What will the participants receive from the program?

*The Regional Interactive Platform for

Aside from the knowledge that they will acquire from
Philippine Exporters (RIPPLES) is a partnership
the curriculum offerings, the participants will receive Certificates
program of the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) with
the DTI Regional Operations Group (DTI-ROG) and of Attendance/Participation for every curriculum subject
Export Pathways Program (EPP). It aims to expand attended and Certificates of Completion for every curriculum
the supply base of internationally-competitive levels completed.
Philippine export products and services by extending How to avail?
strategic company-level interventions such as
If you want to know more about SME Roving
assistance with product designs, market info seminars,
Academy, please contact or visit the DTI Regional/Provincial or
compliance with market requirements, export
Satellite Office nearest your location or place of business.
marketing activities and international trade fair
participation to potential and existing exporters
enrolled under the EPP. When deemed export-ready,
The SME Roving Academy (SMERA) has been a
these companies are matched with prospective foreign
buyers, and their products are promoted in the export vital contributor to the improvement and empowerment of
market. identified SMEs. With its continuous efforts and initiatives
under the inclusive growth agenda, the DTI-Region 02
Who will be the instructors of the program?
SMERA has assisted a total of 5,264 SMEs throughout
The SMERA Counselors, who are trained based Region 2 based on 274 actual runs conducted as of 2015;
on their business competencies and entrepreneurial skills, furthermore, DTI-Region 02 SMERA has been able to
act as lecturers/trainers to the SMEs. produce graduates for curriculum levels I and II in which
What are the functions of a SMERA Counselor? they are eligible to enroll the subjects under level III.

A. To provide continuous learning program for With these achievements, DTI-Region 02 SMERA
entrepreneurs such as skills, tools and expertise.
aims to give developmental opportunities and educational
B. To provide business guidance, coaching and
experiences to would-be and existing entrepreneurs by
counseling.
C. To provide basic information on how to start providing capability-building trainings/seminars and skills
business to SMEs. improvement activities which are instilled through
D. To provide practical business advisory to SMEs. continuous learning program.
Where does the DTI-R02 SME Roving Academy
conduct On-Site Counseling?
ADDRESS: DTI REGIONAL OFFICE No. 02
The SMERA Counseling Training is conducted #11 Dalan na Pappabalo, RGC, Carig Sur, Tug. City, Cag.
in small convention halls, production centers and other TEL. NO.: (078)396-9865
areas at the convenience of MSMEs, without E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.region2.dti.gov.ph
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 What are to be learned in the program?
What is SME Roving Academy?
Based on the RIPPLES* Program, Stages 1 to 7
Small and Medium Enterprise Roving constitutes the growth and development of MSMEs.
Academy is a management training program for would- Within these stages, DTI-Region 2 has come up with a
customized learning stages that aims to prepare an
be entrepreneurs, SME owners and managers of micro
enterprise with modules that are tailor-fitted according to
and small to medium-sized businesses. It aims to the region’s/province's MSMEs needs.
provide continuous learning program for entrepreneurs The following are learning stages and its corresponding
to help them better set up and step up their operations Who are the beneficiaries of SME Roving Academy? modular subjects:
and improve their competitiveness, thereby facilitating Participants include existing, potential, would-be Level 1 - Start-Up and Capability Building Stage
entrepreneurs and members of cooperatives and  How to Start and Sustain a Business/Business
easier access to domestic and international markets.
Name Registration and Permits Procedure
associations in village enterprises whose business
The academy is an on-site learning institute  Food Safety and 5S of Good Housekeeping
activities are along:
 Product Costing and Pricing
for SMEs which integrates Business Development A. the priority industry cluster (ex. dairy, cacao and
 Personality Improvement and Good Grooming
Services (BDS) at the local and national levels. The furniture industry, etc.)
 Customer Relationship Management
accelerated training modules are designed to assist B. the beneficiaries of Shared Service Facilities (SSF) and Level 2 - Market Awareness
entrepreneurs in making meaningful progress toward Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) and,  Management Process, Planning and Control
business success and sustain business growth. C. the trading and services sector  Financial Management and Bookkeeping
Participants may also come from any of the  Basics of Marketing
What are the objectives of the SME Roving Academy
following sectors:  Product Packaging and Labeling
Program?
 Out-of-school youth (OSY) and new graduates  Effective Trade Fair Participation and Visual
A. To help SMEs grow by providing them skills, tools and Merchandising
 Workers in the informal sector Level 3 - Market Readiness
expertise to manage their business;
 Women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)  Effective Selling and Negotiation Skills
B. To provide continuous learning for a more empowered
 Rural Improvement Clubs (RIC)  Green Productivity
SMEs;
 4Ps beneficiaries  Trademarks and Brand Management
C. To enhance the competitiveness of SMEs in the  Business ethics
 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARB) (under CARP
domestic and global market; and Level 4 - Export Readiness
Program)  Design and Market Trends/Updates
D. To improve access of MSMEs to government and
 OFW beneficiaries  Product Development Clinic
private sector services particularly in areas where these
 Retirees  On-line Marketing
services may be limited.
 Housewives  International Business Etiquette and Protocols
Source: SMERA Operations Manual
& Implementing Guidelines