Business Centre Corporation (BCC) has revealed it has provided consultancy and assistance to over 4,300 local businesses since commencing operations in 2019.
BCC was established in 2019 under the Ministry of Economic Development, with the mandate of operating business centres in different regions. There are currently 11 business centres across the country, tasked with implementing the government’s policies to promote and assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Speaking to PSM News, Chief Commercial Officer of BCC Samih Adam said providing consultancy to SMEs is one of the main services provided by business centres as well as the head office of BCC in Male’. He noted BCC has provided assistance at different levels to over 4,300 businesses since its inception three years ago.
BCC does not charge any fees for the consultancy services provided for SMEs. The service is provided by all 11 business centres in the atolls and the head office of BCC in Male’.