SERVICES FOR THE SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SMEs)
Worldwide and Zimbabwe is no exception, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a fast growing sector and an important source of inputs into larger scale enterprises. SMEs have the potential to contribute significantly to wealth and employment creation.
In order for SMEs to contribute significantly to economic growth, they need to enhance the quality and competitiveness of their products be they goods or services. The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has developed programmes aimed at enhancing the quality and competitiveness of
SMEs. SAZ believes that if properly nurtured, SMEs can rise to be world class players.
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Some the participants to an Introduction to ISO 9000 for SMEs course pose for a photo with the Director General
SMEs CASE STUDIES
Among the ever increasing SAZS ISO 9000 certified organisations in Zimbabwe are
SMEs. A case study is Horizon Ventures.