征稿期刊

International Small Business Journal

期刊级别

IF 3.9 (JCR 2024)

SSCI

Q2 (BUSINESS 111/316)

Q2 (MANAGEMENT 136/420)

征稿主题

Processes, Challenges and Strategies for Scaling and Persistent High Growth

细分领域

Scaling as a Non-linear, Transformative Process

Why do some businesses sustain growth while others plateau or decline?

How do firms balance stability and change during scaling?

What mechanisms help reignite growth after stagnation?

Leadership, Human Capital, and Organizational Design

How do leadership styles and capabilities evolve during scaling?

What role do talent acquisition, adaptability, and retention play?

How do firms maintain entrepreneurial culture while formalizing structures?

Business Model Innovation, Strategic Adaptation, and Digital Transformation

How are business models adapted for sustained high growth?

How is digital transformation, including AI, integrated into scaling strategies?

How do firms maintain customer engagement during rapid expansion?

Scaling within Ecosystems: Networks, Institutions, and External Enablers

How do firms access resources through ecosystems, accelerators, and funding networks?

What is the role of government policies and regulatory frameworks?

How do firms avoid ecosystem dependency while leveraging external support?

Beyond High Growth: Sustainable Scaling and Long-Term Resilience

How can firms align scaling strategies with ESG principles?

What models support sustainable scaling and financial resilience?

How do businesses balance rapid growth with risk mitigation amid external pressures?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 3 November 2026