SMEBeyond

On April 10, we zoomed in on how to enter the UK market with insights from experts in finance, law, tax, and IP. 💡 Key takeaways: Start smart: Choose the right structure - branch or subsidiary? Get the basics right: UK address, director, bank account, contracts, and visas Avoid roadblocks: Think trademarks, domain names, patents, and company names Plan for growth: Tax residence, debt vs. equity, transfer pricing, and compliance We also learned about regional Inward Investment Agencies - local partners dedicated to helping new businesses land and expand in specific UK regions. 👏 Huge thanks to our speakers: Mark Shepherd (MIDAS), Peter King (OakNorth Bank), Hannah Smethurst (Thorntons Solicitors), Dave Holt (Potter Clarkson), and Thomas Adcock (Gravita)! Next stop in our SMEBeyond webinar series: USA 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 TODAY 14.00 CET👉 https://lnkd.in/dCeXqmBc BalticNet-PlasmaTec | Sustainable Business Hub | NATUREEF Association | OpenTech | Klaipeda Science and Technology Park SMEBeyond is co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme. #BeyondBorders #SMEBeyond #Internationalisation

Yeehaw - We're going to Texas (and Toronto)! 🤠 After a great webinar about the UK, we are flying over the pond to Canada and America to give you insights and tips on how to enter their markets! On the 22nd of April at 14.00 CET, this is your chance to get: ✅ Tips for finding the right business partners ✅ Case presentation from Anastasiia Konstantynova, Technopolis ✅ Information to enter the US or CA efficiently The webinar is two-fold. First, we fly to Canada at 14.00 CET and then travel south to the US at 15.00 CET. If you want to hear one bit or both markets, just log on your preferred time 😄 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCeXqmBc 🇨🇦 / https://lnkd.in/dVZJNWNn 🇺🇸 This session is co-hosted by OpenTech and co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme BalticNet-PlasmaTec | Sustainable Business Hub | NATUREEF Association | OpenTech | Klaipeda Science and Technology Park #BeyondBorders #SMEBeyond #Internationalisation

'Ello Gov'nor - fancy some tea? Or market insights for the UK? Then London is calling! 🚀 On the 10th of April, we will virtually fly to the UK to discover their market and give you tips and tricks for entering it - and you are welcome to join! Our partner, Giedrius from Klaipeda Science and Technology Park, will guide you through the webinar where you can expect: 🟢 New knowledge of the innovation landscape in the UK 🟢 How to enter the British market and find potential partners 🟢 Inspiration from best practices for doing business in the UK The webinar is totally free to join right here https://lnkd.in/d9ukf4th and is from 10.00 AM till 11.00 AM - just in time for tea! 🍵 The webinar is co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme BalticNet-PlasmaTec | Sustainable Business Hub | NATUREEF Association | OpenTech | Klaipeda Science and Technology Park #BeyondBorders #SMEBeyond #Internationalisation #UKhon

Are you considering entering France and want some inside tips? Mais oui? - Then you came to the right LinkedIn-page! 🥐🚀 In only one week, we are having our next webinar, where you can gain knowledge of the French market. What’s in it for you? ✅ Insider knowledge on entering the French market from Victor Klein, Business France ✅ Tips for finding the right business partners from Victor Klein, Business France ✅ Best practices & success stories from Arthur DERVILLEZ, Loretta ✅ Live Q&A to get your questions answered Join the webinar with your morning baguette and Café au lait. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dBMUjff5 This session is co-hosted by Sustainable Business Hub and co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme BalticNet-PlasmaTec | Sustainable Business Hub | NATUREEF Association | OpenTech | Klaipeda Science and Technology Park #BeyondBorders #SMEBeyond #Internationalisation #AllezLesBleus

Oh la la - Paris is calling! 🥖 Our series of webinars to get you beyond borders is now arriving in France—the land of wine, petanque, and market potential! This time, you can meet and listen to Victor Klein from Business France Nordic, who will discuss tips and tricks for entering the French market. Our partner, Sustainable Business Hub, is the host and will guide you through the session so you can enjoy and learn about French culture and business. Allez les bleus and allez to the session! Click here to register and see the program 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBMUjff5 The webinar is co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme . See you on the 25th of March! Á bientôt 🍷🥐 #InternationalMarkets #SMEBeyond #Interreg #EU

What a blast! 🚀 Yesterday, we launched our webinar series with over 40 participants around Europe! 🌊   We dove into the topic of how to enter the Dutch market, with Rixt Sinnema from Water Alliance sharing invaluable tips and insights. The Netherlands is long known for its water management and faces challenges like drought and water scarcity. This opens many opportunities for innovative SMEs to rethink water management and offer solutions💡   Along with insights, participants also got to hear best practices from InfoTiles Digital Water, a Norwegian SME, on how they successfully do business in the Netherlands. A perfect session for anyone looking to dive into the water management sector and go beyond borders! 🌍   And the fun doesn’t stop here! In just two weeks, on March 11th, we’re taking the next step in our “How to Enter a New Market” series, this time focusing on Spain 💃 BalticNet-PlasmaTec will be our guide, sharing insight and tips on entering the Spanish market.   Want in? Register for the next webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dEr4z2Jw See you there! 🌟 The webinar was co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme #EU #Interreg #SouthBalticGoingBeyondBorders

Does the sun, siesta, and the Spanish market sound like sí to your next adventure? ✈️🍷 Then join our webinar, where we will give you insight and tips on how to enter Spain with your solutions! Through the spring, we are hosting webinars to provide valuable insights from different markets and industry experts, practical tips, and real-world success stories. This time we travel to Spain! 💃🐂 Our partner BalticNet-PlasmaTec is hosting the webinar, and you can expect to learn more about the Spanish business culture and how to find a business partner. Save your spot now! Click here to register👉https://lnkd.in/dut7m5KV. The webinar is co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme. See you on the 11th of March! #InternationalMarkets #SMEBeyond #Interreg #EU

🚀 Looking to expand your business into new international markets but unsure where to begin? Join our webinar designed to help you enter the Dutch market with confidence! Through our Interreg project SMEBeyond, we are hosting a series of events to provide you with valuable insights from industry experts, practical tips, and real-world success stories. This time, we focus on The Netherlands! 🇳🇱 What to expect: 🔹 How to Enter the Dutch Market Efficiently 🔹 Tips & Strategies for Success 🔹 Expert Q&A 🔹 Learn from Real-World Examples Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network, learn from experts, and gather the knowledge you need to succeed in new markets. 📅 Save your spot now! Click here to register👉: https://lnkd.in/dS95Utxy   The webinar is co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme See you the 25th of February! #InternationalMarkets #SMEBeyond #Interreg #EU

What are the main challenges for green and blue SMEs in the South Baltic Region when going beyond borders? 🤔 Look no further - we got the answer right here! 👉As an early Christmas present, the partners behind SMEBeyond have created a survey outlining the main needs and challenges for SMEs wanting to go international. The results show both challenges but also potential solutions for successful international adventure. And additional in which countries they are keen to expand to! You can find the results downbelow and if you are interrested in going beyond your borders, feel free to contact us! Happy Holiday and data-reading 🤓 The partners behind SMEBeyond are: Clean, BalticNet-PlasmaTec, NATUREEF Association, OpenTech, Sustainable Business Hub and Klaipeda Science and Technology Park The survey is conducted with co-funding by The Interreg South Baltic Programme #EU #Interreg #SouthBaltic

📣Calling all SMEs in #TheBalticSea – We need your feedback! 📣   If you are an SME working within #RenewableEnergy, #UrbanDevelopment, #WaterAndWasteManagement, #Plasma, #Food or with #Marime wanting to go beyond your country’s border – now is your chance!   In the project SMEBeyond, we are going to help SMEs to explore and expand their opportunities to go international. We have created a small survey to uncover the challenges and needs you might have when going beyond borders.   Whether you’re just starting out or already involved in international trade, your input will help us tailor the support we offer to businesses like yours.   🙌 All feedback is appreciated and will have a direct impact on the activities we are going to make the next 3 years to ensure successful ventures in the South Baltic Region!   The survey and activities in the project are co-funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme BalticNet-PlasmaTec | OpenTech | Sustainable Business Hub | Klapeida Science and Technology Park (Giedrius Janusauskas) | NATUREEF Association   #BeyondBorders #EU #InterregSouthBaltic