Podcasts about medium sized enterprises

How can Canada crack the productivity code to secure a prosperous future? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Pedro Antunes, the Chief Economist for the Conference Board of Canada, as he unpacks the pivotal role productivity plays in shaping our nation's economic landscape. He scrutinizes why GDP per hour worked is a crucial metric for income generation and long-term growth, and why enhancing private sector productivity is essential for maintaining robust public services like healthcare and education. Pedro takes us on a journey through the complexities of the productivity equation. Using concrete examples, he illustrates how higher education and skill levels can lead to substantial income growth. We also uncover the challenges Canada faces with insufficient private investment, exploring how even minor differences in productivity growth rates can have significant long-term economic impacts. Our discussion emphasizes the importance of strategic investments and competitive tax reforms to enhance productivity and fuel economic growth. In our final segment, we tackle the productivity hurdles that emerged post-2015, including the impacts of oil price collapses, the COVID-19 pandemic, and U.S. tax cuts. We explore the post-pandemic challenges in sectors like utilities, transportation, and construction, and delve into the burgeoning knowledge economy. Pedro offers a forward-looking perspective on revitalizing public transit, addressing labor constraints in construction, and crafting immigration policies to attract the skilled trades necessary for housing development. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of Canada's productivity landscape and the critical steps needed to navigate these multi-faceted issues. What You'll Learn: • The significance of productivity for Canada's long-term prosperity. • Key drivers of economic productivity and income growth. • The economic challenges and investment dynamics post-2015. • Post-pandemic productivity challenges and opportunities. • The evolving landscape of Canada's knowledge economy. Podcast Timestamps: (00:00) – An Introduction to Productivity (10:52) - Productivity Growth and Investment (17:15) - Investment Challenges and Solutions (32:56) - Canada's Post-Pandemic Productivity Challenges (37:32) – The Role of the Knowledge Economy in Productivity (47:12) – Through the Looking Glass: The Future of Productivity More of Pedro: Pedro Antunes is the Chief Economist for the Conference Board of Canada, where he leads a team responsible for producing economic forecast products and reports on key indicators impacting Canada. Joining the Conference Board in 1991 after working with the Canadian Forecasting Group at the Bank of Canada, Antunes has been a key figure in researching issues such as demographic change, public health care sustainability, and long-term economic growth. He regularly provides expert testimony before parliamentary committees and engages with Canadian leaders, the public, and media on economic issues important to the nation. Recently, he has focused on a report titled Cracking the Productivity Code, which addresses productivity challenges in Canada. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-a-22265a2/  Mentions: Cracking the Productivity Code: Charting a New Path to Prosperity Key Topics Discussed: Positive Leadership, Productivity, Canadian Economy, Economic Growth, GDP, Healthcare, Education, Labor, Capital Investments, Income Growth, Tax Reforms, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Competitiveness, Knowledge Economy, Interprovincial Trade Barriers, AI, Immigration, Skilled Labor, Canada-US Relations, CEO Success More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/

PayPal has announced the launch of PayPal Complete Payments for small and medium enterprises in Ireland. The solution - which has been rolled out across the UK, Canada and more than 20 European markets - enables enterprises in Ireland to accept a range of payments including PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit and debit cards, and alternative payment methods from around the world. Forrester and PayPal research found that 63 per cent of online shoppers would not purchase from a brand if it had a poor checkout experience - with 43 per cent of customers likely to buy if the checkout offers their preferred payment type. Businesses across Ireland face a variety of challenges every day, from finding new customers and managing cashflow to driving sales.Expanding the choice of payment methods for shoppers can help turn potential customers into actual customers and help increase sales. A Censuswide survey of enterprises revealed that diverse payment options that cater to customer preferences (27%), fast and reliable processing to minimise transaction delays (26%) and dispute resolution services (25%) - are crucial factors that enablebusiness growth. "We're bringing our latest innovation to Ireland with PayPal Complete Payments, that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to offer their customers the same level of service and user experience as large enterprises," said Jonas Breding, General Manager, Northern Europe, PayPal. "With PayPal Complete Payments businesses are seeing on average 4.2 per cent lift in credit and debit card acceptance for neighbouring markets like the UK. This demonstrates we are delivering greater value for our customers by boosting customer conversions and helping drive revenue." PayPal has integrations with several ecommerce platforms - including BigCommerce and WooCommerce - which make it easier for their customers to quickly take advantage of this new solution. This new solution enables eligible enterprises to allow their customers to securely store their payment methods in the PayPal vault for future purchases. This provides a seamless shopping experience for consumers, and helps Irish enterprises drive conversions and repeat buyers. Businesses can sync order and tracking information with a new feature-Package Tracking. For businesses, sharing tracking data with PayPal can mean fewer customer disputes, and a streamlined resolution process that eliminates manual responses, which can reduce costs. Transactions with tracking details often see 80 per cent lower "item not received" dispute claims. To help keep small businesses secure in an environment where fraud is on the rise, PayPal Complete Payments will continue to offer Fraud Protection, Chargeback Protection and Seller Protection on eligible transactions. This solution is available at competitive rates for accepting credit cards and other payment methods online. Small businesses can now choose between flat-rate pricing and flexible pricing, which helps them get paid the full amount up-front and gives them a transparent view into processing costs. See more stories here.

Unveiling the Origin StoryIn a recent brand story episode, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli engaged in a compelling conversation with Dror Liwer, shedding light on the inception of CORO. Dror's background as a former CIO of the Israeli military police paved the way for the founding of Coro in 2014, with a mission to bridge the gap in cybersecurity solutions for mid-market companies and small businesses.Solving Real-World ChallengesWhile the cybersecurity industry often overlooks the needs of mid-market companies and small businesses, CORO identified a critical deficiency in the market. By providing a comprehensive platform with a "power of one" approach, CORO offers a simplified yet effective solution to address the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by these organizations.Empowering with Affordable ProtectionCORO's modular approach allows businesses to tailor their cybersecurity strategy based on their specific needs, without the burden of unnecessary complexities. With affordable pricing and automated cybersecurity tasks, CORO ensures that even organizations with limited budgets and resources can benefit from robust protection.Tailored Solutions for Every IndustryRecognizing the diverse needs of different sectors, CORO offers specialized suites for industries like education and automotive. By securing both staff and students in educational environments, CORO's tailored solutions demonstrate a commitment to protecting vital institutions against cyber threats.Partnering for SuccessWith a strong channel-centric approach, CORO collaborates closely with partners to deliver personalized support and education. From onboarding processes to managed detection and response services, CORO empowers organizations to navigate their cybersecurity journey with confidence.The Path Ahead: RSA Conference and BeyondAs CORO continues its mission to revolutionize cybersecurity, Dror Liwer's upcoming engagements at the RSA Conference underscore the company's commitment to sharing knowledge and driving industry advancements. Through deeper dive discussions, use cases, and real-world outcomes, CORO aims to showcase the tangible benefits of their solutions.Stay Tuned for Chapter TwoWith an exciting chapter ahead, listeners are encouraged to follow CORO's journey and explore the transformative impact of their cybersecurity solutions. Whether in person at events like the RSA Conference or through online resources, the opportunity to connect with Dror Liwer and the CORO team remains open for all interested parties.Learn more about CORO: https://itspm.ag/coronet-30deNote: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.Guest: Dror Liwer, Co-Founder at Coro [@coro_cyber]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorliwer/ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from CORO: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/coroView all of our RSA Conference Coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2024-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

Unveiling the Origin StoryIn a recent brand story episode, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli engaged in a compelling conversation with Dror Liwer, shedding light on the inception of CORO. Dror's background as a former CIO of the Israeli military police paved the way for the founding of Coro in 2014, with a mission to bridge the gap in cybersecurity solutions for mid-market companies and small businesses.Solving Real-World ChallengesWhile the cybersecurity industry often overlooks the needs of mid-market companies and small businesses, CORO identified a critical deficiency in the market. By providing a comprehensive platform with a "power of one" approach, CORO offers a simplified yet effective solution to address the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by these organizations.Empowering with Affordable ProtectionCORO's modular approach allows businesses to tailor their cybersecurity strategy based on their specific needs, without the burden of unnecessary complexities. With affordable pricing and automated cybersecurity tasks, CORO ensures that even organizations with limited budgets and resources can benefit from robust protection.Tailored Solutions for Every IndustryRecognizing the diverse needs of different sectors, CORO offers specialized suites for industries like education and automotive. By securing both staff and students in educational environments, CORO's tailored solutions demonstrate a commitment to protecting vital institutions against cyber threats.Partnering for SuccessWith a strong channel-centric approach, CORO collaborates closely with partners to deliver personalized support and education. From onboarding processes to managed detection and response services, CORO empowers organizations to navigate their cybersecurity journey with confidence.The Path Ahead: RSA Conference and BeyondAs CORO continues its mission to revolutionize cybersecurity, Dror Liwer's upcoming engagements at the RSA Conference underscore the company's commitment to sharing knowledge and driving industry advancements. Through deeper dive discussions, use cases, and real-world outcomes, CORO aims to showcase the tangible benefits of their solutions.Stay Tuned for Chapter TwoWith an exciting chapter ahead, listeners are encouraged to follow CORO's journey and explore the transformative impact of their cybersecurity solutions. Whether in person at events like the RSA Conference or through online resources, the opportunity to connect with Dror Liwer and the CORO team remains open for all interested parties.Learn more about CORO: https://itspm.ag/coronet-30deNote: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.Guest: Dror Liwer, Co-Founder at Coro [@coro_cyber]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorliwer/ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from CORO: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/coroView all of our RSA Conference Coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2024-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

आजके वक्त में सबसे ऐहेम महत्व होता है छोटे और मध्यम आकार के उद्योग का । छोटे और मध्यम आकार के उद्योग किसे कहते है यह इस यूट्यूब विडिओ द्वारा आप जरूर जानीए जो आपको कम शब्द में बयान करते है लायन एड.अरुण देशमुख What is small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) is explained in this Youtube video

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to the Director of Global Leadership Consulting about making small businesses in SA competetitive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Damalie Ssali, Head of Programs at Private Sector Uganda talks about Green Financing and why it should be targeted at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 

In today's podcast episode, Carsten talks to Divya Bokaria, Head of Data and Analytics at Zattoo, a TV streaming company. Not only has she been working in the data field for about 12 years now, but she is also one of the DATA festival committee members. She shares many experiences with us on how small and medium-sized companies in particular can create value from data. Furthermore, she has some practical tips for us on how to bring decision makers as well as all other employees along on the data journey.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, we meet Dr. Carolyn Krejci, an industrial engineer and expert on supply-chain management at the University of Texas at Arlington who is designing surprising new ways of supporting local and regional food systems. She and NCAT Southwest Regional Director Mike Morris sit down to discuss her pioneering research on food transportation and the ingenious new “crowdshipping” phone app she and her team recently created for matching small farms with drivers who are willing to deliver farm products to urban markets. Could a ride-sharing system for food products expand markets and increase incomes for small farms?  Related ATTRA Resources: ·         Selling to Local and Regional Markets: Barriers and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers·         Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Regional Markets·         Food Hubs: A Producer Guide  ·         Intermediated Markets   Other Resources:   ·         Project report for “Regional Food Transportation for Texas Farmers,” Southern SARE Research and Education Project #LS19-312 ·         Evaluating the Suitability of Crowd-Shipping Platforms for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ·         Logistics Best Practices for Regional Food Systems: A Review ·         Resilient Regional Food Supply Chains and Rethinking the Way Forward: Key Takeaways from the COVID-19 Pandemic  ·         Iowa Food Hub Network Contact Mike Morris at mikem@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT.ORG.Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs.

"The human race is developing and adapting at a breakneck speed to the digital era. Access to a limitless amount of content has resulted in the creation of countless jobs, giving birth to various social media marketing firms with brands utilizing social platforms to spread their message.We had a chat with the Team lead of Social Marketing at Hootsuite, Brayden Cohen. Brayden is passionate about collaborative teams that help solve complicated problems by developing innovative ways to bring a brand's narrative to life through social media, content & influencer marketing.In this podcast, Brayden discusses the importance of harnessing social media for SMBs and the need of having defined, quantifiable, realistic, relevant, and timely business goals. In addition, he notes Hootsuite's freshly released instructive blog and trend report, which provides creative and strategic templates for small businesses to get started.

In this episode Supa Mandiwanzira was joined by a Chartered Vendor, Jerry Nyazungu to discuss further on small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs).

In this episode Supa Mandiwanzira was joined by a Chartered Vendor, Jerry Nyazungu to discuss further on small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs).

What's it like owning a business in Canada when you're a black student? What about being a Black female leader in a male-dominated industry? On the first episode of the Undiluted Podcast, Joyce Mgbolu will be discussing Black student-owned SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), with students Kadaesha Lindsay and Rachel Atta-Mensah, followed by entrepreneur Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson sharing her experiences and insights into the Canadian business world.

The Chinese capital has taken strict pandemic control measures while ensuring the operation of essential services. Small firms and self-employed individuals in China will get greater support to stabilize employment and supply chains. And the UN Chief says it's time for the "cycle of death and destruction" in Ukraine to end.

Melissa Vasi is a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Uninettuno University under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Vincent English. Her research focuses on the influence of open innovation and dynamic capabilities on the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involves the implementation of a practical framework that supports firms in preparing for, during and recovering from an economic crisis caused by exogenous factors like pandemics, climate emergency, trade wars. Melissa received her B.Sc. in Computer Science in 2015 from University of Milano-Bicocca with a thesis on IT architectures that enable marketing communications and CRM development. She obtained her MBA in Business Administration and Digital Technologies (summa cum laude) in 2020 from Uninettuno University with a thesis on digital innovations and business models applied to insurance processes. Please follow Melissa's interesting work on Twitter: @melissavasi or visit her website Website: www.melissavasi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suren-ladd/message

En este episodio del canal de Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business los investigadoes María Inés Barbero (Universidad de Buenos Aires) y Javier Vidal Olivares (Universidad de Alicante) presentan el Special Issue: Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Javier Vidal Olivares, María Inés Barbero 1-12 Small publishing houses in Argentina. Their dynamism and limitations within the publishing industry Viviana Román 13-58 Sources and Methodologies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Study in Brazil Armando João Dalla Costa, Naijla Alves El Alam 59-86 Small and Medium Enterprises in Bolivia, a Look Back to the Future, 1900 - 2020 Antonio Alcon Vila 87-120 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ecuador: Evolution and Challenges Wilson Araque Jaramillo, Roberto Hidalgo Flor, Jairo Rivera Vásquez 121-165 Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the Craft Beer Sector in Baja California: Dynamic Capabilities, Culture, and Innovation Araceli Almaraz 166-203 Chilean Public Policies and their Impact on Biotechnology Small and Medium Enterprises Isabel Edith Torres Zapata, Omar Vargas Orellana La revista Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business empezó a publicarse en 2016. Es una revista interdisciplinar y de acceso abierto. Publica dos volúmenes al año e incluye investigación inédita, debates, ensayos y artículos que evalúan publicaciones que estudian la empresa desde una perspectiva evolutiva. Ahora más que nunca, en la era del Internet, y dada la presión que existe para publicar investigación y las contribuciones metodológicas inéditas así como el aumento de la información en la red, la participación de expertos en la tarea de identificar las ideas y trayectorias de investigación claves es necesaria. Este es el objetivo de la revista la cual cuenta con una red internacional de editores y evaluadores que podrán seleccionar las presentaciones más originales y relevantes. Pueden ponerse en contacto con la revista mandando un correo a jesb@ub.edu. Seguirnos en Twitter @jesb_ub y también en Facebook Presenta Paula De La Cruz-Fernandez es historiadora y editora bilingüe. Editora de New Books Network en español. Edita CEO.

En este episodio del canal de Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business los investigadoes María Inés Barbero (Universidad de Buenos Aires) y Javier Vidal Olivares (Universidad de Alicante) presentan el Special Issue: Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Javier Vidal Olivares, María Inés Barbero 1-12 Small publishing houses in Argentina. Their dynamism and limitations within the publishing industry Viviana Román 13-58 Sources and Methodologies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Study in Brazil Armando João Dalla Costa, Naijla Alves El Alam 59-86 Small and Medium Enterprises in Bolivia, a Look Back to the Future, 1900 - 2020 Antonio Alcon Vila 87-120 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ecuador: Evolution and Challenges Wilson Araque Jaramillo, Roberto Hidalgo Flor, Jairo Rivera Vásquez 121-165 Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the Craft Beer Sector in Baja California: Dynamic Capabilities, Culture, and Innovation Araceli Almaraz 166-203 Chilean Public Policies and their Impact on Biotechnology Small and Medium Enterprises Isabel Edith Torres Zapata, Omar Vargas Orellana La revista Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business empezó a publicarse en 2016. Es una revista interdisciplinar y de acceso abierto. Publica dos volúmenes al año e incluye investigación inédita, debates, ensayos y artículos que evalúan publicaciones que estudian la empresa desde una perspectiva evolutiva. Ahora más que nunca, en la era del Internet, y dada la presión que existe para publicar investigación y las contribuciones metodológicas inéditas así como el aumento de la información en la red, la participación de expertos en la tarea de identificar las ideas y trayectorias de investigación claves es necesaria. Este es el objetivo de la revista la cual cuenta con una red internacional de editores y evaluadores que podrán seleccionar las presentaciones más originales y relevantes. Pueden ponerse en contacto con la revista mandando un correo a jesb@ub.edu. Seguirnos en Twitter @jesb_ub y también en Facebook Presenta Paula De La Cruz-Fernandez es historiadora y editora bilingüe. Editora de New Books Network en español. Edita CEO.

En este episodio del canal de Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business los investigadoes María Inés Barbero (Universidad de Buenos Aires) y Javier Vidal Olivares (Universidad de Alicante) presentan el Special Issue: Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Javier Vidal Olivares, María Inés Barbero 1-12 Small publishing houses in Argentina. Their dynamism and limitations within the publishing industry Viviana Román 13-58 Sources and Methodologies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Study in Brazil Armando João Dalla Costa, Naijla Alves El Alam 59-86 Small and Medium Enterprises in Bolivia, a Look Back to the Future, 1900 - 2020 Antonio Alcon Vila 87-120 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ecuador: Evolution and Challenges Wilson Araque Jaramillo, Roberto Hidalgo Flor, Jairo Rivera Vásquez 121-165 Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the Craft Beer Sector in Baja California: Dynamic Capabilities, Culture, and Innovation Araceli Almaraz 166-203 Chilean Public Policies and their Impact on Biotechnology Small and Medium Enterprises Isabel Edith Torres Zapata, Omar Vargas Orellana La revista Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business empezó a publicarse en 2016. Es una revista interdisciplinar y de acceso abierto. Publica dos volúmenes al año e incluye investigación inédita, debates, ensayos y artículos que evalúan publicaciones que estudian la empresa desde una perspectiva evolutiva. Ahora más que nunca, en la era del Internet, y dada la presión que existe para publicar investigación y las contribuciones metodológicas inéditas así como el aumento de la información en la red, la participación de expertos en la tarea de identificar las ideas y trayectorias de investigación claves es necesaria. Este es el objetivo de la revista la cual cuenta con una red internacional de editores y evaluadores que podrán seleccionar las presentaciones más originales y relevantes. Pueden ponerse en contacto con la revista mandando un correo a jesb@ub.edu. Seguirnos en Twitter @jesb_ub y también en Facebook Presenta Paula De La Cruz-Fernandez es historiadora y editora bilingüe. Editora de New Books Network en español. Edita CEO.

En este episodio del canal de Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business los investigadoes María Inés Barbero (Universidad de Buenos Aires) y Javier Vidal Olivares (Universidad de Alicante) presentan el Special Issue: Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Javier Vidal Olivares, María Inés Barbero 1-12 Small publishing houses in Argentina. Their dynamism and limitations within the publishing industry Viviana Román 13-58 Sources and Methodologies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Study in Brazil Armando João Dalla Costa, Naijla Alves El Alam 59-86 Small and Medium Enterprises in Bolivia, a Look Back to the Future, 1900 - 2020 Antonio Alcon Vila 87-120 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ecuador: Evolution and Challenges Wilson Araque Jaramillo, Roberto Hidalgo Flor, Jairo Rivera Vásquez 121-165 Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the Craft Beer Sector in Baja California: Dynamic Capabilities, Culture, and Innovation Araceli Almaraz 166-203 Chilean Public Policies and their Impact on Biotechnology Small and Medium Enterprises Isabel Edith Torres Zapata, Omar Vargas Orellana La revista Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business empezó a publicarse en 2016. Es una revista interdisciplinar y de acceso abierto. Publica dos volúmenes al año e incluye investigación inédita, debates, ensayos y artículos que evalúan publicaciones que estudian la empresa desde una perspectiva evolutiva. Ahora más que nunca, en la era del Internet, y dada la presión que existe para publicar investigación y las contribuciones metodológicas inéditas así como el aumento de la información en la red, la participación de expertos en la tarea de identificar las ideas y trayectorias de investigación claves es necesaria. Este es el objetivo de la revista la cual cuenta con una red internacional de editores y evaluadores que podrán seleccionar las presentaciones más originales y relevantes. Pueden ponerse en contacto con la revista mandando un correo a jesb@ub.edu. Seguirnos en Twitter @jesb_ub y también en Facebook Presenta Paula De La Cruz-Fernandez es historiadora y editora bilingüe. Editora de New Books Network en español. Edita CEO.

En este episodio del canal de Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business los investigadoes María Inés Barbero (Universidad de Buenos Aires) y Javier Vidal Olivares (Universidad de Alicante) presentan el Special Issue: Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective Javier Vidal Olivares, María Inés Barbero 1-12 Small publishing houses in Argentina. Their dynamism and limitations within the publishing industry Viviana Román 13-58 Sources and Methodologies for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Study in Brazil Armando João Dalla Costa, Naijla Alves El Alam 59-86 Small and Medium Enterprises in Bolivia, a Look Back to the Future, 1900 - 2020 Antonio Alcon Vila 87-120 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ecuador: Evolution and Challenges Wilson Araque Jaramillo, Roberto Hidalgo Flor, Jairo Rivera Vásquez 121-165 Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the Craft Beer Sector in Baja California: Dynamic Capabilities, Culture, and Innovation Araceli Almaraz 166-203 Chilean Public Policies and their Impact on Biotechnology Small and Medium Enterprises Isabel Edith Torres Zapata, Omar Vargas Orellana La revista Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business empezó a publicarse en 2016. Es una revista interdisciplinar y de acceso abierto. Publica dos volúmenes al año e incluye investigación inédita, debates, ensayos y artículos que evalúan publicaciones que estudian la empresa desde una perspectiva evolutiva. Ahora más que nunca, en la era del Internet, y dada la presión que existe para publicar investigación y las contribuciones metodológicas inéditas así como el aumento de la información en la red, la participación de expertos en la tarea de identificar las ideas y trayectorias de investigación claves es necesaria. Este es el objetivo de la revista la cual cuenta con una red internacional de editores y evaluadores que podrán seleccionar las presentaciones más originales y relevantes. Pueden ponerse en contacto con la revista mandando un correo a jesb@ub.edu. Seguirnos en Twitter @jesb_ub y también en Facebook Presenta Paula De La Cruz-Fernandez es historiadora y editora bilingüe. Editora de New Books Network en español. Edita CEO.

Small and medium-sized enterprises are feeling the pinch under the Covid-19 protection framework. A new survey by MYOB shows more than half expect to see a negative impact on the financial health of their business, if the country stays in Red for more than a month. Almost a quarter believe they will take a significant financial hit. Head of Go to Market at MYOB Jo Tozer told Kate Hawkesby they've had a mix of feedback from their customers. “Some are noticing a drop in customers through their doors, others a degree of caution but still enjoying a solid summer, but seeing the data now makes quite stark reading.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small and medium-sized enterprises are feeling the pinch under the Covid-19 protection framework. A new survey by MYOB shows more than half expect to see a negative impact on the financial health of their business, if the country stays in Red for more than a month. Almost a quarter believe they will take a significant financial hit. Head of Go to Market at MYOB Jo Tozer told Kate Hawkesby they've had a mix of feedback from their customers. “Some are noticing a drop in customers through their doors, others a degree of caution but still enjoying a solid summer, but seeing the data now makes quite stark reading.” LISTEN ABOVE 

While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the same cybersecurity issues as large enterprises, SMEs don't have the resources to effectively manage those risks. Research reports reveal alarming statistics on the state of cyber readiness of SMEs -- 60% of small businesses that are victims of a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months; 47% of small businesses have no understanding of how to protect themselves against cyber-attacks. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebenzminnesota/ (Mike Benz, Partner | Fractional CIO at Fortium Partners,) provides some useful tips on how SMEs can reduce their cybersecurity risk exposure without spending a fortune. Mike is the primary author of a scholarly publication https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0007681320300392 (Calculated Risk? A Cybersecurity Evaluation Tool for SMEs ). Memorable Mike Benz Quotes/Statements "Emergency responders such as fire departments know exactly how to handle a problem. They practice it all the time. I think SMEs should have a plan and practice that plan." "What we found was that most organizations didn't need to hire a sophisticated consulting organization, or an army of security engineers, spend a fortune on state-of-the-art defenses, but they really needed to address cybersecurity in a fairly organized way." "Having business leaders recognize that cybersecurity risk is a business risk issue and not just an information technology issue is key." Timestamps 2:07 – What is the state of cybersecurity readiness and needs in small and medium enterprises (SMEs)? 3:19 – What are some specific action items that you would recommend for SMEs? 5:01 – Don't you think asset identification and prioritization are key to managing cyber risks at SMEs? 5:57 – How do you go about determining the risk tolerance levels of SMEs? 7:07 – How do you create a high-performance cybersecurity culture of commitment, preparedness, and discipline? 9:27 – What recommendations do you have for SMEs from the standpoint of systems monitoring? 12:14 – How should the SMEs plan for potential attacks? 16:04 – Please share how the cybersecurity evaluation tool (that you have developed) can help SMEs assess their cybersecurity governance maturity. 20:33 – What does it take to get senior leadership commitment to cybersecurity governance? 25:32 – Shouldn't companies go beyond table-top exercises when it comes to information security drills? 28:28 – My research finds (as described in the book) 17 success factors associated with different aspects of cybersecurity governance, a lot of things have to be in place and have to be done well to effectively secure an organization. Getting a grasp of all these different defense measures, and thereby create an effective defense-in-depth strategy, takes a certain amount of training, a certain amount of maturation, it takes time. Organizations need to engage in simulated exercises, have regular reviews, and that's how they get better at it. Thoughts? 32:03 – What advice do you have for SMEs in terms of identifying a reliable service provider? 38:27 – Any final thoughts? Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the Podcast Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes release every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ ) Website: https://dchatte.com/ (https://dchatte.com/) Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338 (https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338)

The International Trade Centre conducted a survey on Covid-19 impact among businesses in 136 countries and the survey has shown that 60% of micro and 57% of small businesses were strongly affected by the pandemic, compared with 43% of large firms. One of the factors that contributed to surviving the crisis was the resilience of businesses. For example, during COVID-19, only 16% of resilient companies reported laying off employees, compared to 76% of companies with a lower index of resilience. As SMEs account for about 90% of businesses and more than 50 of employment worldwide, their demise has disastrous social and economic consequences. What lessons can we capture from the COVID-19 response to ensure that MSMEs are resilient to the looming climate crisis, and are drivers of an inclusive transition towards more sustainable economies? Listen to Raphaël Dard, Head of the SME Trade Academy of the International Trade Centre, as he shares important insights from his work at ITC, illustrating some of the recent SME Competitiveness Outlook 2021 findings: i.e. why women-led and youth-led businesses were the most impacted during the pandemic and what can we do about it. Hear about some lessons and resources that MSMEs can use to help build a more resilient and competitive business during the green recovery. Want to learn more about sustainable development and learning? Subscribe to SDG Learncast. Visit UN SDG:Learn website at www.unsdglearn.org to get the latest learning offers on the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. The transcript of the podcast is available at https://www.unsdglearn.org/podcast/. The opinions expressed in the SDG Learncast podcasts are solely those of the authors. They do not reflect the opinions or views of UN SDG:Learn, its Joint Secretariat, and partners.

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated every year on 27 June to recognize the contribution of MSMEs to sustainable development and the global economy. Compiled & Presented by : Abdul Credits, Image by Janno Nivergall from Pixabay

Small and medium-sized enterprises have provided crucial ballast to the U.S.-China bilateral relationship for decades. While the Biden administration's “foreign policy for the middle class” is a departure in tone from President Trump's “America First” rhetoric, we have not yet seen substantive changes in China trade policy. With tariffs remaining in place and the path forward for SMEs uncertain, what does the future hold? On June 10, 2021, the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, in partnership with the World Trade Centers Association hosted a webinar with Amy Celico of Albright Stonebridge, and Gary Biehn, Ron Bracalente, and Linda Mysliwy Conlin of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, as they discussed the prospects for U.S.-China economic and trade relations.

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We hear from HE Dr Ahmad Belhoul, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises at the Ministry of Economy and Raki Phillips, CEO of RAK Tourism about the new campaign and why now is the right time. Plus, we look at the latest Brexit conversation and if cinemas will be relevant post pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has launched a $ 9 million dollar Grant Scheme for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the tourism sector. The Scheme, earmarked for interventions to strengthen the industry severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, is under the Ghana Tourism Development Project, a world bank funded project. According to the Sector Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, this new intervention has come to complement already existing support schemes introduced by government. She said the GHS 1 billion stimulus package launched by the President to support Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) affected by the novel Coronavirus pandemic while the GHC 3 billion Cedis facility for larger businesses. The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, said it is critical that every effort is made to sustain the industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com CORONAVIRUS INDUSTRY UPDATE ELEVATOR WORLD (EW) has been the vertical-transportation industry’s source for news and information for 67 years, and we aim to continue to be during the coronavirus pandemic affecting readers, advertisers, employees, contributors and associates around the world. With magazines in the U.S., India, the Middle East, Turkey, Europe and the U.K. and a strong online presence, EW has a wide reach. We will share your company news as often as it comes in, so please send it to us at email. Current updates include: - The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises has published “Basic General Information Note to Work Safely,” a compendium of good practices for safe behavior while working. The guidelines are based on several national protocols and include important information about mask usage, handwashing and more. - The Elevator & Escalator Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., headquartered in Cypress, California, and the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation donated US$12,000 to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. - The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Industry has established COVID-19 guidelines, including routinely sanitizing frequently touched surfaces such as elevator buttons, WIFR Channel 23 reports. - Dubai Metro elevators are now limited to two passengers each, according to The National. Image credit: courtesy of Hitachi Elevator Asia To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

Adrienne Church, the General Manager of Prospa New Zealand joins me to discuss how 'cashflow funding' works and how small to medium-sized enterprises grow using this tool.Many Kiwi's build wealth through business.97% of all businesses in NZ are considered a SME (Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises).30% of all Kiwi's are employed by businesses with less than 9 employees.Not only do business owners build wealth through their enterprise, but indirectly they are responsible for producing income for a large chunk of the NZ workforce.Adrienne talks to me about the role of debt in building wealth. Many often think that debt is the opposite of wealth. This is ironic, especially when you understand that most investments are denominated in a currency, which is technically debt!Is borrowing to fund your business of interest to you?NZ Everyday Investor via Ungaro & Co Financial Services have an offer whereby if you proceed with taking out a Prospa loan and a commission is paid to Ungaro & Co, a portion of that goes to support this podcast.Check out this link here to arrange a Prospa loan and learn more. 

The Crowd Sourced Funding Equity Raising Scorecard produced by ESS BIZTOOLS as at 31 July 2019 has identified that 31,141 investors have invested an average of $1,207 in the 44 companies that have raised $37,586,246. (Click here to view the Scorecard) This uptake indicates that after a slow start Crowd Sourced Funding Equity Raising is starting to raise much needed capital for Small Businesses and Medium Sized Enterprises all over Australia. Mr Robin Holt, Senior Campaign Manager of Melbourne based Crowd Sourced Funding Intermediary – Birchal Financial Services has indicated that he was in the United Kingdom when the equivalent of Crowd Sourced Funding Equity Raising commenced and has stated that it took two years for the market to take off to the significant level of investment that is now evident in the UK...     READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com GTBFT COMMITMENT SIGNED BY WORLDWIDE REPRESENTATIVES The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) recently reported on the recommitment of the North American, European and Asia Pacific region elevator and escalator associations to achieve global technical barrier-free trade (GTBFT). The formal commitment to a common line of actions to achieve GTBFT is to promote and improve safety and to facilitate technological innovation and the free movement of goods worldwide. NEII joined the European Lift Association, European Elevator Association, China Elevator Association, Pacific Asia Lift and Escalator Association, European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, European Platform and Stairlift Association, European Lift Components Association, National Elevator & Escalator Association, Associacao Elevadores do Mercosul and (for the first time) the National Lift Union of Russia under the “World Elevator Federation” banner. “Worldwide acceptance of the International Organization for Standardization prescriptive standards is also part of the agreement that will lead to an efficient global approach for building transportation equipment that can be used by all manufacturers and installers,” NEII added. To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play | SoundCloud│Stitcher │TuneIn

The present administration in Government have made it a manifesto commitment that more public sector spend will be given to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, that is organisations less than 250 employees with a revenue of less than £5m a year and a less than £43m in assets. The target is for SME’s to receive one in every three pounds that the public sector spends by 2022.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise 99% of nonfinancial businesses in the euro area and employ 67% of the total labor force. In Asia, they account for almost 98% of all businesses and employ about 66% of the workforce. These businesses are vital to a country's economy. To survive, most SMEs need external funding. The most important direct sources are credit lines, bank loans, and leasing. Funds are essential—but where are they? What can be done to help SMEs? Danilo Mascia of Nottingham University Business School investigates. Read the transcript https://bit.ly/2QlSLEL Read the working paper https://www.adb.org/publications/young-enterprises-and-bank-credit-denials About the author Danilo Mascia is an assistant professor in banking at Nottingham University Business School, United Kingdom. Know more about ADBI's work https://bit.ly/2P4vpiv https://bit.ly/2QiA5G9

SMEs are critical in ASEAN economies as vital engines of growth and innovation. But in the era of technological disruptions, there are pressures on SMEs to re-learn. What would it take to get the bosses of SMEs to go back to school? Guests: Susan Chong, Founder and CEO of Greenpac Singapore; Dr Lee Kwok Cheong, CEO of the Singapore Institute of Management Holdings; Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress, Singapore; and Dirk-Peter Van Leeuwen, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Red Hat Asia Pacific.

Dr Magnus Eneberg defended his PhD thesis Beyond the Product - Enabling Design Services in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises at Lund University in 2015. After working as a controller for a couple of years, Magnus returned to academia by studying theory architecture and design management. The latter led him into projects that had a focus on innovation with a design perspective. Currently, Magnus holds a position as a researcher, lecturer and project manager at KTH - The Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm. In this episode he will tell you about his journey from being a PhD student to working as a service designer in a public organization within healthcare. Magnus reflects over the differences between academia and the “real world” and how one can translate ones academic skills to the skills one need to work in a company or organization. Becoming a PhD student gave me the opportunity to explore not only the subject area of design, and innovation, organization learning, but also myself. Digging into the ontology and epistemology - it was great time to look at how I view the world, to put words on who I was or who I am. - Dr. Magnus Eneberg, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the podcast, visit www.phdcareerstories.com. You can also find us on social media: www.facebook.com/PhDCareerStories www.twitter.com/PhDCareerPod www.instagram.com/phdcareerstories www.linkedin.com/company/phd-career-stories  

Viola Llewellyn (@VALlewellyn) is co-founder, President and CEO of Ovamba Solutions Inc. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Ovamba matches global investors to qualified African Small and Medium Sized Enterprises who need short term funding. Ovamba is backed by Crowdcredit in Japan, Courtyard Capital in the UK, and GLI in Guernsey who themselves are backed by Blackrock Global, AXA Investment Managers, and Barclays Wealth. Average size investments in businesses across Ovamba's portfolio is around $50,000, with as little as $3,000 all the way up to $500,000 invested. The success rate of the companies Ovamba works with is 98%, delivering between a 13 and 18 percent return on investment. In this episode, we discussed: the role of financial technology ("fintech") in helping Africa-based business access capital. how to cultivate a mindset that will help you overcome obstacles in your career. Resources: Ovamba African Business Angel Network (ABAN) Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Storytelling Book by Anthony Tasgal

Executive Director of eBay’s Public Policy Lab, Brian Bieron, discusses how global e-commerce platforms are helping small and medium-sized enterprises around the world to export at an unprecedented rate, and how this is opening the global economy like never before. Bieron also talks about how online commerce is changing the dynamic of who can export where, the logistics challenges that companies face, and the policy reforms that can help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises harness the potential of e-commerce to reach new markets.

This week we see how Denmark is meeting China's growing demand for fur in the luxury fashion sector, in a follow up to our feature on China's job market in 2013, it seems postgraduate students are having a tough time, and we see what's being done to ensure the foundations of China's economic development, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, have a bright future ahead.