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Vol II, Issue 22: November 15, 2012 Activities   News   Members   Contact     Print Version

President's Message " Delayed payments with underfunding of MSMEs’ working capital needs continue to be a cause of serious concern. Now that both Finance Ministry and RBI are taking steps to deepen Corporate Bond Market, it is high time a Debt Capital Market got created by promoting Companies for securitizing Trade Receivables of MSMEs. These Companies may issue bonds based on their performance track record out of their securitized pools of Trade Receivables. A market based solution like this can make a huge impact. " - Shri V.K. Agarwal, President FISME Read More Read More Read More NCEDAR 2012 Date:Dec 4-6, 2012 Venue: Bangalore See Details AIFPA Show 2012 Date: Dec 13-15, 2012 Venue: New Delhi See Details PLASTO 2012 Date: Dec 20-23, 2012 Venue: Pune See Details SAURASHTRA PLAST 2012 Date: Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 2012 Venue: Rajkot See Details The recent advise of RBI to banks will bear fruits: Survey According to The FISME Factorsurvey, 60% of MSMEs feel that the recent advise of Reserve Bank of India to banks will bear fruits. Marketing Mantras Website design: creating a site for your SME Provide your customers a HOME to visit, a place which is open 24/7 and is designed to reach them. The best websites are constructed in such a way to appeal the target audience of the company and there are three steps to formulate the perfect small business website. Read the full article Why ICT matters to SMEs? New communication technologies like mobile phones and the Internet are increasingly becoming a part of lives and SMEs cannot afford to shut their eyes to these developments, which have potential to dictate success and survival of a small business. Read the full article Finance Fundamentals Simple tips for SMEs to reduce borrowing cost, save money In today's cut throat competition a rupee saved is a rupee earned and more so for small enterprises that need to fight with global giants. With the following few tips, they can attempt to save some money. Read the full article Policy Polemic Red tape makes India a hell of a place for SMEs to do business Governments that love red tape make it sheer hell for businesses, particularly small businesses, to operate. And governments in India, at every level from the Central to the States, appear to love weaving reams of red tape that constrain small businesses from realising their potential. Read the full article Directory of Testing Laboratories in India Buy our one-of-a-kind guide to all industrial testing laboratories in India. Find the one most convenient for getting your products tested and certified. An invaluable compendium for all industrial units and exporters. PP: 894, Hard Cover. Price: Rs 900. 50% discount for members. Buy your copy now Handbook for Managing Export Payment Risks  If you are an exporter you simply cannot do without this unique publication which tells you how to manage payment and other risks arising from exports. PP: 78. Price: Rs 300. 50% discount for members. Buy your copy now Free Publications FISME Policy Paper   FISME Policy Paper SME Exchanges in India: Review and Suggestions Ask for your copy now Fertilizer quality control in India: Need for change  This monograph argues for a systemic change in fertiliser quality control. Essential reading for those in policy-making positions. Ask for your copy now FISME regularly receives monthly reports on the economies of various countries from their missions in India. These reports provide information on key economic parameters, trade related information and all news relevant for importers and exporters. In this edition you can take a look at reports on: Oman  Bahrain Activities Finance Secretary Meets FISME Team Nepalese delegation in India to learn SME development Eleventh India SME Forum organised in Mumbai Business Banter: Lessons from Entrepreneurs If you want to create, learn to destroy ! Macro Metre IIP contracts by 0.4 per cent in Sept, India Inc seeks rate cut by RBI Rupee 12 paise down against dollar Higher food prices push up inflation to 9.75% in Oct Domestic Digest Muniyappa inaugurates MSME Expo-2012 at IITF Popular MSME schemes to continue in 12th plan period State Scan Uttarakhand sets up MSME department World Watch Wenzhou to inject capital into SMEs US Chamber in Shanghai launches its SME Centre Knowledge Store Why ICT matters to SMEs? Simple tips for SMEs to reduce borrowing cost, save money ...And A Lot More