As a line deputy minister, Alexander Manolev initiated regular meetings with representatives of small and medium enterprises and their organizations to discuss operational issues and tools for the development of their activities.

The problems for business were discussed during the meetings; European funding opportunities; supporting exports and representation in foreign markets; introducing innovations and improving competitiveness.

Officials from other institutions and organizations also took part in the meetings.

The work in support of Bulgarian micro, small and medium enterprises was upgraded at a number of forums and specialized events. In 2017, for the first time, eBay held its annual event in an Eastern European country, and Deputy Minister Manolev was the only representative of the Bulgarian institutions who was invited to take part in it.