S1E1: Seamless global growth for SMEs

How can SMEs compete with global corporations? This episode unpacks the journey with Payoneer and Sleek. Discover the secrets to seamless cross-border growth, strategic partnerships, and overcoming financial friction to conquer international markets. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech. This episode is produced in collaboration with Payoneer. Highlights: 01:49 Sleek's global workforce challenge 04:16 SMEs' international scaling pains 06:14 Traditional banks vs. agile platforms 07:55 Singapore: a strategic launchpad 10:37 The power of partnership ecosystems 13:20 Singapore's critical role in Payoneer's strategy More about: Payoneer --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Julien Labruyere, CEO of Sleek, and Ian Dorrity, director of Affiliate and Partnership at Payoneer Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: bt.sg/pcSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/giK9 Website: bt.sg/podcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.