Business call to action - Enhancing Competitiveness of Small Business

"The SME [small and medium enterprises] sector is the engine of economic growth worldwide, and yet the sectors full growth potential is far from realised. Many small SMEs are chronically underserved."

Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered responded to the Business Call to Action by launching a pilot training programme to provide small business in Pakistan with training and business development support. Standard Chartered's initiative leveraged its deep knowledge of enterprise development to help small businesses unlock their full growth potential and strengthen their ability to access credit ... READ MORE

Is there a need for a Business call to action for SMEs in the New Zealand economy?