Digitize and optimize your SME: 5 steps to improve your processes
Digital transformation has ceased to be an optional complement and has become a strategic priority for Galician SMEs. In the context of the Economic Office of Galicia, advisory services in the field of Operations focus precisely on this point: guidance in the digitalization of activity, reorganizing processes, improving operational control and adopting appropriate technologies to […]
Business culture in SMEs: how to build identity, commitment and belonging
People are the heart of any company. And in SMEs, where teams are usually small and relationships closer, business culture becomes a decisive factor for the proper functioning of the business. It is not only about motivating workers, but about building a shared identity, where everyone feels part of a common project. A solid business […]
From vision to result: the importance of strategic objectives
Company objectives mark the route for different areas to follow in order to achieve growth within a determined period of time. To be effective, they must comply with the SMART model. This implies that they must be clearly defined and answer what, why, how and who, in addition, they must have metrics that allow progress […]
Digital reputation: taking care of your brand’s image on the internet.
In a fully digitalized world, online reputation is the public’s perception of your business, reflected in various opinions, and it has become a decisive factor in the purchasing decisions of new customers. According to the study by Status Lab, 85% of people consider online reviews to be as reliable as recommendations made by a friend […]
Energy resilience for Galician companies: lessons after RDL 7/2025
In June 2025, the Government published Royal Decree-Law 7/2025, of June 24, with urgent measures to strengthen the electricity system. Although it was ultimately not validated by the Congress of Deputies, this process brought to light something that no company can ignore: energy management is no longer just a matter of costs, but of competitiveness […]
Intergenerational management, when teams with different ages become a strategic value for Galician SMEs
In a small or medium-sized enterprise, the human team is one of the most valuable resources. Each person contributes their experience, vision and way of working, and when these differences are linked to age, we speak of intergenerational teams. The coexistence between different generations in the same company, from veteran workers to new incorporations from […]
Data Governance: What It Is and Why Galician SMEs Should Take It into Account in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
In an increasingly digitalized business world, data has become an essential strategic resource, and all types of large corporations or small and medium-sized enterprises handle data daily: from customers, suppliers, internal data, financial data, or even production-related data. Managing this data well is not only a technical issue, but also a strategic one. This is […]
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs, or Sustainable Development Goals, are a set of 17 global targets adopted by the United Nations in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by the year 2030. These goals recognize the interconnection of the social, economic, and […]
After the April 2025 Blackout: How Galician Companies Can Protect Themselves Through Energy Consulting
On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most significant blackouts in recent years. For hours, thousands of companies and homes in Galicia were left without electricity supply, which exposed the fragility of an energy system that depends on multiple complex factors and impeccable coordination. This event not only impacted production and […]
How to manage passwords securely in a business environment
Currently, we live in a world where the use of secure credentials, what we commonly call accounts and passwords, is essential to prevent inappropriate or malicious access to our systems. These systems store a lot of information, both our individual information, as well as clients’ or company projects, with everything this implies internally and externally. […]
