The purposes and objectives of the NSBC are:

• To represent the interests of small and medium sized businesses
  
  
• To participate in the national community on behalf of the small business community, to influence decision-makers dealing with National Small Business issues and projects, and to act as a voice for the small business community
  
  
• To develop and promote trade and business among members in particular and the small business community in general
  
  
• To provide information on national related issues to the members
  
  
• To maintain financial and political independence
  
  
• To encourage inward investment into the country
  
  
• To promote business growth and to create wealth in South Africa
  
  
• To foster the entry, growth, and development of small businesses into the local business community by providing guidance for starting and operating a new business
  
  
• To recruit and maintain new members on a non-exclusive basis
  
  
• To serve as liaison between members and political bodies and individuals
  
  
• To promote closer relationships among members through business-to-business and social activities and gatherings
  
  
• To collect, collate and circulate information relating to trade and commerce to members.