Mr. Supakorn Vejjajiva, Post Publishing’s President and Chief Operating Officer, announced that Post Today newspaper has joined hands with KBank to arrange the Post Today — K SME & Franchise Expo 2012, during June 23-24, 2012, on the 22nd floor of the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, for those dreaming of establishing their own business or expanding the scope and growth of their existing business.
Participants will experience the success stories and related solutions of many top franchises and SME businesses that meet all business needs, i.e., various SME and franchise booths/showcases, activities related to lifestyles and workshops for introducing jobs/careers, observations of businesspersons and popular stars who own million-dollar businesses, as well as feng shui secrets for business operation from famous practitioners. KBank anticipates that visitors wishing to establish or enhance their own business will certainly receive some useful information from this fair, which could be used as guidelines for their business operations.
After emphasizing KBank’s leadership in supporting SME businesses, Mr. Patchara Samalapa, Executive Vice President of KBank, said that KBank has continued to promote the sustainable growth of SMEs via both financial support and knowledge, for those just starting their business as well as existing business owners, by providing inspiration and funding for new business establishment. Therefore, Post Today — K SME & Franchise Expo has been held for the second consecutive year.
The expo will provide solutions for those who would like to start their own business. Participants will have a chance to meet more than 48 franchise businesses and learn how to create online marketplaces (a free website from Google will be available for interested persons). In addition, KBank will offer financial products that suit each participant, such as K-SME Start-up Solutions, including a package of financial services as well as information/advisory services for new business owners; K-SME Franchise Credit — loans to support all business stages of franchisees; as well as K-SME Retail Credit for retail SMEs. Those applying for K-SME credit, with an approved credit line, will receive a gold voucher with a value of up to 12,000 Baht. In addition, all participants can ask for advisory service, free of charge, from KBank officers as well as our business allies in both government and private agencies.
According to Mr. Patchara, those participating in the Post Today — K SME & Franchise Expo 2012 will have chance to learn from many top franchises and find more pleasure in running their own businesses. KBank hopes that this expo will promote the establishment of more SMEs that will help boost Thai economic growth further. Also, KBank is ready to work side-by-side with SMEs efficiently, during all business stages.