What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Scope covering entrepreneurship subfields (startups, SMEs, innovation, social enterprise)
- Acceptance of qualitative and mixed-methods research
- Practitioner-friendly research formats
- Fast review timelines — critical for dynamic fields
- Open access to maximise societal impact
- Indexed for academic discoverability
Recommended Journals — Cluster 6: Business, Management & Entrepreneurship
All journals below are published by Keith Publications — open access, peer-reviewed, and indexed for global discoverability.
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Business and Management Sciences Journal
(BMSJ)
Business administration, management theories, organizational studies, and applied business research.
Business Administration Management Sciences Organizational Behavior Strategic Management -
Columbia Journal of Business and Economic Research
(CJBER)
Business, economics, human resource management, marketing, finance, and interdisciplinary management research.
Business Economics Human Resource Management Financial Management Marketing Research -
Columbia Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management
(CJEM)
Entrepreneurship, innovation, startup ecosystems, SME research, and venture management.
Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Small Business Venture Development -
Journal of Human Resource and Organizational Behavior
(JHROB)
Human resource management, employee performance, organizational behavior, leadership, and workforce development.
Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Leadership Studies Employee Performance
Fast Publication: All Keith Publications journals complete initial review within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks. Articles are published online within 5–10 days of acceptance — making us one of the fastest open access publishers in the business and management field.
Why Entrepreneurship Research Matters
Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic development, job creation, and innovation. Research in this field helps policymakers design better support ecosystems, helps educators train future entrepreneurs, and helps practitioners build more resilient businesses. Publishing your entrepreneurship research in a credible open access journal ensures your findings reach entrepreneurs, investors, educators, and policymakers globally.
Research Topics We Welcome
Keith Publications entrepreneurship journals welcome research on: startup funding and growth, entrepreneurial intention and behaviour, female entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, SME performance, digital entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, franchising, family businesses, venture capital, and more. Both theoretical and empirical contributions are encouraged.
Tips to Maximise Your Acceptance Chances
- Align your topic with the journal's scope — read the aims and scope carefully before submitting.
- Write a compelling abstract — it's the first thing editors and reviewers read. Make it clear, concise, and keyword-rich.
- Ensure strong methodology — clearly describe your research design, data collection, and analysis method.
- Use current and relevant citations — include recent publications (within the last 5 years) alongside seminal works.
- Follow formatting guidelines exactly — non-compliant manuscripts are often desk-rejected without review.
- Write a strong conclusion — summarise key findings, discuss implications, acknowledge limitations, and suggest future research.
- Proofread thoroughly — language errors reduce credibility. Use professional proofreading tools or services.
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