“The Stress Traffic Light” – 3 Guidelines to Protect Your Team from Stress
Work stress is not just an uncomfortable feeling, but directly impacts the bottom line. In fact, when pressure is maintained constantly, the result is: Productivity suffers and more errors and delays arise that multiply the cost of each task. The work climate deteriorates and irritability increases, collaboration decreases, and staff turnover skyrockets. Innovation freezes, since […]
How to improve energy efficiency in your SME?
Reducing costs without losing service quality is one of the main challenges for Galician SMEs and self-employed professionals. One of the biggest fixed expenses in businesses is energy, and that is why improving energy efficiency can make a real difference. At the Economic Office of Galicia, we explain how to take the first steps to […]
Legal Constitution of a Startup in Galicia: Complete Guide for Innovative Entrepreneurs
Do you have a clear idea, the team, and the necessary financing to create your startup? If so, the next essential step is to formalize its legal constitution. This process not only gives your company legal personality, but also opens the doors to multiple benefits and public aid. Below, I detail the fundamental steps you […]
The importance of choosing the right social media networks for your business
In the digital era, social media has become an essential tool for communication, marketing, and brand building. However, many businesses make the mistake of wanting to be present on all platforms, believing this will increase their reach and visibility. In practice, this represents a misuse of time and resources. Each social network has its target […]
Lorenzana highlights the role of startups as a viable, innovative and promising model for the future of Galicia.
The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, visited today in Nigrán the facilities of Vig-Sec Drone, a startup specialised in operational drone services. Nigrán (Pontevedra), 7 September 2025 The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, highlighted today the role of startups as a viable, innovative and promising model for […]
Lorenzana encourages attending the 6th Saviñao Harvest Festival, a showcase for the wine sector.
The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, visited in the municipality of Lugo this fair which combines music, workshops, traditional games and exhibitions linked to wine culture. O Saviñao (Lugo), 6 September 2025 The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, accompanied by the Mayor of O Saviñao, Carlos Armesto, […]
The Xunta highlights once again the good reception of the Igape-SMEs scheme, which has received more than 1,500 applications from self-employed workers and micro-enterprises.
The Galician Government has increased the budget of this support programme to 19 million euros, which could put around €150M into circulation. It offers guaranteed loans ranging from €3,000 to €1 million for productive investments, working capital and also for debt payment or restructuring, and the application period will remain open until 30 September. Chantada […]
Lorenzana highlights Igape’s support for the growth of the Galician business network through the Igape-SMEs scheme
She recalls that the programme allows SMEs and self-employed workers to access credit lines under more favourable conditions, with subsidised interest rates, and to obtain guarantees at no cost Cualedro (Ourense), 5 September 2025 The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, highlighted today the Galician Government’s support for SMEs and self-employed workers […]
Lorenzana reaffirms the Xunta’s support for the automotive sector in its transition towards modernisation and sustainability.
The Galician Government is allocating over 230 million euros to the automotive industry for the period 2024-2027. The Regional Minister highlights that the aim is to support all companies in the sector’s reconversion and the electrification of vehicles. She also announces that the Xunta is about to finalise the procedures to begin the urbanisation of […]
The Xunta highlights the strong capabilities of Galician companies to participate in European security, defence and aerospace projects and to attract investment in this sector.
The Director General of Industrial Strategy and Business Land, Margarita Ardao, opened the conference “Strategic Cooperation for a Digital European Sky” promoted by the Xunta de Galicia in collaboration with the SESAR Joint Undertaking within the framework of the new Security, Defence and Aerospace Initiative. At the event it was recalled that the deadline to […]
