"Business transfers in SMEs: Why is this important topic still neglected?"
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Call for Papers-"Business transfers in SMEs: Why is this important topic still neglected?"
Journal: The Bottom Line
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
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Key Requirements:
Solutions-focused for business transfer integration
Academia/practitioner/policymaker collaborations encouraged
Training/marketing/education emphasis
Overview
Despite proven success of transfer-founded companies over startups and severe consequences of failed transfers, business transfers remain neglected vs. startups in research, media, education, politics. This issue seeks solutions for societal integration, especially training, continuing education, and marketing.
Key Research Themes
Marketing strategies for business transfers
Teaching business transfers across educational institutions
Society-wide awareness campaigns
Teacher training on business transfers
Diversity in entrepreneurship research via transfers
Submission Details
Opens: 01 December 2025
Closes: 31 May 2026
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Contact: susanned@ru.is
Guest Editor Team
Prof. Susanne Durst, [Institution] (susanned@ru.is)
Dr. Anmari Viljamaa, [Institution] (anmari.viljamaa@seamk.fi)
Prof. Lex van Teeffelen, [Institution] (lex.vanteeffelen@hu.nl)
Why This Issue Matters
Elevates overlooked SME succession topic with practical solutions for policymakers, educators, marketers. Addresses startup bias despite transfers' superior success rates.
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