We Contribute
Why should you become a member of IFoSME?
Members of IFoSME enjoy many benefits and privileges, including access to our many useful services.
A Summary of our Services:
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Active political and economic representation of your interests as a Small and Medium Business (SME), whose influence grows as IFoSME membership increases
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Promotion of SME networks on both national and international levels
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Current and relevant information on subjects, events, and deadlines relating to SMEs
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An entry for your business in our International Business Directory
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Access to the IFoSME Start-up Guide, a database containing information about business types, business formation, and capital requirements both within your home country and abroad *
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Extended access to IFoSME’s International Business Directory including a special search function, a highlighted entry for your business, and communication possibilities with other members *
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Discounts and special privileges from our Service Partners *
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Your own personalized 1-5 (10)** page member website in 2* (3)**
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General country information
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Specially researched and detailed country information *
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advanced use of new forums as of May 2010 (brand-specific), if you represent a certain brand you will be entitled to echange information with other agents/representatives/outlets of the same brand in a forum closed to the public.**
* These services are accessible by our Bronze Members and higher membership categories.
** These services are accessible by our Silver Members and higher membership categories.
You can have access to all of the above-mentioned services as well as those planned for the future with an IFoSME membership.
Together we are stronger!
As a member you can help us reach our goals with your own suggestions and ideas. We already are looking forward to your comments about how we can improve our services and better represent and promote the interests of SMEs across the globe!
Membership Requirements
Individuals, businesses, and organizations can all become members of IFoSME. Everyone who supports our ideas and would like to benefit from our services is very welcome.
IFoSME makes the distinction between a variety of membership categories based on accessible services, conditions, and the appropriate membership fee. Detailed information about membership categories and their individual services and conditions are described in IFoSME’s general terms and conditions as well as under Membership Categories.
The membership fee for Bronze Membership will be paid online at the time of registration using a valid MasterCard or Visa credit card, as well as direct debit payment in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and United Kingdom.
After we receive payment authentication from your credit card company, your membership application will be processed, your membership card ordered, and your account activated providing immediate access to our online services. You will be able to access the services contingent on the membership card about 14 days after your application is processed.
IFoSME offers each member a membership card. This card is transferable to every employee of the member’s enterprise, who with this card can access all of the services and discounts offered to our members.
If a member successfully recruits other members (business partners, friends, family, employees, etc.) that member receives a 20% commission on every membership fee paid by the newly recruited members.
Further and more detailed information about membership rights and regulations can be found in IFoSME’s general terms and conditions.