Service sector must unearth B2C values to benefit SMEs (and themselves)
I find myself challenged on too regular a basis with needing to help both sides of the B2B relationship – service sector organisations and their…
Kenya’s quest to improve understanding of SME finance
I was privileged to participate in an 'SME Day' which brought together leading economists and entrepreneurs in Nairobi in December 2015, on a quest to…
3 simple steps for banks to better serve women in business
We’ve thankfully been able to move beyond needing to convince most institutions, including those operating in the banking sector, that female entrepreneurship needs to be…
Banks need to stand in the shoes of their small business customer
With the UK’s move to portable bank account numbers, and a seven day account switching service, some banks are expected to experience a surge in…
How can banks respond to the shift to a small business economy?
Banks and providers of other financial services world-wide are increasingly aware that their future profitability and prosperity lies with the premium small business sector. In…