6. Other Measures

(1) Surveys

- Surveys and analyses of business conditions, etc. of SMEs in order to devise effective measures

The State shall survey the business conditions of SMEs to accurately understand in what direction SMEs, which have a major share of domestic industries, are proceeding, depending on their type and business conditions, and what measures they need.

- Compiling the White Paper on SMEs

In order to clarify the policies the Government has applied and is going to apply concerning SMEs and their trends, the State has been drafting annual White Papers on SMEs and submitting them to the Diet since 1963.

(2) Public Relations and Business Counseling

- Public relations of SME measures

In order to accurately disseminate elaborate measures for SMEs focused on their diversity, the State shall conduct public relations activities using a broad range of media such as publications, television broadcasting, the Internet, etc., as appropriate.

- Business Counseling for SMEs

The State shall respond to requests for consultation, complaints, demands, etc. from SMEs by allocating SME official counseling in the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency and each Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Bureau.