In a new interview with the Hürriyet Daily News, Esra Kıvrak, head of the SME Banking Marketing Department at GBA member Garanti Bank, shares insights on how the bank is supporting female entrepreneurs in Turkey. The interview delves into the non-financial services women need to succeed as business owners, including the importance of educational programs, role models and confidence building. Kıvrak also discusses Garanti’s Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, which recognize excellence in Turkish woman-led SMEs.
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