SME Forum The current global economic recession is concerning for all member firms. ACE is keen to do all it can to assist members in this uncertain climate, and has regional groups to debate and discuss issues that affect SME firms. Please note that the above page is only accessible to ACE members.

	Our upcoming events ACE SME London Networking Event The Association for Consultancy and Engineering welcomes you to attend their SME Networking Event on 12th June 2013.   The evening will begin with the Members Open Meeting at 5.00pm, which will be followed by the SME Networking Drinks Reception and Canapés at 7.00pm. The evening will be finished by 21.00 pm and is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Register here    This members-only event offers you fantastic networking opportunities, with the possibility of making useful connections with business peers.   Attendance to this event is complimentary but we are limited by space so places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please register to advise us of your wish to attend, we will then send you a confirmation of your booking. Click here to register   If you have any queries regarding the evening, please contact the ACE Membership Manager Anna Stella on 020 7222 6557 or astella@acenet.co.uk.   Look forward to meeting you in June. Sponsored by: SME Forum Committee Meeting Enlarge SME Forum Committee Meeting ACE Scotland Centenary Dinner Enlarge The ACE Scotland Centenary Dinner is on 29 May 2013. List Price: £70.00 Book Here!

	Resources ACE's SME Forum gives small and medium sized firms a platform to discuss key industry and business issues relevant to firms of their size. ACE has made the following documents available:

	Managing Staff in an Economic Downturn     Points Based System - the full guide     Points Based System to Employing Migrants in the UK     ACE Tax June update     Redundancy procedures in England, Scotland and Wales     Managing Your Cash - Tips for Small Businesses     The ACE Business Helpline     ACE Guidance Note: Surviving the Downturn     ACE and British Bankers Association - Banking guidelines

	Human Resources Templates

	Exit Interview     Disciplinary Warning     Holiday Request Form     Record of Disciplinary Action     Application for employment     Contract of Employment - Permanent     Contract of Employment - Fixed-term     Payroll Deduction Authorisation     Written Reference Form     Termination Checklist form     Employee training record     Acknowledgment of Receipt of Employee Handbook

	SME survey SME analysis and responses Enlarge   25 April 2011 This document summarises some key trends of opinion emerging from the March 2011 survey of SMEs, and suggests what ACE is doing or planning to do in response. DIGITAL COPY  DOWNLOAD SME Survey Analysis Enlarge   21 March 2011 ACE has undertaken a survey of Small and Medium sized enterprises among its membership to help better understand how SMEs view their ACE membership. DIGITAL COPY  DOWNLOAD