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Institute
for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
28th
National Conference
"ILLUMINATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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the theory and practice of enterprise creation and development"
1-3
November 2005 - Blackpool, UK
The ISBE 2005 Conference theme builds on the renewed emphasis nationally and
internationally on entrepreneurship in small, medium and large
organisations. The diversity within this field and the continuing
emergence of new areas (e.g. social enterprise) presents exciting
challenges to policy makers, practitioners, educators and researchers.
Such developments have been reflected in the recent change of
name and revised mission of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
This Conference
recognises the importance of learning and sharing experiences from varying
perspectives and welcomes contributions that approach the theme from
different points of view.
A
key aim of ISBE 2005 is to extend the process of sharing and engagement to
a wider International Community in all of these areas, recognising that
entrepreneurs now operate on a global stage. Improving understanding of
the contexts, policies and practices will not only inform our support for SMEs
domestically but also prepare them for the challenges in the wider
global stage. Another key aim is to ‘ground’ the Conference
proceedings in practice, encouraging wider participation from the practitioner
community.
The
key themes addressed in the 2005 Conference are:
A
- Advancing
entrepreneurship education, learning and skills
B
- Business start-ups,
incubation, venturing and finance
C
- Community, ethnic,
family, rural and social enterprise
E
- E-entrepreneurship,
e-business and e-learning
G
- Government policies
& perspectives on enterprise development
I
- Innovation,
clusters, supply chains and networks
M
- Management,
development and growth issues for SMEs
S
- Supporting small
business development and research
W
- Women’s
enterprise development
For
more details of the topics covered by each Track click
here
International
Contributions
Papers
from international contributors are welcome in all of the themes identified.
Authors are invited to demonstrate the wider applicability of their work
through direct comparative analysis with UK/US research studies or linking
to existing international theory, conceptual models or best practice.
International
delegates are most welcome to attend and participate in the discussion of
experience and best practice in entrepreneurship and enterprise creation and
development in
different parts of the world.
Who
Should Attend?
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Educators - at Universities, Colleges,
Business Schools, Junior and Secondary Schools, Training Centres, Virtual Learning, etc.
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Financiers - in Clearing Banks,
Micro-Finance, Loan Schemes, Investment Funds, Aid Agencies, Venture
Capital, etc.
● Policy-makers -
Government SME Ministers and Officials at international, national,
regional and local levels, etc.
● Practitioners
- Advisers, Coaches, Consultants, Counsellors, Incubators, Mentors,
Publishers, Trainers, etc.
● Researchers
- at Universities, Business Research Centres, Economic Development
Centres, Governments, etc.
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SME Bodies - Small Business Centres,
Enterprise Agencies, Trade Associations, Chambers of Trade & Commerce, Support
Organisations,
etc.
Why
Should You Attend?
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Hear the latest advances in entrepreneurship
education
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Share best practice in enterprise creation
and development
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Discuss leading-edge research in
entrepreneurship and SMEs
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Present and gain feedback on your research
and experience
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Interact with leading academics,
practitioners and policy-makers
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Develop your networks and establish new
working relationships
For
full details with early booking discounts please complete the Enquiry Form
click here
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