How to Finance Your Startup: The Great Opportunities in Galicia
You started your startup and had the good fortune of being in Galicia, where you have one of the greatest structural advantages of the Spanish ecosystem. In Galicia, you don’t have to chase isolated subsidies; the essential starting point is first to get to know IGAPE’s offerings. It is mandatory for every startup to have […]
This saves time for innovation and digitalization in accounting for self-employed workers and SMEs
During years, the accounting management of many self-employed professionals and small businesses has been based on manual methods: keeping receipts in an envelope, doing calculations in a spreadsheet, or reviewing printed invoices at the end of each quarter. But this routine not only consumes valuable time, but also involves risks such as errors, oversights, losses, […]
Energy is also strategy for self-employed and SMEs: 4 keys to savings through energy efficiency
The responsible management of resources has become a key element in improving business competitiveness, at a time when every action we take has a significant impact on results. Among these resources, energy occupies a prominent place as it directly impacts operating costs, conditions daily operations and influences the perception that customers and the market have […]
Practical taxation for self-employed and limited companies, VAT, personal income tax and corporate tax without surprises
In an SME or a professional self-employed individual, the difference between operating with peace of mind or suffering cash flow tensions usually lies in three prior decisions. Defining a fiscal calendar integrated into the budget, establishing operational rules for invoicing and expenses, and assigning clear responsibilities with periodic reviews. With this framework, VAT, personal income […]
Regional Development Plan: PIEs and PIA. Discover their benefits
The Autonomous Impulse Plan (PIA) is a strategy of the Xunta de Galicia aimed at improving the autonomy and competitiveness of the Galician economic fabric through the promotion of sectoral programs, cross-cutting actions, and support for local self-management. Within this framework, the Specific Impulse Plans (PIEs) are thematic programs adapted to specific areas, convened annually, […]
Patenting to advance the protection of innovation in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector
Innovation is the engine that drives progress in healthcare. Behind every new drug, vaccine, or therapy lie years of research, testing, and investment. In this context, intellectual property becomes a key tool to ensure that these innovations are protected, rewarding the efforts of the individuals and entities that develop them and allowing new research to […]
Leasing or renting to invest without draining cash flow
The decision between leasing and renting is not a comparison of isolated financial products; it is a financial architecture decision. It affects the SME’s risk profile, its investment governance model, and the discipline with which it connects capex with cash generation. Good design starts with three guiding questions: What asset do I need to execute […]
Five keys to positive language and communication at work
In any professional environment, the way we communicate has a direct impact on the quality of relationships, the work atmosphere, and the results we achieve. The words we choose influence both how we perceive reality and how other people interpret our messages. For this reason, developing positive communication has become an essential skill for improving […]
Marketing digital: keys to connecting with the 21st century audience
Digital transformation has profoundly altered the relationship between businesses and consumers. The emergence of social media, the expansion of mobile devices, and immediate access to information have shaped a new communicative landscape in which the power of the audience is greater than ever. Traditional marketing, based on unidirectional messages, has given way to a bidirectional […]
The Xunta highlights collaboration between leading companies and startups as a driver of Galician innovation
The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, took part today in the inauguration of the “Conecta Empresas” conference, where she highlighted that Galicia is “consolidating an increasingly strong collaborative culture.” She emphasised the region’s progress in its innovation ecosystem, with a growing structure that now includes more than 400 technology companies, nearly 3,000 qualified jobs, and […]
