Conclusion: perception vs. reality We are fond of repeating the old adage: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Recent experience expands the notion and shows that good prevention measures can also make the cure more effective.
Apart from Government initiatives, there are a number of initiatives led by private sector financial institutions that SMEs may call upon namely, lease financing, credit purchase financing, equity financing, venture capital financing, and financing through mergers & acquisitions.