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The "missing middle" of small businesses with Shamina Singh

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This report highlights takeaways after meeting with small firms (1-20 employees) in Kenya weekly over the course of one year to understand their financial lives in detail. Findings reveal that small firms seek both stability and growth and need products and supports that offer working capital and liquidity.

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