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International Council for Small Business

The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was founded in 1955, The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was the first international membership-based non-government organization (NGO) formed to promote the growth and development of small businesses and entrepreneurs. After 50 years, ICSB continues to be the leading global membership organization in this field.

 

ICSB Vision: 

To advance entrepreneurship and small business worldwide – by sharing global knowledge and experience through global networks.

 

ICSB Mission Statement: 

ICSB is the professional body for all individuals and organizations promoting entrepreneurship and the development and management of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all parts of the world.

 

Members: 

The global network of ICSB members includes four key constituent groups: Researchers, Policymakers, Educators, and Business service providers. These four groups work together, sharing ideas, knowledge and experience with the ultimate goal of improving the international business community.

 

Country Affiliates and Chapters: 

The backbone of ICSB is its affiliates and chapters, representing about 2,500 members over 70 countries throughout the world. Affiliates and chapters exist in: Australia and New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, Nigeria, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Singapore, and Taiwan.


Benefits of ICSB Membership: ICSB members benefit from:

  • Access to the best minds in business, education and government
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues around the world
  • Knowledge-sharing on topics of mutual interest
  • Research capabilities through searchable databases and journals
  • Presentation and publication opportunities through ICSB and affiliate conferences and journals
  • Reduced fees at affiliate conferences
  • Membership in a world wide SME communit
 

Members of ICSB/affiliates receive:

  • Reduced registration fees at ICSB’s annual world conference and regionally-affiliated conferences where the latest developments in entrepreneurship and SMEs are presented and discussed
  •  Access to the ICSB membership website which includes research databases, global membership directory, chat rooms, organization activities, and an international marketplace
  • Subscription to ICSB’s internationally-respected Small Business Management Journal and reduced subscription rates on other small business/entrepreneurship journals
  • ICSB Bulletins which keep members up to date on the organization and international business activities
  • International exchange programs
  • Alliances and contacts with partner organizations

 

For more information on ICSB and its affiliates, please visit ICSB website