National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises Republic

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1. About NASME was founded on July 17, 1972. Up to now, it is over 4 decades. NASME is a non-profit organization (NPO) About NASME… 2

1. About NASME members came from every fields of industry in Taiwan, including manufacturing, service and retail industries. Corporate members account to 71% of membership, while individual members 19%, group members 9%, and the sponsor members is 1%. NASME have 47 businessmen organized as board of Directors and Supervisors. 3

1. About NASME On the other hand, NASME have 6 functional committees under the board of directors, which is according to the types of activities. SME network of NASME comprises of 55 organizations and cross-enterprise association in Taiwan. 4 In addition, it has also extended its service overseas, and has established cooperative economic and trade relations with 130 global organizations from 78 countries, by signing MOU.

1. About NASME • In order to extend SME services and to develop a well-established organizational network, we have organized 20 SME clubs in local areas to improve the coherence of local SMEs, develop SME problems, seek solutions to these problems and thereby demonstrate Taiwan’s economic power. • Therefore, local SME clubs co-organized more than 70 management training activities and 200 visits to outstanding business and private organizations 5

1. About NASME • Also, in order to encourage SME clubs to improve services quality and promote sustainable development, we organize the Outstanding SME Group Selection each year nationwide and commend winners at the Spring Festival Gathering. Awards such as: Ø Development Diversification Award Ø Service Innovation Award Ø Outstanding Club Operation Award Ø Service Enthusiasm Award 6

1. About NASME • SME also organizes international activities yearly, in order to strengthen its international affairs and stabilize the business connection and international perspective of its members, events such as: Ø Cooperation and Exchange with International Industrial and Business Association Ø Cross-Strait SME Forum Ø Youth International Exchange Activities • Aside from programs, activities and projects, SME also engages in Research and Development. 7

2. The criteria of SMEs in Taiwan 1. In the case of manufacturing, construction, mining or quarrying enterprises, paid-in capital shall not exceed NT$80 million; or 2. The enterprise is an enterprise in the industry other than any of those mentioned in the sub-paragraph immediately above and had its sales revenue of NT$100 million or less in the previous year. 3. In the case of manufacturing, construction, mining or quarrying enterprises, the number of regular employees shall not exceed 200 persons; or 8

2. The criteria of SMEs in Taiwan 4. In the case of agriculture, forestry, fishing, animal raising, plumbing, electrical power, gas and fuel-oil supply, commerce, transportation, warehouse, communications, finance, insurance, real estate, industrial service, commercial service, social service or personal service enterprises, the number of regular employees shall not exceed 50 persons. 5. For an enterprise whose business tax is determined by the tax-assessing agency, the total operating revenue of the previous year must be below NT$80 million. 9

3. Organization General Assembly Leader team Chairman Vice Chairman Consultants Functional Committees Chief Supervisor Secretary General Deputy Secretary General Dept. of Innovation Development Dept. of Human Resource Development Dept. of Management Development Intermestic Affairs Center Enterprise Research Center Career Development Center Industrial Innovation Center Incubation Center Business Startup Assistance Center 10 The Secretariat 1. International Affairs 2. Cross Strait Affairs 3. Human Resource 4. Industry & Academy Cooperation 5. Right Promotion 6. Finance & Taxation Board of Supervisors Board of Directors

4. Background of Mr. Mike Hung had been traveling to Africa, leading delegations, and conducting business seminars for more than 30 yrs. Pioneering investments and businesses between Taiwan and Africa, by bridging and providing aid for both side’s entrepreneurs. Taiwan Africa Industry Development Association (TAIDA) – Chairman National Association of Small & Medium Enterprises , R. O. C. (NASME) – Chairman of the Int’l Affairs Committee Mike Hung Products Co. , Ltd. (MHPC) Group – President 11 Miko Industrial Co. , Ltd. Chia-Chi Fashion Dresses Co. , Ltd. San-San Boutique Co. , Ltd.

5. NASME Development In the Past 30 years Begin to emphasize the development of SME 1 2 1972 - 1981 1982 – 1991 1. NASME was founded in 1972 2. Urge to establish the SMEA in 1981 ( Small & Medium Enterprises Administration) 3. Urge to initiate the SME Development Statute The new age of surging SME 1. Organizing the 12 th ISBC in 1985 2. SME Development Statute was announced Construct the best mechanism to serve SME 3 12 1992 - 2001 1. National Awards for outstanding SME 2. SME clause in constitution 3. Organizing the 24 th ISBC in 1997 4. Diversified service for SME

6. Management Philosophy Mission Vision Assist SME to develop in a well - established environment and to acquire competition advance Be the representative of national SME – serving NPO with executive advance Culture Work, learn and grow up in a joyful environment Position Strive for government resources to benefit SME 13 Concept Sincerity of service; Love for career and people; Growing with creativity

7. NASME Roles A. SME Guidance & Assistance: • Consultation and training services • Business start-up counseling services • Project of Supporting and Assistance for Micro and SOHO Enterprise. • Employment Skill Promotion Plan - supported by the bureau of Employment and vocation training, council of Labor Affairs (勞委會職訓局) • Taipei City SME Loan Administration - supported by Taipei City Government (台北市政府) • Credit guaranty fund supported by gov’t. via qualified banks. • Start-up and innovative loans 14 • Providing application & documents preparation

7. NASME Roles B. HR Cultivation and Development • SME Legal Rights Adaptation Project • Strategic Planning College • Organizing the discussion of topics on Small and Medium Enterprise Trend’s Series - supported by SME Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (經濟部中 小企業處) • • SME Digital Learning - Human Resource College Overseas Chinese Business Management Training Camp SME Industrial Trends Seminar Series Labor World Training Camp for tertiary institution career counselors and high school teachers Small and Medium Enterprise Learning Net 15 •

7. NASME Roles C. Employment Counseling • Employment Preparation Plan for discharged Military Officers (colonel standing), by Ministry of National Defense • Multi-Employment Development Project - Career counseling program • Employment outreach project of labor service outsourcing plan • Industrial Talent Investment - Human Resource Project • Competence Cultivation and Guidance Program for High School Dropouts 16

7. NASME Roles D. Policy Promotion • Radio program “SME Master” • Intellectual property rights promotion event. - Supported by Taiwan intellectual property office (TIPO), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) (經濟部智慧財�局) • Discrimination in employment prevention review meeting • E-Project for SME operation and services • Direct hiring service center • Examination plan on the foreign workers in the manufacturing industry. - supported by the industrial development bureau (IDB) of MOEA (經濟 部 業局) 17

7. NASME Roles E. International Business Affairs: Cross-Strait SME Forum Youth International Exchange Activities Meeting or open seminars with visitors Training classes for SME experiences in Taiwan Arrangement for manufacturers’ visitations Organizing business delegations to visit different countries to promote Taiwan products and find possibility for joint venture. • Participated: • • • - ICSB - International Council for Small Business - WASME - The World Association for SMEs • Hosted: 18 - 36 th ISBC- International Small Business congress in Oct. 2010

7. NASME Roles F. Events, Activities and Promotions: • Member Assembly & Board Meeting • Afternoon Tea with the Premier • National Outstanding SME Award Association • The Annual National SMEF Award Presentation • Nationwide SME Activities • SME Cross Business Club Activities • National SMEs Joint Spring Festival Gathering • SME Hit the Tiger Cup Golf Tournament • Peak Mountaineering & Hiking Carnival 19

8. Awards & Commendations National Outstanding SME Award in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Outstanding Overseas Taiwanese Small & Medium Enterprises Award Taiwan SMEs Innovation Award Outstanding SMEs Counseling & Service Staff Award Ceremony Joint Award Ceremony for the Incubation Excellence Award, Business Start-Up Award, Taiwan Small & Medium Enterprise Innovation Award & Exhibition Results 20

9. Service Summary Mike Hung’s Connection and Know-How: • Mike Hung’s experience in Africa • Political & economical relationship between Taiwan & African Nations • How to transfer the SME’s Experience to Africa • How to cooperate between Taiwan and South Africa, also promote the business to neighboring countries? 21

9. Service Summary 4 From 2002 …. . 7 BU ; 6 Floors 2 Project Offices 240 employees Network 20 regional SME Associations 32 Cross – Enterprises groups 130 alliances in 78 countries 22

9. Service Summary 4 From 2002 …. . 40 – 50 projects every year Government Projects Sum of Business 10, 000 USD Create 59, 000 employment chance 23

10. Conclusion Training Courses 2, 000 International Affairs 40 Government Meetings 300 Busy Everyday！ NASME Activities 150 Government Bids 60 Activities 2, 500 24 Member Services 400

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