THE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Abstract
This article discusses the importance of small business and entrepreneurship in the economy and the important role of banks in the development of this sector. The article examines in detail the role of banks in providing financial resources to small businesses, providing business management advice, introducing technologies, creating opportunities for networking , and developing international cooperation. It also discusses the difficulties that banks face in developing small businesses and ways to overcome them, including developing special credit programs, offering consulting services, assisting in the introduction of technologies, and developing support programs.
Keywords
Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Banks, Financial Resources, Loans, Grants, Investments, Business Management Consulting, Technologies, Networking, International Cooperation, Economy, Development, Challenges, Support Programs.
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