SME banking: Business banking done differently

whitePaper | November 15, 2019

Sometimes surviving means knowing the difference between what’s time-honored wisdom and what’s just a tall tale. For example, some people think you can survive online with just a website or a Facebook page. Some people believe getting to the top of the search results is harder than making a fire with wet matches. The truth is, if you pack your digital survival kit with the right gear, you can do more than survive...you can thrive.

whitePaper | January 13, 2022

This White Paper outlines successful case studies from those who have already started to unlock business model innovation through the adoption of advanced manufacturing in their models.

whitePaper | April 2, 2020

This report by the IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) Small Business Committee shares professional insight to help small businesses respond to the coronavirus emergency. With an emphasis on cash flows considerations, the report provides guidance on how small businesses can apply a three-step assess-build-communicate (ABC) recovery planning framework which includes:

whitePaper | June 1, 2021

The IPA takes an active role in the promotion of policies to assist the small business and SME sectors, reflecting the fact that approximately three-quarters of our members work in these sectors or are trusted advisers to small business and SMEs. The IPA pursues fundamental reforms which will result in boosting productivity growth and in easing the disproportionate regulatory compliance burden placed on small business.

whitePaper | May 1, 2021

Despite continued challenges, our latest research found small business owners have started to regain their footing. Economic confidence and business revenue expectations have bounced back significantly from levels seen last fall, with hiring plans on the rise as well. Most also feel that a widely available vaccine in their local community will be helpful in bringing their business back to normal.

whitePaper | June 28, 2021

For all the discussion about cash disappearing due to the rise in mobile and card payments, cash still remains a popular form of payment. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer payment findings, consumers use cash to pay for nearly one-third of retail transactions,making cash handling a critical part of managing a retail operation.