I. Japan's SME Policies in Relation to the Country's Economic Development II. Outline of the New Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law III. Introduction to SME Policies IV. Outline of Major SME Policies V. Implementing System for Japan's SME Policies VI. Organization Chart of Small and Medium Enterprise Agency VII. Share of SMEs in the Japanese Economy VIII. Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law Sharing of Information about Best Practices White Paper

(6.1) Surveys

• Surveys and analyses of business conditions, etc. of SMEs in order to devise effective measures

The State shall survey the business conditions of SMEs to accurately understand in what direction SMEs, which have a major share of domestic industries, are proceeding, depending on their type and business conditions, and what measures they need.

• Compiling the White Paper on SMEs

In order to clarify the policies the government has applied and is going to apply concerning SMEs and their trends, the State has been drafting the annual White Papers on SMEs and submitting it to the Diet since 1963.

(6.2) Public Relations and Business Counseling

• Public relations on SME measures

In order to accurately disseminate elaborate measures for SMEs focused on their diversity, the State shall conduct public relations activities using a broad range of media such as publications, television broadcasting, the Internet, etc., as appropriate.

• Business Counseling for SMEs

The State shall respond to requests for consultation, complaints, demands, etc. from SMEs by allocating SME official counseling in the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency and each Regional Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.

 

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