Category: SMEs

Global Study on Startups and Family Firms: Cross-Learning for Growth and Resilience

18 October 20259 November 2025 Global SME News Desk 1 Comment

Enterprise Futures Lab, in collaboration with Global SME News and TDW Publishing, has launched a global survey to explore how startups and family-owned enterprises can learn from each other to build resilience, ensure continuity, and adapt to digital and economic transformation. Entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders are invited to participate in this 7-minute survey. Insights…

Data, News, Reports, SMEs, start-up

Professor Nelson Granados Joins Prow™ as Chief Intelligence Officer, Strengthening AI and Academic Leadership

17 October 202519 October 2025 Global SME News Desk No Comments

Silicon Beach, Malibu, CA | October 17, 2025 — In a strategic move to deepen its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence and academic innovation, Prow™, the AI-driven fintech platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), has appointed Professor Nelson Granados, Ph.D. as its new Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO). Professor Granados, a globally recognized scholar and…

AI, News, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Why the Right Office Space Is a Competitive Advantage for SMEs

17 September 202518 September 2025 Hiren Chheda No Comments

Hiren Chheda, Founder & Managing Director of Ekatva Group and Chairman, Commercial Development, MCHI Thane, underscores that selecting the right office space can shape an SME’s growth as decisively as product innovation or market strategy. He notes that factors such as location, cost structure, and the surrounding business ecosystem influence credibility, talent attraction, and long-term…

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

The Governance Premium: Why Trust Outperforms Growth

11 September 202511 September 2025 Rupam Tandon No Comments

Strong governance is no longer a compliance burden but a strategic advantage. Startups and SMEs that embed transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership gain investor trust, secure better valuations, and build resilience in uncertain markets. In today’s funding landscape, governance is the true dividend that fuels sustainable growth.

ESG, FEATURED, Governance, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, TOP STORIES

A New Landmark Report Calls for Rethinking SME Policies, Digital Readiness, and Sustainable Growth

13 August 202528 September 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025 New Delhi, India – August 2025 – A new 276-page flagship report, Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025, calls for a fundamental rethinking of how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are supported in a rapidly changing global economy. Drawing on 25 thematic chapters and 12 expert commentaries from leading…

Africa, AI, Business, Circular Economy, Cyber Security, Data, Doing business, E-Commerce, Entreprenurs, Enviornment, ESG, FEATURED, Green Energy, Leadership, Manufacturing, News, SMEs, Startups, Technology, TOP STORIES

What Startups Can Learn from Family Businesses—And Vice Versa

31 July 202531 July 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Why Startups Aren’t the Only Face of Entrepreneurship Startups drive innovation, but family businesses and traditional SMEs build resilience, trust, and long-term value. Understanding how these models complement each other is key to redefining entrepreneurship for real-world impact and sustainable economic growth. The global fascination with startups—high-growth ventures chasing billion-dollar valuations—has reshaped how we view…

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, Startups, TOP STORIES

Enhancing Corporate Governance in Indian Startups and SMEs

19 July 202519 July 2025 Rupam Tandon No Comments

Why Governance Matters at the Grassroots Rupam Tandon discusses why robust corporate governance is becoming a growth imperative for Indian startups and SMEs. From moving beyond founder-led decision-making to building independent boards, embedding ethical leadership, succession planning, and ESG-focused practices, governance is now central to attracting investors, managing risks, and achieving sustainable, scalable growth in…

ESG, FEATURED, Opinion, Reports, SMEs, Startups, TOP STORIES

Nano Businesses: The Silent Engines of India’s Growth Story

7 July 20257 July 2025 Sandeep R Manakeshwar No Comments

Shankar’s small eatery was more than just a business—it was a lifeline, a testament to the millions of informal enterprises quietly fueling India. This piece uncovers the overlooked world of nano businesses and Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs), revealing their immense importance, the systemic hurdles they face, and how recent reforms are providing a much-needed path…

Entreprenurs, India, innovation, Opinion, SMEs

Strengthening MSMEs for India’s Economic Future

27 June 202527 June 2025 Sandeep R Manakeshwar No Comments

Sandeep R Manakeshwar explores the critical role of India’s 63 million MSMEs in driving national economic growth, contributing significantly to GDP and exports. Despite their immense potential, these enterprises face persistent challenges, including informality, limited access to finance and technology, and skill deficits. Manakeshwar delves into these bottlenecks and offers strategic policy recommendations to foster…

Business, FEATURED, Opinion, Reviews, SMEs

Indian Economy Leaps with MSME Support

27 June 202527 June 2025 Sandeep Dhingra No Comments

Sandeep Dhingra, Strategic CFO & Business Leader, highlights how India’s MSMEs are propelling economic decentralization and growth, making the nation the 4th largest economy. He stresses that integrating digitalization, sustainable practices, accessible finance, and targeted skilling is vital for empowering these resilient enterprises and securing India’s prosperous future. MSMEs have been instrumental in bringing economic…

FEATURED, India, Opinion, SMEs