Seven banks plan blockchain platform for SMEs
Seven of Europe’s biggest banks are collaborating on the development of a shared cross-border trade finance platform for small and medium -sized companies that harnesses the power of distributed ledger technology. Jenuary 16th, 2017 – Deutsche...
15 free tools for SMEs and startups to help in digital marketing
February 11th, 2017 – Every small business owner is well aware that it is expensive to build an online business without the help of digital marketing tools. They also know that these various digital marketing tools greatly help them with their every...
Mobile technology is revolutionising the way SMEs get paid
March 15th, 2017 – We all know cash is fast becoming a thing of the past, and as the world becomes increasingly ‘digital’, it’s not surprising that people are buying goods and services a lot more through mobile devices. It’s therefore no sur...
Deeper Integration Vital for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank Report Says
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2017 – A deeper economic integration among Latin American and Caribbean countries will make the region more competitive in international markets and boost long-term growth, according to a new World Bank report. Better Neighbors: To...
Crowdfunding the solution for SMEs?
March 17th, 2017 – In 2015, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) published the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Insights Report. The report provided meaningful insight into the depressed economic environment stifling SME g...
What to expect from the Africa CEO Forum 2017
GENEVA, March 20th, 2017 – For the fifth time since it’s inception in 2012, the Africa CEO Forum is set to hold its annual conference, gathering more than 1,000 personalities, key decision makers in industry, finance, and politics from the African...
UN Commission on Status of Women opens with calls for more men to stand up for equality
March 13th, 2017 – With men still dominating even in countries that consider themselves progressive, the world needs more women leaders and more men standing up for gender equality, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said today. “It is...
ECSS tranining livestream: follow five space standardisation
21th February, 2017 – Are you an SME interested in working with ESA and would you like to learn more about how to apply ECSS standards? Perhaps you are already working on space projects but would like to refresh your knowledge on applicable project ...
SMEs across the globe are confident about future prospects: study
February 14th, 2017 – Small and Medium sized businesses across the globe are confident about their future business performance, optimistic about the economy and believe they have the strategies in place to thrive in an age of uncertainty, according ...
Improving Conditions for People and Businesses in Africa’s Cities Is Key to Growth
WASHINGTON, February 9th, 2017 — Africa’s cities are growing in population – adding the size of another Nigeria to cities by 2025 – so have a critical role to play in their countries’ economic growth, says a new World Bank report released today....
