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WHY FINANCIAL INCLUSION NEEDS TO REACH EXCLUDED CASH-HEAVY SOLE TRADERS


While we applaud efforts to promote financial inclusion and encourage uptake of non-cash payments in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the financial industry and government bodies need to remember a crucial sector of society that’s in danger of being left behind – the small businesses that are the backbone of any nation’s economy. read

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5 TECH TRENDS THAT ARE SHAKING UP THE FINANCIAL SECTOR


The use of fintech or financial technology is becoming increasingly widespread. Chances are that you’re using it, too, even if you don’t realise it. The developments in this area are a pretty positive thing, designed as they are to make personal financial management easier and improve financial literacy. As fintech experiences its meteoric rise and

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BUSINESS CREDIT CARD VS. PERSONAL CREDIT CARD FOR BUSINESSES


Wondering why you need a business credit card when you already have a personal credit card? Whether you’re are a new business or already established, a separate credit card can help you build credit for your business – and it can help you keep expenses organized, which comes in handy at tax time.

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HOW TO PROGRESS YOUR PAYMENTS WITH AR AUTOMATION


There’s an enormous payoff when it comes to digitalizing invoicing and Accounts Receivables (AR): greater efficiency, improved cash flow, and better customer retention are just a few. On the flip side, those businesses that are still conducting AR manually are finding it harder to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, according to our recent