Plan and Start your Business
* SMEDA One Window Services
* Business Guides
* Business Plan Template
* Basic Financial Model
* Pre-feasibility Studies
These resources and information provided by SMEDA empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to start their business ventures confidently.
SMEDA 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.
SOW provides timely, on – demand and hassle-free services from business idea validation to business registration. It also provides support for Corporate branding, Trademark and Copyright processing.
Small and medium enterprises will be subsidized up to Rs. 25,000 in lieu of professional services through the program.
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.
Business Development Training Videos
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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Business Plan Template and Basic Financial Model
The Business Plan Template offered by SMEDA serves as a structured framework for entrepreneurs to outline their business objectives, strategies, and financial projections. This template assists in creating a comprehensive and professional business plan that can attract potential investors or lenders.
The Basic Financial Model provided by SMEDA aids in understanding and projecting the financial aspects of a business, including cash flow, profitability, and break-even analysis.
Pre-feasibility Studies
The Pre-feasibility Studies developed by SMEDA help entrepreneurs evaluate the viability of their business ideas by analyzing market dynamics, competitive landscape, and financial feasibility.
Regulatory Procedures
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.
Cluster Profiles
Information regarding Industrial Sectors / Clusters is most important for attracting new investors and foreign buyers. In this regards SMEDA regularly prepare Cluster profiles of different Industrial Clusters of all the Regions. These profiles provide basic information regarding history & background of Clusters, core Cluster actors, current scenario of Cluster, and analysis of Business Operations, Institutional setups, Issues & Problems and potential Businesses for Investment with in that particular Cluster.
District Economic Profiles
The purpose of these documents is to highlight the potential of each district. The documents include history, demographics, existing industries and clusters etc. These documents also contain the economic potential and investment opportunities in these areas. Keeping in view the strengths of the areas small viable investment projects are also included for interested SMEs.
