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BusinessSmall Business, Big Squeeze: How Rising Prices Are Rattling the Foundations of SMEs
BankingHow Can FinTech Support the Sme Sector Beyond Financial Inclusion Week?
InterviewsGobi Finance CEO on Digital Lending, Mobile-Based Innovation, and Supporting Women in Business
TechnologyBanks, Big Tech, and the Battle for Sme Lending: A New Role for eCommerce Data?
Q&a With WorldFirst: Supporting SMEs With International Trade
Date: August 18, 2023
Q&A with WorldFirst: Supporting SMEs with international trade Sumit Arora, Managing Director, UK and EEA, WorldFirst 1. What is the current operating landscape for SMEs in UK and Europe and why should they consider trading internationally to seek stronger growth? It’s no secret that SMEs across Europe have felt the impact of challenging market conditions...
Boost Your Business Loan Approval Chances: Essential Checklist for Success
Date: June 12, 2023
Boost Your Business Loan Approval Chances: Essential Checklist for Success Securing a business loan is a pivotal step for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand and thrive. Yet, the loan application process can be demanding, with no guarantee of approval. To maximize your chances of obtaining the much-needed funding, meticulous preparation and a...
Business Loans: Types of Loans and How to Apply
Date: May 17, 2023
Business loans Business loans are financial resources provided by lenders to businesses to help them grow, expand, and meet their financial needs. The importance of business loans lies in their ability to provide businesses with the necessary capital to invest in their operations, purchase inventory or equipment, expand their workforce, and take advantage of new...
Utilizing the Validation Agent Framework to Support Greater Financial Inclusion for Indian SMEs
Date: March 21, 2023
Mohan Ramaswamy, Co-Founder & CEO at Rubix Data Sciences Rubix Data Sciences became GLEIF’s first Validation Agent in India in March 2022. One year on, Mohan Ramaswamy, Co-Founder & CEO of Rubix, sat down with GLEIF to discuss how this new role in the Global LEI System is enabling Rubix to support greater financial inclusion...
How SMEs Can Use Bnpl to Compete With Larger Businesses This Key Shopping Season
Date: December 2, 2022
By Niamh Cunningham, Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy, International, Square SMEs like all businesses have faced continuous challenges in recent years. With the disruption caused by the mini-budget and government instability, there is an undeniable growing anxiety within the market. As the country enters the holiday season, what can SMEs do to boost their sales...
New Opportunities, New Risks: Now Is the Time to Invest in Alternative Lending
Date: November 23, 2022
By Douglas Grant, Group CEO of Manx Financial Group A radical shift is underway as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – often referred to as the backbone of the economy – are increasingly moving beyond traditional bank financing to innovative services, such as crowd and peer-to-peer marketplace lending. While bank financing will continue to be...