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Taking your business international comes with its share of challenges but also exciting opportunities. Entering new markets can lead to increased sales, access to diverse talent, and a competitive edge in untapped regions. So, how do you begin? Here are 5 key tips to help you approach international expansion with confidence and clarity.

Intellectual property is a powerful tool that can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive in a fierce business world. Small businesses drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth. Yet, many of these ventures face a common hurdle: the lack of resources and know-how to protect their valuable intangible assets. Join us for a conversation with Christina Deyl, Internationalisation adviser for Enterprise Europe Network Hessen, as she shares her insights on how to make the most of your intellectual property.

As clean beauty is reshaping the cosmetics landscape, Four Starlings – a family-owned soap-making business in Poland – is gaining international recognition. We spoke with Grzegorz Sienkiewicz, Managing Director of Four Starlings, and Anna Wrzesińska, Chief Specialist for International Cooperation at Podlaska Regional Development Foundation and Business Adviser at the Polish branch of Enterprise Europe Network, to find out how the Network helped turn this small company into a global success story.

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) turns 15 this year. To celebrate this milestone, join us for a conversation with two proud ambassadors of the Network. European Commission’s Deputy Director-General, Maive Rute, and Natalia Martínez Páramo, Head of Unit at the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) share their views on the Network’s success and way forward.

More women than ever are leading small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a promising shift toward greater inclusivity in business. Yet, female entrepreneurs still face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, persistent gender bias, and a lack of tailored support. The Enterprise Europe Network helps women overcome these barriers through expert guidance, practical tools, and international connections.

In 2018, a group of Greek farmers created Proud Farm Group of Farmers to promote sustainable sheep and goat farming with the help of new technologies. With support from business advisers at ANKO Western Macedonia – Organisation for Local Development, part of the Enterprise Europe Network, the company was able to turn its ambitious vision into reality.

How does Enterprise Europe Network support innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech sector? Our Network business advisers and three companies benefiting from their expert advice look back on their successful collaboration.

As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is an attractive business hub for European companies. How can small and medium-sized enterprises navigate the Japanese business culture with more confidence? And how can the Enterprise Europe Network and the EU-Japan Centre help your company get started?

How can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) create and nurture a culture of innovation? Read on to discover 7 key steps to help businesses build an innovative mindset and environment that fuels growth.

Finnish entrepreneurs Veera Ylikotila and Jenni Hakkarainen launched Xeraliving with a bold mission: to make the interior design industry more sustainable and transparent. The Enterprise Europe Network helped the company with advice on outsourcing, building international connections, and finding new partners. Hanna Riski, Senior Adviser at Business Finland, spoke with Veera about how this support helped Xeraliving succeed globally.