Ungated Post | 02 Jun 2017

SME strategies for success

A global study that reveals the key drivers of success for SMEs in 2017 and beyond

This study, based on a survey commissioned by American Express of 3,200 SMEs in 15 countries, provides a comprehensive view of SME sentiment at a time of heightened uncertainty. The results showed:

Though SMEs are concerned about the threat of political and economic uncertainty, their business outlook is generally optimistic.
Many view technology as a positive force for disruption, presenting new opportunities. -SMEs thrive by exploiting key advantages, which we describe as their Four Aces: Applying technology, Agility, Accelerated innovation, and Attracting talent.
Many SMEs are developing growth strategies by focusing their expertise in niche markets, driving sales growth at home and abroad.
Finance remains a key challenge for SMEs—and a significant opportunity exists for financial providers to assist growing SMEs.
Governments, policy-makers and other agencies can help create conditions that help SMEs prosper. – To be effective, however, governments need to understand that different kinds of SMEs have different needs.

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