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* Business Guides
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* Regulatory Procedures
* Commercial Contracts
* Other SMEDA Services and Products
With the support of SMEDA's Business Guides and resources, entrepreneurs can gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of business management and navigate the complexities of the corporate world with confidence.
Business Guides
SMEDA's Business Guides offer practical insights and expert advice on different aspects of starting and managing a business, covering topics such as marketing, operations, finance, and human resources.
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SMEDA offers Business Development Training Videos that are an excellent resource for entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. These videos cover a wide range of topics related to business development and management, providing valuable insights and practical guidance.
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SMEDA Regulatory Procedures have been developed to disseminate information and to assist Small & Medium Enterprises on existing regulatory environment, through user-friendly systems, providing detailed description of laws & regulations, including processes required for compliance while doing business in Pakistan.
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To facilitate Small and Medium Enterprises sample contract forms for various business to business activities have been developed by 'SMEDA Legal Services'. The purpose of these Business to Business Commercial Contract templates is to provide SMEs, Service Providers, Companies and Firms with information pertaining to requisite format and content of a Business to Business Commercial Contract.
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Industry Support Services
SMEDA initiated the Industry Support Programme (ISP) in 2004 with the objective of transferring technical expertise and knowledge to the local industry by involving international and local experts.
The Industry Support Programme collaborates with various international organizations, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), German International Cooperation (GIZ), Training & Development Centers of the Bavarian Employers' Association (bfz-Germany), the Asian Productivity Organization (APO-Japan), Senior Experten Service (SES-Germany), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the World Bank for various initiatives. Through these international organizations, ISP offers a range of services to member mills of its local partners, such as the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA), Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA), All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA), Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), Pakistan Foundry Association (PFA), and others.
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. These programs are aimed at improving knowledge, skills and competencies in the technical, marketing, financial, compliance, policy, regulatory, legal, commercial and other important functions. These programs help to improve major performance indicators such as productivity, quality, competitiveness and sustainability etc.
Financing Products Database
SMEDA collects and compiles information on a periodic basis from various banks about their products designed for SMEs. This information is then assimilated as per SME understanding and displayed on SMEDA website in a user friendly format as a searchable database and can be accessed through SME Financing Products Database
Consultants Database
The SMEDA Consultant Database (CDB) is designed to facilitate easy and convenient interaction between both service providers and service seekers. It is free, easily accessible and user friendly. Explore Consultant Database
SMEDA Accounting Package (SMAP)
SMEDA offers software based accounting package (SMAP) through its website, which was developed keeping in view business documentation requirements of Pakistani SMEs. This software is available for download free of cost!
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