STRATEGY

EDITOR'S NOTE

Serving as editorof the Journal of Small Business Strategy has proven to be more of a challenge
than I had ever expected. It has also been more rewarding than I anticipated.

At the early stages of development of the journal, questions were raised by many colleagues
regarding the necessity for another journal. There was some doubt as to the need or desire for
another vehicle for publications in the small business area. However, the response to the Journal
of Small Business Strategy has been tremendous. We have received far more manuscripts than we
ever expected to receive in this short period of time. The acceptance rate has been approximately
15 percent. Several papers are in the revision phase and many new manuscripts continue to
be submitted.

The reviewers have been inundated with manuscripts during the past six months in an
effort to get this second issue of the journal published before year end. Mere expression of my
appreciation to the editorial reviewers seems so inadequate. Each reviewer has worked within
tight time constraints and with excessive work loads in order to achieve our goals for the journal.

In keeping with the objectives of the journal, this issue contains articles covering a broad
scope of topics. We have sought to select articles which are practical in nature and which will be
beneficial to both the small business consultant and educator.

It is our goal to continue publishing a quality journal which will further the knowledge base
of our readership. We welcome your suggestions and comments regarding the journal.

Gwen F. Fontenot, Ph.D.