A regional meeting of small and medium enterprises was held in Brunei to foster support and development of the sector in Asean countries.
Discussions between Asean member-countries and dialogue partners China, Japan and South Korea became a focal point of the meeting wherein participants shared best practices in managing and operating SMEs.
The 21st Meeting of the […]

Indian IT firms are targeting small and medium-sized enterprises for expansion, mapping out plans to tap what it describes as the fastest growing segment in a developing economy.
According to a report by the Times of India, the local industry was aiming at spreading IT adoption through the software-as-a-service model (SAAS).
Using SAAS, information technology services will […]

A new financing model was being developed to stop a steep fall in bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
A partnership between the International Finance Corp (IFC) and microfinance institution CARD Bank would introduce a banking model, which they hope could become the industry standard in lending services to SMEs.
Industry figures showed bank […]

By Karen Galarpe
Editor-in-Chief, SME Insight
We’re pleased to let you know that the latest issue of SME Insight (November-December 2007) is now out in bookstores and magazine stands. Our theme for this issue: YOUNG NEW ENTREPRENEURS.
Learn business insights from our featured successful young business people:
* Amina Aranaz-Alunan of Aranaz bags
* Ino Caluza of Viktor jeans
* Dick […]

Business software company Business Objects is targeting small and medium enterprises, a market where it sees faster growth in the country.
Previously the company had a clientèle of mostly large enterprises, including Unilever, Globe Telecom, Philippine Airlines, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Cebu Pacific.
Their current solution offers business intelligence for SMEs, in which data could […]

By Sarah Velasco
Gift-giving in business is one way of building relationships among clients, colleagues, and personnel. It is a means of strengthening ties and creating a positive image for your company. Gifts are usually given to show appreciation, to congratulate, to motivate, or to express an apology.
Despite the goodwill involved, however, most of us find […]