MSME and Rural Entrepreneurship Overview

Funding provided to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

New technologies that help small businesses participate in global markets, access skills/talent, finance and innovation.

Not all SMEs use digital technologies equally well, many lag behind in adopting productivity enhancing tools.

Small businesses contribute significantly to a country's GDP and exports and societal stability.

Includes bank loans, leasing, equity, venture capital, asset-based financing, and government funding.

Information asymmetry, high transaction costs, and lack of financial skills among SME owners hinder access to capital.

A project management methodology allowing flexibility in scaling up or down for different projects based on size and needs.

MPMM can adapt to various project sizes (small, medium, large) and specific project needs.

Extremely small businesses that often face greater challenges access financing than SMEs.

Companies that focus on developing new ideas and products. They can face difficulty in accessing finance due to higher risk.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are crucial for economic growth, particularly in developing countries. They contribute significantly to employment, poverty reduction, and local development.

Globally, SMEs employ a substantial portion of the workforce, typically exceeding 50% in many developing nations.

SMEs are vital for local economies, leveraging local resources (materials, labor, savings) to foster self-employment and support training.

SMEs frequently act as suppliers of components and parts to larger companies, often offering these goods at more competitive prices.

SMEs contribute to economic growth and can reduce inequalities and poverty, primarily in rural areas.

SMEs are important for generating jobs, particularly in areas hit by unemployment.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are the foundation of many economies, representing a large proportion of businesses worldwide.

Egypt's economy is diverse, encompassing significant contributions from tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

A significant challenge in Egypt, high youth unemployment, especially among young women, is a major contributing factor to political unrest and economic concerns.

Small and Medium-sized Enterprise. A business that's typically privately owned, employs a relatively small number of people, and isn't a large corporation.

A small business with up to 10 employees.

A business with up to 50 employees.

A business with up to 250 employees.

Egyptian SMEs face challenges with local networks, market information, resources, collaboration with large businesses, and investment in market research.

Examples include hair salons, dental practices, medical centers, cafes, restaurants, and online retailers.

SMEs aim to be competitive, promote entrepreneurship, encourage innovation, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth.

SMEs are typically run by a small team, have a physical or online presence, could be a person's main job or a side hustle, and operate across various sectors.

SMEs encompass industrial, service, commercial, and agricultural ventures, categorized into micro, small, and medium enterprises based on factors like the number of employees.

An assessment of the practicality of a project's plan or method. It determines if a project is viable.

A comprehensive evaluation of a project to assess its likelihood of success by analyzing technical, economic, legal, operational, and time factors.

Technical, economic, legal, operational, and time aspects considered when assessing project feasibility.

Determining if a project is possible and worthwhile based on various factors including resources, budget, and time.

The stage in a project's lifecycle after the business case is completed.

Determining the factors influencing project feasibility to ensure its viability.

Evaluates project practicality, potential for success, required resources, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Evaluating if a plan or project is achievable and effective given the resources available.

Assessing the potential success of a project based on analyses of factors influencing it.

Evaluating if the expected value of a project outweighs its required cost.

A report that examines the practicality and viability of a project, considering factors like technical, economic, legal, and operational aspects before committing resources.

Evaluates if the project's technical requirements can be met using available resources and expertise.

Assesses the financial viability of a project by comparing its costs to projected benefits.

Determines if the project complies with relevant laws, regulations, and legal requirements.

Considers if the project aligns with organizational capacity, resources, and business objectives.

Estimates the project completion time and assesses whether the project can be finished on time.

Limitations within the project itself, such as budget, technology, or resources.

Limitations imposed by the organization, including financial, marketing, or export policies.

Limitations arising from outside the project or organization, like laws, regulations, or logistics.

Components of a feasibility report; including executive summary, product description, technology aspects, marketplace, marketing, staffing, schedule, and financial projections; and findings & recommendations.

A detailed examination to determine if a business venture is likely to succeed.

Identifying market demand and opportunities for a new business.

A plan outlining labor needs, costs, and project duration for a new venture.

Forecasting revenue, expenses, and profits for a business.

Documenting initial assets and liabilities of a business.

Identifying and addressing potential problems in a new venture.

A brief description of your project, product or service.

Assessment of technological needs and costs in a project.

Local and global market research for a product or service.

Detailed plan to reach your target market.

Determining the needed personnel for a business.

Defining key milestones for project completion.

Tracking financial data of earnings and expenses within a project