International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research Volume 8 November 1/2, 2002

The International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research (IJEBR) is primarily concerned with the publication of original papers related to entrepreneurship and the management of smaller organizations. The Journal publishes conceptual papers and empirical studies which bring together issues of interest to academics, policy-makers and practitioners. Examples of topics are provided below – but the editorial team encourages high-quality submissions which deal with any issue related to entrepreneurship and smaller businesses. * Entrepreneurship and new business creation * The management of SMEs (marketing, finance, networks, operations etc.) * Corporate entrepreneurship * Social, green and criminal entrepreneurship * Family-owned businesses * Historical and cultural studies in entrepreneurship * National and international studies of entrepreneurship * Research methods in entrepreneurship & small business * Resourcing of entrepreneurial ventures * HR and IR issues in small business * Theoretical developments in entrepreneurship * Entrepreneurship and special interest groups * Enterprise education * Enterprise policy and regulation * Technology and innovation In recent years, the promotion of female entrepreneurship has become a key area of debate among academics, policy makers and support agencies. This e-book on female entrepreneurship represents a significant contribution to the field, and is the first edited collection of articles which seriously address the challenges that women face in new venturing and enterprise development.