Resilience Strategies for Small Business in Industry 5.0

Resilience Strategies for Small Business in Industry 5.0 is a timely and insightful contribution to the evolving landscape of business innovation and sustainability. This book skillfully addresses the pressing need for small enterprises to adapt, thrive, and lead in an era defined by human-centric technology and intelligent collaboration. The editorial team has demonstrated remarkable dedication and vision in curating a volume that is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. Their collective expertise, drawn from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, has enriched the content, making it globally relevant and locally impactful. Equally commendable is the diversity of the chapter contributors, each bringing unique perspectives, experiences, and solutions that reflect the real-world challenges faced by small businesses today. Their contributions ensure that the strategies presented are not only theoretically sound but also grounded in practice. This book is more than a scholarly resource; it is a strategic guide that will empower small business owners, policymakers, and industry leaders to build resilient systems capable of withstanding and growing through the disruptions of the Industry 5.0 era. I wholeheartedly endorse Resilience Strategies for Small Business in Industry 5.0 as a valuable and necessary addition to the library of anyone invested in the future of small enterprise resilience and innovation.

-- Professor Popoola, Sunday Olanrewaju

As Industry 5.0 redefines the relationship between humans and machines, moving beyond automation to embrace personalization, sustainability, and collaboration, this book - "Resilience Strategies for Small Business in Industry 5.0" offers a clear, actionable roadmap for small businesses seeking not only to survive but to thrive in Industry 5.0. It is a timely and insightful contribution to the evolving discourse on the future of entrepreneurship in an age of intelligent industry transformation. The authors deftly explore how small enterprises can build adaptive capacity, leverage digital-human synergies, and integrate ethical and sustainable practices into their business models. Drawing from interdisciplinary research and practical case studies, this book equips business leaders, policymakers, and scholars with tools to navigate disruption and foster long-term resilience. I therefore endorse this book for anyone invested in the future of small business whether as a practitioner, academic, or policymaker. "Resilience Strategies for Small Business in Industry 5.0" is not just a manual for survival; it is a manifesto for inclusive and intelligent growth in the next industrial age.

-- Dr. Vijay Prakash Gupta

Resilience Strategies for Small Business in Industry 5.0 is a timely and impactful contribution that captures the transformative pulse of today’s industrial evolution. This edited book promises a forward-thinking exploration of how small businesses can thrive amidst rapid technological shifts, human-centric innovation, and sustainability imperatives characteristic of Industry 5.0. What sets this edited book apart is its timing and the seamless integration of theory and practice, which provides not only conceptual clarity but also practical frameworks for real-world resilience. Each chapter presents a rich tapestry of research, insights, and actionable strategies, making it a cornerstone resource for small business stakeholders, academics, business leaders, innovation consultants, and policymakers alike. The contributors bring to life the realities of small enterprises navigating complexity, disruption, and opportunity. Through reflective analysis and future-oriented perspectives, this book offers more than knowledge—it delivers vision, encouragement, and a roadmap for purposeful growth. This is essential reading for those looking to strengthen the resilience of small businesses in the face of uncertainty, while harnessing the human and technological potential of Industry 5.0.

-- Dr. Jose Prabh