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Financial services trials: Developing market-based service offerings for small and growing businesses (SGBs)

These trials were carried out to assist financial service providers to help small and growing businesses (SGBs) prepare proper books and records to help these businesses access finance and make better business decisions. The aims of these trials were to increase the value of businesses through training and services, to increase the value perception businesses have for financial service providers and to introduce rates affordable to SGBs.

Topic: Financial instruments for business, Research and analysis

Sector: Other

Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone

Published by: Sierra Leone Opportunities for Business Action (SOBA)

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