Category: SME


If you are looking for information about SME (Small and Emerging Enterprises) and the European Union’s approach to SME as well as polices related to SME operations at the European Community level, then take a look at the Good practices in SME policy website of the European Commission.

On the site you will find links to Applying the Think Small First principle; Simplifying start-up procedures; Internationalisation of SMEs; Education for entrepreneurship; Bankruptcy and fresh start; and Reducing the administrative burden. All of the links provide good information on these essential areas to all SME operations.

The EU articulates a specific definition for SMEs. Take a look at http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/enterprise_policy/sme_definition/sme_user_guide.pdf

The above link takes you to a booklet that defines SMEs and their importance to the European economy.