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obtained from the Registry of Companies. (Vide details in Types of Business Enterprise above) 4. Useful Contacts 4.1 Mentors A reliable advisor who is capable of giving the right advice and assistance is desirable. When selecting a mentor you would probably be best served by someone who is: a. Business Mentor / Advisor or b. An Accountant or c. A Lawyer. There are various firms as well as qualified individuals in Malta who can provide advice and mentoring when you are starting a new business. Your choice will be determined by the size of your business, the level of service (c) Oliver Pace you require and the budget you have allocated for such service. You can contact the following organisations through their respective web-sites to help you in the selection of suitable business advisory services: Small Business Unit: http://www.gov.mt/frame.asp?l=2&url=http://www.mcmp.gov.mt/ commerce_smllbusiness.asp Malta Enterprise: http://www.maltaenterprise.com/index.asp The Malta Enterprise, whose mission as government’s exclusive agency is focused on attracting inward investment and supporting enterprise in Malta, provides a comprehensive package of assistance and advisory services to international companies and investors considering operations in Malta. These include professional pre-investment advice and support, start-up assistance as well as a suite of post investment services and aftercare facilities. Malta Enterprise is also dedicated to finding solutions to the particular business needs of international companies and does so by delivering a range of tailor-made services which include professional pre-investment 45 Administration
advice and support, start-up assistance as well as a suite of post-investment services and aftercare facilities. Malta Enterprise also offers a range of trade promotion services aimed at introducing foreign companies to suitable manufacturers, service providers, suppliers and potential strategic partners in Malta. 4.2 Network building Once you have decided to set up a business in Malta, you have also to examine whether it will be possible for you to build a local network and who can help you build it. Membership in The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise is a good option. There you will be able to meet members of the local business community and get in touch with the people who most count to you, besides enjoying the following benefits: a. Your Company entry in the Malta Trade Directory b. Chamber weekly newsletter c. Bi-monthly magazine- Commercial Courier d. Representation of views to decision makers e. Help and advice at the end of a telephone f. Membership of sector-specific Economic Groups and Trade Sections g. «Ask the Chamber» helpline h. Networking and Social Events i. Business Education Courses at special rates for members and staff j. Use of the Chamber Reception and Meeting facilities at special rates . Membership in The General Retailers and Traders Union is also a road to explore. It is Malta’s national organisation of independent private businesses. Established in 1948 originally as a shop-owners union, today GRTU represents the widest cross section of proprietor managed enterprises in Malta. With over 7,000 members GRTU is the voice of smaller entrepreneurs. The GRTU’s policies are geared towards encouraging and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises within the framework of a functioning advanced market economy. 46 Administration
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