SME News
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2024-03-19
Interest rates and political uncertainty hamper SME investments: Bibby survey
Recent research by independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS), suggests that prevailing interest rates and political uncertainty are hindering many businesses from committing to long-term growth strategies vital for economic advancement. ...
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2024-03-18
Singapore: First Generative AI Sandbox to allow SMEs to harness the benefits of Generative AI
On 7 February 2024, Enterprise Singapore (“EnterpriseSG“) and the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) launched the Generative AI Sandbox (“Sandbox“) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Throug...
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2024-03-18
Digital payment helps female businesses boost revenue
HCM CITY – Some 62 per cent of women led small and medium sized enterprises and micro businesses reported increased revenue after adopting digital payments, according to a recent study on small ...
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2024-03-14
SMEs invest in tech opportunities but risk missing security safeguards
Across Europe, 100 million people are employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The UK has over five million SMEs, providing three-fifths of employment and £2.4 trillion in turnover. As a vital component in the national econom...
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2024-03-14
UK Finance Says SME Lending Improves in Q4 of 2023
UK Finance is reporting today that demand for SME financing improved in Q4 of 2023. Last year was difficult for all firms as markets, both public and private, sagged. This was due to rising interest rates paired with inflation as well as geop...