For this SME based in the Philippines -  which received help from Planters Development Bank - the 3 following points are key to any SME success:

•Financial support as the business expands

•Products and services that are “friendly” especially for start-ups and innovative business ideas

•Help SMEs in Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance

This presentation was given during a conference jointly organized by The Arab Monetary Fund and IFC on “Building a High Performance Small Medium Enterprise Business in the Arab World” on 7-8 May 2013 in Dubai, UAE.