SMEs account for a large proportion of Europe’s economic and professional activity. SMEs comprise 99% of businesses, with 25 million SMEs accounting for 75 million jobs in the EU. However, in the global marketplace, it is becoming increasingly difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. Great business ideas need access to an array of business tools and support to remain one step ahead of the competition. In order to provide the necessary support mechanisms, the European Commission has developed an extensive network of in-depth programs and resources to help European SMEs thrive in today’s economy. No matter the stage of development of your SME, assistance for the following key topics can be found by clicking on the links below:
Disclaimer: The China IPR SME Helpdesk is a free service which provides practical, objective and factual information aimed to help European SMEs to understand business tools for developing IPR value and managing risk. The services are not of a legal or advisory nature and no responsibility is accepted for the results of any actions made on the basis of its services. Before taking specific actions in relation to IPR protection or enforcement all customers are advised to seek independent advice.
What support is available for European SMEs?
