Maof – Ministry of Economy and Industry

Maof activity for small and medium businesses in the southern and lowlands regions 

The BDO Public Operations Division operates the field centers of the Small and Medium Business (SMB) Agency in the Ministry of Economy and Industry in the southern and lowlands regions in the aim of helping small and medium businesses in Israel. It operates these centers after winning the Maof tender for the second time.

Maof branches, from Rishon LeZion to Eilat, serve entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses in the southern and coastal plain regions by providing consulting and business training services delivered by the best consultants and lecturers in the private market. Assistance areas include financing, grant and benefit programs and a wide ranging and diverse training center. 

The cost of the services we provide is especially attractive owing to the funding and assistance granted by the SMB Agency. The aim is to encourage businesses to utilize these services, and of course to make business information accessible to them and enhance their prospects of business success. 

The BDO professional team accompanies the businesses throughout their business lifecycle, from professional diagnosis and defining the needs of the initiative or business, through design of a plan with a wide array of assistance tools. These tools include business consulting, obtaining financing and credit, professional courses and training, grants and more.


Maof Business Consulting and Accompaniment 

The Maof business accompaniment process begins with a mapping meeting with the business accompaniment manager at the branch closest to your home.

At this meeting we will map together the precise needs for the success of your business, and design an accompaniment process that will include all the services to which you are entitled as the business owner.

We will connect you to the most professional consultants in the specialization field relevant to your business, provide access to information about accompaniment programs for current financing and grants, and offer courses and training that will provide the tools and skills you need to upscale your business to the next level.

The services are provided at a symbolic fee.

Link to register to the service


Financing Accompaniment 

As part of the program you will receive close accompaniment of financial experts who will examine your business information, perform feasibility assessments, help you find the most suitable financing sources and prepare a business plan that best presents your financing needs in realizing the potential of your business.

This will improve your chances of receiving financing, within a short period of time and at a convenient cost.

Link to register to the service


Suite of Applied Courses and Training for your Business

The suite of Maof training programs includes a wide array of courses and workshops in diverse knowledge areas needed for business management, business development, marketing your business and advancing its goals.  The training is conducted by the best lecturers in the private market, meticulously selected and screened based on criteria that include both theoretical expertise and practical experience in the field.

The range of training courses and workshops includes the following areas:

  • Business Entrepreneurship
  • Business Management
  • Management Development
  • Financial Management
  • Operations and Logistics  
  • International Trade
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
  • Google
  • Amazon
  • TikTok
  • EBAY
  • Advertising on Facebook
  • Instagram for Business

Register to courses and training

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For more information d.maof.co.il/ 


Ori Hacohen

Ori Hacohen

Head of public Operation division, BDO Consulting
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