Small and Medium Enterprises
The Small Business Directorate was established in 2003. The Directorate is responsible for providing government with advice on the creation of an economic and regulatory environment which promotes the development and success of small and medium enterprises. As such the Ministry provides advice and research on SME issues related to business assistance, access to capital and best practice.
The unit provides secretariat services for the Minister for Small Business, the Small Business Advisory Group, and SME Senior Officials Group. This role provides access for business and government communities to engage in effective communication and dialogue.
Focus of the unit includes:
- Informed advocacy
- Effective small business input into development of policies that affect small business
- Developing better understanding of small business
- Improved government service delivery to small business.
Communication between government and business facilitated by the Small Business Directorate is represented in the diagram below. The groups meet independently and with each other to ensure Ministers and government is informed on issues facing small business, as well as progress and priorities of work undertaking by government agencies.
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APEC-IBIZ Training and Certification Program
Business counsellors and mentors play a major part in the growth and development of SMEs, helping to guide SME owners and managers through the hurdles associated with starting and growing a business.
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Access to Finance
MED's activity and responsibility in the area of access to finance for small to medium enterprises.
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SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics
This report aims to provide a statistical summary of the nature of the SME sector in New Zealand.
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Small Business Advisory Group
The Small Business Advisory Group was appointed in October 2003 and provides a business sector view on the development of policy related to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
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Establishment of Small Business Directorate - 11 September 2003
[ Published 11 September 2003 ]
The Ministry established a Small Business Directorate within its Industry and Regional Development Branch. The Directorate is an advocate for small business to and across government.
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OECD/APEC Survey for SMEs
SMEs are being given an opportunity to change the international environment for exporters.
SME contact details:
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