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QDB offers on spot advisory services whereas a consultancy session is scheduled with the client to discuss the business idea and the business model and advise on key business areas, establishment requirements and process and market conditions. The advisors offer guidance and challenge the business concepts.

TADQEEQ program offers: (1) Accounting and Bookkeeping Service, (2) Annual Audit and Taxation Service, and (3) Virtual CFO services, which are provided via specialized local and international audit and accounting firms.

If you have a new business idea, or if you’re looking to expand or diversify your existing business, QDB will equip you with the latest and most relevant market information, and provide you with guidance on the basic requirements to embark on your journey.

EYADA is designed to help distressed SME's or SME's looking to optimize sales, efficiencies and costs. EYADA helps maximize an SME's business profitability by providing the necessary support to diagnose adverse causes and implement an effective turnaround plan

Some SMEs in Qatar are not well equipped for doing proper costing of their products / services. They either make a loss (in case of underpricing) or unable to sell (due to over pricing) which results in un-sustainable losses leading to distress and / or business failure. Hence, this product aims to provide MINHA to these companies to equip them in applying proper costing methods which could mitigate sustainable losses and allow them to be more competitive in the market.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a process used by SMEs to manage and integrate the important parts of their businesses. An ERP software system (ERP Solution) can also integrate planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and more.

Franchising is a popular business model across the world. It enables entrepreneurs to license their successful brand, product or service and deliver it in another geographical area.

Under this service, a franchise expert will help entrepreneurs assess the franchise readiness and develop the full franchise package with the aim of encouraging SMEs and local brands to grow globally. 

The ISO Grant helps Qatari SMEs enhance their products, services, systems and procedures in par with international best practices, which enables businesses to operate efficiently and optimize profits. QDB may cover up to 50% of the service cost.

OQOOD provides you with a package of legal services to establish and run your business based on a sound legal basis.

QDB offers specialized services to help you in developing your marketing strategy and implement the needed activities to promote your products and services. QDB covers up to 50% of the service cost.

This service helps in assessing and evaluating the company’s digital presence, strategies, and posts on various social media platforms to address any gaps.

QDB offers grants to Qatari manufacturers to meet certifications requirements for exports as well as for domestic markets. The grant covers the cost of laboratory testing fees, project fees and certification fees.

The SME Rating and Accreditation program (SRA) is an independent, validation and accreditation service through local consultancy firms. The service is provided in two stages starting with the rating phase. Once the SME passes the required criteria, the company can move to the next phase which is accreditation.

SME resources include the HR policies and procedures manual and the Accounting Policies and Procedures Guidance manual developed to help SMEs standardize HR and accounting policies and procedures.

Study Assessment involves reviewing the feasibility studies and business plans submitted by clients and comparing them to QDB’s business plan scope of work and minimum requirements.
The clients are then provided with quality assurance reports that include comments to help them improve the content and quality of the study submitted to ultimately become a bankable one.