Mark Horner

The SME Market in Östergötland

What is a Small to Medium Enterprise?

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are businesses that maintain revenues, assets or a number of employees between certain thresholds. Each country has its own definition of what constitutes a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe generally are businesses with no more than 500 employees and encompasses enterprises with different ownership structures and varying numbers of employees and levels of economic activity. The European Union has its own rules for its member states.

The  SME Market in Östergötland
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Östergötland County is a county or län in south-eastern Sweden. It has a sea border with the Baltic Sea to the east.

How big is the SME Market in Östergötland?

Small and medium-size enterprises play an important role in the economy of Östergötland County. They outnumber large firms considerably, employ large numbers of people and are entrepreneurial in nature, helping to shape innovation and support local communities.

Östergötland County has a population of over 456,600 people.

What help is available for SMEs?

Help for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) includes virtual peer-to-peer advisory boards. With our blended model utilising Zoom and supplemented by in person meetings we are able to support and grow businesses anywhere in the world. Our growing network of Regional Directors ensure that we have suitable people to help you whatever your language or time zone.

Östergötland Sweden