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.OVERVIEW
The size of Small
and Medium Enterprises has lots of advantages in terms of
flexibility and speed in responding to opportunities and
problems. At the same time, such enterprises are always short
of resources like: time, money, personnel and know how
exposure. Consequently, their capacity to tackle or confront
bureaucratic or other social and environmental obstacles is also
very limited. Almost all the trade associations and chambers of
commerce and industry have a tendency to become monopolized by
the major players of that industry – leaving the Small and Medium
business person feeling alone, insecure and totally
unrepresented in the real sense. Similar disadvantages
experienced in gaining access to financing. Small Enterprises,
if they are to develop successfully, need variety of services
and form of help. Apart from access to finance, they need
assistance to upgrade their technology and skills to make most
effective use financial help that may become available. They
need help on how better to market their products. In short,
small enterprises need support services to whom they can turn
for information, advice and assistance.
PURPOSE
It is this that led to the creation of
Pakistan Association for Small and Medium Enterprises, In the
year August 1997. Pakistan Association for Small & Medium
Enterprises…PASME is an independent, non- governmental & not for
profit organization. It is non-political and non-sectarian in
its composition, whose mission is to promote and encourage the
growth and development of SMEs. PASME help its members
achieve optimum success and progress by maximizing strengths,
creating new market opportunities , introducing new technologies,
and developing managerial and entrepreneurial skills through
its various projects.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Research has
proven that entrepreneurial skills are not something that
you inherit by birth. Rather they are composed of a set of
competencies, which can be learned .
Entrepreneurship training can help you become a better
entrepreneur and increase your chance of success. PASME
organizes various training programs in collaboration
with professional training organizations to provide existing
and would be entrepreneurs access to specialized training
at an affordable price.
GENDER & DEVELOPMENT
In most countries of the world,
women make up 50% of the population. In developing countries
as well as in developed countries, women often are involved
in activities that are generating additional, in many cases,
the main source of income. Yet their contributions are
seldom highlighted or even noticed. Nor are their problems
looked into or addressed. PASME intends to highlight
the problems faced by the women entrepreneurs and to
assist them by providing access to training, information and
support that would help them further develop their business
ventures.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Human beings are the most
important resources of any organization. It is crucial for
every enterprise to ensure that their people are trained to
perform their job and to perform them is a timely and
effective manner. PASME organizes and develops
training to enhance effective management practices for SMEs.
INFORMATION & ADVISORY
SERVICES
Creation of a data base to
provide information and counseling services to existing
and potential entrepreneurs in the field of Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs). PASME provides:
Information on
Investment / Joint Venture opportunities / Business Advice
/ Market Information / Bank Loans /
Taxation Matter
EXHIBITIONS AND TRADE FAIRS
Most of the developing countries
have started responding to the global scenario by opening up
their economics and allowing participation in foreign trade
more freely. SMEs whose resources are limited often feel
handicapped in deciding where to go, what to go for and
how to go about in order to operate efficiently and survive
in this highly competitive environment. PASME
promotes products manufactured by Small and Medium
Enterprises and provide linkage to national and
international markets.
Information on Trade
Fairs/ Exhibitions/ Seminars/ Conferences Access to
comprehensive market information.
News Letter
Busy entrepreneurs are always in
critical need of access to relevant information; yet do not
have the necessary time or resources to ferret out this
vital information. PASME Newsletter fills this gap by
providing valuable information to the members. Members can
share their experiences and seek advice from panels of
experts. Non members can also subscribe by paying the
subscription fee. PASME Newsletter can be your own
advertisement media.
Use it to:
Promote your Products
or Services,
Look up Trade opportunities,
Update and enhance your knowledge base.
MEMBERSHIP
PASME is your
organization and your power base. How you use it and how you
develop it further as a legitimate tool for collective good
and progress of Small and Medium Businesses, depends on your
involvement and support. The first step in this direction is
for you to become member of PASME– TODAY – by filling
up the Membership Application Form.
write to us
for PASME Membership Application Form.
The PASME has the following Aims and Objectives: -
1) 1)
To foster, promote and co-ordinate international
co-operation and movement for dissemination of knowledge for
promotion of Small and Medium sized enterprises, by pooling
the creative genius of micro, small and medium sized
enterprises at national, regional and international levels and
capabilities of governmental and non-governmental agencies
engaged in promotion and protection of small and medium sized
enterprises.
2) 2) To
examine handicaps of micro and small enterprises and suggest
remedial measures for removal of the same.
3) 3) To
collect, collate and, disseminate information on expertise,
innovations and technology in sectors specifically relevant to
micro, small and medium enterprises.
4) 4) To
identify, assess and assist in attending to the social,
educational, technical, legal and
other incidental needs of
the micro, small and medium enterprises.
5) 5) To
encourage and facilitate greater technical, industrial and
social cooperation and understanding between small and medium
enterprises of developed and developing countries and amongst
the developing countries themselves in the context of the
emerging new world economic order through transfer of
technology, dissemination of industrial and technical
information.
6) 6) To
prepare and publish papers, periodicals/News letters and
reports in furtherance of international cooperation and
understanding on technical and other needs of micro, small and
medium enterprises with a view to benefiting them.
7) 7) To
organize Seminars, Conferences, Exhibition, Workshops,
Technology and Product Development Programs etc. with a view
to improving and strengthening the production/technical
capabilities of micro, small and medium enterprises and to
make representations to national, regional and international
bodies and organizations.
8) 8) To
arrange exchange of counselors, specialists, trainers and
trainees to facilitate transfer of skills and expertise by
assisting in developing close multilateral and bilateral
relationship among member organizations.
9) 9) To
create awareness and mobilize public opinion on all problems
pertaining to micro, small and medium enterprises and to
undertake surveys and studies for the same.
10) 10) To
enlist the services of experts, consultants and trainers on
suitable basis, for the benefit of members on matters relating
to industry, commerce and trade knowledge and other incidental
needs.
11) 11) To
promote national set up and organizations at appropriate
levels to promote the objectives and programs of the
organization.
12) 12) To
promote advancement of commercial and technical education,
advertising and study of different branches of science,
engineering etc., which may help to develop small and medium
enterprises and to set up a foundation or endowment for the
same by professorship, studentship and/or scholarship for
encouraging research work.
13) 13) To
collect, formulate and express views of member organizations
on connected matters at various forum-regional and
international-with view to securing their fullest support to
the various suggestions contained therein.
14) 14) To
convene, when necessary, conferences, seminars, exhibition
workshops and expert group meetings at such places and at such
times, as may be determined.
The Structure of PASME
The
Governing Body
The highest authority in PASME is the Governing
Body held every other year. During the Governing body meeting
the members of the Board and the Executive Committee are
elected. Moreover, they planned activities for PASME for the
next two years are approved in this meeting.
The
Governing Body watches the implementation of the planned
activities. Moreover, the Governing Body approves the
admission of new corporate members. The governing Body has 26
members and holds
normally
two annual meetings.
There are other
financial ratio analyses that will be of great help to you in
managing your financial situation. Remember, though, that
while financial analyses can illuminate you about your
business; it cannot tell you everything about your financial
performance.
The Board
has the overall responsibility for the politics, activities
and finances of PASME. This means that the Board
The Board
consists of the Chairman, the Secretary General and 12 other
members selected by the Governing Body. Representatives of
the local committees and lobby groups of the PASME may join
the meetings of the Board as observers.
The
Executive Committee consists of the President, the Vice
President, Secretary, Joint Secretary and the Treasurer. In
co-operation with the Secretary General the Executive
Committee is responsible for the day-to-day work of the
PASME.
The
Committees
The committees are made up by members with a
special interest in the committees' working areas. The
committees hold frequent meetings where current topics and
long term plans for activities are discussed. This could be in
connection with arranging and taking part in discussion
groups, conferences, seminars etc. The work of the committees
is described according to PASME’s action plan.
ommittee
on Poverty Alleviation
The work
of the committee is primarily based on global issues
(Millennium Development Goals) in which it is increasingly
important to emphasise cross-section and coherent solutions
in the struggle against poverty.
District
Committees
The
District Committees are the manifestation of PASME as a
nationwide organization and they are made up of independent
groups of PASME members in Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta,
Islamabad and Northern Area. The District Committees receive
guidance from PASME Secretariat, but over and above that
they are independent units with their own boards of
directors elected locally. Such Boards meet regularly and
they arrange discussion groups, conferences and other SMEs
related activities.
The
Pakistan Association for Small & Medium Enterprises provide
the fertile ground for youth empowerment, education,
networking, and also have social components that combine to
be a lot of fun and present excellent development
opportunities!
The Youth
Group of the Pakistan Association for Small & Medium
Enterprises is made up of a group of active young people.
The Youth Group is an independent lobby group within PASME.
The
members of the Youth Group are young people under 35 years
of age from many different walks of life who develop ideas,
plan and carry out various activities in the PASME.
Many are
students or they may be politically active or otherwise
connected to or interested in SMEs issues.
Corporate
Member Organizations
In
addition to the individual members, PASME also has approx.
65 member organizations. The corporate organizations make up
a network consisting of:
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trade unions
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educational organizations
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youth and women
organizations
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humanitarian organizations
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internationally oriented organizations
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business & services
organization
Representatives from the corporate member organizations are
elected for half of the seats in the Assembly of Delegates.
Careers Counseling
Pakistan
Association for Small & Medium Enterprises advises individuals
and groups about career choices and assists individuals with
self-employment.
Tasks Include:
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provides information and
resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills
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assists
clients to develop awareness about career options by
obtaining and examining information relevant to their
abilities and needs -
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maintains careers and labor
market information
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analyses vocational
information, explains alternatives and suggests possible
courses of action
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organise interview programs,
surveys and careers displays
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assist with special courses
or community awareness programs
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maintain
job registers and refer clients to employers
PASME TEAM
PASME
team is composed by experts who have had successful
careers as business owners, chief executives, manufacturing
chiefs, bankers, economists, attorneys, engineers, and
sales and marketing managers.
Name
Designation
Occupations
Mr. Ali A. Reza
Founder Chairman
Entrepreneur
Mr.
Rocky Chen
Founder Member
Entrepreneur
Mr. Rasheed Awan Founder Member
Entrepreneur
Mr.Khatib Ahmed Advisor SMEs
Entrepreneur
Mr.Mazher Nawab
Secretary General
Service
Ms. Shazia Baig
Joint Secretary
Advocate
Mr. Mohsin Raza
Hon. Treasurer
Entrepreneur
Mr. Iqbal Dossa
Executive Member
Entrepreneur
Mr. Naveed Ahmed
Executive Member
Entrepreneur
Mr. M. Salim Khan
Executive Member
Entrepreneur
Mr.M.Ali Plasticwala Executive
Member
Entrepreneur
Mr. M. Kamil Executive Member
Service
Mr. Rudi Laekamp PASME Coordinator
Germany
Entrepreneur
Ms. Kausar Hasan PASME Coordinator
Canada
Entrepreneur
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