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This article demonstrates that Business Intelligence (Bl) is not only for big firms. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) can perfectly apply Bl and organize the management of knowledge. Based on a global model this article demonstrates how a SME can afford and benefit from a Bl team. As is the case for the larger firms, SME will benefit from some collateral advantages such as securing the information that the SME generates. As compared to bigger companies, SME are not permitted basic errors, such as believing h an "instant magical solution". Also, the article describes the application of an IQ (Information Quotient) test for taking a picture of the natural Bl already existing within a firm. An analysis of these tests permitted a better understanding of the differences between employees at certain levels, namely production, sales and R&D. Through certain models, readers will see different examples from very basic and part time Bl teams up to almost full time Bl managers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]