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Profile
The "Women S.M.E Association" is an interactive forum that aims at promoting
women’s entrepreneurship through the elimination of barriers to enterprise
creation and growth. It is the source for business information, learning
opportunities and networking connections related to businesswomen, women
entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders in the region.
It encourages women to support each other, enhances
recognition of the achievements of women in business and the professions,
and promotes the growth of women-owned enterprises through research and
sharing information.
The Women S.M.E Association is an ideal environment for
reinforcing the exchange of ideas and best practices among associations from
the world over. For the individual woman business owner, it presents an
enriching experience to meet other like-minded women from the across the
world.
The association encourages the personal development of
members and provides opportunities for them to expand their business by:
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Promoting cooperation between women-owned S.M.E’s
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Creating a network of business women to share
Industrial, technological and trade information
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Fostering professional growth and business skills
perfection and encouraging women to create enterprise
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Creating awareness and reinforcing the visibility of
women business owners
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Organizing conferences and workshops to share
experiences and knowledge building
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Conducting research and studies on women
entrepreneurs in the S.M.E sector
The mandate of the association is to provide an
environment for women to grow and develop their businesses themselves.
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Connecting
Business Women -
Regionally & Globally
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Women's SME Association aims to bring together businesswomen and women
professionals from around the Middle East and abroad. It seeks to
provide opportunities for women to grow professionally through
leadership, education and networking. Women from various occupations
join the association to meet like-minded women with whom they can
share experiences, inspirations and business advice. |
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Business Set-Up For
Women
For many women, starting their own business seems like a dream.
However, it need not remain so. Women's SME Association is proud to present the
tools and advice to enterprising women to set-up their own business.
In keeping with our aim to empower women in the region, we provide
the start-up services and consultancy that can get women started on
the road to successful entrepreneurship. |
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Business Opportunities For Women -
Regionally & Globally
Women
represent a large and highly qualified work-force in the region.
There are numerous opportunities for them to start their own
business, promote and manage it; and to carve a unique niche for
themselves in the regional and global economy. The Women's SME Association brings
women in business up-to-date on the latest and most beneficial
business opportunities around the world. |
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Financing Your Business
Whether you have a start-up or an established organization, the
question of finance is always important. The Women's SME Association
provides hands-on advice and helps you get closer to financing your
dream project or that business expansion. Our services cover the
entire spectrum of securing finances including – preparing the
business plan, project report, contacting the right agencies,
budgeting and targeting different sources of money. |
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Women
Involvement In Politics
Recent developments in
the region have shown that the Middle East is gradually opening up
to a deeper involvement of women in politics. Women in the region
are well educated and highly aware of their rights and duties as
citizens. Most women in the region are emphatic about playing a
greater role in political decision making in the region. The Women's
SME Association supports these women by bringing them together on a
common platform from which they can voice their opinions and
actively participate in regional politics. |
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Women
Involvement In Media
Women
journalists and writers in the region have been prominent in voicing
their opinions concerning their status and role in the Middle East
economy & society. The media has also been instrumental in promoting
and projecting a positive image of today’s professional women. The
association aims to encourage more and more women in the region to
take an active part in the media industry, by bringing them in
contact with prominent media women. We seek to inspire women in
media to share their experiences, network and help each other
achieve professional success. |
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Certifying Your Business

Certify your business as a woman owned business through the Women's
SME Association. Taking this step opens up a host of opportunities
for your business. It provides access to contracts and significant
business advantages, concessions, support through a dedicated
resource center, and peer-to-peer networking. |
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Investment Opportunities for Women
There
is a wide choice of investment opportunities for women today.
However, they each come with their fair share of trade-offs between
risk and benefit. How do you choose the safest option? We provide
the tips that will help you make the right investment decisions and
choices for your business. |
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