Ms. Dusida Thapwong, Senior Assistant General Manager of Channel Management and Entrepreneur Development at the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG), stated that at the Smart SME EXPO 2023, TCG is presenting its loan guarantee products for franchise entrepreneurs. The SMEs Strong (PGS 10) program offers guarantees for loans ranging from 10,000 to 200,000 baht with no fees for 2 years, aimed at vendors, small shop owners, and freelancers looking to expand their businesses. Financial experts will be available for consultations throughout the event from July 6-9, 2023, at Hall 7-8, Impact Muang Thong Thani. SMEs interested in consulting with TCG can register in advance at @tcgfirst.

Most SMEs have their own businesses that have been operating for 2-3 years but are interested in expanding investments and exploring new business opportunities. The franchise business model meets these investment needs effectively. On the first day of the event, many franchise entrepreneurs, particularly those in the food and beverage sector, participated, and numerous SMEs showed interest in receiving financial and investment advice at the TCG booth continuously.