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In 1956, a former German Enterprise Minister, charged with the economic design of West Germany stated that small and medium businesses were ‘an expression of a state of mind and a specific attitude’. Decentralisation in Member States was an important factor in SME development. SMEs actively seek partnerships with regional authorities and financial institutions while local studies show that small businesses develop relationships mostly with local actors.
We need integrated European policies for SMEs aimed at facilitating their access to financing and research and development grants. This will give them increased access to global markets and may help raise export levels. I am convinced that, at present, when we are outsourcing more frequently, SMEs can improve on these risks. Their added value lies in the capacity to adapt to relatively reduced costs.
The standardised European system must permit their participation in decision-making processes, including the public-private partnerships between the Member States and the Commission. IT standardisation and an integrated cooperation system are essential in increasing their competitiveness."@en1
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