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Seamless global growth
for SMEs
This episode is in collaboration with
Julien labruyere
CEo, Sleek
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) power global trade but for many founders, “going global” sounds like a logistical nightmare. Can cross-border expansion be made simple enough that even lean teams can pull it off?
That’s the question we’re asking on this episode of BT Podcasts by The Business Times hosted by Howie Lim, where she speaks with Julien Labruyere, CEO of Sleek, and Ian Dorrity, director of Affiliate and Partnership at Payoneer. Together, they share practical insights on how SMEs can leap over the barriers of banking, payroll, and compliance to unlock real international growth.
Produced by: HOWIE LIM, Claressa Monteiro & CHAI PEI CHIEH Edited by: HOWIE LIM & Claressa Monteiro
graphics: MARIO MONREAL, ADOBE STOCK
Why listen?
Break through global roadblocks: Learn the most common pitfalls that stop SMEs from scaling and how to solve them before they sink your expansion plans.
Simplify hiring and payroll: Hear how Sleek pays employees across 20+ countries seamlessly, without setting up costly local entities.
Leverage partnerships for growth: Find out how platforms like Payoneer provide the same financial tools multinationals enjoy, levelling the playing field for SMEs.
Turn global ambition into action: Get practical advice you can use whether you’re selling to the US, hiring in Vietnam, or managing compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
Rather than a technical checklist, this is a conversation about unlocking possibilities. Labruyere shares why he sees Payoneer as “essential infrastructure” for Sleek’s global operations, and Dorrity explains how South-east Asia’s SME talent can compete on the world stage when equipped with the right tools.
For business owners with global ambitions or those just trying to figure out how to get paid on time across borders, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a roadmap to move from survival mode to scale-up success.
Because going global doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Tune in and discover how your business can grow faster, smarter, and with fewer late-night headaches.
This podcast is produced in collaboration with Payoneer.
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