Meaning ● Inclusive SMB Growth refers to a business strategy focused on expanding small and medium-sized businesses by deliberately incorporating diverse stakeholders, fostering equitable opportunities, and ensuring broad participation in the benefits of growth. ● This approach considers not only financial performance but also the social and environmental impact of SMB operations. ● Crucially, inclusive growth means enabling access to resources, markets, and decision-making for marginalized groups within the workforce, supply chain, and customer base. ● Within the realm of Automation, this translates into implementing technologies that enhance productivity without exacerbating inequalities, and ensuring training and upskilling programs are available to mitigate potential job displacement. ● For SMB Implementation, inclusive growth involves designing business processes and systems that actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at every stage, leading to a more resilient and socially responsible business model. ● Essentially, it’s a forward-thinking strategy aligning business objectives with broader societal well-being.
