Home topics small-business-resources managing Managing Small Business Managing 5 support services for SMEs Angely Grecia March 28, 2013 It’s no secret SMEs are the bedrock of our economy. Yet when more than half are dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s support – it begs the question, where or who else can you go to for help? Small businesses should be able to find the information and support they need. Here are some considerations: 1. Online resources The fact that you’re reading this blog post demonstrates you’ve tapped into the wealth of information and resources available to you on the web. Whether you’re looking for information and advice on small business blogs and news websites like Dynamic Business – help is at your fingertips. Best of all, many of these online resources are interactive. You can join numerous online discussions on Twitter , LinkedIn and online community forums. You can even take part in live webinars where you’re invited to ask questions from the comfort of your computer. And a good service provider will have some kind of live chat function to its website. 2. Industry or professional associations Organisations such as the Australia-Israeli Chamber of Commerce , The Council of Small Business Australia and your state chamber of commerce e.g. NSW Business Chamber , provide a community for business owners to network with and learn from like-minded peers. The focus of each association varies – whether it caters for specific industries, business size, or your local area so explore what is