Turn Potential Into Profit
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.
150,774+
SME Facilitation
4,750+
Trainings
425+
Pre-feasibility Studies
640+
Consultant Profiles
Business Information Resources
Start Strong, Manage Smart, Grow Bold
Welcome to the "Business Growth and Management" section of the 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 Formalization
SME Formalization - Joint Project of SMEDA & ILO
Formalization is a key driver for inclusive and sustainable economic growth. It enables enterprises to unlock opportunities, improve competitiveness, and contribute more effectively to national development goals. For workers, formalization ensures better protection, rights, and access to social security.
SME Registration
Register on SMERP to avail SME Grants for Certification
1. First-Come, First-Served: Limited slots available.
2. Applicant SMEs must not be a beneficiary of any government grant for certification in the same financial year (2024-25).
3. Must be in business for 5 years.
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2. Applicant SMEs must not be a beneficiary of any government grant for certification in the same financial year (2024-25).
3. Must be in business for 5 years.
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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.
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
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
SME Financial Calculators
Our easy-to-use calculators can help you calculate, budget and forecast to help your business improve and grow. Our online tools are designed to assist... more>>
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... 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>>
Team
Meet Our Management
Haroon Akhtar Khan
Special Assistant to PMMinistry of Industries & Production
Saif Anjum
Federal SecretaryMinistry of Industries & Production
Socrat Aman Rana
Chief Executive OfficerSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEDA)