This book provides an in-depth introduction to crisis management and leadership in SMEs, as well as methods, approaches and cases against the background of different crises; external ones in particular. Featuring contributions from research and practice, this book covers a plethora of SMEs from different sectors to match the diverse nature of small business practice. The combination of a sound theoretical framework for small firm crisis management along with practical instruments/methods and cases, help to improve the organizational resilience of SMEs. The authors also guide the reader to resources beyond the book, including an online "Crisis Toolkit" comprised of material such as further publications, crisis management blueprints, guidelines, checklists, and company cases on crisis management-related issues.

1. Crisis management - From a theoretical point of view

2. Crisis management Practices in Small and Medium-sized Firms
3. Crisis: A Philosophical Insight
4. Managing crisis in SMEs
5. Crisis management and leadership: A search for competencies in SMEs
6. Crisis management from the perspective of sustainable supply chains
7. Different crises in family SMEs and how to prepare for them
8. Crisis management in the Public Sector in Times of COVID-19 - Insights from Peru
9. Crisis management in SMEs from a leadership perspective
10. Crisis management in German Leasing Companies
11. Preparing for Crises - Enhancing Resilience
12. Crisis management and risk management in SMEs: towards an integrated early warning system
13. Conclusions & Outlook.