Section 4Sec./Art. 4

Functions of the Negosyo Centers. Negosyo Centers shall have the following functions:

(a) Promote ease of doing business and access to services for MSMEs within its jurisdiction;

(b) Coordinate and facilitate processes of government related to the set-up and management of MSMEs;

(c) Accept and facilitate all registration application of MSMEs;

(d) Coordinate with the respective local government units (LGUs) and liaise with concerned government agencies to process the duly accomplished forms submitted by the MSMEs;

(e) Integrate a unified business process system for MSMEs;

(f) Monitor and recommend business-process improvement for MSMEs;

(g) Encourage government institutions that are related to the business application process to help promulgate information regarding the Negosyo Center;

(h) Provide information and services in training, financing and marketing;

(i) Support private sector activities relating to MSMEs development;

(j) Co-organize with the local chambers of commerce and other business organizations a mentoring program for prospective and current entrepreneurs and investors;

(k) Build local support networks and establish market linkages for MSME development;

(l) Coordinate with schools and organizations on the development of youth entrepreneurship program;

(m) Encourage women entrepreneurship by giving women access to information, support, training and credit facilities;

(n) Facilitate access to grants and other forms of financial assistance, shared service facilities and equipment, and other support for MSMEs;

(o) Ensure management guidance, assistance and improvement of the working conditions of MSMEs;

(p) Establish a databank which shall be a source of all information necessary for project monitoring, research and policy studies and informal dissemination campaigns;

(q) Map out all information and services essential to prospective entrepreneurs and prospective investors especially in key value chains and economic subsectors within its jurisdiction;

(r) Establish a feedback mechanism among the MSMEs in the respective jurisdiction of Negosyo Centers: and

(s) Conduct other programs or projects for entrepreneurial development in the country aligned with the MSMEs development plan.