06 nov 2024
Aepi has launched a support service aimed at enhancing the international presence of small and micro Italian enterprises, which make up 80% of Italy's industrial fabric.
This initiative, in collaboration with Simest, Ice, and the Microcredit Agency, provides financial tools, training, and professional consultancy to help these businesses navigate the complexities of international markets.
The service aims to level the playing field for smaller companies, allowing them to compete globally like larger firms.
Despite global challenges, Italian exports are expected to grow, with this initiative playing a crucial role in increasing the export share of small enterprises.
A new support service has been introduced by Aepi to aid small and micro Italian enterprises in expanding their reach to international markets.
These businesses, which represent 80% of Italy's industrial sector, often face challenges such as regulatory complexities and high costs when attempting to internationalize.
The service, developed in partnership with Simest, Ice, and the Microcredit Agency, offers financial and technical tools necessary for international expansion.
Through this initiative, companies can access microcredit, favorable financing, staff training, and specialized consultancy to navigate the intricate bureaucratic and fiscal processes involved in exporting.
Aepi's president, Mino Dinoi, emphasized the importance of this tool in providing small businesses with the same opportunities for international growth as larger companies.
A survey by Aepi revealed that 93.5% of small enterprises believe the service will effectively promote their internationalization efforts.
Confindustria's director general, Maurizio Tarquini, highlighted the critical nature of such initiatives in enabling smaller firms to succeed globally.
Despite international challenges, Italian exports are projected to exceed 650 billion euros this year, a record figure noted by Unioncamere's secretary, Giuseppe Tripoli.
However, small enterprises have seen a decline in their export share.
Roberto Luongo, advisor to the minister for internationalization, stressed the need to strengthen these businesses to increase their export volumes and market reach.
The commitment to supporting small business growth abroad was echoed by Simest's president, Pasquale Salzano, and Ice's director general, Lorenzo Galanti, during the initiative's presentation.