Small and medium-sized enterprises — SMEs — have long been recognized for their vital role in creating jobs and supporting supply chains in national economies. In Europe, for instance, a full 99% of all businesses are SMEs. Of these 90% employ less than 10 people. Not surprisingly, two-thirds of all jobs created in the EU are created in SMEs.
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