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=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=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=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=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=31 Yesterday morning's plenary panel featured three speakers with perspectives across the spectrum of entrepreneurial education and research. The discussion was launched and mediated by Dr. Anders Lundström, Past-President of ICSB and current President of the Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research (FSF) and IPREG. The opening speaker was Dr. Howard Aldrich, Professor and Department Chair of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His presentation examined the formation and composition of entrepreneurial teams. He identified two predominant models associated with team formation; one centering on “rational selection theory” and another with a “social-psychological” base. The former ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=29 Yesterday morning's opening plenary panel began with a discussion on the “Perspectives and Trends on SME/Entrepreneurship Research, Education, Policy, and Practice.” Featured panelists included Dr. Zoltan Acs (Professor at the George Mason University and Director of the GMU Centre for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy), commenting on current research and Dr. Kevin Hindle (Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at Swinborne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia) sharing insights on entrepreneurship education.Dr. Zoltan Acs presented his study on high-growth firms, which he conducted in conjunction with William Parsons and Spencer Tracy. The analysis revisited the original thesis put ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=28 22 June 2008 Today at the 2008 ICSB World Conference, delegates and members from across the globe converged on Halifax to participate in Board meetings, panel presentations and an enjoyable reception to end the evening. The day began at approximately 8:30am when our affiliate presidents met in the board room to discuss progressions made in the previous year and outlooks for the coming year. This is one of our most important networks within ICSB, as we continue to grow and pursue new avenues of knowledge. The backbone of our organization is our network which is built on the strength of our affiliates ... http:www.seaanz.org/article.asp?messageID=22 I recently had the chance to sit down with Claire Massey, SVP Research and Publications, and discuss her pending research projects, involvements in ICSB and even her early life on the farm in New Zealand. I met Claire for the first time here in Washington DC at the International Office, as she was visiting us before the Halifax Conference. Claire is currently involved with the project Business MeaSURE, which began in 2003 with phase 1 of the interview and surveying process. The study is aimed at examining approximately 400 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in New Zealand through various site visits, interviews, ... http:www.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 ...