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| SME Helpdesk |
| Get free expert financial advise to improve your business and cashflow planning through Asiatrust Bank's SME Helpdesk, your personal businesss consultant. Asiatrust Bank has always recognized the potential of the small and medium enterprises (SME's) as a viable mechanism for achieving a balanced and sustainable economic growth. In its over 49 years of existence, Asiatrust Bank continues to be a major driving force in fostering entrepreneurship and in nurturing new and growing SME's. This is evidenced by the numerous awards and commendations the Bank has received for its dedication and unwavering support for the growth and development of the small and medium enterprises. Now, Asiatrust has included among its list of banking products, a special service called the SME Helpdesk. This banking innovation set-up for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises complements Asiatrust Bank's efforts to service Filipino entrepreneurs at all times. The creation of the SME Helpdesk allows entrepreneurs and loan borrower to receive sound, professional advise in determining the prospects of a business venture before securing a loan. The Helpdesk assists budding entrepreneurs to analyze the potentials of their business plans and ideas for starting up or expanding operations and concretizing these in a written business plan which could be used as a basis for a loan application. Initially, entrepreneurs will be provided with an overview of the present business climate. The Helpdesk guides entrepreneurs to determine the feasibility of the project whether for expansion of an existing business or setting up a new one. Applying for a loan at Asiatrust Bank is made simple and easy. With 28 branches mostly within Metro Manila, the Bank offers the longest banking hours, from 8:30AM to 6:30PM on weekdays, plus weekend banking services at selected branches, including those inside malls such as Tutuban Center and Ever-Commonwealth Malls. A visit at any of these branches opens access to the Helpdesk. The SME Helpdesk is also available via phone at 924-5677, email at customerhotline@asiatrustbank.com or through the bank's website www.asiatrustbank.com. |
| Runner-up, Asian Banking Awards 2004 |
| The SME Helpdesk will lend assistance in the following areas: A. Business Plan Preparation 1. Sales and Marketing 2. Operations 3. Human Resources 4. Finance B. Financial / Cashflow Management 1. Review on Sales Forecasting 2. The Operating Cashflow 3. Sources and Uses of Funds C. Advisory 1. Sectoral / Industry Studies and Updates 2. Market / Investment Advise |
| Other Auxiliary Services: The SME Helpdesk links the entrepreneur to other bank services for SME's, including: - SME Business Made Easy: Cash Management Solutions to help manage sales and collections, and simplify the disbursement process; - Tailor-fitted "Made-to-FIT" loan packages to suit their financial needs; - Other Superior Products and Services; - Mini-seminars on how to prepare a business plan The SME Helpdesk continues to enhance its range of "enabling" services that would assist SME's in being more successful at starting, running or expanding their businesses. |
Download the SME Business Planning Kit Asiatrust Bank Business Plan (business plan format)  Plan Format Guide (guide to the format) Basic Financial Management (manual on financial management) |
| For inquiries, call our SME Helpdesk at 924-5777 or 924-5677 or email us at customerhotline@asiatrustbank.com. Contact us online for your feedback. |
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