SME News
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2021-03-03
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 offers billions more in small-business grants
Millions of small businesses could be eligible for new or beefed-up grant programs if some of the provisions in the House-passed Covid-19 relief bill become law. The grants, part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 passed by the House on Satur...
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2021-03-03
Budget: SME Help to Grow scheme could foster further cloud adoption
The Budget has included some funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to invest in digital, giving the channel an opportunity to spur a conversation with customers about their strategic direction. Chancellor of the exchequer R...
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2021-03-03
Budget 2021: the Experts react
The Budget was eagerly awaited after an unprecedented year of uncertainty. The Chancellor pledged to “do whatever it takes” to fix an economy ravaged by the pandemic. Experts in all sectors give their views: Pranav Sood, VP of ...
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2021-03-03
Asian-owned small businesses saw an outsized pandemic impact last year
Nancy Yu has been a staple in San Francisco’s Chinatown for more than two decades. Her store, Asiastar Fantasy, sells souvenirs, gifts and cultural items like red envelopes for Lunar New Year. While she’s weathered many challenges over th...
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2021-03-03
Government reveals initiatives to aid firms in digitalisation
Many brick-and-mortar businesses have pivoted towards hybrid online-offline models. Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran has announced a number of initiatives to help Singapore companies in their digitalisation efforts. Amongst...