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Trade and crafts in the red for the 4th year in a row

Trade and crafts will close 2023 with a real decline of 5.6%. However, expectations were no longer as pessimistic recently.
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Information and Consulting: A subdued 2023, positive outlook for 2024

The economic survey in the information and consulting sector shows a subdued development for 2023. Companies are generally confident for the current year 2024.

POLICY WEBINAR 17.April: How can enterprise policy contribute to the transformation to a climate-neutral economy?

In the fourth webinar of our 10-part series, we will critically reflect on the past and future role of enterprise policy. Harald Wieser from KMU Forschung Austria presents a comprehensive assessment of the Austrian policy mix for companies and provides food for thought on how this potential can be better utilised.

Innovative strength of SMEs as a key competitive factor

The recently published report "SMEs in Focus 2023" sheds light on the innovation performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. In recent years, Austrian SMEs have been able to expand their innovation activities, but the lack of skilled workers remains the main obstacle to innovation.

Which business administration specialists will be needed in the future?

The Austrian Institute for SME Research is conducting a demand and acceptance analysis for the further development of the Master's degree programmes in Business Administration at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. To this end, it is analysing what demand companies have for highly qualified specialists in the field of business administration and how great the interest of potential students is.

Our areas of expertise

Since the foundation of the Austrian Institute for SME Research, studies and analyses have been carried out in several thematic areas, both on national and international level. Many of these research projects focus on the situation and development of SMEs but also consider the differences and specificities of large enterprises.

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We study different forms of businesses (e.g. one-person businesses, hybrid entrepreneurs, female entrepreneurship, etc.) as well as their life cycles, business models and innovation activities.
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Economic Sectors and Industries

The Austrian Institute for SME Research continuously monitors the economic development for numerous economic sectors and industries and has comprehensive databases at its disposal. In addition, in-depth studies are prepared on specific issues and analyses are offered at the level of sectors, regions and company sizes.
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Evaluation and Impact Analyses

The Austrian Institute for SME Research conducts evaluations and impact analyses of measures, programmes and institutions in various policy areas at international, national and regional level.
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Regional Analyses

We analyse economic structures, trends and location conditions of regions, and cities and countries in Europe. We also derive development perspectives and options for action as well as offer support in the design of policy measures.

Labour Market and Skills

SMEs are of central importance for the labour market. They provide the majority of jobs in Austria and Europe. From the companies' point of view, employees are probably the most important factor for competitiveness.
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Balance Sheet Ratios and Benchmarking

The Austrian Institute for SME Research analyses the economic situation and development of all industries and sectors of the Austrian economy on the basis of comprehensive annual financial statement data.

SOME FIGURES ABOUT US

since

1954
in economic research

about

30
employees

over

80
reports and publications per year

about

80
projects per year
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