Learn about the main labor obligations of companies for a fair and safe environment
The legal framework in Spain sets out a series of labor obligations that all companies must comply with, aiming to ensure a fair, equitable, and safe work environment. Every company must comply with the main labor regulations, such as the Workers’ Statute and collective agreements. In addition, regardless of size, they must also implement the […]
Financing for SMEs: Options Beyond Banks
El acceso a financiación es clave para el crecimiento de una pyme, pero no siempre es fácil obtener crédito bancario. Por ello, es importante conocer otras opciones disponibles en el mercado. En este artículo, exploramos alternativas de financiación más allá de los bancos tradicionales. 1. Crowdfunding o financiación colectiva El crowdfunding permite obtener fondos de […]
The Economic Office of Galicia and Sabadell Gallego join forces to provide businesses with up to €300 million in financing
The Igape and the bank sign an agreement that ensures, among other things, the evaluation of operations within a maximum of seven days and prioritises strategic sectors and rural areas Santiago de Compostela, 3 April 2025 The Xunta de Galicia, through the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (Igape), has signed an agreement with Sabadell Gallego […]
Reinventing Yourself to Go Further: Four Keys to Business Innovation
Innovation is the driving force behind progress in any company, regardless of its size or sector. Adapting to market changes and offering new solutions is not just an option, but a necessity to stay competitive. According to the OECD, there are four key types of innovation that can transform and grow a business: product and […]
SWOT Analysis: Essential Tool for Strategic Planning of Galician Companies
SWOT analysis, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is a tool used in organizations to evaluate competitive position, examine internal and external factors, and develop effective strategic planning. This analysis is designed to provide a realistic view, based on data and facts, of an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the opportunities […]
Xunta advocates for Galicia’s industrial competitiveness model and investment attraction in Madrid
The Director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, participates in the Best Practices Group meeting of the ICEX Interterritorial Council for Internationalisation and speaks at the round table “Industrial Competitiveness: How to Finance the Future” during the Wake Up Spain event. She presents the Economic Office of Galicia as an example of new governance focused on businesses […]
Do you know what are the main legal forms of companies in Spain?”
If you’re thinking about starting a business, choosing the legal form of your company is one of the most important decisions. This choice will determine key aspects such as partner liability, required capital, or tax obligations. In Spain, there are almost twenty legal forms, but the six most commonly used are: Individual Entrepreneur (Self-employed) It’s […]
Rueda reaffirms Xunta’s commitment to administrative simplification to strengthen business development
Advocates for the elimination of bureaucratic obstacles to expedite economic projects In the past year, the Economic Office handled nearly 19,000 enquiries and advised on 193 projects of special relevance Santiago de Compostela, 26 March 2025 The President of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, accompanied by the Minister of Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, today […]
Product Diversification: Strategies to Increase Market Competitiveness
The diversification of products is a fundamental strategy to expand the offer and reach new markets. This process involves broadening the range of products or services of an organization, adapting to market needs or reaching new customers. Proper planning and organization are essential to ensure that diversification aligns with the company’s objectives and enables effective […]
Energy Savings Certificates (CAE): a tool for energy efficiency in businesses.
No contexto actual de transición cara a un modelo enerxético máis sostible, as empresas enfróntanse ao desafío de reducir o seu consumo enerxético e mellorar a súa eficiencia. Unha ferramenta innovadora e eficaz que está a gañar relevancia neste ámbito é o Certificado de Aforro Enerxético (CAE). Este instrumento permite monetizar os aforros enerxéticos xerados […]
