Dr Ignatius Ekanem

Research Interests

• Finanancial management practices of SMEs;
• Entrepreneurial finance;
• Economic regeneration;
• Small business development;
• Business support needs of ethnic minority businesses;
• Entreprenurial learning

Selected Publications

BooKs

• Ekanem, I. (ed.) (2017) Understanding Bankruptcy: Global Issues, Perspectives and Challenges, Nova Science Publishers, New York. ISBN: 978-1-53612-399-9.https://novapublishers.com/shop/understanding-bankruptcy-global-issues-perspectives-and-challenges/

• Ekanem, I. (2017) Writing a Business Plan: A Practical Guide, Routledge, London,ISBN: 978-1-138-20602-1 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-46581-4 (ebk)https://www.routledge.com/Writing-a-Business-Plan-A-Practical-Guide/Ekanem/p/book/9781138206021

Refereed Journal Articles

• Ekanem, I., Jackson, T. and Munasuonyo, A. (2021) 'The Effect of Militancy on Local and Informal Enterprises in Developing Countries: Evidence from Niger Delta', Journal of African Business, https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2021.1900529

• Chinwah, V., Nyame-Asiamah, F., Ekanem, I. (2020) ‘Risk factors affecting maternal health outcomes in Rivers State of Nigeria: Towards the PRISMA model’, Social Science & Medicine. https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1c8hP-CmUpMt3

• Ekanem. I., Owen, R. and Cardoso, A. (2019) ‘The influence of institutional environment on venture capital development in emerging economies: The example of Nigeria’, Strategic Change, Vol. 28 (1):95–107. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.2249.

• Ekanem, I. (2018) ‘Understanding Internationalisation Approaches and Mechanisms Of Diaspora Entrepreneurs In Emerging Economies As A Learning Process’, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-02-2018-0068.

• Ekanem, Ignatius U. and Abiade, Gbolahan Emeka (2018) Factors influencing the use of e-commerce by small enterprises in Nigeria. International Journal of ICT Research in Africa and the Middle East (IJICTRAME), 7 (1). pp. 37-43. ISSN 2472-3126 http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/22949/

• Ekanem, I. (2015) 'Entrepreneurial Learning: Gender Differences', International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research, Vol. 21 (4).
• Ekanem, I.U. (2013) "Influences on the behaviour of black and minority ethnic (BME) communities towards debt and bankruptcy", International Journal of Consumer Studies, 37 (2013), 199-205, ISSN 1470-6423
• Ekanem, I U, (2010) "Liquidity Management In Small Firms: A Learning Perspective", Journal of Small Business & Enterprise Development, Vol. 17: Issue 1.
• North, D., Baldock, R., & Ekanem, I. (2010) 'Is there a debt finance gap relating to Scottish SMEs? A demand-side perspective', Venture Capital, Vol.12, No.2.
• Ekanem, I U,(2007), "'Insider Accounts': A Qualitative Research Method For Small Firms", Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 14 (1), 105-117, ISSN: 1462-6004.
• Ekanem, I U and Smallbone, D,(2007), "Learning in Small Manufacturing Firms: The Case of Investment Decision-making Behaviour",International Small Business Journal, 25 (2), 107-127, ISSN: 0266-2426.
• Ekanem, I U andWyer, P,(2007), "A fresh start and the learning experience of ethnic minority enterpreneurs", International Journal of Consumer Studies, 31 (2), 144-151, ISSN: 14706431.
• Ekanem, I U, (2005), "Bootstrapping': The Investment Decision-making Process in Small Firms",The British Accounting Review, 37 (3), 229-318, ISSN: 1095-8347.
• Smallbone, D., Bertotti, M. & Ekanem, I. (2005)'Diversification In Ethnic Minority Business: The Case Of Asians In London's Creative Industries, Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol.12 (1): 41-56.

Book Chapters

• Madichie, N. O., Nkamnebe, A. D. and Ekanem, I. U. (2020) “Marketing in the Informal Economy: An Entrepreneurial Perspective and Research Agenda”, in Nwankwo, S. and Gbadamosi, A. (eds) Entrepreneurship Marketing: Principles and Practice of SME Marketing, 2^nd Edition, Routledge, London. https://www.routledge.com/Entrepreneurship-Marketing-Principles-and-Practice-of-SME-Marketing-2nd/Nwankwo-Gbadamosi/p/book/9781138585232

• Ekanem I. and Erukusin, K. (2017) “The Emergence Of Social Media And Its Impact On SME Performance” in Christiansen, B. and Yuksel, U. (eds.) Technological Integration as a Catalyst for Industrial Development and Economic Growth, IGI Global, London. DOI: 4018/978-1-5225-2319-2.ch005.

• Ekanem, I. and Alrossais. L. (2017) "Succession challenges facing family businesses in Saudi Arabia" in Zgheib, P. W. (ed.) Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation in the Middle East, IGI Global, London.

• Ekanem, I. and Uwajeh, N. J. (2017) “Transnational Entrepreneurs and their Global Market Entry Modes” in Ojo, S. (ed.) Diasporas and Transnational Entrepreneurship in Global Contexts, IGI Global, London.

• De Moraes, A. J., Ekanem, I. and Osabutey, E. L. C. (2017) “New Perspectives on the internationalisation of micro businesses” in Ojo, S. (ed.) Diasporas and Transnational Entrepreneurship in Global Contexts, IGI Global, London.

• Ekanem, I. (2014) 'African Entrepreneurs, Financial Literacy, Debt and Bankruptcy' In: Nwankwo, S. & Ibeh, K. (eds) The Routledge Companion to Business in Africa, Routledge, London.
• Ekanem, I. & Smallbone, D. (2008) 'The Investment Decision-Making Process in Small Manufacturing Firms: A Learning Approach', in Harrison, R. and Leitch, C. (eds) Entrepreneurial Learning: Conceptual Frameworks and Applications, Routledge, London. (with Smallbone, D.).

Conference Papers

• Ekanem, I. and Jin, Z. (2019) “Re-examining the learning process in small firms: Multi-case analysis on the use of social media”, Paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB), Thessaloniki, Greece, September 18^th-20^th, 2019.

• Ekanem, I. (2018) “Institutional Environment And E-Commerce Development In SMEs In Developing Countries: Evidence From Nigeria”, Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Birmingham, 7-8 November 2018.

• Ekanem, I. (2017) “Diaspora Entrepreneurship and International Market Entry Strategies in Emerging Economies: A Learning Process”, Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Belfast, 8-9 November 2017.

• Ekanem, I and Munasuonyo, A. (2016) “The Impact of Militancy on SMEs in Developing Countries: A Case of the Niger Delta of Nigeria”, Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Paris, 27-28 October 2016.

• Ekanem, I., Cardoso, A. and Baldock, R. (2015) “Beyond The Global Financial Crisis: Challenges Facing Venture Capitalists Operating In An Emerging Economy such as Nigeria”, Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Glasgow, 10—12 November, 2015.

• Ekanem, I and Erukusin, K (2014) "The Emergence Of Social Media and Its Impact On SME Performance", Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Manchester, 5-6 November 2014.
• Ekanem, I. (2013) 'Entrepreneurial Learning: Gender Differences', Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Cardiff, 12-13 November 2013.
• North D., Baldock, R. and Ekanem, I. (2010) 'The impact of the Government's Equity Funds in addressing the finance gap facing SMEs with growth potential'. Paper presented at the Institute for Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference, London, November 2010.
• Ekanem, I., North, D., Deakins, D. (2009) 'Is there a finance gap for SMEs? Some evidence from recent studies in Scotland and London', Paper presented to ICSB World Conference, Seoul, Korea, 21-24 June 2009.
• Ekanem, I. (2008) 'Liquidity Management In Small Firms: A Learning Perspective', Paper presented to the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 22-25 June 2008.
• Ekanem, I. and Wyer, P. (2006) 'A Fresh Start and the Learning Experience of Black and Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs', Paper presented to the 51st World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), Melbourne, Australia, 18th - 21st June 2006.
• Ekanem, I. (2005) 'The Investment Decision-Making Process in Small Manufacturing Enterprises: The case of Printing and Clothing Industries in the UK', Paper presented to the 50th ICSB World Conference - Golden Opportunities for Entrepreneurship, Washington DC, June 15-18.
• Ekanem, I. and Smallbone, D. (2004) 'The Investment Decision-making in Small Manufacturing Firms: A Learning Approach', Paper presented to the 27th ISBA National Entrepreneurship & SME Development Conference, Newcastle- Gateshead, November.
• Smallbone, D., Bertotti, M. and Ekanem, I. (2003) 'Diversification in Ethnic Minority Business: The Case of Asians in London's Creative Industries', Paper presented to 26^th ISBA National Small Firms Policy and Research Conference, University of Surrey, November.
• Ekanem, I. (2003) ''Insider Accounts': A Qualitative Research Method For Small Firms', Paper presented at The 2003 Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Conference – Research Paradigms In Entrepreneurship and Small Business, University of Surrey, April.
• Ekanem, I. and Smallbone, D. (2001) 'The Investment decision-making Process in Small Manufacturing Enterprises: with particular reference to printing and clothing industries', Paper presented at The 2001 Small Business and Development Conference, The University of Leicester, UK, March.

Official Reports

• North, D., Baldock, R. Ekanem, I., & Lewis, A. (2010) 'Early assessment of the impact of BIS equity fund initiatives', for Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 78pages http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/enterprise/docs/e/10-1037-early-assessment-bis-equity-fund-initiatives
• North, D., Baldock, R., Ekanem, I., Deakins, D., Whittam, G. & Wyper, J. (2008) Access to Bank Finance for Scottish SMEs, Study commissioned by the Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Directorate, Scottish Government.
• Lyon, F., Sepulveda, L., Baldock, R., Humbert, A., Ekanem, I., McVeigh, P., Martin Green, M. and Youngman, W. (2008) Mapping the regional social enterprise sector: Final Report for South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA).
• Lyon, F.; Ellis, C.; Ekanem, I. and McPherson, M. (2007) Types and Impacts of BME Businesses in the South East of England: A Final Report to SEMEDA.
• Wyer, P.; North, D., Ekanem, I. and Ellis, C. (2007) Ethnic Minority and the Bankruptcy Process: A Final Report to the Insolvency Service.
• Wyer, P.; North, D. Ekanem, I and Deakins, D. (2007) 'The Impact of Perceived Access to Finance Difficulties on the Demand for External Finance - Literature Review for the Small Business Service, commissioned by Small Business Service.
• North, D., Ekanem, I. (2005)'An Evaluation of The Fresh Start in Business Programme, commissioned by Brent Business Venture.
• Smallbone, D and Bertotti, M. & Ekanem, I. (2003) Play it right: Asian Creative Industries in London, GLA .
• Vickers,I., Baldock, R., Smallbone, D., James, P., Ekanem, I. and Bertotti, M. (2003) Cultural influences on health and safety attitudes and behaviour in small businesses, Health and Safety Executive, Unpublished.

Book Reviews

• Ekanem, I. (2014) Book Review of Cross-Border Entrepreneurship And Economic Development In Europe's Border Regions by Smallbone, D., Welter, F. and Xheneti, M. (eds), International Journal of Small Business, Vol. 32, No. 2: 228-229.
• Ekanem, I. (2013) Book Review of Enterprise, Deprivation and Social Exclusion: The Role of Small Business in Addressing Social and Economic Inequalities by Alan Southern, Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, Vol.31 (1): 183.

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