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Main EU funding opportunities for SMEs

Big multinational companies tend to secure the lion’s share of Europe’s media coverage, with lots of articles being written about their activities and plans. However, the reality is that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a crucial driver for our economy, representing more than 98% of European businesses. SMEs can benefit from EU support in different forms and a recent guide presents a useful overview of the main opportunities available to them.

date:  29/06/2012

author:  Enterprise & Industry magazine

See also:  Full story (p.4)

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