Change does not come quickly or easily, as any country who has been tangled in a civil war for more than 50 years knows. It is often a slow, labored... read more →
“Quality healthcare is not a luxury good. I want to democratize it.” Those are fighting words from Dr. Nthasbiseng Legoete, founder of Quali Health, a privately incorporated South African primary... read more →
At the first Forum for Development of Female Entrepreneurship in Serbia everyone agreed that women offer great potential to launch small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), create new jobs and play... read more →
In emerging markets, more women launch businesses out of necessity than men1 but it’s an eye for opportunity and optimism which fuel their entrepreneurial spirit. In 2005, Katherine Murillo decided... read more →
Azmi Shafawi’s vision for Princeton Engineering was truly taking shape - since 2002 the UK-educated civil engineer had built his engineering business into a viable, local Malaysian employer. Five years... read more →
Innovation takes time and capital, as our customers will tell you. When a manufacturer of new farm equipment needed faster payment on delivered products, they turned to factoring. With years... read more →
When Russomando S.A. gets a call, they respond. The private ambulance services supplier operates a fleet of 56 ambulances across Uruguay with a staff of 350. On every ambulance trip, a... read more →
Like a delicious dessert, a small business requires many inputs and careful preparation to be successful. Without the right combination of ingredients and enough time to bake, a cake will... read more →
When a factor in the Netherlands approached AGC about providing working capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), we looked at several indicators to determine if the partnership fit. AGC... read more →
Aquilino Flores started his clothing business out of necessity. He grew up in a small village in the Andes Mountains and when his father passed away, he had to find... read more →