Small and medium sized businesses are at the heart of the European economy, comprising 99% of existing firms within the continent. Each has their own unique ecosystem and often faces a disproportionate struggle in navigating the intrinsic complexities of managing financial operations. Such pain points include protecting sensitive data from cyberattacks and fraud, processing and managing various payment types and the challenges of juggling multiple platforms and solutions. 

Businesses must constantly adapt to evolving market trends, customer expectations, and technological change without compromising on core business operations. The available suite of digital tools to facilitate this aim should empower companies and not overwhelm them. But without access to the resources of larger companies, this can be an uphill battle. 

This webinar, hosted by the Financial Times, in partnership with VISA Inc. discussed the frictionless, flexible and future-proof digital solutions that can combat the challenges SMEs face. Beyond the technology, the discussion explored strategies to build a digital-first culture that will ultimately position businesses for long-term success. 

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New approaches and strategies to help win market share

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