Strategic planning: what it is and how to apply it in your company
In a business environment marked by uncertainty, technological acceleration, and constant market changes, strategic planning has become an important tool for the sustainability and competitiveness of companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Far from being an exercise reserved for large corporations, strategic planning allows SMEs to clarify their direction, anticipate changes, and make decisions […]
Time control, leaves and absences: guidelines for optimizing work time management in Galician SMEs
The functioning of a company depends largely on how time is organized: who is available, at what times, with which shifts, and under what conditions. For self-employed workers and SMEs, who typically work with small teams, each absence or planning change can have direct effects on production and customer service. In recent years, work time […]
CE Marking: the key that opens European markets to your products
CE Marking is a mandatory legal requirement for numerous product categories before they can be marketed in the European market. This marking indicates that the product complies with harmonized European Union legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedures. Without this marking, the product cannot circulate freely throughout the EU territory, which represents an […]
How to modernize human resources management in Galician companies?
Digital transformation is redefining the way of working for thousands of small businesses and self-employed professionals in Galicia. Sometimes, when we talk about digitalization, we think directly of commercial, accounting or production processes. However, technological evolution has an equal or greater impact on people management. Digitalization is no longer an added value, it is the […]
Sensitivity analysis and scenarios, prepare your plan B
Sensitivity analysis and scenarios turn the budget into a decision-making tool, not a static document. Its objective is to anticipate how your result behaves if key variables change and, from there, define realistic contingency plans that protect margin and treasury. In an SME, with limited resources, the priority is to identify a few levers that […]
Process Standardization: The Strategic Tool That Can Drive Your SME’s Growth
In today’s business environment, process standardization has become a great ally for driving growth and competitiveness in SMEs. Far from being an exclusive practice of large corporations, standardization is crucial for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) seeking to significantly improve their productivity and profitability. Implementing uniform procedures allows organizations to guarantee quality and efficiency in […]
The power of visual branding: design and consistency that make an impact
Visual branding encompasses the set of graphic elements that shape a brand’s identity: logo, color palette, typography, iconography, and visual applications. These components function as an integrated system that conveys the organization’s essence in an immediate and lasting way. In today’s business context, characterized by growing competition and unprecedented information saturation, an organization’s visual identity […]
How do you present your brand?
A solid presentation must include the conceptual justification of the project as well as its strategic, operational and economic fit. Aspects that, when well connected, ensure that the audience considers the presented project to be robust, well-designed and oriented towards real execution. For example, in a project to launch a new digital service, explaining how […]
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 […]
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 […]
