WHY JOIN ISBM?

ISBM membership gives status and professional recognition. In order to become a member of the institute, applicants must meet a high standard of business management and development. The institute's professional status is recognised by designatory letter, which identify members as professionally competent managers that are highly regarded by employers, colleagues, and the general public. Some other benefits that will be gained by joining ISBM are:

 

• The institute ensures that members are kept informed and updated about the specific and general issues that may have impacts on Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME's) either through it's comprehensive information resource library or it's bi-monthly magazine; The Small Business Management magazine.

• The Institute provides networking opportunities for it's members. This is facilitated by the institute's representation of like minded associates and organisations.

• Membership provides opportunities for continued development of business skills.

• Provision of access to seminars, workshops, and conferences that will expose members to other businesses and provide a forum for discussing issues.

• Fellow of the institute (FISBM) is awarded to members who have demonstrated and made considerable contribution the development of SME's either in their capacity as consultants, counsellors, researchers, managers, business owners or long standing associates of the institute.

• Associate membership (AISBM) is awarded to members who have successfully completed the institutes Diploma in Small Business Management and Development or to those whom the membership committee deems suitable due to their experience and contributions to SME's.  

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