Cash flow struggles, access to finance continue to be major barriers for India’s small businesses: CPA Australia surveyOn access to finance, the survey revealed that 42% of respondents said it was easy to seek funds in 2023, a sharp decline from 69% in 2022.
21 May, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
Why SMEs on growth trajectory should consider outsourcing HR requirementsSMEs play a pivotal role to country's economic growth. India has more than 51 million SMEs that provide employment to around 120 million pe...
25 Nov, 2022, 01.34 PM IST
SMEs 'cautiously optimistic' about Q3 2022 as business confidence takes a hit: ASSOCHAM-D&B reportProbability of delayed payments and defaults – particularly for small businesses is likely to be higher in H2 2022, according to ASSOCHAM-D...
25 Aug, 2022, 02.14 PM IST
SMEs remain upbeat on demand revival, says surveyOne of the primary findings of the ASSOCHAM-Dun & Bradstreet Small Business Confidence Index survey is that export demand is projected to i...
24 May, 2022, 12.43 PM IST
IT is now an essential part of business continuity: IBM's Ajay MittalThe uncertainty triggered by the Covid-19 crisis is making SMEs relook at their IT setup and ensure that they fix the gaps which could hamp...
28 May, 2020, 02.35 PM IST
Fintech startup Zaggle joins hands with Visa to launch payment solutions for SMEs, startupsZaggle will leverage Visa’s expertise in the payments space to co-create and build new solutions for SMEs.
23 May, 2020, 04.18 PM IST
Covid-19: 10 things SMEs can do during lockdownAttrition has a significant financial implication, hence, SMEs should strive to keep their important people in place during these times. Be...
07 Apr, 2020, 04.58 PM IST
Honey, I shrunk the R&D cost: How 'open innovation' can sharpen competitive edgeBusinesses cannot work in silos. Although we live in a competitive world, leveraging complementary resources like research, finance and int...
22 Oct, 2019, 10.45 AM IST
Pitney Bowes, Shyplite Partner come together to launch shipping platform for SMEsCustomers will be able to select the most efficient shipping option at the best price, creating an improved customer experience with each p...
10 Apr, 2019, 02.28 PM IST
At a nascent stage, SMEs form the key base for growth in digital servicesIndia’s SMEs are at a nascent stage of Internet adoption; however, they are quickly discovering the benefits of Internet-based technologies...
21 Jul, 2018, 12.34 PM IST
Heralding manufacturing growth: SMEs in India need to move from automation to autonomyTo support this massive growth, India will need an ecosystem comprising of Tier 1, Tier 2, as well as the Tier 3 suppliers, with an elevate...
05 May, 2018, 11.24 AM IST
GST - Real game changer for Indian industryThe basic philosophy behind GST is to expand the tax base and not to enhance tax burden on businesses.
04 Aug, 2016, 02.50 PM IST
SMBs should adopt 'Crawl, walk and run' for Internet marketing, say expertsET delves into the growing field of marketing on the web and finds out the best propositions for Small and Medium Enterprises.
20 Jul, 2012, 11.27 AM IST
- Cloud computing trend lifts Anantara prospects
As the demand for cost optimization sweeps the corporate sector, cloud computing is emerging as an option for large and small players, seem...
04 Aug, 2009, 03.23 AM IST
- Beating the financial lag
Cost optimisation is the need of the hour for SMEs to sustain in the market. The article explores the methods to achieve this with the avai...
04 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Innovation: The way ahead
In the rapidly changing business environment, R&D is the pre-requisite for success and growth in SMEs.
07 Aug, 2007, 05.33 AM IST
- SMEs plan fresh investments
Having braved stiff competition both in domestic and international markets, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are now contemplating to in...
21 Aug, 2005, 03.14 PM IST