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PUNCH Talks in Rodrigues: Why your business deserves its own account

In June, the MCB Business Banking team had the pleasure of engaging with local entrepreneurs in Rodrigues, through a series of meetings and interviews - stories that we look forward to sharing with you soon.

We also hosted a knowledge‑sharing session focused on two key themes:
• From personal to professional: why your business deserves its own account
• An overview of banking solutions designed to support business growth

These interactions held at Le Recif Hotel highlighted the resilience, determination and forward‑looking mindset of the entrepreneurial community in Rodrigues.

Their drive to adopt smarter, more structured ways of managing their businesses is truly inspiring.

This visit forms part of our PUNCH initiatives, in line with MCB Group “Beyond Banking” actions : creating spaces for dialogue, sharing insights, and supporting entrepreneurs beyond traditional financial services.

Yesterday at The Pod, Moka - a simple question changed the room:

“Are we really mastering how we trade… or just operating on autopilot?”

Our ‘MCB Business Client Connect & Trade Finance Insight’ session brought clarity where it matters.

From “banking processes” … to real tools to manage cash flow, reduce risk and operate smarter.

Clear. Practical. Impactful.

Big thanks to our MCB Trade Finance experts for making it all make sense.

Because better understanding leads to better decisions.

On Wednesday 18 March at MCB St Jean, PUNCH Talks created more than just a session - it sparked real conversations.

Micro Enterprise clients sat with our Business Banking and Legal teams to unpack what it truly means to run a company - beyond the numbers.

From legal structures to directors’ responsibilities, employee obligations, and the weight behind guarantees and facility agreements, the exchange brought clarity where it matters most: in the decisions entrepreneurs make every day.

A heartfelt thank you to Sapna Dwarka, John Savournaden, and Mervyn Mooken for making the legal framework of companies and financing obligations accessible, practical, and real.

Because access to finance opens doors - but understanding what you sign shapes your journey.

✨ Micro-Entrepreneurs Growing Strong Together!

The "Punch Meet & Inspire" brought together passionate members of our Micro-Enterprise community for a morning of learning, clarity and real conversations.

💡 VAT registration demystified:

A big thank you to Yushrah Bayjou and M. Gaëlle Angoh Li Ying Pin from CMS Prism for breaking down the practical implications of the VAT threshold with clear examples, actionable insights, and answers that truly helped our entrepreneurs.

🏦 MCB Financial Solutions for Micro Businesses:

The dedicated Relationship Executives (Amreen Minnotte, Veejaya Gungaram, Caroline Andony and Andy Albert) gave an overview of the key financial solutions available to support growth, stability and everyday business needs.

🙌 What a great energy in the room!

Engaged guests, relevant questions, and speakers committed to helping entrepreneurs take the next step. This is exactly what the PUNCH spirit is about: sharing knowledge, simplifying the complex, and growing together.

👏 Bravo to the organizing team for delivering a meaningful and impactful half-day session at the MCB Club.

Encourager l’audace et structurer le potentiel : c’est la mission de LA PLAGE FACTORY, qu’on soutient. Le parcours de Jullian Mannoo (ArcaLearn) et de Kessaven Moorghen (BazChef) reflète cette volonté d’aider les idées à grandir et à trouver leur place.

Par son accompagnement à la fois structurant et inspirant, La Plage Factory aide les fondateurs à transformer leurs intuitions en projets solides. Deux projets, deux visions, un même fil conducteur : transformer une idée personnelle en valeur collective, durable et ancrée dans la réalité mauricienne.

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Aujourd’hui, elles ont suivi une session de coaching animée par Aetheis Learning et Marc Israel pour apprendre à pitcher en 3 minutes et convaincre en face à face.

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