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Introduction
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority
SMEDA is an autonomous institution of the Government of Pakistan under Ministry of Industries and Production. SMEDA was established in October 1998 for encouraging and facilitating the development and growth of small and medium enterprises in the country.
147,174+
SME Facilitation
4,640+
Trainings
415+
Pre-feasibility Studies
620+
Consultant Profiles
Business Information Resources
Start Strong, Manage Smart, Grow Bold
Welcome to the "Business Growth and Management" section of SMEDA website! Here you will find valuable information and resources to help you start, manage, and expand your business. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, we've got you covered. Read on to discover essential tips, strategies, and insights for achieving success in the world of business.
Start Your Business
Discover the key elements of a comprehensive business plan and how to develop one that serves as a roadmap for your success. Understand the importance of market research and how to gather data to validate your business concept.
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Manage Your Business
Learn effective strategies for hiring, training, and managing employees, as well as fostering a positive company culture. Discover essential financial principles, such as budgeting, cash flow management, bookkeeping, and financial forecasting.
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Grow Your Business
Discover the key considerations for growing your business globally, including market research, legal requirements, and logistics. Understand the benefits of forming strategic partnerships and alliances to access new markets, resources, and expertise.
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SME REGISTRATION
Register with SMEDA at the SME Registration Portal
1. SME Size Certificate –Single point access to all SME incentives
2. Tax rate reduction of 57% to 83%. No audits for 3 years (currently available for Manufacturing SMEs only)
3. Minimized NOC and Time Bound approval of Licensing / Registrations / NOCs
and much more...
2. Tax rate reduction of 57% to 83%. No audits for 3 years (currently available for Manufacturing SMEs only)
3. Minimized NOC and Time Bound approval of Licensing / Registrations / NOCs
and much more...
Policy Research Reports
Empowering Decision-Makers with Policy Research Reports
Absence of specific mechanism for provision of SME focused information in the country retards entrepreneurs in making business decisions at one hand and obstructs process of effective policy making and implementation on the other. SMEDA’s research and publications aim to bridge this gap through disseminating high quality research and providing knowledge based support to various stakeholders.
Services
Nurturing Businesses, Inspiring ResultsSMEDA One Window Services
Small and medium entrepreneurs are required to fulfill numerous registration requirements to set up and operate a business in Pakistan. SMEDA has launched a unique service; SMEDA One Window (SOW) to provide solutions to start-ups and SMEs through a single platform.
Industry Support Services
SMEDA has initiated an Industry Support Programme (ISP) since 2004 with the objective to transfer technical expertise and knowledge to local industry through involvement of International and Local Experts.
Training Services
SMEDA organizes training programs, seminars, workshops and conferences of short duration in major cities across the country for raising awareness and capacity building of SMEs. These need based training programs are affordable, appropriate and innovative.
Financial Services
Financial Services (FS) functions with in the Business and Sector Development Services (B&SDS) of SMEDA. As the name implies, FS is responsible for all direct and indirect activities that fulfill the objective of providing SMEs with improved access to business development services.
SME Products
Smarter Solutions for Small Businesses
Consultant Database
Use the Consultant Database to search and explore various consultants / service providers. It is free, easily accessible and user friendly. Use the CDB to search... more>>
Accounting Software
SMEDA offers accounting package through its website, which is developed keeping in view business documentation requirements of Pakistani SMEs... more>>
Banking Products
SME Financing Products Database is a search engine of loans offered by Banks to entrepreneurs including small and medium sized businesses....more>>