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New economic data for trade and crafts

The current quarterly survey 2024 shows a decline in incoming orders/turnover of 7.5% for the first half of 2024 (real volume development). On balance, Austrian trade and crafts enterprises assess the business situation in the 3rd quarter of 2024 as clearly negative (balance -9 %-points). Pessimistic assessments predominate for the 4th quarter of 2024 (balance -13 %-points).

Administrative burden in commerce and handicrafts: results of the latest study

The study on the bureaucratic burden in Austrian trade and handicraft shows that companies spend about 70 million working hours per year on bureaucratic tasks. The financial burden amounts to about € 4.3 billion per year. Approximately 71% of the companies surveyed have experienced an increase in administrative burdens over the last three years.
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Empowering SMEs to Take Action: Climate Pledges That Make a Difference

The EU initiative "Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy" has called on businesses to make voluntary pledges to reduce CO₂ emissions and has provided targeted support for this purpose. In the webinar, Georg Houben (European Commission) and Ivana Rogulj (Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy) will share valuable insights into the initiative and present strategies to help SMEs enhance their energy efficiency and achieve climate neutrality.
Projektabschluss

Interim evaluation of SME Energy Management Systems Funding Scheme published

Since 2018, SMEs have received federal subsidies for the implementation of energy management systems to reduce energy consumption. The interim evaluation examines the impact of the subsidies and identifies options for increasing the programme's effectiveness.
Neue Daten

New economic data for trade and crafts

The current quarterly survey 2024 shows a decline in incoming orders/turnover of 7.5% for the first half of 2024 (real volume development). On balance, Austrian trade and crafts enterprises assess the business situation in the 3rd quarter of 2024 as clearly negative (balance -9 %-points). Pessimistic assessments predominate for the 4th quarter of 2024 (balance -13 %-points).
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How much bureaucracy can companies cope with?

Completing bureaucratic tasks is a major challenge for companies. The study presented by Christina Enichlmaier, Senior Researcher at KMU Forschung Austria, at the press conference organised by the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce shows the impact of bureaucracy on the commercial economy in Lower Austria.

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.

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since

1954
in economic research

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30
employees

over

80
reports and publications per year

about

80
projects per year
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