Tag Archives: European countries

KfW Report Highlights Use of Patents and Trademarks as Collateral in SMEs, With Potential for Growth in Germany

  (IN BRIEF) A moderate percentage of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany own patents or trademark rights, with 9% holding trademarks and 3% owning patents. Patents are more common in larger, R&D-focused, or internationally operating companies, while trademarks … Read the full press release

Alexion and DHL Express Lead with 100% Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has partnered with DHL Express to become the first company in Ireland to fully transition its air freight operations to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This switch will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes: Sweden’s exporting SMEs can now assess the credit worthiness of potential business partners in 24 European countries

Credable, a Swedish insurtech start-up which is part of Euler Hermes, offers an innovative new service: invoice insurance for SMEs, based on traditional trade credit insurance. Credable is now providing cover for Swedish SMEs in 24 European countries. In line … Read the full press release

ING study: European countries lead the way in the sharing economy

Rapid growth tipped for the sharing economy in Europe, driven by disruptive brands like Airbnb To date, cars have been the most borrowed item, but sharing of holiday accommodation is predicted to overtake this Sharers make an average of €2,500 … Read the full press release