZ Board are aware of this development and have already had discussions with some of the potential stakeholders about possible collaborations. However, the SEAANZ Board ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=407 Global SME themes in the Australasian Context: A SEAANZ Research SymposiumClick here to view the complete conference scheduleDate: November 25, 2010Place: Victoria University, MelbourneKeynote presenterDr. Gerard McElwee is currently Professor of Entrepreneurship at Nottingham BusinessSchool, Nottingham Trent University, UK where he teaches, Entrepreneurship and Research Methods.Gerard is the Editor of The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation(http://www.ippublishing.com/ei.htm) which he launched in 2000. He sits on numerous Editorial Boards in the area of Entrepreneurship. He developed an interest in entrepreneurship in the rural area after carrying out research and consultancy work with small rural businesses and farmers. He has over 50 refereed publications ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=406 President Obama Proclaims Entrepreneurs’ Day During GEW/USAUS President Barack Obama sends a strong signal in support of the entrepreneurs who power the economy – proclaiming November 19 as National Entrepreneurs’ Day in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week.[read more]Brazil Takes It To Scale… Again, but Uncertainty Ahead with New President[read more]Canada Celebrates Start of GEW on Parliament Hill, Toronto[read more]Success Stories and More in Ecuador[read more]Croatian Students Commend GEW[read more]Minister Launches GEW / Zambia[read more]Planes, Trains and Automobiles[read more]Sweden’s Good Morning 2020[read more]Entrepreneurs to Secure El Salvador’s Future[read more]GEW More Than Seven Days in Oman[read more]Business Help for Top Innovators on the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=405 GEW 2010 Launches Around the WorldWith 104 countries launching their Global Entrepreneurship Week campaigns in the past week, it is quite a challenge to keep up with the onslaught of great events happening worldwide. Luckily, we’ve scoured the globe to provide a glimpse into the variety of ways in which countries around the world marked the start of the Week –these are just a few.[read more]World Leaders Supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week[read more]Sir Richard Branson Backs GEW[read more]Jordan’s Renaissance[read more]GEW Harnesses the Power of Social Networks[read more]Raising Cultural Capital in Turkey: A Message for Prime Minister Erdogan[read more]Startup Weekend, Battle in Full ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=404 Global Entrepreneurship Fires Up Across the GlobeGEW president Jonathan Ortmans looks ahead as Global Entrepreneurship Week gets under way a week early in several countries to accommodate the Muslim holiday, Eid al–Adha.[read more]President Obama Visits Indonesia on Eve of Schramm Launch of GEW 2010President Obama’s current visit to Indonesia is timely – leading directly into Global Entrepreneurship Week and related efforts under the direction of the Universitas Ciputra Entrepreneurship Center.[read more]GEW Launches Early in Select CountriesLaunch events in Turkey, Malaysia and Tunisia highlight the early activities as Global Entrepreneurship Week comes to life.[read more]Finalists Named for Your Big YearTwenty-four finalists from ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=403 International Research Handbook On Successful Women EntrepreneursEdited by Sandra L. Fielden, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology and Co-Director, Centre for Equality and Diversity at Work, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK and Marilyn J. Davidson, Professor of Work Psychology and Co-Director, Centre for Equality and Diversity at Work, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK‘This collection on successful women entrepreneurs is timely. Entrepreneurship and small business creation and management are vital to tackle the current worldwide economic recession. Various stakeholders – policy-makers, academics, budding entrepreneurs – will find this book of interest. A number of country-level initiatives that serve to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=402 SBANC NewsletterNovember 16, 2010Issue 645 - 2010QUOTE"An ice cream cone can solve any problem- even if it's only for a few minutes."-AnonymousFEATURE PAPERChilly Dilly's Ice Cream Company: Building A Brand NameThe following paper was written by Jay Azriel from York College of Pennsylvania. It was presented at the 2010 United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.AbstractChilly Dilly's Ice Cream Company: Building a Brand Name is a case about a young entrepreneur whose dream is to build a regional ice cream empire much like last century's Good Humor brand. Dylan is faced with trying to grow his business in one of the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=401 SBANC NewsletterNovember 9, 2010Issue644 - 2010QUOTE"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."-Henry FordFEATURE PAPERA Strategy for Family Business Succession PlanningThe following paper was written by Don Bradley and Lance Burroughs of University of Central Arkansas. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute.AbstractThe research data contained in the paper deals with family business succession and could prove beneficial to any business owner or manager dealing with succession planning whether or not it is a family business.The first pressing issue is that businesses do not have succession plans in place. This could be ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=400 We invite you to submit a paper/abstract to The SPRING 5th International Conference on Knowledge Generation, Communication and Management: KGCM 2011 (www.2011iiisconferences.org/kgcma), to be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, on March 27th - 30th, 2011 ~ Orlando, Florida USA.The deadlines for SPRING KGCM 2011 are the following (Check the web site for possible extensions or new set of deadlines):Papers/Abstracts Submission and Invited Session Proposals: December 17th, 2010Authors Notifications: February 7th, 2011Camera-ready, full papers: February 22nd, 2011Technical keynote speakers will be selected from early submissions because this selection requires an additional evaluation according to the quality of the paper, assessed by its ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=399 Concerns of Small BusinessesVisa® Small Business Spend Insights monitors the economic confidence of U.S. small business owners by analyzing both Visa spend data and responses to a quarterly survey. Small businesses and those serving them can benefit from the trends and insights obtained from Visa’s proprietary research.This report highlights Concerns of Small Businesses and assesses critical business drivers: Top-line Revenue, Profit and Loss and Cash Flow.Third quarter's small business survey results indicate:-Macroeconomic concerns continue to limit small business prospects.- Small business owners have declining concerns about costs of doing business.- Small business owners continue their head-strong determination to find cash flow ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=398 To: International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Affiliates and SecretariatsFrom: Professor Robert Anderson Ph.D., CMA, Senior Vice President for Programs International Council for Small BusinessSubject: Call for Proposals to host the 2014 World ConferenceDue: 4 January 2011 ? 5 p.m. Eastern Standard TimeOn behalf of the ICSB Board of Directors I am pleased to send you this Request for Proposals to host the 2014 ICSB World Conference. The ICSB World Conference schedule is set through 2013:2006 Melbourne, Australia – SEAANZ2007 Turku, Finland – ECSB2008 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – CCSBE/CCPME2010 Seoul, South Korea – KOSBI2010 Ohio, USA – USABE2011 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=397 As part of ECSB’s ongoing efforts to deliver additional benefits to its Members, for the first time ever we are bringing to you for FREE the Keynote Speeches from this year’s RENT Conference (17-20 November) LIVEon the internet. This initiative has been made possible through collaboration with Maastricht University School of Business and Economics who are the hosts of this year’s conference and whose media expertise we are utilising.Can I therefore invite you to join us for one or more of the sessions by connecting to the relevant link provided below. We wish you happy viewing.Best regards,Thomas CooneyPresident – ECSBDate: Thursday, November 18, 2010Time: 8:25 AM ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=396 Doing Business 2011: Making a Difference for EntrepreneursPress Release No: 2011/167/IFCIn Washington, D.C.:Nadine GhannamPhone:+1 (202) 473-3011E-mail: nsghannam@ifc.orgWashington, D.C., November 4, 2010 — In the past year, governments in 117 economies carried out 216 regulatory reforms aimed at making it easier to start and operate a business, strengthening transparency and property rights, and improving the efficiency of commercial dispute resolution and bankruptcy procedures.This is a finding of Doing Business 2011: Making a Difference for Entrepreneurs, the eighth in a series of annual reports published by IFC and the World Bank. The reportranks 183 economies on key aspects of business regulation for domestic firms.Globally, doing business remains easiest in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=395 CALL FOR ABSTRACTSICSB2011 - Online Submission is Now Open!On behalf of the ICSB 2011 Organizing Committee, we are very excited to invite you join us in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden, for the 56th Anniversary ICSB World Conference.We invite you to submit your paper, poster orworkshop proposals to be presented during the conference. The on-line submission is now open at www.icsb2011.org. We look forward to your submission!Theme: Back to the Future – Changes in Perspectives of Global Entrepreneurship and InnovationDate: 15-18 June 2011Venue: Stockholm WaterfrontKey dates:15 November, 2010 – Online submission opens15 January, 2011 – Extended abstract submission deadline15 February, 2011 – Notification of acceptance18 April, 2011 – Submission of full ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=394 Movers & Changers Finalists to Ring NYSE BellNYSE Euronext is again partnering with mtvU to host the Movers and Changers Forum during Global Entrepreneurship Week. CNBC’s Jim Cramer will moderate the event and webcast, featuring leading entrepreneurs speaking about their road to success.[read more]Students to Unleash Ideas for Increasing Number of Young EntrepreneursUniversity students worldwide are coming up with new ideas on how to increase the number and impact of young entrepreneurs in their country – with a trip to Stockholm and a chance to present their idea at Startup Day on the line.[read more]Israeli PM Announces Participation, Support for GEWPrime ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=393 I just returned from the 2010 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers meeting held this year at Penn State University. The GCEC is a conference that always inspires me to keep improving my classes and developing our Center’s programs. The innovation that is taking place in Entrepreneurship Centers around the world is truly amazing.This month our first three articles focus on interesting classroom innovations that were presented at GCEC. The first is a class that takes the use of comic strips to the extreme. The second is work that is being done to develop innovative entrepreneurial capstone courses. The third is a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=392 SBANC NewsletterNovember 2, 2010Issue 643 - 2010QUOTE"Keep steadily before you the fact that all true success depends at last upon yourself."-Theodore T. HungerFEATURE PAPERRisk-Based New Venture Valuation TechniqueThe following paper was written by Whittington P. Vara from University of Florida It was presented at the 2010 United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.AbstractNew ventures that lack a financial history and have a future that is not only unknown, but may be unknowable pose unique problems to the investment community. Since conventional valuation techniques do not work in these cases, entrepreneurs and investors resort to techniques that rely more on art than finance. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=391 REGISTER TODAY!Early bird rateshave been extended until November 16!www.USASBE.org/conference/2011Looking Back: 25 YEARS OF USASBEThis year, USASBE celebrates its 25thAnnual ConferenceatHilton Head Island, South Carolina from January 13 to 16, 2011. This week, we are taking a look back over the past 25 years of conferences and highlighting a few of our many milestones.DID YOU KNOW?1981In 1981, the United States affiliate was founded and was named the U.S. Affiliate of the ICSB.The first president of the U.S. affiliate was Gerald Hills, who was a member of the faculty at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). At the same time,Gerald Hillswas also the President of the ICSB. He ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=390 Welcome to the October 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.Coming in November are some exciting events including Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2010. This year, over 100 countries are participating in some 40,000 events. In this issue you can find the latest information on GEW, as well as information on our ICSB Exchange Blog, the upcoming USASBE 2011 conference and many paper submission opportunities for our members to take advantage of. Also available is the results from VISA's Small Business Cash Management survey.Please remember to visit www.icsb.org during ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=389 ESBA Bulletin 29 October- Volume 12 - Number 18IN THIS ISSUEHEADLINEPUBLICATIONSCONSULTATIONSHEADLINEEU/Late Payments: European Parliament approves rules on Late PaymentsOn 20 October, Members of the European Parliament gave a strong backing to the Recast of the Late Payments Directive, establishing a general payment deadline for public authorities and businesses at 30 days. Business-to-business payments may be prolonged beyond 60 days provided that the creditor expressly agrees and the conditions are not 'grossly unfair' to him. The version adopted by the European Parliament was a compromise agreement previously negotiated in the 'trialogue' meetings, making adoption in the Council virtually a formality. In general, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=388 REGISTER TODAY!Early bird rates have been extended until November 16!www.USASBE.org/conference/2011USASBE 2011 Pre-Conference SessionsWe are pleased to announce a number of pre-conference sessions,which will take place on Thursday, January 13, 2011.You can register for pre-conference sessions as part of the online conference registration process.Click here for Conference registration information.Assessing Entrepreneurship Programs:A Continued Dialog on How to Push the EnvelopeDuring this workshop we will hear from entrepreneurship faculty members who have taken steps toestablish quality assessment practices in their programs. We will examine two novel measurement approaches that can be applied to the key components of an entrepreneurship program at any college or ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=387 Education, Employment, Empowerment: The Global Prospects for WomenA day of connecting, collaborating, and actingA conference jointly hosted by The Center for Women’s Leadership at Babson College and AAUW-MassachusettsThank you to our wonderful sponsors!Platinum: Pax World InvestmentsGold: AT&TSilver: Wellesley College, Goldman Sachs;Bronze: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Bay Path College, AAUW North BranchValued Friends: Patricia Ho, Care USA, Dr. Nicholas Senzamici, FUEL, Mount Holyoke College, Worcester Poylytechnic InstituteSaturday, November 6, 20108:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Babson Executive Conference CenterPlease click here to register for the conference. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=386 EIASM Newsletter, October 2010The 2010 EIASM Academic Council meeting at Aston, BirminghamOn 20 and 21 September the Institute held its 2010 Academic Council meeting in Aston. Invited speakers to the event were Professor John Saunders ( Aston University Business School and Audencia, Nantes) and Professor Steve Fuller ( Warwick University). Both presentations raised very interesting points and led to in-depth discussions.John Saunders gave his views on the globalisation of business research. He demonstrated on the bases of an analysis of "Marketing" publications the new developments and trends that can be observed with regards to the country of origin of the authors, the country ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=385 SBANC NewsletterOctober 26, 2010Issue 642 - 2010QUOTE"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement."-Foster C. McclellanFEATURE PAPERThe State of Entrepreneurship In Eastern Europe Overcoming the Challenges of International AnalysisThe following paper was written by Dianne Welsh from University of North Carolina-Greensboro and Barbara Weiss from University of Tampa. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute.AbstractThis installment of entrepreneurship and risk-taking capitalism in Eastern Europe updates the macro-political, economic, and societal conditions in the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=384 Innovation Strategies For A Global EconomyGault, F....For decades, many in the indicators community have looked to Fred Gault for new ideas and organizing principles. Gault continues to play this informative and inspiring role in his new ...October 2010Hardback232 pp978 1 84980 036 5Regular Price:$110.00Web Price:$99.00Building National And Regional Innovation SystemsNiosi, J....The era of the Washington consensus, where the basic advice to developing countries was simply to let markets emerge and not to interfere with their operations, now is gone, at ...October 2010Hardback264 pp978 1 84980 254 3Regular Price:$110.00Web Price:$99.00Promoting New Telecom InfrastructuresFalch, M. Markendahl, J....Promoting New Telecom Infrastructures examines how current ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=383 GEW Launch Events Add to Global AnticipationAs Global Entrepreneurship Week gets ever-closer, the momentum for the campaign is now building quickly. The past month alone has seen a flurry of official launch events around the world announcing local plans and highlights.[read more]Your Big Year Finalists to Compete During GEW for Trip Around the WorldThe 24 finalists for Your Big Year -- recently announced at the Shanghai World Expo – will travel to Liverpool to compete in a series of challenges during Global Entrepreneurship Week for the grand prize of an all-expenses-paid trip around the world.[read more]Chinese Leaders Visit GEW Global in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=382 Email not displaying correcWeekend Warriors to Do Battle During GEWStartup Weekend is taking its normally competitive edge to an entirely new level during this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week by hosting a full-scale, no holds barred “Global Startup Battle.”[read more]GEW/UK to Challenge Stereotypes, Shatter MythsOver half of all young people (16-24) in the UK want to start a business, yet only 1 in 20 actually do – precisely why Enterprise UK is challenging a different myth surrounding entrepreneurship on each day of Global Entrepreneurship Week / UK.[read more]South Korea and What GEW Does BestOn a trip to South Korea for the buildup ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=381 Call for paperJournal of Small Business ManagementSpecial issue on Small business and networked innovation: organizational and managerial challengesGuest Editors: Massimo G. Colombo*, Keld Laursen**, Mats Magnusson***, Cristina Rossi Lamastra**Department of Management, Economics, and Industrial Engineering, Politecnico di Milano**Department of Innovation and Organizational Economics, Copenhagen Business School***School of Industrial Engineering and Management, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)Background and objectives of the special issueIt is well known that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are, in general, disadvantaged along their path towards innovation as they lack relevant resources to be invested in R&D and often experience financial constraints. In order to overcome such limitations, they are ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=380 Submission deadline extended to October 31st ! . . . USASBE Global Entrepreneurship Education Awardhttp://usasbe.org/conference/2011/Consistent with the organization’s overall mission, the purpose of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). Entrepreneurship Education National Awards is toidentify, recognize, celebrate and publicizeexcellence in entrepreneurship education in all forms and at all levels. Given foreign (non-US) programs constitute a growing portion of USASBE membership and increasingly influence our entrepreneurial pedagogy USASBE established the Global Entrepreneurship Education Award in 2010 to recognize the important contributions of non USA-based programs. Specifically, it seeks to recognize excellence in one or more of the following areas:Contribution to curriculum as measured by some combination ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=379 Elephants in the Room!Posted onOctober 20, 2010by: G. Dale Meyer, Ph.D.USASBEAffiliateDistinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado-BoulderSenior Chairman, Western Partners Worldwide FoundationEmail: gdalemeyer@gmail.com*Originally prepared for the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) Special Edition 49.1. Article adapted to fit the style of this blog and represents ICSB’s new mission to provide more synergy with the journal through outlets where our members can actively discuss JSBM content. You can find the complete JSBM article here –http://www.icsb.org/assets/reinventionofacademicentrepreneurship.pdf.In the heat of the long “battle” advocating the legitimacy of academic entrepreneurship, few, if any, of we early advocates predicted the great swarm of colleges and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=378 Global SME themes in the Australasian Context: A SEAANZ Research SymposiumClick here to view the complete conference scheduleDate: November 25, 2010Place: Victoria University, MelbourneKeynote presenterDr. Gerard McElwee is currently Professor of Entrepreneurship at Nottingham BusinessSchool, Nottingham Trent University, UK where he teaches, Entrepreneurship and ResearchMethods.Gerard is the Editor of The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation(http://www.ippublishing.com/ei.htm) which he launched in 2000. He sits on numerousEditorial Boards in the area of Entrepreneurship.He developed an interest in entrepreneurship in the rural area after carrying out researchand consultancy work with small rural businesses and farmers. He has over 50 refereedpublications and has published extensively in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=377 The Economics Of AbundanceSheehan, B....Brendan Sheehan addresses the challenge posed by J.K. Galbraith over 50 years ago to make a constructive contribution to a different style of economic analysis – the economics of abundance. He ...October 2010 Hardback224 pp978 1 84376 670 4Regular Price:$110.00Web Price:$99.00Entrepreneurship And Public PolicySmallbone, D....This book brings together a comprehensive collection of both classic and recent articles covering a broad terrain of knowledge about the scope of small business and entrepreneurship policy and adeptly ...October 2010Hardback1,008 pp978 1 84542 117 5Regular Price:$495.00Web Price:$445.50The Development Of University-Based Entrepreneurship EcosystemsFetters, M.L. Greene, P. Rice, M.P. Butler, J.S....Entrepreneurship and innovation ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=376 Attention Future Leaders and Scholars in EntrepreneurshipDon't Miss the4th Annual USASBE Doctoral ColloquiumHilton Head, SCThursday January 13, 2011Don’t delay a very limited number of slots are remaining. Sign up today and qualify for a scholarship covering the cost of the colloquium, the full USASBE conference and some support for housing costs.Deadline October 24, 2010.Don’t miss this opportunity for career enhancement and networking with today’s entrepreneurship education senior scholars and leaders and tomorrow’s promising researchers, scholars and educators in the entrepreneurship.Apply for a Doctoral Colloquium Scholarship Today!See the Doctoral Colloquium ProgramSee selection criteria for what is needed to qualify for acceptance to ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=375 EIASM, October 14, 2010Dear Colleague,We would like to invite you to the 6TH WORKSHOP ON INTERPRETIVE CONSUMER RESEARCH that will take place on 6-7 May 2011 in Odense, Denmark.The event is hosted by the University of Southern Denmark.Call for papers: Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the biennial EIASM Interpretive Consumer Research workshop. The workshop attracts scholars mainly, but not exclusively, from Europe. We are interested in examining the symbolic, socio-cultural, historical, ideological and experiential aspects of consumption and we draw our theoretical inspiration from a wide variety of research traditions from the social sciences, arts and humanities.A key feature of the workshop ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=374 SBANC NewsletterOctober 12, 2010Issue 640 - 2010QUOTE"Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.."-AnonymousFEATURE PAPEREvaluating the Impact of Federal Legislation on Small Businesses: An Exploratory Study of the New Minimum Wage Rate andThe following paper was written by Kirk Heriot, Teresa Lang and Neal Thomson from Columbus State University. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractThis research provides a discursive assessment of the impact of the federal legislation with regard to minimum wage and the proposed health insurance surcharge on small businesses with $250,000 in labor costs ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=373 CALL FOR PAPERS2nd International Conference on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipDate: 24 – 27 February, 2011Place: Nicosia, CyprusHosted By: Eastern Mediterranean UniversitySupported By: The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB)Abstract Submission deadline: 17 October 2010http://www.emu.edu.tr/sbconfDear Fellow Academics,The Organizing Committee for the “2nd International Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship” invites you to submit abstracts.The conference will take place betweenFebruary 24 – 27, 2011 at the Golden Tulip Nicosia Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus and will be jointly organised by the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB), and the Management Research Centre (MRC) at EMU. (http://www.emu.edu.tr/sbconf)We are excited to announce that Annette St-Onge, Immediate ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=372 A North American Perspective on Small Business Cash Management2010 Visa North AmericanSmall Business Cash Management SurveyClick here to view the full report.IntroductionVisa has monitored North American small business owners’ attitudes concerning cash flow management since 2005. Of particular interest in the 2010 Small Business Cash Management Survey is the relationship between a business’s acceptance and use of payment cards to its outlook on cash flow management. This survey captured the views and opinions of 600 small businesses across the United States and Canada.Survey Highlights- Payment Card Acceptance- Financial Concerns- Cash Flow and Payment Card Acceptance- Payment Tools- Acquisition and Usage IncentivesConclusionsThe results from the 2010 Visa Small Business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=371 EIASM, October 6, 2010Dear Colleague,With this message, we are would like to remind you that the submission deadline forWORKSHOP IN-DEPTH AND CASE STUDIESIN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENTis October 29, 2010In this workshop we welcome papers that deal with entrepreneurship and small-business management and use qualitative research methodology. Especially papers with some methodological pondering are in focus.Please find all details about the event on the following web sitehttp://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=759**************We are taking this opportunity to remind you of the following events that might also be of interest to you :RENT XXIV – Research in Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessMaastricht, November 18-19, 2010More information on : http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=7413rd ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=370 SBANC NewsletterOctober 5, 2010Issue 639 - 2010QUOTE"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."-Howard ThurmanFEATURE PAPERIntegrating Cultural, Social, and Economic Contexts Into Writing Teaching Cases: An International PerspectiveThe following paper was written by Jeffrey R. Cornwall from Belmont University and Thomas M. Cooney from Dublin Institute of Technology. It was presented at the 2010 United States Association for Small Business Entrepreneurs.AbstractThis workshop presents a case writing model that integrates an American and European perspective. The workshop will highlight the key approaches to be taken ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=369 This month’s issue highlights two entrepreneurship courses – a graduate course on business modeling and an undergraduate course on building a network of stakeholder relationships in new ventures. We also look at a summer entrepreneurship camp for teens.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduBusiness Models: A New Graduate CourseAnother school that has joined the ranks of those teaching more about business models is the University of Texas at Dallas. A team of faculty and community advisors led by ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=368 3rd Quarter 2010Womenable E3News"Who would have thought 20, 10 or 5 years ago that Chile would elect a woman to be president ... I was a woman, separated, a socialist, an agnostic ... all possible sins together."~Michelle Bachelet, upon her election as President of Chilein 2006. She has just beennamed to head the new UNEntityfor Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)E3nabling 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 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=367 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 28, 2010Issue 638 - 2010QUOTE"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."-Albert EinsteinFEATURE PAPERBlack-owned Automobile Dealerships and the Current Economic RecessionThe following paper was written by Matthew Sonfield from Hofstra University. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractBlack-owned automobile dealerships in the United States have been disproportionately impacted by the current economic recession. This paper presents an analysis of this significant impact and its implications. A "Historical Background" section examines the rise of black-owned auto dealers since the 1970s, largely due to manufacturers' formal programs to foster the establishment and growth of such dealers. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=366 Welcome to the September 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.This month's newsletter presents some exciting October programs. ICSB is co-sponsoring a Global Entrepreneurship Conference on new business creation in Washington, DC from October 14th to the 16th. CCSBE and ECSB are also hosting annual conference in October and November respectively. Join us to explore the latest in research, education, and policy pertaining to entrepreneurship and small business development. Please remember to visit www.icsb.org during the month of October for the latest news and highlights from our global entrepreneurship ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=365 CCSBE 2010 Conferencehttp://www.ccsbe2010.info/When: October 28-30, 2010Where: Mount Royal UniversityConnect.Cultivate.Create.Come together at Canada’s premier Small Business and Entrepreneurship conference.Entrepreneurs and small businesses have an immense impact on their communities through their new ventures, business and community outreach.At the same time, there is growing recognition by policy makers, members of society, business leaders and youth, that creative approaches are needed to address environmental, economic, and societal issues.Join us as this year’s conference explores entrepreneurs and the community with the latest in research, educational methods and community practices pertaining to venture sustainability and social entrepreneurship.A wide range of plenary and guest speakers will share their expertise, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=364 2nd CALL FOR PAPERS2nd International Conference on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipDate: 24 – 27 February, 2011Place: Nicosia, CyprusHosted By: Eastern Mediterranean UniversitySupported By: The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB)Dear Fellow Academics,The Organizing Committee for the “2ndInternational Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship” invites you to submit abstracts.The conference will take place between February 24 – 27, 2011 at the Golden Tulip Nicosia Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus and will be jointly organised by the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB), and the Management Research Centre (MRC) at EMU. (http://www.emu.edu.tr/sbconf)We are excited to announce that Annette St-Onge, Immediate past President, International Council for Small ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=363 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 21, 2010Issue 637 - 2010QUOTE"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure."-Bill CosbyFEATURE PAPERMexican Students' Attitudes Toward Personal Selling: An Exploratory InvestigationThe following paper was written by Kishwar Joonas, from from Prairie View A&M University and Ricardo Caballero, from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. It was presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators.AbstractThe purpose of this exploratory study was to measure Mexican students' attitudes toward personal selling as a career. A survey developed by Kavas (2003) was used in this study at a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=362 Elon Medal for Entrepreneurial LeadershipYou are cordially invited to attend the presentation of the Elon Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., Astronaut andCEOof Vesalius Ventures, will be the featured speaker and be recognized for his accomplishments as one of the country's premier entrepreneurial leaders. Feel free to invite students and others interested in entrepreneurship.What:Elon Medal for Entrepreneurial LeadershipWho:Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.Astronaut andCEOof Vesalius VenturesDr. Harris in an entrepreneur and innovator in biomedical research and technologies. He was at NASAfor ten years, where he conducted the first telemedicine conference from space with the Mayo Clinic and logged more than 438 ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=361 Look for our next keynote speaker spotlight email next week. This week we've included a collection of reminders about upcoming deadlines related to the conference, and we've joined social media! Join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and be part of the group on LinkedIn. See information below.Developmental Papers Track DeadlineUSASBE 2011 Developmental Papers Track - Deadline is October 10, 2010. Click here for guidelines and contact Dr. Susan Coleman, USASBE VP Research at scoleman@hartford.edu with any questions.Doctoral Colloquium DeadlineUSASBE 2011 Doctoral Colloquium - Deadline to apply is October 17, 2010. Click here for more information and to apply. Contact Dr. George Solomon with questions at gsolomon@gwu.edu.USASBE ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=360 Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New ZealandClick here to download to .pdf version.24rd September 2010Dear SEAANZ memberAs you know it was necessary, because of the lack of a quorum, to defer the AGM originally scheduled for Tuesday 14th September in Cairns.The incoming International Executive Committee has determined that the deferred meeting should be held via Skype on Friday. 1st October 2010 at the following times:Perth, Australia11.30amCanberra, Australia1.30pmAdelaide, Australia1.00pmSydney, Australia1.30pmDarwin, Australia1.00pmAuckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Zealand 4.30pmBrisbane, Australia1.30pmMelbourne, Australia4.30pmTo ensure the meeting can proceed we are urging members who are unable to be present to provide a proxy to a member that ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=359 USASBE Announces Keynote Speakers for the 25th Annual ConferenceUSASBE is excited to announce a stellar group of keynote speakers scheduled to appearfor the 25th Annual Conference to be held January 13-16, 2011 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.Keynote speakers will include:William B. Gartner, Arthur M. Spiro Professor of Entrepreneurship at Clemson UniversityLee Rainie, Director of the Pew Internet & American Life ProjectDick Sweeney, Co-Founder of Keurig, Inc.Jennifer Prosek, Founder and CEO of CJP CommunicationsMarie Johns, DeputyAdministrator of the U.S. Small Business AdministrationWe will present features on USASBE 2011 keynote speakers over the next couple of weeks.This week we will feature Lee Rainie.REGISTER ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=358 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 14, 2010Issue 636 - 2010QUOTE"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."-UnknownFEATURE PAPERA Comparison of Personality and Entrepreneurship: Romanian Business Owners and Business StudentsThe following paper was written by Daniel A. Glaser-Segura from Texas A&M University- San Antonio, Stephen C. Jones from Arkansas Tech University, and Anca Borza and Ovidiu Bordean, both from Universitatea Babe? Bolyai. It was presented at the 2009 Allied Academies International Conference.IntroductionThe fall of communism in 1989 in Romania unlocked the door to economic activity to an almost nonexistent segment of its population: entrepreneurs. Under the communist central planning system, the role of entrepreneurs was eliminated ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=357 MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE DE ICSB DR. DAVID SMALLBONEA LA FILIAL DE ARGENTINAEn primera instancia, les pido me perdonen por no poder estar con ustedes y participar de este importante evento organizado por la Filial de Argentina del International Council for Small Business (ICSB). Pero sobre todo, bienvenidos a la gran familia mundial de ICSB.Argentina se une a ICSB en un momento histórico donde la cooperación y colaboración internacional tiene más relevancia. Como saben, ICSB es una red global de investigadores, educadores, personas de los gobiernos y empresarios cuyo interés primordial es la transferencia de conocimiento y experiencias relacionadas con el empresarismo, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=356 Innovation Leadership Workshoplead by Doug Hall scheduled for Oct 18-20 here in Prince Edward Island.It is a first come, first serve basis soRegister Now!What:Innovation Engineering Leadership Institute, being held this October 18-20, gives leaders in business, government, and non-profits thetools and confidence to Create, Communicate, and Commercializemeaningfully unique ideas; products and services thatyour customers will be willing to pay more for.You will learn how to apply a disciplined approach to the innovation process. Innovation Engineering is most effective when attended by the Owner/Founder, CEO/President or Business Unit Leader plus 2-3 of his or her direct reports.Why should I care?More than 80% ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=355 10THINTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM (IEF), TAMKEEN, BAHRAIN, 9-11 JANUARY 2011Ladies and Gentlemen,Greetings from the UK!Hope you are all getting ready for the 10th IEF, to be held at Bahrain on 9-11 January 2010. I am pleased to draw your attention to some highlights of the conference.a. Key dates and Information=>15 September 2010 - Abstract Submission Deadline*=>15 October 2010 - Notification of Acceptance of Abstract=>15 December 2010 - Full paper submission=>1 December 2010 – Deadline for Registration***All abstracts should be presented in the same format (clickherefor template) and submitted tocer@essex.ac.uk**An electronic version is also availablehere, this needs to be completed and returned by ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=354 The Capitalization Of KnowledgeViale, R. Etzkowitz, H....This book is an authoritative confirmation of the critical role that knowledge plays in economic transformation. It is an indispensable roadmap for new research programmes and a guidepost for policy ...September 2010Hardback368 pp978 1 84844 114 9Regular Price:$155.00Web Price:$139.50Click here for more infoImitation To Innovation In ChinaLi, Y....Yahong Li’s pioneering study, Imitation to Innovation in China, breaks new ground in closely examining the extent to which the Chinese government’s patent policies and patent activity by Chinese firms ...September 2010Hardback208 pp978 1 84844 206 1Regular Price:$105.00Web Price:$94.50Click here for more infoThe New Economics Of Technology PolicyForay, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=352 Nascent Entrepreneurship And LearningKaratas-Özkan, M. Chell, E....In this book Karatas-Özkan and Chell show great clarity in dealing with a range of complex issues. They articulate these in a manner which makes them interesting and comprehensible ...September 2010 Hardback288 pp978 1 84720 760 9Regular Price:$125.00Web Price:$112.50Click here for more infoStrategies For New Venture DevelopmentGinsberg, A....This groundbreaking work brings together a comprehensive set of scholarly articles that help shape our understanding of the strategies deployed to create and grow new business entities. The editor draws ...September 2010Hardback784 pp978 1 84720 982 5Regular Price:$385.00Web Price:$346.50Click here for more infoThe Knowledge Spillover Theory Of EntrepreneurshipAcs, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=351 SBANC NewsletterSeptember 7, 2010Issue 635 - 2010QUOTE"Success is a journey, not a destination."-Ben SweetlandFEATURE PAPERDo Socio-economic Indicators Really Matters for Entrepreneurship? A Latin-American PerspectiveThe following paper was written by José Ernesto Amorós, Fernando Borraz and Leonardo Veiga. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference.This work studies the relationship between entrepreneurial activity and a set of factors such as GDP, the level and composition of unemployment, the impact of the informaleconomy, the perception of corruption, the macroeconomic stability and labor regulations. We use a panel data from ten Latin-American countries covered by Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, GEM, from 2000 to 2007. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=350 EIASM Newsletter, September 20102010 EIASM Academic Council Meeting in Aston, UKWorkshop on Accounting and Regulation6th Interdisciplinary Workshop on Intangibles, Intellectual Capital & Extra-Financial InformationRENT - Research on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Conference7th Conference on New Directions in Management Accounting2nd Workshop on Imagining Business2010 EIASM Conferences and Workshops2011 EIASM Workshops and ConferencesEDEN Doctoral SeminarsEAA Annual Congress & Doctoral Colloquium 2011EARIE 2010 – 37th Annual Conference of the European Association for Research in Industrial EconomicsEDAMBA ActivitiesEFA Annual Meeting & Doctoral Tutorial 2011EIBA Annual Conference & Doctoral Tutorial 2010EMAC ActivitiesEURAM Annual Conference, Doctoral Colloquium & Other ActivitiesEurOMA Annual Conference, Doctoral Seminar & Young Scholars ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=349 SBANC NewsletterAugust 31, 2010Issue 634 - 2010QUOTE"Each day is a new canvas to paint upon. Make sure your picture is full of life and happiness, and at the end of the day you don't look at it and wish you had painted something different."-Author UnknownFEATURE PAPERTaking The Plunge: Combining Service and Online LearningThe following paper was written by Catherine Levitt and Cynthia Schreihans, both from the California State University San Bernardino and Palm Desert Campuses. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference.AbstractWhile there has been a steady interest in material that seeks to acknowledge how service learning impacts students' along ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=348 Nascent Entrepreneurship And LearningKaratas-Özkan, M. Chell, E....In this book Karatas-Özkan and Chell show great clarity in dealing with a range of complex issues. They articulate these in a manner which makes them interesting and comprehensible ...September 2010 Hardback288 pp978 1 84720 760 9Regular Price:$125.00Web Price:$112.50Strategies For New Venture DevelopmentGinsberg, A....This groundbreaking work brings together a comprehensive set of scholarly articles that help shape our understanding of the strategies deployed to create and grow new business entities. The editor draws ...September 2010Hardback784 pp978 1 84720 982 5Regular Price:$385.00Web Price:$346.50The Knowledge Spillover Theory Of EntrepreneurshipAcs, Z.J....With this selection of previously published articles, Professor ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=347 We invite you to submit a paper/abstract to The 7th International Symposium on Management, Engineering and Informatics: MEI 2011 (www.2011iiisconferences.org/MEI), to be held in the context of The 15th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2011, in Orlando, Florida, USA, on July 19th - July 22nd, 2011If you have any colleagues who might be interested in making a submission to the conference, please feel free to forward this e-mail to them.Below are the next deadlines for both MEI and WMSCI 2011 (Check the web site for possible extensions or new set of deadlines):Papers/Abstracts Submission and Invited Session Proposals: October ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=346 Global Entrepreneurship Institute - NewsRoundtable on Entrepreneurship Education – Latin AmericaÚnase a nosotros en el Perú! Join Us in Peru!REE Latin America 2010Universidad ESANOctober 19 – 21, 2010The Stanford Technology Ventures Program cordially invites entrepreneurship educators from universities around the world to attend the Accel Roundtable on Entrepreneurship Education (REE) Latin America 2010. The theme of this year’s conference is “Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development.”The conference will gather business, science, and engineering faculty from leading universities with the goal of accelerating entrepreneurship education for scientists and engineers in Latin America.Over the last few years, a noteworthy phenomenon has been taking place ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=345 Dear Idea generator, please visit SIESclinic(www.siesclinic.org) and register only once. We have added information on Ecells, Business Incubators, Entrepreneurship Development Institutes, Venture Funding, Business Plan template, List of International peer reviewed Journals in the area of entrepreneurship and Innovation, list of top leading Institutions in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Family Business and Strategy area, Leaders speak, Successful startups (manufacturing/ services), Innovative practices (manufacturing / services), a download section etc. This adventure brings in support from leading global experts in the domain area intends to foster and deepen roots of entrepreneurship”The forum is supported by leading experts like:Dr. Gerard McElwee, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Nottingham Trent Business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=344 The Middle East Council for Small Business (an ICSB affiliate) signed in July with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education a memorandum of understanding related to implementing Entrepreneurship Education in Egypt. Attached is the strategy presentation that outlines MCSBE activities moving forward.Click here to view the Strategy Presentation.Amr Gohar, President of MCSBE, is looking forward to working with the ICSB members and networks across the globe in facilitating the objectives of this MOU. He is requesting those who are interested in forging several MOUs for cooperation between Egyptian universities and international universities possibly from the ICSB network in establishing entrepreneurship centers ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=343 Call for contributions for forthcoming book:Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development: Policies, Tools and ChallengesTo be published by Gower Publishing (UK)Edited byProfessor Robert BlackburnSmall Business Research Centre, Kingston University, Surrey UKEmail: r.blackburn@kingston.ac.ukDr Michael SchaperAdjunct Professor, Curtin Business SchoolCurtin University of Technology, Western AustraliaEmail: Michael.Schaper@gmail.comThe aim is to produce a book that will help policy-makers, economic development officers, administrators, elected officials and researchers to better understand the issues involved in SMEs and entrepreneurship development. This involves understanding how government facilitates SME formation, growth and development, and how interventions may be improved to be more effective.This book will be an edited series of chapters that examines strategies for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=342 *No fee or credit card information is required to registerECSB Webinar: Writing Case Studies for Teaching PurposesSpeakerDr. Thomas M. CooneyDirector of the Institute for Minority EntrepreneurshipDublin Institute of TechnologyDate: Thursday, September 23, 2010Time: 15:00 Central European Time (CET)Cost: FREEURL -http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/ecsb8/*No fee or credit card information is required to registerVideo Conference DetailsURL (for use on Sept. 23): http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/ecsb8/Audio Conference DetailsInternational Local Access Numbers:http://www.meetingone.com/us/customer/a1international.cfmConference Room Number: 8888357883To access the webinar audio, first dial your International Local Access Number listed in the link above, then enter the room number when prompted by the operator as *8888357883#If you experience technical difficulties when connecting to the audio through International ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=341 Global Entrepreneurship: The Latest Research on Business CreationDate: October 14-16, 2010Venue: Duques Hall, The George Washington University School of Business, Washington, DCCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCEDownload Conference Flyer (.pdf version)Sponsored byThe Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE), George Washington UniversityDepartment of Management, George Washington UniversityInternational Council for Small Business (ICSB)Hotel AccommodationWashington Suites Georgetown2500 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20037Phone: (202) 333-8060 - (877) 736-2500Website: www.washingtonsuitesgeorgetown.comDates: October 13-16, 2010Rate: $189.00rate is good until September 13, 2010.The Group Code is ICSB.Directions: Click here to view a map of downtown DC with directions provided to the venuePresentation DeadlineSubmit electronically to icsb@gwu.edu a working paper no later than 30 September 2010. Authors, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=340 Welcome to the August 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.This month's newsletter is filled with affiliate announcements and local conference information for our members. ICSB members from around the world are encouraged to attend these local events with an aim to provide valuable insight and networking opportunities. In addition to conference information, we also welcome ICSB China-Mainland to our network in this bulletin, present call for papers, social entrepreneurship news, a new blog and member book discounts from Emerald. Please remember to visit www.icsb.org during the month of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=339 ECSB will get the new academic year off to a busy start with supported events in Bulgaria (European Entrepreneurship as an Engine for Post-Crisis Development, Borovets, 8th – 10th), Ireland (Ricard Cantillon School, Tralee, Sept 8th – 10th), and Italy (Entrepreneurial Laboratory Second International Symposium, Bergamo, 20th- 21st). Additionally, on Thursday 23rd our latest Autumn Webinar Series begins with a webinar on Case Writing for Teaching Purposes. Full details regarding all of these events can be found at www.ecsb.org.Registration for this year's RENT Conference is also currently available at www.eiasm.org. A very successful element to last year’s RENT Conference was the pre-conference activities ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=338 We invite you to submit a paper/abstract to the joint event of The 17th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis: ISAS 2011 (www.2011iiisconferences.org/ISAS), and The SPRING 9th International Conference on Computing, Communications and Control Technologies: CCCT 2011 (www.2011iiisconferences.org/CCCT) to be held on March 27th - 30th, 2011 in Orlando, Florida, USAIf you have any colleagues who might be interested in making a submission to the conference, please feel free to forward this e-mail to them.Below are the deadlines (check the conferences Web sites for possible extensions):Papers/Abstracts Submission and Invited Session Proposals: September 29th, 2010Authors Notifications: November 8th, 2010Camera-ready, full ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=337 Click here to read to complete newsletterCollaboration: An Opportunity for Lasting ChangeBy Paul C. Light, New York UniversityThis year’s Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University’s Said School of Business comes at a moment of both great celebration and great disquiet.On the one hand, the United States has finally taken a significant step forward on health care reform, the war in Iraq seems to be ending, and there seems to be a hint of progress on global climate change.On the other hand, the world is still struggling with a long list of seemingly intractable problems, the number of failed states ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=336 August 2010Our students are beginning to arrive back on campus ready for the new academic year. With the continued state of the economy we can expect more of them seeking our help in their careers.The theme of business and financial modeling is continued this month. Given the current interest in this topic we will continue to offer ideas on integrating business modeling into the classroom in upcoming issues. We also share information on a program to assist the growing number of “accidental entrepreneurs.”We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=335 SBANC NewsletterAugust 24, 2010Issue 633 - 2010QUOTE"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."-Tommy LasordaFEATURE PAPEREmpirical Study of BranThe following paper was written by Wen-Hung Wang and Hsu-Han Tang, both from National Taiwan Ocean University. It was presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators.AbstractThis study examined the model of brand attributes using Keller's (1993) brand knowledge. Higher-order confirmatory factor analysis (HCFA) was utilized to confirm each dimension of brand attributes and examine measurement properties. A survey was conducted using a paperbased and online questionnaire. Levi jeans and Nokia cell phones are ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=334 SPECIAL EDITIONWelcome from the Executive DirectorCenter for Entrepreneurship Education & ResearchHello Everyone,It is hard to believe Summer is rapidly coming to a close. Labor Day weekend is upon us and Autumn cannot be far behind.As you will see in this end of Summer special issue ofE-News & Views, entrepreneurship and innovation are alive and well.Cincinnati Innovates' deadline is September 1, so don't delay if you have an idea to submit. Also, you will want to take a few minutes to look over the great ideas already submitted and vote on your favorite ones - we have listed a few of our ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=333 SBANC NewsletterAugust 13, 2010Issue 632 - 2010QUOTE"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect It's successful outcome."-William JamesFEATURE PAPERExploring Challenges in Relationship Marketing for Ethnic Minority Social Enterprises in the United KingdomThe following paper was written by Alexander Fleming Babumba from Middlesex University and Caleb Kwong from University of Essex. It was presented at the 2009 International Council for Small Business.IntroductionThe role of social entrepreneurship within an economy is now being increasingly recognised (Bridge, 2008) and ethnic communities have ultimately bore ethnic social entrepreneurs in the process. This is because charitable and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=332 SBANC NewsletterAugust 10, 2010Issue 630 - 2010QUOTE"We are approaching a new age of synthesis. Knowledge cannot be merely a degree or a skill. it demands a broader vision, capabilities in critical thinking and logical deduction without which we cannot have constructive progress."-Li Ka ShingFEATURE PAPERComparison of Interactive Television Courses With Alternative Delivery MethodsThe following paper was written by James K. Owens from West Texas A&M University. It was presented at the 2009 Allied Academies ConferenceAbstractThe observations regarding the Interactive Television (ITV) course are compared to the author's experiences with the identical graduate finance course offered in a completely online format and in ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=331 August 23, 2010Dear Colleagues,We would like to remind you that the extended submission deadline for the8TH WORKSHOP ON INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY AND CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENTisSeptember 1st.CLICK HEREto submit your full paper.The workshop will take place in Tübingen, Germany, October 8-9, 2010 and will be hosted by the Department of International Business, Tübingen University.Invited Speaker:Pervez Ghauriis Professor of International Management at King's College London. He is also the founding Editor-in-Chief of International Business Review since 1992, the European editor for the Journal of World Business and editor of the International Business and Management book series by Elsevier Science.For more information about this event ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=330 Two weeks remain until the submission deadline for USASBE 2011, our 25th Annual Conference (www.usasbe.org/conference/2011/). With approximately 500 of the leading entrepreneurship educators in attendance, the USASBE meetings are always vibrant, content rich, and professionally rewarding. It's the one conference that brings together prominent researchers and teachers from the big research universities, mid-sized schools, and smaller colleges, and where equal attention is devoted to entrepreneurship research and small business research. Top journals in the entrepreneurship discipline recognize and publish the best papers from the conference. At the same time, the national model entrepreneurship education awards find top schools sharing their innovations ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=329 The purpose of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship® (USASBE® ) Entrepreneurship Education National Awards is to identify, recognize, celebrate, and publicize excellence in entrepreneurship education in all forms and at all levels.USASBE will recognize excellence in entrepreneurship education with awards made at the 2011 National meeting in nine categories:National Model Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program Award National Model MBA Entrepreneurship Program Award National Model Ph.D. Entrepreneurship Program Award -- each of these awards recognizes colleges and universities that have developed and currently offer high quality and innovative programs, the purpose of which is to educate and train future generations of entrepreneurs. Outstanding Specialty ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=328 The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is excited to announce the development of our new blog, the ICSB Exchange. Our official launch is set for the first week of September. The focus of the ICSB Exchange is to provide a valuable outlet for our members to address popular topics and emerging trends in today’s ever-changing global economy. We will encourage contributions from members around the world to the blog so that we can strengthen the discussion thread. Monthly guest contributors will write new blog posts each month to present new topics and address existing discussions. Sharing business knowledge on a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=327 25th AnnualUSASBE 2011 ConferenceJanuary 13-16, 2011 | Hilton Head Island, SCSubmit your papers, cases, and workshops by August 27.Access the full call for papers here.The 25thAnnual USASBE Conference is one you won't want to miss. Hilton Head 2011 promises to be a great opportunity to consider how best to move our discipline ahead while we reflect, network and return to the spring 2011 semester with renewed vigor. We look forward to receiving your work and seeing you at the conference!Submission Deadline: August 27. For more information on about the conference and the online submission system, visit our conference website at http://usasbe.org/conference/2011/USASBE 2011 Conference Contacts:Program Chair: EthnéSwartz, Swartz@fdu.eduCompetitive ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=326 Estimados Amigos de la Red,nos agrada hacerles llegar de parte de la Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento la información que a continuación se detalla.Curso de Formación ContinuaDesde el 09 de Septiembre al 20 de NoviembreLaMaestría en Economía y Desarrollo Industrial con mención en PyMEsabre un cupo limitado de vacantes para estudiantes externos al posgrado e invita a participar del curso“Enfoque, tendencias y metodología para gestionar la calidad y la mejora continua en las PYMES”a cargo del Ing. Héctor FormentoDocente de la UNGS y miembro de la AmericanSociety for Quality (ASQ) y de SAMECO(más información en attach)Destinatarios: El curso está principalmente orientado a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=325 Register Now !!Please refer tohttp://www.isbc2010.orgto learn more informationDownload the Registration FormBasic Objective of ISBCInternational Small Business Congress ( ISBC ) is a worldwide annual conference with the basic objective of assembling representatives from governments, businesses, academic communities and financial institutions to exchange views on small and medium-sized business problems, policies and programs, as well as to provide business opportunities among participating SMEs. Since the first ISBC held in Honolulu in 1974, a total of more than 21,000 participants throughout the world have attended 35 congresses to date.36th ISBC in TaiwanDateOctober 4 – 7, 2010( Pre-conference Tour in Kaohsiung city is on ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=324 SBANC NewsletterAugust 3, 2010Issue 629 - 2010QUOTE"Every success is built on the ability to do better than good enough."-AnonymousFEATURE PAPERAre Older and Younger Entrepreneurs Similar?The following paper was written by Mary M. White and Phillip R Fuller from Jackson State University. It was presented at the Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship 35th Annual ConferenceAbstractThis study provides descriptive research that explores the phenomena of similarities of older and young entrepreneurs who have been largely ignored in entrepreneurial research. Based on the 2003 National Survey of Small Business Finances conducted every five years by the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, the data were ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=323 Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group, Essex Business School, University of Essex, United Kingdom and Tamkeen, Bahrain2nd Notice and Call for Papers10th International Entrepreneurship Forum (10th IEF)Conference ThemeEntrepreneurship and Society: Creating Social, Economic, Cultural and Personal ValueDate9-11 January 2011 in BahrainConference website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/conferences/ief/Click here to download PDF flyerConference OverviewWelcome to a celebration of a decade of innovation! 2010 is the tenth anniversary of the International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF). The 10th conference on the theme of Entrepreneurship and Society:“Creating Social, Economic, Cultural and Personal Value’” will be held in Bahrain from 9-11 January 2011. This conference is being organised by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Research(CER), Essex Business School, University of Essex ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=322 Welcome to the July 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.This month's Bulletin includes a world conference update with pictures, certificates, best paper winners, proceedings, and upcoming events, such as the 2011 ICSB World Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Start preparing for next year's event by visiting www.icsb2011.org. Other news from USASBE, DELL Inc., Edward Elgar Publishing and more. Please visit www.icsb.org during the month of August for the latest news and highlights from our global entrepreneurship community. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter throughout the year. Best regards,David SmallbonePresident, ICSB 2010 World ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=321 Entrepreneurship And Regional DevelopmentAcs, Z.J....The relationship between entrepreneurship, technology, knowledge and growth at a regional level is complicated and for research sometimes even uneasy. This volume brings together contributions from recognized scholars with the ...August 2010 Hardback640 pp978 1 84844 978 7Regular Price:$299.95Web Price:$269.96Click here for more information http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=320 Hello Everyone,It has been a HOT Summer so far and with the Reds contending for the NL pennant, there are no signs of things cooling off any time soon! Of course, you don't need a newsletter to tell you that. What you may not know, however, is that conclusive research now reveals that the unusually robust temperatures we are experiencing in the Queen City are the direct result of increased creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial activity emanating from the Mid-west with a forecast for more of the same!As you look over the Summer issue ofE-News & Views, you will see UC, Cincinnati, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=319 SBANC NewsletterJuly 27, 2010Issue 628 - 2010QUOTE"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure."-Sven Goran ErikssonFEATURE PAPERDoes Size Matter? Ethics Applied To Small Businesses Compared To Large BusinessesThe following paper was written by Kevin Cooksey & Dolores Kuchina-Musina from Christopher Newport University. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference.AbstractConsidering the normative statement that both large and small businesses should follow the same ethical and moral standards, this paper analyzes the perceptions of individuals based on the relative ethical behavior of small business as compared to large business. The study of ethics focuses on the differences between what ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=318 2201 G. Street NWFunger 315Washington, DC 20052 USATel:1-202-994-0704Fax: 1-202-994-4930Email:ICSB@gwu.eduDear Colleagues,On behalf of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) and the 2010 World Conference team, I would like to sincerely thank you for participating in this year’s event. For the 55th time, ICSB members from around the world came together to share new ideas and build meaningful relationships with friends both new and old. As a follow-up to this year’s conference, we have prepared some updates on the 2010 World Conference, as well as information on upcoming ICSB events and of course the 2011 ICSB World Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Please feel free tocontact ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=317 At the IBA Board meeting held on Wednesday 14 July 2010, Mr Septi Bukula, well known in the field of SMME research and as President of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) South African affiliate as well as a leading figure in FABCOS, was given the honour of being awarded a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the IBA. We are, from our perspective, honoured that Septi has accepted this accolade and look forward to a long and happy association.Mr JM Tshiwilowilo, Chairperson IBA and Mr Septi BukulaThe IBA Board with Mr Septi Bukula - From left: Mr Don Mashele, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=316 July 2010Entrepreneurship Education NewsletterIt won’t be long until our campuses are bustling with the beginning of the new academic year. This issue of the Newsletter includes an innovative way to teach business modeling, a site that helps students explore the entrepreneurial mindset, and other useful information.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduVenture Design StudioI attended a session at the recent ICSB Conference in Cincinnati that sent me back to my syllabus for the fall to make some significant ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=315 USASBE Entrepreneurship Education AwardsSHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe United States Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (USASBE) is a premier organization dedicated to expanding the academic discipline of entrepreneurship through research, education, and practice. The organization represents the largest gathering of academic faculty, entrepreneurship program directors, and entrepreneurship center directors in the United States. With a mission focused on economic development and advancement through entrepreneurship, USASBE is a growing organization with more than 800 members worldwide.Each January USASBE hosts a conference where members gather to share knowledge and best practices on various domains within entrepreneurship such as public policy, outreach, research, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=314 The election has been called and issues for small/micro business people suddenly emerge as a key dividing line between the major parties. Last week, Tony Abbott announced that a coalition government would extend unfair contract protections to small business people: <http://www.contractworld.com.au/pages/PDFs/Joint-Press-Release-Abbott-Billson-080710.pdf> That’s about 2 million self-employed people who would be affected if Abbott wins. Yesterday, the ALP responded by alleging that Abbott’s policies would be interventionist and anti-competitive, saying that Abbott’s policies amount to “a system more akin to the economies of Albania and Soviet Russia than to an open, competitive economy”: <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/libs-pose-threat-to-competition/story-e6frg6zo-1225892366837> The thrust of the ALP’s response suggests that unfair contract protection for small business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=313 SBANC NewsletterJuly 20, 2010Issue 627 - 2010QUOTE"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will."-Vince LombardiFEATURE PAPEREncouraging Future Social Entrepreneurs: Community Outreach and MBAsThe following paper was written by Dusty Bodie from Boise State University. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute Conference.AbstractRunning a nonprofitprogram.ismuch more like running a small business than it is like being a professional in a large corporation (Masaoka, 2009.) Recent studies have indicated concern about future leadership of the nonprofit sector, questioning whether the sector can effectively recruit a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=312 Yes, it's tax return time again and, yes, again we're all swamped with information on what to do and not do in relation to our tax returns. The ATO has put out some helpful information and we've collated what we think might be the key items for most self-employed people. It covers issues such as: All the info about lodging your 2009-10 tax return. You can do this online. An online demo of how to do your tax return online. What work-related expenses you can claim. All the tax info about running your business. You can find it here:<http://www.contractworld.com.au/pages/PDFs/handy-ATO-links-for-2009-2011.pdf> But look at this ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=311 The Cooper Review into superannuation was released last week. We’ve been warning that the big super funds wanted to get their hands on Self Managed Super Funds’ money:<http://www.contractworld.com.au/campaigns/ica-smsf-cooper-review-commentary-cummings.php>The reverse has happened. ICA member Allen Cummings has written another really good commentary for us. He’s included some SMSF investment tips.<http://www.contractworld.com.au/pages/PDFs/ica-Allen-Cummings-SMSFs-final.pdf>Allen says: SMSF’s: “…the changes recommended to the Government for self-managed funds are much lighter than for the rest of the super industry. This represents a win for the SMSF and will surely result in an explosion of SMSF start-ups.”Big Funds: “The Cooper review has given the big super funds a “big smack ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=310 Dear Fellow Academics,The Organizing Committee for the “2nd International Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship” invites you to submit abstracts.The conference will take place betweenFebruary 24 – 27, 2011at theGolden Tulip Nicosia Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus and will be jointly organised by the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB), and the Management Research Centre (MRC) at EMU.We are excited to announce that Annette St-Onge, President, International Council for Small Business (ICSB), and Dr. Thomas Cooney, president of the ECSB (The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) will be the keynote speakers ofthis year.Who should attend this conference?*Researchers *Entrepreneurs *Consultants*Teachers *Policy makers *Doctoral ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=308 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Karina DichlMillerCoors(312) 496-2973karina.dichl@millercoors.comRonald E. ChildsFlowers Communications Group(312) 228-8807RChilds@flowerscomm.comMILLERCOORS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN TOUGH ECONOMY, 11TH YEAR IN A ROWMillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series Calls for Entries for its $150,000 Prize PoolCHICAGO (July 27, 2010) – MillerCoors continues to empower urban and multicultural communities by offering small businesses the unique opportunity to vie for $150,000 in business grants with its signature program, the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series (MUES) and Business Plan Competition. The award-winning program, which debuted in 1999, provides training and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs and has awarded more than 1.4 million dollars in small business grants, since ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=307 Women in Business Newsletter: July 2010 Global EditionCreating Opportunities for WomenIFC Women in Business Program's Third Quarter EditionGlobal Newsletter: July 2010IntroductionIFC's Women in Business (WIN) Program welcomes you to its twenty-third 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 IFC and World Bank Group activities, including about an IFC project and lessons-learned regarding women in mining. Pointing ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=306 Transgenerational EntrepreneurshipNordqvist, M. Zellweger, T.M....Introducing a new concept in family businesses Transgenerational Entrepreneurship addresses how these businesses achieve growth and longevity through entrepreneurial activities. It focuses on the resources, capabilities and mindsets that families ...July 2010 Hardback240 pp978 1 84720 797 5Regular Price:$109.00Web Price:$98.10Click here for more info http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=305 Smes In A Globalised WorldLenihan, H. Andreosso-O’Callaghan, B. Hart, M....This insightful book shows how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from some of the traditionally less dynamic peripheral economies of the ‘old’ EU – namely Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain – have ...July 2010 Hardback256 pp978 1 84844 009 8Regular Price:$115.00Web Price:$103.50Click here for more infoSme PerformanceWatson, J....John Watson is my type of researcher. His scholarly career has been devoted to finding out what actually happens to small businesses, based on looking in detail at their performance ...July 2010Hardback168 pp978 1 84542 977 5Regular Price:$105.00Web Price:$94.50Click here for more infoTransgenerational EntrepreneurshipNordqvist, M. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=304 FACULTY POSITION IN MANAGEMENTEntrepreneurshipThe School of Business of The George Washington University (GWSB) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Management beginning in August 2011. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong commitment to research and teaching in entrepreneurship, new venture initiation and social entrepreneurship with a secondary focus on management, leadership and organizational behavior. We encourage innovative research of the highest quality and seek applicants who aim to publish in journals which have an impact on the fields of entrepreneurship and management. Candidates should also be willing to contribute to the mission ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=303 Greetings from Puerto Rico!!!The PR & C Affiliate Board met today and invites David Smallbone, President of ICSB, to be the Keynote Speaker at the 3rd Research Symposium to take place on Friday, December 3, 2010 in Puerto Rico.David Smallbone has also been invited to speak to the Doctoral business students on Saturday, December 4, 2010.We look forward to greet you personally once again in the Caribbean. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=302 July, 2010Dear Friends and Colleagues,10th International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF) ConferenceIt is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend the 10th anniversary conference of the IEF to be held in Bahrain on 9-11 January, 2011.This year’s conference theme ‘Entrepreneurship and Society’ goes right to the core of entrepreneurship and innovation – their special value in changing, shaping and creating society. At a time of widespread uncertainty, and the abject failure of many of our institutions, many questions are asked about our approach to economic growth and social upheaval. We need a heightened sense of opportunity generation and its realisation in different environments. The ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=301 SBANC NewsletterJuly 13, 2010Issue 625 - 2010QUOTE"Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good."-Joe PaternoFEATURE PAPERSuccess for Female-Owned Firms in Mass Merchandising: The Case of the Health and Beauty Aids MarketThe following paper was written by Tami L. Knotts from Bridgewater State College. It was presented at the Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship 35th Annual Conference.IntroductionFemale-owned firms have had significant success over the years in all fields of business, and research has shown that manufacturing firms owned by women can have the same or similar success to firms owned by men (Knotts, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=300 Regulation And The Evolution Of The Global Telecommunications IndustryGentzoglanis, A. Henten, A....After decades of liberalization of the telecommunications industry around the world and technological convergence that allows for increasing competition, sector-specific regulation of telecommunications has been on the decline. As ...July 2010Hardback368 pp978 1 84844 588 8Regular Price:$149.00Web Price:$134.10Click here for more infoInnovation, Economic Growth And The FirmGaffard, J.-L. Salies, E....Gaffard and Salies have brought together an outstanding collection of papers that connects two fields of research usually only considered in isolation: the entrepreneurial restructuring of firms and markets and ...July 2010Hardback264 pp978 1 84720 832 3Regular Price:$125.00Web Price:$112.50Click here for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=299 On Wednesday July 14, 2010, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) hosted an operational meeting for fellow Global Entrepreneurship Program DC Partners. The meeting was held at the George Washington University School of Business and focused on both macro and micro perspectives of each organization and where to go next? In attendance were Leslie Jump from Sawari Ventures, James Grabowski of AmidEast, Marianne Siemietkowski Needham from Cisco Systems Inc., Peter Righi of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED), Lorraine Hariton of the United States Department of State, and Dr. Charles Matthews, Past President and current SVP of Strategic ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=298 Dell Unleashes the Power of Women in Business, Connects Top Entrepreneurs at World Expo, ShanghaiDell and Intel, in partnership with Bloomberg LINK, today announced that the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network will take place during the World Expo, Shanghai 2010, on June 20-22, 2010. This inaugural event is an extension of Dell’s “Take Your Own Path” campaign, highlighting how entrepreneurs’ innovative use of technology results directly in business success.This two-day event connects 75 female founders, CEOs and innovative leaders who run businesses in the world’s top markets to celebrate the impact that women-owned businesses have on the economy and share best practices ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=297 SBANC NewsletterJuly 6, 2010Issue 624 - 2010QUOTE"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."-Eleanor RooseveltFEATURE PAPERHow Do Emotions Impact the Opportunity Recognition Process?The following paper was written by Malavika Sundararajan from North Carolina Central University. It was presented at the 2009 Small Business Institute Conference.AbrstractTo understand if emotions help entrepreneurs recognize better opportunities, we extend the entrepreneurship literature by incorporating current psychology and neuroscience theories regarding emotions to understand how four types of emotional responses interact with entrepreneurial cognitive factors to impact the Opportunity Recognition (OR) process. The OR process itself is said to be comprised of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=296 Dear Fellow academics,The Organizing Committee for the “2nd International Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship” invites you to submit abstracts.The conference will take place between February 24 – 27, 2011 at the Golden Tulip Nicosia Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus and will be jointly organised by the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB), and the Management Research Centre (MRC) at EMU.We are excited to announce that Annette St-Onge, President, International Coucil of Small Business (ICSB), and Dr. Thomas Cooney, president of the ECSB (The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) will be the keynote speakers ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=295 It's time to start planning for the USASBE 2011 Annual Meeting and I am writing to personally invite you to submit a paper, workshop or case for consideration.The annual USASBE conference is one of the premier gatherings of entrepreneurship scholars and educators in the world and the event usually offers an opportunity for us as educators to pause and share insightful papers, provocative workshops and inspirational keynote and pillar presenters! The 2011 conference will be held January 13 - 16 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, located on Hilton Head Island in beautiful and historic South Carolina. The Marriott ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=294 Hi You’ll be aware of the extensive campaigning we’ve been doing on the unfair contracts issue. We’ve done this because we’re just seeing too many self-employed people being ‘done over’ and they feel they cannot do anything about it! In this next phase of our campaign, we’ve produced a Charter of Contractual Fairness.<http://www.contractworld.com.au/pages/PDFs/ICA-Charter-of-Contractual-Fairness.pdf> It enunciates the guiding principles by which we believe contracts for self-employed/small business people should be judged. We’ve drawn these principles heavily from the new consumer unfair contracts laws: <http://www.contractworld.com.au/campaigns/ica-integrity-campaign-identify-unfair-contracts.php> And we are campaigning on this. We believe the new unfair contracts consumer laws should be extended to small business people. We have initiated ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=293 EIASM Newsletter, July 2010EIASM Academic Council - New Member2010 EIASM Academic Council Meeting in Aston, UKEDEN Doctoral seminarsEuropean PhD Award for the Best Thesis in Corporate GovernanceEIASM Conferences and WorkshopsProfessor Berend Wierenga - Farewell Ceremony at Erasmus University RotterdamProfessor Danica Purg - International Dean of the Year 2010IPDM Conference - International Product Development Management ConferenceRENT - Research on Entrepreneurship and Small Business ConferenceSecond Workshop on Imagining Business4th Workshop on Coopetition Strategy6th Interdisciplinary Workshop on Intangibles, Intellectual Capital & Extra-Financial InformationCIMA New Research Funding Initiative: Beyond RecessionEFMD Case Writing CompetitionSKEMA Business School - New campus in Raleigh, North CarolinaEAA Annual Congress & ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=292 Welcome to the June 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. June was an exciting month for ICSB with the 55th Annual ICSB World Conference commencing in Cincinnati, Ohio USA on June 24th. With over 400 delegates from 40 different countries attending plenary sessions, parallel paper and workshop sessions, and keynote speaker luncheons, the 2010 Conference was a forum to showcase international research and practice. Thank you to all who participated. We'll look forward to seeing you again next year in Stockholm, Sweden. Please visit icsb2011.org for more information. Within ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=291 Have your say! No more on the Internet?The Gillard government’s proposed Internet filter has ignited a storm of protest and criticism from the ‘geek’ community. It won’t work and it’ll be a gag on Internet democracy they say. See, for example:<http://nocleanfeed.com/><http://apcmag.com/testing-of-conroys-internet-filter-was-flawed-expert-.htm>This is a pretty big, influential and communications-savvy community to put off-side!The US administration has plans to do the same thing. It’s a battle for democracy many say.<http://www.atr.org/files/files/ATR_PolicyBrief_NetNeutrality.pdf>But in the UK, an official government report has just been released saying that the Internet must be left alone, open and free:<http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/net-neutrality/netneutrality.pdf>How many of us who work for ourselves have built our businesses, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=290 Stop Small Business Unfair Contracts!All businesses are in for a big shake-up. TheTrade Practices Acthas been amended to force businesses to have fair contracts with consumers. Given its importance, it hasn’t received a lot of media coverage. We’ve provided a summary of the new laws here:<http://www.contractworld.com.au/campaigns/ica-integrity-campaign-unfair-contracts-TPA-amendments.php>and links to the legislation identifying the fair contract requirements here:<http://www.contractworld.com.au/campaigns/ica-integrity-campaign-identify-unfair-contracts.php>If you’re selling to consumers, you need to review your contracts and practices to ensure compliance.But there’s disappointment. The Rudd Government excluded finance and business-to-business contracts. That is, finance and business-to-business contracts are allowed (by default) to be ‘unfair’.This is not good enough.I’ve put together a ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=289 More Babies PLEASE!!Yes, developed economies urgently need more babies.The Agehas given a really good summary of the dire economic circumstances now impacting on developed economies because of the ageing of our populations. Australia is caught up in the spiralling problem:<http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/fiscal-time-bomb-yet-to-explode-20100614-ya3c.html>So go to it prospective mums and dads! More babies please!This is one reason why the Rudd government’s new paid parental leave legislation is good. It helps mums and dads. The legislation passed parliament late this evening (Thursday 17 June). But they’ve stuffed up! Instead of a simple administrative system, it’s going to be a nightmare in the way it will impact ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=288 SBANC NewsletterJune 29, 2010Issue 623 - 2010QUOTE"Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves - to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterday by our today."-Stewart B. JohnsonFEATURE PAPERInnovation: The Soul of EntrepreneushipThe following paper was written by Jo Ann Carland and James Carland, both from Western Carolina University. It was presented at the 2009 Small Business Institute Conference.AbstractInnovation of some type is a hallmark of the entrepreneurial psyche. Research has indicated that it is a characteristic of the entrepreneur. This treatise indicates how to create an environment conducive to innovation and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=287 June 2010Summer is a great time to work on course and program improvements. We seem to finally have the time to tinker with things that we just can’t find time for during the crush of the academic year. This issue offers a couple of experiential exercises, an alternative to business plans, and an enhancement for the traditional speaker series.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduThe Business ModelWe have all heard the growing chorus of faculty debating the proper ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=286 Saturday, June 26 Friday Morning Plenary Review: Global Pioneers By David Tomczyk At 8:30 in the morning, one of the last things you expect to hear is bagpipes. However, this unusual opening indicated the merging of cultures at ICSB - a theme carried throughout the opening plenary session. Dr. Charles Matthews began the proceedings with a welcome to Cincinnati, especially for the 130 first-time delegates to ICSB. This welcome was echoed warmly by Gregory Williams, the President of the University of Cincinnati, and the Honorable Mark Mallory, mayor of Cincinnati. It's clear why Cincinnati was chosen for this year's meeting; the city is actively ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=284 Friday, June 25thPolicy Pre-conference: Effects of the Global RecessionBy Denny Dennis, Michael BattagliaThe world is hopefully ending its worst economic recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s.While the recession has impacted various countries and various sectors within those countries in different ways, small business has typically been one group that has been seriously, adversely impacted. But, how much? And, in what ways? The purpose of this year's ICSBpolicypre-conference was to begin developing a record of the impact of the Great Recession on new and small businesses and government's response in the face of it.The initial appearance suggests that small businesses ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=283 SBANC NewsletterJune 22, 2010Issue 621- 2010QUOTE"Try not to become a man of success, but rather to become a man of value. He is considered successful in our day who gets more out of life than he puts in. But a man of value will give more than he receives."-Albert EinsteinFEATURE PAPERA Note on Modeling Service Capacity Allocation Under Varying Intensities of CompetitionThe following paper was written by Hongkai Zhang and Jim Rauch from East Central University. It was presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators (2009).AbstractBased on a linear deterministic price response function, sales revenue is analytically ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=282 June 18, 2010Welcome to Issue #6 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is thesixth of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcements in anticipation of the ICSB 2010 World Conference.In this issue you will find information about ourrevised program,Entrepreneurship and the Campusworkshop, Pre-conference Agenda,ICSB International Office workshop, sponsors,and a speaker spotlight.All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website atwww.icsb2010.orgin addition toicsb.orgfor more information. See you in Cincinnati!New!ICSB 2010 Revised World Conference Program Posted OnlineWe encourage all to check the ICSB2010 website for the revised World Conference programThe ICSB 2010 World Conference Program ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=281 2nd Quarter 2010E3nabling 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 you find this information of interest in your pursuit of that goal. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=280 June 11, 2010Welcome to Issue #5 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is thefifth of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcements in anticipation of the ICSB 2010 World Conference.In this issue you will find information about oursocial events,Teaching Case Exchange workshop, Open Innovation workshop,Gloabl Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)workshop, sponsors,and a speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletin we include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!Global Knowledge. Global Networks. A Closer Look at ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=279 USASBE 2011 - OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONSSHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPDear Colleagues,I am happy to announce that the USASBE 2011 submission system is officially open today. Please visit the online submission system athttp://usasbe.org/conference/2011/to submit your papers, workshops, and cases. Through the online submission system you may also indicate your interest involunteering for the review process. The system will be open for submissions June 15 – August 27, 2010.The Conference Committee is putting together an outstanding conference for 2011. Early bird registration for the conference will open July 1, 2010. Look for more exciting conference announcements coming soon!EthnéDr. Ethné Swartz2011 USASBE Conference Vice ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=278 SBANC NewsletterJune 15, 2010Issue 620 - 2010QUOTE"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. "-Michael JordanFEATURE PAPEREntrepreneurship Opportunities in the Solar IndustryThe following paper was written by Douglas Causey, Vershun L. McClain, Mary M. White, and Donald Causey from Jackson State University. It was presented at the Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship 35th Annual Conference.AbstractAccording to Schumpeter, a great economist, technology revolution can create "gales ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=277 June 4, 2010Welcome to Issue #4 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is thethird of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcements in anticipation of the ICSB 2010 World Conference. In this issue you will find information about our conference program, AGM meeting, workshops, sponsors, best paper awards and a speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletin we include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!2010 World Conference Program is Now Posted!Over two hundred ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=276 Hello Everyone,Please join me in congratulating all the Entrepreneurship majors graduating this June! It's hard to believe that as you read this, Spring Quarter exams are in full swing, final grades are in process, graduation is just around the corner, and another academic year has come and gone.As you look over this issue of E-News & Views, we once again see the words of Demosthenes come to life, "Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." Congratulations once again to all of our honored recipients recognized at the 12th Annual Entrepreneurship Recognition Banquet in May. A special congratulations to our ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=275 SBANC NewsletterJune 8, 2010Issue 619 - 2010QUOTE"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."-Herman CainFEATURE PAPERThe Lehman Brother's Bankruptcy: A Test Of Market EfficiencyThe following paper was written by Christine Pichardo and Frank Baconfrom Longwood University. It was presented at the 2009 Allied Academies International Conference.AbstractThis study tests the market efficiency theory by examining the effect of the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy on several brokerage firms, as well as the overall market. It would suggest that these brokerage firms would occur negative stock prices following the announcement ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=274 ECSB / USASBE Doctoral Exchange Competition - Prize Worth €1,000Last year ECSB launched a Doctoral Exchange Competition in conjunction with USASBE. All students who apply to be accepted onto the RENT Doctoral Consortium are automatically entered into the Competition (see www.ecsb.org for details of the conference). Following an initial elimination process, all participants selected to attend the consortium will be considered to be the finalists in this year’s competition for a place at USASBE’s doctoral consortium in North Carolina in January 2011. The award is worth €1,000 and the final decision is based on the best doctoral thesis proposal submitted at the RENT ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=273 May 28, 2010Welcome to Issue #3 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is thethird of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcements in anticipation of the ICSB 2010 World Conference.In this issue you will find information about our conference hotel room block, best paper awards, workshop sessions and a speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletin we include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!Innovative Workshop Sessions Highlight ICSB 2010 ProgramOver twenty value-added workshops ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=272 May 21, 2010Welcome to Issue #2 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is the second of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcements in anticipation of the ICSB 2010 World Conference.In this issue you will find information about our conference hotel room block, best paper awards, workshop sessions and a speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletin we include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!Book Your Hotel Room Before May 30 for ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=271 May 14, 2010Welcome to Issue #1 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is the first of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcementsin anticipation of the 2010 ICSB World Conference. In this issue you will find information about our pre-conference policy forum,registration deadlines, about Cincinnati and a keynote speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletinwe include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!ICSB 2010 Pre-Conference Small Business Policy Forum PreviewChair: William J. Dennis ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=270 Business Names. Sham contracts.There have been some positive developments from the federal government on some small business issues.Business NamesOne of the centuries-old hangovers from Australia’s colonial days is being fixed. As simple a thing as registering a business name currently has to be done in every State if you want registration in each State. From around April 2011 all registrations will be handled centrally through the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) with recognition in every State. This might seem a small issue but the change is incredibly sensible. All the details are here:<http://www.contractworld.com.au/general/ica-Australian-business-name-registration.php>Shams and PhoenixesIt's pleasing when we receive complaints ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=269 2010 Small Business Development Conference Incorporating the 15thAABI General Assembly, and the APIN 5thAsia Pacific Conference on Business Incubation 12th– 15thSeptember 2010Pullman Reef Hotel and Casino, Cairns, Queensland Online Registration Now Open! Go to www.sbdc.org.au and click on Register Now The conference website also contains information on the accommodation, cultural tour and the program to date. Call for Speakers and Presenters Many small businesses benefit greatly from training, coaching, and mentoring during their critical start-up years. Some benefit just from having someone to bounce ideas off and assist navigating the maze of paperwork that exists for small business in Australia. During 12th – 15th September 2010 the three key Australian associations ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=268 Dear SEAANZ members, Due to many changes taking place within the SEAANZ our planned conference in Melbourne this September, will not be happening. The good news is that SEAANZ will be part of the 2010 Small Business Development Conference for the first time in Cairns, in September. Our part will be to run the SEAANZ Forum that will have four sessions covering educators, practitioners, researchers and policy makers on the Tuesday. Please come and join us to be part of the Forum. Further information will be provided on our website or go directly to the SBDC website. The 2010 Small Business Development ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=267 SBANC NewsletterJune 1, 2010Issue 618 - 2010QUOTE"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."- Albert EinsteinFEATURE PAPERInvestigating the Entrepreneurial Attitudes of African Americans: A Study of Young AdultsThe following paper was written by Shanan G. Gibson from East Carolina University, Patrick Walker from Christopher Newport University, Michael Harris from East Carolina University, and Denisha Harris from Minority & Women Business Enterprise Program. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractAn examination of the entrepreneurial attitudes of African American business students from multiple universities was conducted. Entrepreneurial attitudes were measured with the Entrepreneurial Attitudes Orientation (EAO) scale. Findings indicate that African ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=266 May 28, 2010Welcome to Issue #3 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is thethird of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcements in anticipation of the ICSB 2010 World Conference.In this issue you will find information about our conference hotel room block, best paper awards, workshop sessions and a speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletin we include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!Innovative Workshop Sessions Highlight ICSB 2010 ProgramOver twenty value-added workshops ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=265 Welcome to the May 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.May has been a very busy month for ICSB as we are anticipating the upcoming 2010 World Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio in June. To keep everyone updated on the conference progress and announcements, we will be distributing six E-Bulletins leading up to the conference. The first two can be found in this newsletter. All delegates are also encouraged to visit the official conference website www.icsb2010.org for more conference information and updates.Within this newsletter you will also find conference ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=264 SBANC NewsletterMay 25, 2010Issue 616 - 2010QUOTE“Only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road.”- Dag HammarskjoldFEATURE PAPERUnderstanding Strategic Relationships in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, etc.The following paper was written by Michael Harris, William McDowell and Shanan Gibson from East Carolina University, and by Todd Mick from Missouri Valley College. It was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractThis study examines the performance between operational variables for small and medium sized business (SMEs) within the context of interorganizational relationships. Specifically, it investigates the role of information quality and continuous quality improvement and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=263 May 2010Another academic year is over – time for some of us to take some time off. But before you know it, the time to begin sharpening the saw and get ready for fall will be upon us.This month we offer some ideas to help with your planning for the coming year. The first two are classroom exercises that I picked up while conducting entrepreneurship training for non-business faculty this month at the College of Wooster and the University of North Texas. We also feature an innovative program that integrates fashion and entrepreneurship and an elevator pitch competition that was used ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=262 Maximizing Your On-Line Presence: Learn How to Effectively Use LinkedIn A How-To Guide for BeginnersBy: Kari Welch, ICSB Project ManagerWhether you are a business owner, a job seeker, or an individual who is looking to stay connected, creating and maintaining an on-line presence can be a challenge. In fact, there are hundreds of social media sites currently available for use. Social media sites connect people with a focus ranging from music discussion groups to local business review to sports interests groups. You name it! People are connected today more than ever.Obviously, the impact of social networking is enormous, and with that being said, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=261 The Future for Entrepreneurship and SME Policies in European Countries– One day conference on May 5, 2010The conference showed examples and results of different measures taken within SME policies in the European countries. The conference was divided into three blocks – Counselling, Education and Financing. Scholars as well as representatives from organisations working with support and development of SMEs contributed with analyses, experience and examples. The purpose of the conference was to highlight and discuss what role SME policy can play for Europe in the future. The conference was organised jointly by ECSB, Growth Analysis and Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum.CounsellingDr Thomas Ebdrup, FORA ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=260 The ICSB 2010 World Conference hotel rate at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza of $135USD/night is valid only until May 25. Book your room immediately in order to take advantage of this great offer!You can make your reservation before May 25 by;(1) calling 1-800-HILTONS or 513-421-9100 and identifying yourself as a participant of the ICSB.(2) book your hotel room online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/CVGNPHF-ICS-20100623/index.jhtml.Due to a high tourist attraction in Cincinnati during the week of the conference, reserve your room today to ensure you get the reduced room rate. The special room rate will be available until May 25, 2010 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.The Hilton ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=259 May 14, 2010Welcome to Issue #1 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is the first of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcementsin anticipation of the 2010 ICSB World Conference. In this issue you will find information about our pre-conference policy forum,registration deadlines, about Cincinnati and a keynote speaker spotlight.Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletinwe include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!ICSB 2010 Pre-Conference Small Business Policy Forum PreviewChair: William J. Dennis ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=258 EIASM, May 5, 2010Dear Colleague,With this message, we are would like to remind you that the submission deadline forRENT XXIV- Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business(Maastricht, the Netherlands, November 18-19, 2010)isMay 15, 2010(to be acceptable, proposals MUST only be submitted through the conference web site :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=741)The main theme for the 24thAnnual RENT Conference is:"THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS IN A CHANGING ECONOMY"**************We are taking this opportunity to remind you of the followingevents that might also be of interest to you :2nd Workshop on Architecture and Social ArchitectureBrussels, Belgium, May 26-27, 20101st Interdisciplinary Market Studies WorkshopIFL Kampasten, Stockholm, Sweden, June 3-4, 2010List of accepted ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=257 Open Workshop Series in Business and Management StudiesStockholm School of Economics in RigaThe “Informal Entrepreneurship Index” for LatviaStockholm School of Economics in Riga, Strelniekuiela 4a, RigaMay, 18 at 14.00-15.30, Room 311The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) announces the launch of the first “Informal Entrepreneurship Index” for Latvia and cordially invites you to the presentation of the index. The presentation is organised as a part of the SSE Riga Open Workshop Series in Business and Management Studies* and will be run by the author of the index, SSE Riga faculty member Dr. Arnis Sauka.The aim of the “Informal Entrepreneurship Index” ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=256 Register here.Invitation: ECSB Webinar on Thursday,May 27, 2010 at 15:00 Central European Time.Title: How to Use Qualitative Research Methodologies Effectively: -www.icsbknowledge.com-Cost: FREESpeaker: Professor Helle Neergaard (Aarhus School of Business, Denmark)Register here.Thomas CooneyECSB PresidentLuca IandoliECSB President-Elect http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=254 USASBE 2011January 13-16, 2011 * Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaPlease click here to view the complete Call for Papers for USASBE 2011.Marriott Hilton Head Resort & SpaOne Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States 29928Tel: 843-686-8400 Fax: 843-686-8450The Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa Is located in the Palmetto Dunes area of Hilton Head Island near Shelter Cover and Harbour Town. The property is known for its world class golf and tennis facilities and is situated such that most rooms overlook the Atlantic Ocean or the island. The Hilton Head area is also rich in cultural and historic venues and locations, with towns such ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=252 Dear ECSB/ICSB member,ECSB and ICSB are developing new online platforms to promote networking and knowledge exchange between our members.Among the most recent initiatives, we are developing a wiki on entrepreneurship and innovation which is now available in a beta version at the following link;www.icsb.org/wikiWe would appreciate your feedback and suggestions to improve the design of the platform so we ask you five minutes to visit the wiki and fill the following survey - Wiki Evaluation SurveyThank you in advance for your assistance. Please contact icsb@gwu.edu with any questions.Best regards,Luca Iandoli, ECSB President-electAyman El Tarabishy, ICSB Executive DirectorMichael Battaglia, ICSB International Office http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=251 The Puerto Rico and Caribbean Affiliate of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) and the College of Business Administration at the Ponce Campus of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico cordially invites you toThe 1st Faculty Lecture Series and Annual Membership MeetingWhen: Friday, May 14, 2010Where: College of Business Administration, PCUPR – Ponce, Puerto RicoCatholic TV Studio 8:00 am a 12:00 pmMEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING 8:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M.Presentations on Case Studies in Business by:Dra. Luz VegaInteramerican University – San Germán CampusDra. Leonora HamiltonUniversity of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez CapusINFORMATION:Dra. Zulma Quiñones787 264-1912 EXT. 7672 zquinobear@gmail.comDr. Jaime Santiago Canet787 651-2000- EXT. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=250 DELL SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERSEMEA DAY @ DELLApril 26-27, 2010Dell Inc. hosted the European Country winners for the 2009 Dell Small Business Excellence Award in Bracknell, UK on Monday April 26 and Tuesday April 27. During the two days, the four country winners representing UK, France, Germany and Spain were involved in a number of sessions designed to enhance best practice and grow their business. Selected press from across Europe attended the event, gaining a fascinating insight into the key challenges faced by small businesses and how they are using technology to overcome them. You can see photos from the event ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=249 Apply Now to The Fulbright program at Vienna University of Economics and Business!The Fulbright - WU Distinguished Chair is endowed with EUR 5.000/Monat and one additionally Lichen travel allowance and benefits for regards. It provides for a flexible mix of research and teaching, with at least two course units to teach per week.Starve out the Fulbright-Kathryn and Craig Hall Distinguished Chair for Entrepreneurship in Central Europe is at WU at the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Prof. Nikolaus Franke) qualified candidates held open.Further Information on the WU site:• Fulbright Distinguished Chair WU• Fulbright Hall Chair for Entrepreneurship in Central Europe at WUFor questions please contact Doris ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=248 SBANC NewsletterMay 4, 2010Issue 613 - 2010QUOTE"In spite of your fear, do what you have to do."-Chin-Ning ChuFEATURE PAPERSmall Business and The Older WorkerThe following paper was written by Lynn Hoffman & Nina Radojevich-Kelley of Metropolitan College in Denver and was presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute ConferenceAbstractAs the U.S. workforce continues to age, older workers will present unique challenges and opportunities to small business owners. In many instances, small business owners will have to rely on their older workers' expertise and experience. Although many myths exist about older workers, they are both productive and reliable. While they provide significant value ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=247 Global Entrepreneurship InstituteBest to Worst State Tax Systems For Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessWhat is an exit strategy?What type of entrepreneur are you?Best to Worst State Tax Systems For Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessPosted:01 May 2010 10:34 AM PDTBusiness Tax Index 2010: Best to Worst State Tax Systems For Entrepreneurship and Small Business The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) published the “Business Tax Index 2010: Best to Worst State Tax Systems for Entrepreneurship and Small Business,” which ranks the 50 states and District of Columbia according to the costs of their [...]What is an exit strategy?Posted:01 May 2010 08:53 AM PDTHarvesting ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=246 EIASM, April 30, 2010Dear Colleague,We are happy to announce that the 5th edition of the WORKSHOP ON ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT: CORE COMPETENCES IN A CHANGING WORLD will take place in Vienna, Austria, 23-24 September 2010.We would like to invite you to submit an abstract via the following link: http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_upload.asp?item=UPL&event_id=718The deadline to submit your abstract isMay 4, 2010.Keynote speakers:Prof. Wolfgang Mayrhofer (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business)Prof. Helmut Kasper (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business)Prof. Jürgen Mühlbacher (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business)For more information please visit our website: http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=718 or contact cristina.setyar@eiasm.beKind regards,Cristina Setyar http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=245 The GWSB Alumni AdvocateApril 2010The GWSB Alumni Advocate is a newsletter featuring ideas on how you can get involved with the GWSB Alumni Association and information on upcoming GWSB Alumni events.Department of Tourism Recognizes Donald Lehman During Their Annual Spring ColloquiumMore than 120 GW Alumni, students, faculty and industry professionals attended the April 5th George Washington Tourism Alumni Network (GWTAN) and the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management's 2010 Spring Colloquium. Industry leaders from sport, event, destination and hospitality management shared their expertise around the topic of "Corporate Social Responsibility in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry."The event was moderated byMichael Gehrisch, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=244 SBANC NewsletterApril 27, 2010Issue 612 - 2010QUOTE“Satisfaction does not come with achievement, but with effort. Full effort is full victory.”-Mahatma GandhiFEATURE PAPEREthnic Minority Businesses and Targeted Assistance Programs in the U.S. and the U.K.: A Comparison and ImplicationsThe followingpaper was written by Matthew Sonfieldfrom Hofstra University and presented at the 2010 Small Business Institute National Conference.AbstractThis paper focuses on the status of minority businesses in the United States and in the United Kingdom. In the United States, minority businesses have existed since colonial times, but in the United Kingdom (and throughout Europe) such businesses are largely a much more recent phenomenon, primarily ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=243 12th AnnualEntrepreneurship Recognition BanquetHonoringTimothy E. Johnson, PhDFounder& President,Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc.University of CincinnatiLifetime Achievement Award for EntrepreneurshipCynthia Booth, Founder& PresidentCOBCO Enterprises2010 Award for Entrepreneurial ExcellenceJohn C. Evans,Chairman & TreasurerGold Medal Products2010 Award for Entrepreneurial ExcellenceJason C.Heikenfeld,AssociateProfessorUC College of Engineering & Applied Science2010 Emerging FacultyEntrepreneurAchievement AwardAlso HonoringStudent Entrepreneurs and Scholarship RecipientsThursday,May 13, 20105:30p.m. Reception6:30 p.m. Dinner and ProgramMcCormick & Schmick'sDowntown CincinnatiOverlooking Fountain SquareFor Reservations, Click Here http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=242 Early Registration Deadline Extended to Friday May 7, 2010!Click here to register now!The ICSB 2010 Early Registration Deadline has been extended to Friday, May 7, 2010. Early Registration rates are available to participants online until Friday evening. Starting on Saturday May 8, 2010, normal registration rates will apply. For more information on registration, please visit http://www.icsb2010.org/registration.asp.Please note that the ICSB 2010 Online Conference Registrationsystem and Online Paper/Workshop Submission system each uses a different pass code for your personal conference registration and final submission of your paper or workshop. If you are an author or co-author of an accepted paper or workshop, if you have ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=241 The Experiential Classroom XI - September 23-26, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahomahttp://entrepreneurship.okstate.edu/classroomUSASBE is proud to once again be partnering with the Experiential Classroom to share best practices in teaching entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurship programs. Now in its 11th year, over 700 entrepreneurship faculty members, program directors, and others have attended the Experiential Classroom. This intensive three-day clinic is rich in content and exposure to resources that support great teaching. It features as presenters some of the master entrepreneurship educators and thought leaders. It is also a unique opportunity to interact and share with a network of other delegates who are developing courses ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=240 Welcome to the April 2010 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month.April was an exciting month for ICSB as we look forward to the 2010 ICSB World Conference. Authors of accepted abstracts are now submitting their final deliverables and attendees from around the world are taking advantage of our early registration rates. With a diverse mix of international papers and workshops accepted into the conference, we are anticipating a great conference in June. Don't forget to register today at www.icsb2010.org. Within this newsletter you will also find important updates ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=239 April 2010When the bottom fell out of the economy in the fall of 2008, the initial reaction among my students was one of shock. This generation is one that has been protected from failure and insulated from risk. I tend to have graduating seniors in the class that I teach, so those not already in business for themselves did not know what to do next. Graduation was looming.But over the next few months, I saw a transformation. My students began to accept the new state of the world and adjust their expectations. I began to believe that this generation is ready ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=238 SME-AT-RISK: Risk Management portal for Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesProfessor Simon Gao and Dr. Thomas Henschel, both from Edinburgh Napier University, developed a website for risk management in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The website’s subject is to support and interlink small businesses as well as researchers. Owners of SMEs can answer an online risk check and will get detailed feedback about the quality of their risk management and whether there is need for improvement. Furthermore, Small Businesses and researchers will find information about the recent development in risk management. All services are free of charge.Visit www.sme-at-risk.org. http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=237 Apply now to fund your student project! The Clinton Global Initiative University’s 2010 Outstanding Commitment Awards, sponsored by Walmart, will award anywhere from $1,000 - $10,000 to support student-led projects in the areas of Education, Environment & Climate Change, Peace &Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. The deadline for these awards is Friday, April 30, 2010. Click here to apply.The CGI U Outstanding Commitment Awards were launched in 2008 to provide financial support to innovative, student-driven initiatives. The awards recognize students and student organizations from a variety of higher education institutions andbackgrounds.For information on last year’s CGI U Outstanding Commitment Award winners click here.Sincerely,Keisha SenterDirector, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=236 SBANC NewsletterApril 20, 2010Issue 610 - 2010QUOTE"Failure doesn't mean you are a failure it just means you haven't succeeded yet."-Robert H. SchullerFEATURE PAPERA Note on Modeling Service Capacity Allocation Under Varying Intensities of CompetitionThe followingpaper was written by Hongkai Zhang, and Jim Rauch both from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. It was presented at the 2009 ACME conference.ABSTRACTBased on a linear deterministic price response function, sales revenue is analytically determined for five alternative policies for allocating service capacity over a two-period planning horizon for a service provider in a competitive environment, in which the intensity of competition varies over time. A ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=235 The latest issue of Social Entrepreneurship in the News is linked below with articles including:Engineering Change: The Theory of Change ModelA New Revolution: Social Entrepreneurs take Center StageMariotti Wins the John Hughes/USASBE Award for Entrepreneurial AdvocacySpotlight on a Social Enterprise: World of Good BooksStudents Create Social Change in AfricaStart-up and Change the WorldSusan Davis Wins Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award…and much moreEngineering Change: The Theory of Change ModelIn our research on social entrepreneurship, one model has stood out from the others as a key strategy to develop a social entrepreneurial venture. Instead of starting at the beginning, the theory of change model developed by Carol Weiss ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=233 We sincerely hope that you are enjoying a nice Spring season. April has been a very busy month for the ICSB and we would like to provide some important updates here. The 55th Anniversary ICSB World Conference is coming up at the end of June, so please secure your registration by April 30, 2010 to enjoy early registration rates. All presenting authors MUST be registered delegates and also submit their final paper by April 30, 2010to be included in the program. We’re excited to promote greater conference participation this year from attendees who will have access to a number of value-added ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=232 ‘Learning by Doing in Entrepreneurship’ Global Forum in Qingdao, ChinaApril 9 and 10, 2010The School of Entrepreneurship Management at Feiyang College is the first national approved business management college in China. With four majors currently being offered; business management, innovation management, marketing, and accounting computerization, the college is striving to become one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurial universities in the years to come with a focus on entrepreneurship as its core. On April 9 and 10, Feiyang College hosted their first annual Global Forum aimed to provide a platform for academics, governmental policy-makers, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and experience ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=231 Hello Everyone,Welcome back to Spring Quarter! Inside our students are focused on cost volume profit analysis, discounted cash flows, and business for the 21st century. Outside our front door, however, the Sigma Sigma commons is speaking Spring as the cherry trees, magnolias, and more are in full Spring splendor.Spring fever cannot be far behind!As you read this issue ofE-News & Views, you will see that Entrepreneurship is in full bloom as well.The12th Annual Entrepreneurship Recognition Banquet is on tap for Thursday,May 13th, where once again we will applaud the year's entrepreneurial journey for students and entrepreneurs alike. Never satisfied with the status quo, you ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=230 SBANC NewsletterApril 13, 2010Issue 609 - 2010QUOTE"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."-Ralph Waldo EmersonFEATURE PAPERThe Role of Business Model Innovation In The Emergence Of Markets: A Missing Dimension of Entrepreneurial Strategy?The followingpaper was written by Samuel S. Holloway from The University of Portland, and by Helder J. Sebastiao from the University of San Diego. It was presented at the 2010 USASBE conference in Nashville, TN.ACADEMIC ABSTRACTWe propose that entrepreneurs who successfully introduce new business models that significantly alter existing market preferences and structures do so through a process that aligns collective interests with their strategic ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=229 ICSB Global Entrepreneurship Seminar in accordance with President Obama's Summit on Entrepreneurshiphosted at The George Washington University School of BusinessWhen: April 29th – 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.Where: 2201 G. Street NW, Duques Hall Suite 650, Washington D.C. (3 blocks from IFC building)Click here to register for this eventTopic: National Factors Affecting Business Creation: A Global AssessmentModerated by: Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, Executive Director for ICSBPresenters: Drs. Paul Reynolds, Erik Winslow, George Solomon, Amr Gohar, Lois StevensonNew business creation is intimately associated with economic growth and adaptation and a major career option for many. Ten years after inception, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor [GEM] initiative has provided harmonized estimates of the prevalence of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=228 It is our honor to invite you to the 36th International Small Business Congress (ISBC) to be held on this Oct. 4th-7th, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan where more than 800 delegates around the world are expected to participate in it and attend meetings with the main theme “Stride Across the Uncertain Age to New Opportunity and New Future”.We cordially call for papers for the ISBC parallel session on the themes attached below and we remind you the deadline paper abstract submissionis May 15th to paper@isbc2010.org and the notification to authors indicating the paper acceptance will be sent on Jun. 15th. We'll also appreciate if you can also recommend ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=227 ECSB Policy ConferenceThe Future for Entrepreneurship and SME Policies in European CountriesOne Day Policy ConferenceWhen: Wednesday May 5, 2010 in Stockholm, SwedenWhere: Lundqvist & Lindqvist conference center,www.lundqvist-lindqvist.se, Klarabergsviadukten 90, room St Clara,Stockholm, SwedenCost: FREEConference Program - Click here for a pdf version of the Conference ProgramECSB Webinar‘The Future for Entrepreneurship and SME Policies’Date: April 29, 2010 – 15:00 Central European Time (CET)Presenter: Anders Lundström, Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research, SwedenURL http://icsb.na4.acrobat.com/ecsb1/Register Here http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=226 Global Entrepreneurship InstituteFree Business Plan Review ServiceTech Coast Angels Fast Pitch Event 2010Online Incubator Program – Mentorship Application 2010Our Supporting Colleges, UniversitiesOur Publications And ResearchFree Business Plan Review ServiceDream It! Plan It! Do It! Are you ready to change the world with your dreams? Founded in 1998, the Global Entrepreneurship Institute (GEI) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 educational organization with the specific mission of advising and educating entrepreneurs around the world. Working as a global business incubator GEI facilitates introductions to investors, professional service [...]Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch Event 2010Posted by: Robert W. Price The 5th Annual Tech Coast Angels ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=225 Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship NFTE Greater WashingtonInvites YouGet ready to pull out your black suit, sunglasses and memory vaporizers MIB is coming to the 13th Annual NFTE Dare to Dream Gala!Wednesday, April 28, 20106:00pm - Youth Entrepreneur Showcase & Cocktail Reception7:00pm - Gala Dinner & AwardsMarriott Wardman Park:2600 Woodley Road, NWWashington, DCHonoring:Patty Alper -The Alper Portfolio Group, Alper Family FoundationThe Honorable Arne Duncan -Secretary of EducationMichael Chasen -President & CEO Blackboard, Inc.Featured Speaker:Chris Gardiner, CEO Gardiner Rich & Co.Gardner's book of memoirs,The Pursuit of Happyness, was published in May 2006.Gardner's personal struggle of establishing himself as a stockbroker while managing fatherhood and ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=224 CALL FOR PAPERSAnnual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and EntrepreneurshipWhere: Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaWhen: July 9th-11th, 2010http://www.aieconference.org/The 3rd Annual Conference for the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2010 (AIE2010) will be held in the capital of China, Beijing, on July 9 -11th.The AIE2010 will be the most comprehensive conference focused on the various aspects of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. It provides an open platform to bring together scholars worldwide to present research and to stimulate discussions on new developments in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.In addition, the conference will publish high quality papers which are closely related to the various theories and practical applications in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.OrganizersResearch ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=223 We hope to see you soon at these upcoming events for World Entrepreneurship Day <http://wed2010kickoff.org/>April 8: Personal Branding: Sponsored by NJAWBO InfoApril 13: FAST ISE Forum: Human Values and Sustainability InfoApril 14: 2010 Innovation Summit - Education & Talent Development, featuring David Grant InfoApril 14: World Entrepreneurship Day InfoApril 15: O.Berk CompanyFamily Business Forum – Performance Management InfoApril 27: Rothman Institute 20thAnniversary Celebration honoring top entrepreneurs and innovators of past two decades & featuring John Crowley, Amicus (Extraordinary Measures) InfoMay 1: Entrepreneur Expose InfoMay 1: ACG NJ Women of Leadership: Leading in Challenging Times InfoJune 15: HSATM conference: Half-price for friends of Rothman InfoBest regards,Rothman Institute of EntrepreneurshipCelebrating 20 years of ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=222 EIASM, April 7, 2010Dear Colleague,Please note that the submission deadline for the7th Workshop on Corporate Governancethat will be held in Brussels, Belgium, June 21-22, 2010isApril 15, 2010http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=685Iam taking this opportunity to remind you the following deadlines :RENT XXIV - Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business-"The Entrepreneurial Process in a Changing Economy"Maastricht, the Netherlands, November 18-19, 2010Submission deadline ;May 15, 2010http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=7416th Interdisciplinary Workshop on Intangibles,Intellectual Capital & Extra-Financial InformationCatania, Italy, September 30 – October 1, 2010Submission deadline ;July 12, 2010More info on :http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=690I am also taking this opportunity to remind you the following events:25th Anniversary Workshop on Strategic Human Resource ManagementBarcelona, Spain, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=221 SBANC NewsletterApril 6, 2010Issue 608 - 2010QUOTE"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."-Sun TzuFEATURE PAPERTechnology Adoption In SMEs: A Strategic Posture Matrix And A Research AgendaThe following paper was written by Vishag Badrinarayanan, and Vicki L. West, both from Texas State University-San Marcos. It was presented at the 2009 ASBE Conference.ABSTRACTIn small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), technological advancements create opportunities and decision making challenges. As a result, there is considerable difference in technology adoption decisions implemented by SMEs and their rate of adoption remains low. Although past ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=219 IN BRIEFEU/Spring European Council: Heads of State agree on targets to boost jobs and growthOn 25-26 March, European Heads of State and Government met in Brussels to discuss the EU's new strategy for growth and jobs. The European Council approved its general framework and agreed on three EU headline targets: to improve the conditions for research and development by bringing combined public and private investment levels to 3% of GDP, to improve employment rates from 69% to 75% for women and men aged 20-64, and to underline theEU's commitment to the 20/20/20 climate & energy targets. The EU headline targets constitute ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=218 The Future for Entrepreneurship and SME Policies in European CountriesOne Day Conference When: Wednesday May 5, 2010 in Stockholm, SwedenWhere: Lundqvist & Lindqvist conference center, www.lundqvist-lindqvist.se, Klarabergsviadukten 90, room St Clara,Stockholm, SwedenCost: FREEPlease click here to register for this FREE ConferenceConference ProgramClick here for a pdf version of the Conference Program10.00 Welcome AddressesDr Thomas Cooney (ECSB/Ireland) and Professor Anders Lundström (Growth Analysis/MälardalensUniversity)Moderator: Deputy Managing Director Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum, Sweden10.20 Benefits from Public Counselling ServicesThe Nordic challenge and its policy implications, Project Manager Thomas Ebdrup, FORA, DenmarkCouncelling services for growth, Marie Ahlgren, Business Area Manager, ALMI FöretagspartnerComments by Head of Division Development, Anna Bünger, Central Agency for National and RegionalDevelopment, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=217 SEMINARUniversità di Salerno – Campus Universitario di Fisciano23/4/2010UNFOLDING INNOVATIONPROMOTING AND SUSTAINING THE CULTURE OF INNOVATION10.30 Greetings: Rector- Prof. Raimondo PasquinoDean Facoltà di Economia - Prof. Daniela Valentino10.45 Introduction - Prof Roberto Parente, University of Salerno11.00 Discovering Innovation Champions: The experiences of the Dell/ICSB Prize, "Global Small Business Award - Prof. Ayman El Tarabishy, Director ICSB , GWU11.30 The Tecnomodel Case (Winner of the DELL/ICSB Prize 2008) – Daniele Scotucci CEO Tecnomodel and Prof. Marco Cucculelli, Università Politecnica delle Marche12.00 Round Table : PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING THE CULTURE OF INNOVATIONModerator, Dr. Enzo Agliardi, Chief Editor for the Economic Journal, "Il Denaro"Participants,: Ayman El Tarabishy, GWU - Luca Iandoli, UNINA, President Elect ECSB; Marco Cucculelli, Politecnica delle Marche; Roberto Parente, UNISA;Mario Sorrentino, Second University ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=216 Welcome to the March 2010 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 March, ICSB continued its preparations for our upcoming World Conference this June, while also making public the 2010-11 ICSB Ballot. We ask that all members take a moment to vote for those individuals who will drive the organization forward next year. We have made the nominating process easier, and as transparent as possible for the benefit of our membership and we sincerely hope that you will take the time to cast your ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=215 SBANC NewsletterMarch 30, 2010Issue 607 - 2010QUOTE"Time is our most precious asset, we should invest it wisely."-Michael LevyFEATURE PAPERInformal Social Networks Of European Small Business OwnersThe followingpaper was written by Sherry Robinson from Buskerud University College (Norway) /Pennsylvania State University, and Hans Anton Stubberud from Buskerud University College (Norway). It was presented at the 2009 Allied Academies Conference In Reno, NV.ABSTRACTSocial networks are becoming increasingly important to entrepreneurs as they use them to obtain market access, information, technology, and other resources. Through networks, new firms are able to more quickly establish trust, reciprocity, and cooperation. In certain industries, networks and contacts even ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=214 EIASM, March 30, 2010Dear Colleague,This message to remind you of the following events and deadlines that might be of interest to you:3RD WORKSHOP ON JOURNAL PUBLISHING FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH-SPEAKING RESEARCHERS IN OMVicenza, Italy, October 20-21, 2010Applications are welcome from researchers in all research areas of Operations Management: for reference, please read the Call for Papers for the upcoming 17th International Annual EurOMA Conference (http://www.euroma2010.org/)Workshop applicants are required to submit an abstract, and prior to participation, a full paper must be sent. The abstract must have been accepted by the EurOMA '10 conferenceApplications to the Workshop must be submittedbyApril 15th, 2010EDEN DOCTORAL ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=213 CALL FOR PAPERS“Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development”Fourth Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Research ConferenceOrganising CommitteeZoltan Acs, George Mason UniversityErkko Autio, Imperial College Business SchoolMark Hart, Aston Business SchoolJonathan Levie, University of Strathclyde Business SchoolImperial College London, United Kingdom, September 30 to October 2, 2010DEADLINESCirculation of call for papers March 26, 2010500-word abstracts due May 15, 2010Notification of acceptance June 15, 2010Announcement of full programme June 30, 2010Deadline for registration July 30, 2010Full papers due September 7, 2010BACKGROUNDThe first three research conferences on entrepreneurship and development that drew on Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, held in Berlin, Budapest, and Washington, D.C., were highly successful with strong research emerging ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=211 Small Enterprise Research JournalISSN 1321-9506CALL FOR PAPERSSubmissions of original research papers on small enterprise issues are invited.The purpose of Small Enterprise Researchis now, always has been, and will continue to be the publication of high quality articles, notes and reviews on subjects of interest in the fields of small enterprise management, entrepreneurship, and regulation, policy and education and training in these fieldsAs the official journal of the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand, Small Enterprise Researchis intended to be a primary instrument for supporting the objectives of SEAANZ, which include the development of scholarship, education and research in small enterprise and enterprise ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=210 March 2010Two classroom tools are highlighted in this issue. We feature a resource that offers many tools and ideas for integrating legal issues into your entrepreneurship classes and programs. We also look at a leadership tool called a Story Matrix, which helps entrepreneurship students learn how to enhance their leadership through story telling.We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.eduResources for Integrating Legal Issues into Entrepreneurship ClassesWhile the legal environment for entrepreneurs is important, many entrepreneurship programs do not ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=209 March 24, 2010Issue606 - 2010QUOTE"The successful person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn't like to do."-Thomas EdisonFEATURE PAPERThe Sustainability of Family Businesses Managed by Females After Natural DisastersThe following paper was written by Kathryn Stafford from Ohio State University, Sharon M. Danes from University of Minnesota, and George Haynes from Montana State University. It was presented at the 2010 USASBE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.Academic AbstractPrevious research on disaster assistance concluded that disaster assistance had little, if any, positive impact on the survival or success of small businesses. This research examined the impact of disaster assistance on male- ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=208 March 2010ANNOUNCING THE 2010 SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE WINNERSCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE 2010 SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE COMPETITION2010 Participating TeamsFlorida Atlantic UniversityIndiana UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityKennesaw State UniversityPurdue UniversityRice UniversityUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity of Illinois - ChicagoUniversity of ManitobaUniversity of MichiganUniversity of OregonStudent teams from 13 universities competed in the 2010 UC Spirit of Enterprise Competition. The Cincom Spirit of Enterprise Champion received $10,000 from Cincom and an automatic bid to the 2010 MOOT CORP Competition often called "The Super Bowl of World Business-Plan Competitions." Teams also competed for 1st runner up, 2nd runner up and 3rd runner up ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=207 2010-2011 ICSB BALLOTPlease Vote Now!Greetings from the Immediate Past President/Chair of the Nominating Committee, Dr. Charles Matthews.One of my roles as Immediate Past President is the Chairing of the Nominating Committee for the next slate of officers; 2010-2011. We have made the nominating process easier, and as transparent as possible for the benefit of the membership. The voting process follows sections 4, 5, and 6 of the International Council for Small Business By-Laws.I ask that all ICSB membersplease take a moment and vote for the individuals who will drive the organization to next level in 2010-2011. Also, please note that the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=206 Youth Entrepreneurship AllianceLET ALL OF OUR VOICES BE HEARD AT THE WHITE HOUSEWednesday, via it's website, the White House posed the question, "What does a 21st century education mean to you?"The Youth Entrepreneurship Alliance (YEA) HAS ANSWERED: The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education has been a long-time advocate of the work of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). They include entrepreneurship as a "21st Century Theme" that should be woven into all core academic skills. Specifically they advocate " Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy• Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices• Understanding the role of the economy in society• Using entrepreneurial skills ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=205 FIRST CALLEuropean Entrepreneurship as an Engine for Post-Crisis Development – Challenges and OpportunitiesInternational Conferenceto be held on8-10 September 2010Borovets, BulgariaMission of the ConferenceThe Conference’s mission is to bring together leading European and world ‘players’ in the field of entrepreneurship to discuss and share their results and opinions in the context of a United Europe: the place and the role of the European entrepreneurship in crisis and post-crisis development.ObjectivesTo discuss the strengths and the weaknesses of European entrepreneurship in the context of globalisation, knowledge-based economies and multicultural business environment; To analyse the role and behaviour of European entrepreneurship in the crisis and in post-crisis development;To present recent entrepreneurship research ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=204 A Unique Opportunity for NACCE MembersFunding for UK/US College Partnerships, Topic-EntrepreneurshipWe have an exciting opportunity for NACCE Members! The British Council and the Association of Colleges in the UK are inviting expressions of interest from US Community Colleges to work in partnership with UK Further Education Colleges on the theme of entrepreneurship education.At the 7th Annual NACCE conference in October, UK delegates led a workshop session to explore the feasibility of entrepreneurship as a core theme for the UK-US college partnerships and to ascertain whether this could yield benefits for both countries. The workshop and wider consultation indicated that:There is significant ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=203 SBANC NewsletterMarch 9, 2010Issue - 605- 2010QUOTE"Conducting your business in a socially responsible way is good business. It means that you can attract better employees and that customers will know what you stand for and like you for it. ."-M. Anthony BurnsFEATURE PAPER'Keeping the Business Running'. Evidence of Sustainability Practices in New Zealand Small FirmsThe following paper was written by Martina Battisti, Louise Lee, and by Alan Cameron all from Massey University. This paper was presented at the 2009 ICSB Conference.AbstractSustainability practices have been predominantly developed in the context of large corporations and therefore largely fail to engage small and medium-sized enterprises. ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=202 For More Information, Click hereClick here to view the Chinese version of this announcement.*Applying for ICSB Membership status http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=201 What:2010 SEEC North America WorkshopA workshop for university social entrepreneurship activitiesWhen:April 22 - 24, 2010Where:The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OhioWho:Hosted by:Tony R. Wells FoundationPresented by:Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State UniversityCenter for EntrepreneurshipElon UniversityDoherty Center for Entrepreneurial LeadershipWhy:SEEC Workshopsare for individuals leading and participating in university social entrepreneurship activities, curriculum and academic research.The objective of the workshops are to share best practices, exchange ideas, form collaborations and to develop better integrated strategies.Who should attend:FacultyAdministratorsStudentsSocial EntrepreneursAlumniNon Profit ParticipantsOthers interested in Social EntrepreneurshipDetails:Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 100 participants.Please register early to secure a place in the workshop.To registerclick here.Further ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=200 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=199 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=198 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=197 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=196 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=195 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=194 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=193 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=192 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=191 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=190 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=189 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=187 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=188 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=186 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=185 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=184 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=182 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=181 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=180 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=179 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=178 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=177 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=176 Pioneering Research on Venture Capital Rewarded With 100 000 eurosThe 2010 recipient of the worlds most prestigious Award in entrepreneurship research, the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research, was announced today. Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School, will receive 100.000 euros for his influential contributions to the field of entrepreneurship research.– Josh Lerner is best known for his pioneering research on venture capital but he has also made several important contributions in the area of entrepreneurial innovation, patents and open-source project development, says Professor Pontus Braunerhjelm, chairman of the Award committee.– His research has served ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=175 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=174 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=173 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=172 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=171 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=170 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=168 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=167 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=166 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=165 Professor David Storey, of the Centre for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, has been awarded an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) for services to business in the 2010 New Year honours list. Professor Storey is an ECSB member and was elected into the ICSB's Wilford White Fellows at the 2008 ICSB World Conference in Halifax, NS, Canada. Professor Storey has worked at WBS since 1987, where he coordinated the largest research programme undertaken on small business in the United Kingdom. Congratulations to David on behalf of the ICSB for a well-deserved recognition.David Storey ProfessorDavid.Storey@wbs.ac.ukRead more: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/UKgovernment/Honoursawardsandmedals/index.htAbout WBSOne of Europe's largest business schools and the ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=164 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=163 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=162 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=161 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=160 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=159 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=158 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=157 PECIAL 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=156 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=155 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=154 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=153 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=152 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=151 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=150 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=149 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=148 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=147 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=146 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=145 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=144 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=143 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=142 November 20, 2009 | Global Entrepreneurship Week | November 16-22, 2009 | Editor: Paige IngramGEW 2009 reaches all parts of the worldIn Denmark... GEW became the largest ever initiative aimed at promoting growth and entrepreneurship in Denmark. The Week took off on Monday when Danish Vice Prime Minister Lene Espersen hosted a summit in Copenhagen, leading a debate about the roles and responsibilities of different parts of society – the eco-system of entrepreneurship. The rest of the week offered more than 100 events, advisory sessions, idea competitions, workshops and presentations across Denmark, designed to appeal to a wide audience – from executives with growth ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=141 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=140 Entrepreneurship Education Down Under! Building Entrepreneurs from the Ground UpToday in Australia more than half of the country’s universities are offering entrepreneurship courses with an aim to promote innovation and the recognition of new opportunities. At the front of this movement are the students themselves and the people who teach them. On one hand you have students who want to be educated by ‘pracademics’ and demand experiential and learner centric activity, and on the other hand you have teachers who design course work around program requirements and their individual perspectives. While there are some differences in the approach to entrepreneurship education, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=139 2ndInternational Conference on Corporate Governance(In Privately Owned Firms, Public Firms and Other Enterprises)[Incorporating a special session for doctoral students researching in the governance area]Date: February 7 -9, 2010Venue: School of Business, Economics and Public Policy, University of New England Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSponsor: University of New England*in conjunction with UNE International Academy, Top Education Group Sydney Interested in Attending?Please email your contact details to brian.gibson@une.edu.au to be placed on a mailing list for updated information.TAX INVOICE REGISTRATION FORMClick here to download Registration Form.CALL FOR PAPERSThis conference will focus on all aspects of corporate governance.Papers that place an emphasis on China, India and other Asian countries are ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=138 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=137 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=136 Entrepreneurship Education Down Under! Building Entrepreneurs from the Ground UpToday in Australia more than half of the country’s universities are offering entrepreneurship courses with an aim to promote innovation and the recognition of new opportunities. At the front of this movement are the students themselves and the people who teach them. On one hand you have students who want to be educated by ‘pracademics’ and demand experiential and learner centric activity, and on the other hand you have teachers who design course work around program requirements and their individual perspectives. While there are some differences in the approach to entrepreneurship education, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=135 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=134 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=133 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=132 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 forFREEaccess to the most downloaded articles from theJournal 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. Armario, ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=131 2nd International Conference on Corporate Governance(In Privately Owned Firms, Public Firms and Other Enterprises)Date: February 7 -9,2010Venue: School of Business, Economics and Public Policy, University of New England Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSponsor: University of New England*in conjunction with UNE International Academy, Top Education Group Sydney Interested in Attending?Please email your contact details tobrian.gibson@une.edu.auto be placed on a mailing list for updated information.TAX INVOICE REGISTRATION FORMClick here to download Registration Form.CALL FOR PAPERSThis conference will focus on all aspects of corporate governance.Papers that place an emphasis on China, India and other Asian countries are particularly welcomeIssues will include (but not be limited to):structures ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=130 2010 World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB)Call for Abstracts: Submission Site Now Open!Click here to submit an abstract nowTheme: Entrepreneurship: Bridging Global BoundariesDate: 24-27 June 2010Venue: Historic Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza HotelCincinnati, Ohio, USAwww.ICSB2010.orgOn behalf of the ICSB 2010 Organizing Committee, we are very excited to invite you join us in beautiful Cincinnati, OH, USA for the55thAnniversary 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. Pleaseclick hereto visit our online submission page.Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 February 2010Notification of Acceptance: ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=129 Global Entrepreneurship Week | November 16-22, 2009Speed network the Globe goes virtual!Speednetwork the Globekicked off as one of this year's official activities with the world's first online Speednetwork the Globe event, held September 15. Organised by theLille International Knowledge Exchange, the event included live links between countries as diverse as the UK and Burkina Faso.You can host your own Speednetwork the Globe event during the Week.The event is simple: all you need is a whistle and a group of people wanting to network! Gatherings can be as ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=127 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=126 2nd International Conference on Corporate Governance (In Privately Owned Firms, Public Firms and Other Enterprises) February 7th, 8th and 9th 2010 Sydney, NSW, Australia ADVANCE CALL FOR PAPERS This 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 activities SUBMISSIONS Participants are encouraged to submit competitive papers as well as developed workshop proposals and discussion ideas ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=125 ECSB would like to present "Entrepreneurship & Growth in Local, Regional and National Economies", a publication on the frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research.This state-of-the-art book provides a window on contemporary Europeanentrepreneurship and small business research.The papers selected demonstrate theapplied nature of entrepreneurship research, as well as the various contributions thatentrepreneurship can make to local, regional and national development.Written by international experts, the book reveals the heterogeneity of entrepreneurshipin terms of substantive content and the methodologies employed.With both quantitativeand qualitative approaches well represented,Entrepreneurship and Growth in Local,Regional and National Economiescovers topics such as regional perspectives onentrepreneurship, new venture creation and growth, business ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=124 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=123 2nd International Conference on Corporate Governance(In Privately Owned Firms, Public Firms and Other Enterprises)When: February 7- 9, 2010Where: Sydney, NSW, Australia INTERESTED IN ATTENDING?Please email your contact details to brian.gibson@une.edu.au to be placed on a mailing list for updated informationADVANCE 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 activitiesSUBMISSIONSParticipants ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=122 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=121 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=120 September 1, 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Week |November 16-22, 2009 Mentoring Madness returns November 16Mentoring Madness, sponsored by NYSE Euronext, offers aspiring entrepreneurs and those curious about entrepreneurship a chance to ask questions, get first-hand advice and hear candid answers from those who are at the top of their game. This year’s event, taking placeNovember 16 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., will be moderated by Maria Bartiromo of CNBC and feature a panel of several high-profile entrepreneurs, including Blake Mycoskie, founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes. Also in attendance will be the finalists from "Movers & Changers," a one-of-a-kind, nationwide search for creative ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=119 The Center for Entrepreneurship Development at Universidad Icesi, invites to the XX Latin American Congress on Entrepreneurship to be held at Universidad Icesi, in Cali, Colombia, from October 7 to 9 of October of 2009. The keynote speakers will be Ignacio de la Vega Instituto de Empresa (Spain), Elsie Echeverry(University of Texas at Austin and IC2(USA), Jaehoo Lee Market Economy Research Institute(Korea). There will be papers from USA, México, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Venezuela, Brasil . Two workshops, Entrepreneurs testimonies and panel and cultural acts will round up the program. For detailed information please visit the web page ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=117 Welcome to the August 2009 edition of the ICSB Bulletin. The ICSB Bulletin has been established to capture the major ICSB news stories of the past month. The August edition of the ICSB Bulletin welcomes many of us back to the academic year after a summer away. Since the ICSB World Conference was held at the end of June, the International Office and Board of Directors have been working hard to complete their respective work plan initiatives and prepare for future deliverables. We also have strived to stay ‘in the entrepreneurship sphere,' as a means to provide you with the important announcements ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=116 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=115 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=114 ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Early Bird registration deadline: 28 September 2009 Accommodation booking deadline: 23 October 2009 Online registration is now open for the 36th International Small Business Congress (ISBC 2009) being held from 29 November - 2 December 2009 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland. Early Bird Payment(on or before 28 September) Standard Payment (on or before 23 October) Late Payment(on or after 24 October ) Fulltime member $895 $1095 $1295 Fulltime non-member $1095 $1295 $1495 A registration brochure will be uploaded on the Congress website shortly and you will be notified as soon as this is available. In the mean time please visit the Congress website to view further ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=113 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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=112 ANZ, in partnership with Google™, Marketing Angels® and C.A.D Partners, will conduct small business workshops designed to provide business operators with the know-how to build brand awareness, generate and maintain sales leads, discover the most effective medium to drive sales and generate online traffic, get control of cash flow, as well as increase profitability. For more information, or to register for the ANZ Small Business Workshops visit http://www.thesbhub.com.au/. Melbourne Online Marketing- 19 August Brand Awareness - 19 August Generating and Nurturing Leads - 20 August Email Marketing - 20 August Cash Flow Management – 9 November Adelaide Cash Flow Management – 31 August Online Marketing - 16 September Brand Awareness ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=111 Hello, welcome to the SEAANZ conference website - http://seaanzconference.massey.ac.nz/ - We have recently made an exciting change to the conference format to ensure greater academic quality, affordable fees and less time off work for you! The two day conference has now been compacted into one exciting day, that will take place on Wednesday the 2 September 2009. We are currently updating the programme and tracks to reflect this change. Please check back soon to see the updated information. We look forward to meeting with you during one of the many networking opportunities the conference will provide! This conference will be hosted by Massey ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=110 On Thursday March 19 in Washington D.C., ICSB President Dr. Charles Matthews and 2008 Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award winner Heather Gorringe of Wiggly Wigglers were featured panelists at the Visa Global Security Summit – “Securing the Future of Payments.” The VISA Security Summit, presented in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit, was a unique gathering that covered a broad range of topical issues related to cardholder security and protection. Top Visa and financial institution executives, merchant representatives, policy makers, academics, Members of Congress and law enforcement officials came together to discuss the importance of data security and the cooperative ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=109 April 6, 2009 Welcome to Edition #1 of the ICSB 2009 World Conference E-Bulletin! This electronic news bulletin is aimed to provide important information and announcements for 2009 World Conference participants. Within this edition you will find information about our pre-conference policy forum, morning panel session, author spotlight, affiliate news, and registration announcements. With and already strong presence of committed Wilford White Fellows' and international scholars, the 2009 ICSB World Conference is sure to provide one of the most enriching and complete programs to date. In our upcoming editions of the ICSB 2009 E-Bulletin you will find more information specific to the World ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=108 We are pleased to announce that the 22nd Annual SEAANZ Conference will be hosted by Massey University, Wellington in collaboration with the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ). The conference date is 2nd September 2009. The theme of the conference is Start small - Think big, one of many phrases used by researchers, policy-makers, educators and practitioners to indicate the way in which small enterprises can contribute to the economy. Come to the 2009 SEAANZ Conference in Wellington and meet with leading researchers in the field; engage in dialogue on the latest issues concerning the SME sector with policymakers, educators and practitioners; network ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=107 When: Thursday March 26, 3.00pm-5.00pmWhere: AMP House, 33 Alfred St, Sydney 2000 (access is through food court and rear registration desk)Host: Arndria Seymour CBA How much: Members free, non members $33.00inc Session overview – eLearning Trends & ROI Reality In a world where we are experiences skills shortages, reduced budgets and people resources how can we drive our training dollars further by leveraging from technology, the AFSE is proud to host a learning session that will provide participants with some answers on how to use technology effectively and secure a return on this investment. With the help of a panel of specialist vendors ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=106 SEAANZ AGM to be held at the 2009 SEAANZ Conference in Wellington, New Zealand on the 2nd September 2009 http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=105 AUSSIE SMB INNOVATION TO TAKE ON WORLD IN 2009 DELL SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD AND WIN $50,000 IN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Australian small businesses rewarded for innovation for second year running Dell, Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ),International Council of Small Business (ICSB)and EXCOM EducationRecognise Innovative use of Technology by Aussie entrepreneurs Award open to any Australian businesses with up to 100 or fewer employees Sydney,Australia,Feb. 3, 2009 --Dell today announced its call for entries for the global 2009 Dell Small Business Excellence Award. In its second year in Australia, the award gives small businesses that apply technology in innovative ways to better ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=104 Abstract Submission Deadline is extended! ICSB World Conference is very pleased to collect many superb quality abstracts from various countries. Deadline for abstract submission is extended to February 21, 2009, which is only a month left from now on. Don't miss the final chance to share your abstracts with ICSB World Conference participants. How to Submit Abstracts for ICSB2009 Abstract submission must be done through the conference website. Abstract sent by mail or fax will not be processed by the Secretariat All abstracts must be in English Abstract submission is available un February 21, 2009 In cases of genuine difficulties, please contact the Secretariat ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=103 1st International Symposium Corporate Governance in Privately Owned Firms April 5th to 7th 2009Sydney, NSW, Australia___________________________________________ CALL FOR PAPERS This symposium will focus on all aspects of corporate governance in privately owned firms (firms where substantive control is exercised by one or a small number of individuals or family groups). Issues will include (but not be limited to): structures and roles of advisory boards in privately owned firms (including family firms); impacts of governance related regulation (such as taxation and finance) on privately owned firms; and, effects of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on privately owned firms. An emphasis of this first symposium will be comparisons of practices between countries ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=102 International Next Big Thing Award™ 2009 INNOVIC's International Next Big Thing Award™ is a global competition and annual award to find and showcase new inventions and innovations that have the potential to become 'the next big thing'. What can you win?The Next Big Thing Award 2009 competition will offer $60,000 in cash and prizes and over $100,000 worth of outstanding publicity and promotion. 25 finalists will be selected and exhibited at the Melbourne Museum, Australia. The 2008 exhibition was viewed by over 76,000 people and finalists attended a prestigious Awards ceremony. Who are we?INNOVIC is an Australian not for profit organisation and a leading ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=101 CommEntResearch SymposiumCOMMunity 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 symposium ... http:www.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=83 Greetings from the ICSB Immediate Past President, Rob van der Horst.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 2009-2010 slate of officers.If you have any questions, please contact me (rvh@eim.nl) or the International Office (icsb@gwu.edu - tel +1-202-994-0704). Please click ... http:www.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=54 The 2009 ICSB World Conference will be held from June 21-24, 2009 in Seoul, Korea at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX). The event is hosted by ISCB Korea and the Korea Association of Small Business Studies with support from the Korean Small and Medium Business Administration, Korean Small Business Institute, Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business, Small Business Corporation and Industrial Bank of Korea. The conference is expected to be a unique gathering of business leaders, scholars, government officials, and economic experts interested in sharing best practices, building new relationships, and discussing diverse issues for the development and advancement ... http:www.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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.seaanz.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 SEAANZ and the ICSB. SEAANZ has a history of bringing together Small and Medium Enterprise professionals in practice, education and training and to promote SME development, communication and dissemination of research, ideas and information. The new SEAANZ website reflects the continuing commitment to innovation and support of SMEs in Australasia. A Case for Change: SEAANZ’s new website design will make the site a more essential source of news and interpretation, while also making it easier for SEAANZ ... http:www.seaanz.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 ...