Business Opportunities in ATF Sector for Entrepreneurs: Unveiling Benefits
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Embracing the Digital Age: How Small Businesses in Kazakhstan Adapt
Autumn ushers in a new business season, a time when entrepreneurs shake off the summer daze and tackle their long-delayed tasks. However, this year has seen many businesses forced into hibernation due to the pandemic. Almaty.tv's correspondent Aydan Nurash delves into how small businesses in Kazakhstan are navigating this new normal and the tools that are making their survival possible.
Nurdos Kulkhanbekov, an 11-year veteran at ATFBank and the proprietor of a private dental clinic, finds solace in managing his finances with ATFBusiness - a mobile banking service designed by the bank for its clients, including individual entrepreneurs.
"We were thrilled when we heard about the launch of the ATFBusiness mobile app. We've been using it to our delight, and it was a lifesaver during the lockdown," said Nurdos Kulkhanbekov, a banking client.
ATFBusiness empowers business owners to manage their financials with ease and efficiency, without the need to physically step foot in a bank. Account opening, supplier payments, bank statements, and other banking operations can all be effortlessly handled using a laptop or smartphone app.
Laily Nurkasymova, the managing director of ATFBank, shares her perspective, "We introduced this product in early March, and it proved to be incredibly timely. With the sudden shift to remote work, there was a surge in demand for digital solutions among small businesses, and it became crucial for our clients. ATFBusiness enabled us to adjust to the situation seamlessly and shift our interaction with clients to an online platform."
Flexibility and adaptability are traits every entrepreneur needs, and the COVID-19 pandemic has driven home their importance once more. George Khachatryan, who runs a product store, managed to keep his business afloat amidst adversity thanks to his tenacity, family support, and ATFBank's mobile banking services.
"The ATFBusiness app is like a portable bank. I can independently take care of all necessary operations. Before, when I had to visit the bank, these tasks were handled by bank personnel. Now, with this app, I'm in control and can handle everything myself, such as paying for services, making transfers, and various budget payments," said George Khachatryan, an ATFBank client.
Today, more than 10,000 individual entrepreneurs across Kazakhstan rely on the ATFBusiness mobile app, with the number growing daily. The app ensures banking services are always available when needed.
Written by Aydan Nurash and Meirjan Isabekov, Almaty TV
Insights:
There's a growing trend of digitalization in Kazakhstan, especially in the context of the pandemic, as businesses adapt to survive. The government's Digital Kazakhstan program is pushing for digital transformation, which likely extends to financial sector solutions like mobile banking. While the specific functionalities of ATFBusiness aren't fully detailed, it appears to have played a crucial role in helping small businesses navigate the crisis. Furthermore, recent economic reforms indicate an environment that is increasingly receptive to digital tools and external partnerships, but the specific adaptation strategies of small businesses remain to be fully explored.
- Nurdos Kulkhanbekov, a dental clinic owner, manages his finances efficiently using ATFBusiness, a mobile banking service offered by ATFBank.
- Laily Nurkasymova, the managing director of ATFBank, believes that the introduction of ATFBusiness was crucial during the pandemic, as it enabled a shift from physical banking to online operations.
- George Khachatryan, who runs a product store, has managed to keep his business afloat amid adversity by using the ATFBusiness app for various financial transactions.
- More than 10,000 individual entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan currently rely on the ATFBusiness mobile app, indicating its growing popularity and usefulness.
- The Digital Kazakhstan program, aimed at digital transformation, likely includes financial sector solutions like mobile banking, reflecting the trend of digitalization in the country.
