הסוכנות לעסקים קטנים ובינוניים

The Agency for Small and Medium Businesses represents the SME sector in Israel.

The agency runs a variety of assistance programs and works to create a business environment that encourages growth for small and medium businesses.

Key Areas of the Agency

• Operational Aid Tools for Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Businesses through the "Maof" Business Advancement Network – Local branches of the "Maof" Network across the country provide an address and home for any business in Israel. Through this system the Small and Medium Business Agency offers a variety of tools to assist businesses. At local branches, business owners can gain helpful information, attend courses on a variety of topics, and receive close consultation and guidance for their business.

• Funding Assistance - The agency operates the State Guarantee Loan Fund and various grants.
• Advocacy and Representation for Small and Medium Businesses - The agency maintains a channel of communication with government and legislative agencies to examine potential impacts of legislative and regulatory initiatives on small businesses, and represents the sector's concerns.
• Research - The Policy Research Center is designed to increase the scope of professional knowledge about small businesses in Israel and around the world, including existing barriers and existing or future solutions. This includes internal data collection, preservation and building policy reviews.
• International collaborations - The policy sector is an address for international organizations dealing with small business. The agency maintains continuous links with international organizations, such as the OECD and the European Union, which prioritize small and medium-sized businesses.