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Business leaders and decision makers from across the SMEs sector will meet at ADNEC this week to discuss innovations and solutions for SME business growth in the region. Smart Business Expo, in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, and partner Etisalat will be driving the agenda to discuss critical issues affecting the sector and the advancement of current business solutions.
Joining John Lincoln, Senior Vice President Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) at Etisalat will be business leaders and professors from KPMG, EY Growth Solutions, Department of Economy Development (DED), S P Jain School of Global Management, Logoss Management Consultants International and Centurion Consulting to speak on key SME trends during the two day business to business forum.
John Lincoln, Senior Vice President – Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) ETISALAT stated: “SMBs need to digitize their businesses in order to be competitive and increase their productivity and profitability. Many SMBs are not aware of the rapid evolution in the digital space. Having a digital strategy and implementation plan are critical for SMBs to not just succeed, but to also survive in this fast paced environment.â€
Co-hosted alongside the International Franchise Show 2017
and India Trade Expo 2017 business leaders will have multiple business avenues to explore and the unique chance to save money and increase profitability on essential and innovative business services during the event from exhibiting solution providers.
“Smart Business Expo is the perfect platform for the region’s SMEs to meet potential business partners, generate new business leads and sales through direct interaction with solution provides and potential customers. It is proven that senior decision makers prefer to make time for face-to-face contact when developing new relationships and the Smart Business Expo provides a convent and time efficient environment for these busy executives,†said Chris Fountain, Group Managing Director Turret Media, the organisers of Smart Business Expo.
Smart Business Expo will provide visitors with access to services including Technology &
Internet, Consultancy & Training, Government Services, Merchant Processing, Finance & Insurance, Legal Services, Accountants &
Finance Consultancies, Banks, Free Zone, HR Consultancy, Marketing and Communications Services and Business Setup &
Business Centre Services.