There are a number of lessons and insights that were learned from supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the pandemic, as well as what needs to be done to gear the country towards an enabling environment these to thrive, speakers said during a webinar hosted by industry body the Small Business Institute (SBI) on July 7. Business finance provider Business Partners MD Ben Bierman outlined that the company had gleaned a number of insights from the execution of its Sukuma Relief Programme, which provides financial assistance and aid for SMEs negatively impacted by Covid-19.
