SME Week Newsletter: Issue #6

October

2016

Startups in the spotlight, EEPA shortlist

Last month, our blog focused on female entrepreneurship, with some interesting insights into the challenges women face in business and how they overcome them. This month, we are putting the spotlight on startups.

Startups are invaluable drivers of the European economy. They are particularly important in times of economic constraint. By responding to a need identified in the market, startups have the potential to generate new wealth, produce innovative products and services and create jobs.

To highlight the important role played by startups in the European economy, throughout October our Entrepreneur in Residence and other bloggers will share their stories on the Promoting Enterprise blog. If you know of any startup entrepreneurs with inspiring stories to tell, let us know and we’ll do our best to feature them among others across our social media channels. Read more >>

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SME Assembly 2021 – Register Now to Follow Online! November 4, 2021

Make sure to register now for this year’s SME Assembly, taking place in Portorož, Slovenia on 15-17 November 2021, so you can follow the key sessions online. Click here to register, it will only take a moment!

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