Case Study Support Services For SMEs and Entrepreneurs
Background
The Dolenjska and Bela Krajina region in SE Slovenia is an area of 1700 square kilometres and 104000 people. Unemployment rates are currently 8%, compared with 12% for Slovenia as a whole. The region includes significant concentrations of manufacturing industry, particularly automotive and pharmaceuticals, although 95% of the 1172 businesses in the region are small medium enterprises.
Slovenian Chamber of Commerce
Membership of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce has been compulsory, so currently there are over 66000 members! However recent changes in legislation mean that membership will now be on a voluntary basis. The Chamber is made up of 13 regional chambers and 26 sector associations, all aiming to support the interests of business, enterprise development and promoting international links and investment.
The Chamber provides information and advice through »Infopicka« a web based service providing free access to knowledge and skills, brokering requests with those who have the relevant knowledge and skills.
The Association of Entrepreneurs form a key network within the Chamber structure, providing a support network to local entrepreneurs in chambers.
each of the regional
Traditionally compulsory membership has led to the large fees paid by the major companies, subsidising the support services provided to SMEs. The change to voluntary status will mean a reduction in these fees; consequently the Chamber is working with the large companies to establish a Development Fund, which currently stands at 3.5mEuro, to provide support for pre enterprise activities e.g. initial market research.
The Chamber also requires members to adhere to a Code of Honour which sets out standards of business ethics.
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