Forum SME
The SME Forum, founded by the Federal Council in 1998, is an extra-parliamentary commission of experts. The forum is committed to drawing the federal administration's attention to the needs of small and medium enterprises.
The members of the SME Forum
Tasks
One of the SME forum's main tasks is to participate in consultations on federal laws or ordinances from the SMEs point of view. It assesses the implementation of measures planned, especially the administrative burden, the costs involved and the limitations of entrepreneurial independence.
The commission also discusses specific areas of already existing legislation and suggests simplifications or alternatives.
The SME forum provides a place where its members (most of whom are entrepreneurs) and the federal offices can exchange ideas, thus allowing both sides to examine SMEs needs and demands.
Issues discussed and recommendations (in German)
Contact SME Forum
SME Policy Division
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Holzikofenweg 36
CH-3003 Bern
Further information
Index
Relevant topics
Reducing the administrative burden
Excessive red tape is a drag on the economy. One of the advantages Switzerland enjoys as a business location is that its administration is comparatively streamlined. But of course we cannot rest on our laurels. SMEs in Switzerland would like things to be even simpler, and other countries are continually improving the conditions they offer to firms.
Loan guarantees for SME
The federal government assists efficient and viable SMEs in obtaining bank credits by funding loan guarantee cooperatives.
Enterprise financing
Financing is an important element for an enterprise's success. The federal government and the cantons are constantly improving the framework and provide SMEs with funding on a complementary basis.
Contact
Promotion Activities Directorate
SME Policy
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern