Information Session: Malta Enterprise Support to businesses to expand outside Malta
03 March 2012
GRTU is organising an information session during which Malta Enterprise will give a short presentation on support to businesses to expand outside Malta. GRTU emphasises that many types of businesses can be interested in working outside Malta and NOT manufacturing only.
Malta Enterprise aims to support SMEs to develop and diversify their activities, penetrate new markets, increase competitiveness, develop new products and services, and consolidate their existing market share. The support we will be discussing are:
Delegation visits: Malta Enterprise will be presenting the list of Delegations for 2012. The delegation visits provide opportunities for Joint Ventures, Technology Transfer, Licensing and Franchising, Exports and Trading. MaltaEnterprise will assist through the organisation of business seminars, matchmaking events, trade exhibitions, follow-ups and market research. Participants in delegation visits have 60% of the cost of travel and accommodation covered by Malta Enterprise.
Country Specialist Support: Enterprises may benefit from the expertise of the specialists who will support them to carry out preliminary assessments of their plans of investment or expansion in a particular country.
Participation in Fairs: Participation at International trade fairs are a unique and rewarding experience. Participation will undoubtedly allow enterprises to reap a number of benefits since they will be able to experience the market on a first hand basis, discover new insights, and establish potential business partners. Malta Enterprise will financially support part of the Rental of exhibition space / stand, Stand construction services, Freight expenses incurred for shipping materials / exhibits required to setup and run the stand, Travel and Per Diem
Gateway to Export: Malta Enterprise administers an initiative aimed at encouraging Micro and Small Enterprises to assess whether or not they are ready to venture into new markets through their exports (Not only manufacturing). The initiative's aim is to give participating enterprises the skills, know-how and confidence to excel in the international marketplace. A Business Specialist will mentor the participating enterprise through the various stages of preparing for this exciting programme and will help towards the company's readiness for export. It is a structured, yet flexible, programme that can be completed in around 18 months.
We will help you keep a healthy relationship with your employees. By advising you on the ins and outs of the law you will always know where you stand and this will help solve problems. Help is also available for specific issues with individual employees and work policies.
Advice on EU Consumer Law
If you target consumers, our experts will be available to assist you to make sure you are following the correct selling procedures, have the right information on your website, in contracts and in your terms and conditions. Our experts will also assist with problems you might encounter with clients.
Being in business is sometimes lonely and you feel powerless against some challenges and difficulties. With support you are not alone. We are just a phonecall or an email away and we will be right there with you to assist you with your needs.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs , in collaboration with Weave Consulting – the ESG Specialists, is offering its members free advisory services to help them understand and implement ESG in a simple and affordable manner. To book your free session , email us on or call 21232881
Laws are constantly changing and sometimes this is not always for the best. You will be able to raise your concerns and get assistance to change something that is affecting your business negatively. Anything coming from the government’s side that is affecting your business negatively can be fixed through this asssitance.
The funding opportunities and the schemes are many. We will make sure you do not miss out on any of these opportunities and will help you look for financing for your business project needs.
Regular sessions will be made available to you free of charge. The topics of these sessions are always based on the interest of businesses, help businesses understand and make the most of opportunities, learn how to improve and to turn challenges to opportunities.
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