Financial Guide for SMEs - SME Corporation Malaysia

Financial Guide for SMEsInternational Trade FinanceIn addition to foreign currency payments,banks also provide fi nancing for SMEs thatare involved in domestic and internationaltrade. Some of the common trade fi nancingfacilities provided are listed on page 113.HINTTrading internationally canbe a real strain on cashflow. If you can negotiatewith your supplier orcustomer to use tradefinance products, you canrelease your cash flow forother parts of the business112chapter 7-13 p79-181 Eng.indd 1128/15/11 5:02:59 PM