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A synthesis of evidence and analysis from around the globe on how to most effectively support small business growth

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Delve into actionable insights gleaned from Mastercard Strive’s own programs, and beyond. We are passionate about advancing this field, so that small businesses can be better supported by all of us. Search our insights library to find the latest insights or browse topics below.

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Capacity Building

The capacity of a small business can be strengthened through training, engagement with mentors or peers, and outsourcing. We explore how small businesses can build the capabilities they need to grow.

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Financial Services

Access to financial services is not enough to drive impact. We explore how to promote the meaningful use of relevant and affordable digital financial services that truly meet the nuanced needs of small businesses.

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Market Participation

Digital transformation has changed how businesses reach customers. Digital platforms enable more efficient transactions with larger pools of buyers and suppliers. We explore how small businesses can participate in digital marketplaces more effectively.

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Business Operations

Digitizing processes can not only save small businesses time. It can also unlock data that can be used for improved decision-making and access to financial services. See our articles on this topic in our insights library.

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Latest Insight articles

Putting digital enterprise transformation in the hands of Polish women: New insights from the GO…

Putting digital enterprise transformation in the hands of Polish women: New insights from the GO DIGITAL project This blog post is by Renata Żukowska and Emilia Bartosiewicz-Brożyna from Fundacja LBC Business Women Foundation (LBC).
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Empowering Vietnamese small businesses through AI-enhanced procurement

This post is by SoBanHang, a Mastercard Strive partner offering a one-stop business operating system that enables Vietnamese merchants to access market intelligence data and manage end-to-end cross-border procurement effortlessly.
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Integrating artificial intelligence into small business digital onboarding: Wins and challenges

This post is by Lucinda Revell, co-founder of Boost Capital, an organization that enables financial service providers to serve customers via popular chat platforms such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp, without downloading another app.
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Leveraging data-driven public procurement for small business inclusion

This post is written by Lindsey Marchessault from the Open Contracting Partnership, an independent non-profit working to improve public procurement in more than 50 countries.
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From theory to practice to scale: Mastercard Strive USA’s impact on small businesses in year 2

Mastercard Strive USA significantly grew its portfolio, impact, and voice in Year 2 and set the stage for strengthening small business ecosystems further in Year 3.
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Embracing an abundance mindset in Kansas: How new collaborations are creating a stronger small…

Embracing an abundance mindset in Kansas: How new collaborations are creating a stronger small business ecosystem There are many effective programs and leaders in Kansas that support small businesses.
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