pilot project implemented for Finland, Italy, Portugal, the Slovak Republic and Spain, the report shows that SMEs in all …

undertaken in countries as diverse as Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United States. Despite varying degrees of …

. This report presents comparative evidence on SME performance and trends, and on a broad range of policy areas and business … environment conditions that are important for small businesses. The analysis takes into account the multi-dimensionality of SME … policy objectives and the significant heterogeneity of the SME population, within and across countries. Data and indicators …

(Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain …

thematic issues such as access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs, SME participation in global markets, intellectual assets …