Local to global: The power of small business
Local to global: The power of small business
Podcast Description
Small businesses play a role in our everyday lives, but their influence and importance extend far beyond the communities they're in. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the hidden engine powering the global economy, making up 90% of all businesses globally, and they're responsible for nearly 50% of the global GDP.
In this podcast series, we look behind the curtain to understand their impact across industries, how new technologies can support their growth and why they're positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy.
"Local to global: The power of small business" is a podcast series from GZERO's Blue Circle Studios produced in partnership with Mastercard.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the role of small businesses in the global economy, with topics such as the impact of the growing middle class, opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the importance of digital inclusion, explored through specific episodes like the discussion on how spending power fuels business growth and examines essential areas like access to finance and cybersecurity.
Small businesses play a role in our everyday lives, but their influence and importance extend far beyond the communities they’re in. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the hidden engine powering the global economy, making up 90% of all businesses globally, and they’re responsible for nearly 50% of the global GDP.
In this podcast series, we look behind the curtain to understand their impact across industries, how new technologies can support their growth and why they’re positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy.
“Local to global: The power of small business” is a podcast series from GZERO’s Blue Circle Studios produced in partnership with Mastercard.
Small businesses are more than just corner shops and local services. They’re a driving force of economic growth, making up 90% of all businesses globally. As the global middle class rapidly expands, new opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses.
In the first episode of “Local to global: The power of small business”, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution and Co-Founder of the World Data Lab. Together, they explore how the spending power of the global middle class is fueling small business growth from Taipei to Toronto and beyond.
The discussion also highlights how digital inclusion, access to finance, and cybersecurity are essential for small business success.
“Local to global: The power of small business” is a new podcast series from GZERO Media’s Blue Circle Studios and Mastercard, where we’ll look behind the curtain to explore the world of small businesses and why they’re positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy.
Host: JJ Ramberg
Guests: Homi Kharas, Shamina Singh
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