IJSMED is a major international research journal dedicated to encourage scholarly research based writing on SME development policies and strategies, entrepreneurship development policy and management processes in local, international and cross-cultural context. IJSMED provides a window for publishing high quality papers including theoretical research articles, evidence-based case studies and practical applications seeking to explore best practices and investigate strategies for rapid growth and improved management of SMEs. IJSMED aims to contribute to the academic literature, providing conceptual and practical insights and generating innovative ideas for the SME sector of Bangladesh.