The SME Project established the ALEXANDRIA SMALL BUSINESS CENTER (ASBC) as a technical support facility designed to address the non-financial needs of the Micro Entrepreneurs. It performs a complementary function to the credit delivery mechanism. 

Objectives of the ASBC :
-Upgrade the managerial and technical skills of clients.
-Assist clients with improving production technology to maximize efficiency and meet market needs.
-Assist clients with marketing activities.
-Assist clients in solving technical and administrative problems.
-Provide clients with updated knowledge and technology.

These objectives are achieved through four types of services:
1. Training:  Business training in taxation, liscencing, social security, bookkeeping, and marketing. Technical training in woodworking, garment making and other activities.
2. Marketing: Sourcing retail outlets for client products, displaying products in the ASBC’s showroom, organizing exhibitions, and obtaining supply contracts on behalf of clients.
3. Library: Maintaining a library of catalogues allowing clients to be aware of new fashions and production techniques.
4. Technical Assistance: Cooperating with international organizations such as USAID, through the International Executive Service Corps (IESC), and the German GTZ through CIM with sourcing of volunteer experts from various sectors to provide technical assistance to clients.

These services are provided against fees. Clients pay a fee to access the library, for training courses, and for technical assistance. Products sold on behalf of clients, either through the showroom or through other retail outlets, are marked-up by around 10 %.