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PUNCH Talks in Rodrigues: Why your business deserves its own accountIn June, the MCB Business Banking team had the pleas...
16/06/2026

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.

29/05/2026

Un des grands dĂ©fis des entrepreneurs est de recruter ‘la bonne personne’.
Quelles sont les grandes étapes nécessaires ?
Thierry Goder , CEO d’Alentaris, nous propose quelques pistes.

30/04/2026

Dans un petit marché, la visibilité est facile.

La différenciation, en revanche, est plus complexe.

Le 'branding', ce n'est pas seulement votre apparence,

C'est la façon dont les gens se souviennent de vous.

Si vous ne façonnez pas votre marque, vous passerez à cÎté de certaines opportunités.

đŸŽ„ Avec les conseils de Vincent Montocchio, directeur gĂ©nĂ©ral de Circus Advertising.

30/03/2026

Entrepreneurship or Job Stability
 what would YOU choose?

Is it the thrill of building something from scratch

or the comfort of a steady, predictable path?

In this video, Mike Webb, Taahir Tincowree, George Lamb and Karrim Abbasakoor share their raw, honest perspectives - no filters, no textbook answers. Just real experiences from the field.

Because the truth is
 there’s no “one-size-fits-all”.

Some chase freedom.
Some value security.
Some try to balance both.

But at the end of the day, it all comes down to you.

So tell us 

Would you take the risk of entrepreneurship or choose the stability of a job - and why?

Let’s hear your story !

Yesterday at The Pod, Moka - a simple question changed the room:“Are we really mastering how we trade
 or just operating...
26/03/2026

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...
23/03/2026

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 Micr...
28/11/2025

✹ 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 Ju...
30/10/2025

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) reflĂšte cette volontĂ© d’aider les idĂ©es Ă  grandir et Ă  trouver leur place.

Par son accompagnement Ă  la fois structurant et inspirant, La Plage Factory aide les fondateurs Ă  transformer leurs intuitions en projets solides. Deux projets, deux visions, un mĂȘme fil conducteur : transformer une idĂ©e personnelle en valeur collective, durable et ancrĂ©e dans la rĂ©alitĂ© mauricienne.

Lire l'article: https://on.mcb.mu/lpfpm

03/10/2025

đŸŽ€ Les marques Made in Moris se prĂ©parent pour le grand Pitch-Meeting !
Aujourd’hui, elles ont suivi une session de coaching animĂ©e par Aetheis Learning et Marc Israel pour apprendre Ă  pitcher en 3 minutes et convaincre en face Ă  face.

👉 Objectif : trouver le bon Ă©quilibre entre storytelling et infos pratiques, sĂ©duire rapidement et adapter son discours Ă  chaque interlocuteur.

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