1. Introducing SME<\/b><\/p>\n
Connecting and Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises SME 2013\u00a0<\/b>is a nonprofit program designed to help and support small and medium-sized businesses in Vietnam through direct mentoring, talk shows and caf\u00e9 sharing sessions. The program is endorsed by the U.S. Consulate and sponsored by IBM.<\/p>\n
2. SME activities in 2013<\/b><\/p>\n
–\u00a0Direct Mentoring:\u00a0<\/b>Small and medium-sized businesses will have private consulting sessions with senior leaders from major corporations and companies. Discussions focus on sharing experience about difficulties facing young businesses, as well as skills and current economic issues.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0Discussion (Talkshow):\u00a0<\/b>Small and medium-sized businesses joining the program can attend discussions among reputable Vietnamese business owners, offering multiple perspectives and solutions on practical topics essential to businesses today.<\/p>\n
3. Who can participate.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2013 Leaders and managers in Vietnamese businesses that have been operating for 1 to 5 years.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Need advice on resolving difficulties facing their business or project.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Aspire to grow a strong business and build a network of Vietnamese businesses<\/p>\n
Nam strong in the future.<\/p>\n
4. Register to participate.<\/b><\/p>\n
To become members, candidates will go through 2 main rounds:<\/p>\n
SME Networking and Mentoring Program<\/b><\/p>\n
E<\/b>m<\/b>a<\/b>il:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0contact@smevietnam.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| Website:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0www.smevietnam.org<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smevietnam.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n V<\/i><\/b>ound 1: Application screening<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Applicants are asked to provide basic personal information and details about their project\/company\u2019s operations. They must also answer short questions about their passions and career direction.<\/p>\n Application form:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0http:\/\/smevietnam.org\/dang-ky-tham-gia\/<\/a><\/p>\n V<\/i><\/b>ound 2: Direct presentation (Pitching)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Applicants will present their businesses directly to the advisory board. The board will select the 60 most suitable businesses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to join the SME 2013 program.<\/p>\n 5. Program schedule<\/b><\/p>\n –\u00a0Applications Accepted:<\/b><\/p>\n 17\/4 \u2013 10\/6\/2013<\/p>\n –\u00a0Direct presentation:<\/b><\/p>\n 20\/6\/2013<\/p>\n \u2013 Participate in seminars, discussions, and small-group consultations:<\/b><\/p>\n 1\/7\/2013 \u2013 18\/1\/2014<\/p>\n 6. Contact<\/b><\/p>\n W<\/b>ebsite:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0www.smevietnam.org<\/a><\/p>\n E<\/b>mail:\u00a0<\/b>contact@smevietnam.org<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smevietnam.org<\/a><\/p>\n Hotline:\u00a0<\/b>0918 785 188 (Ms Linh)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SME Networking and Mentoring Program<\/b><\/p>\n E<\/b>m<\/b>a<\/b>il:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0contact@smevietnam.org<\/a>\u00a0| Website:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0www.smevietnam.org<\/a><\/p>\n