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Our Partners

The EU SME Centre has a network of partners located throughout Europe and China, sharing a common goal of facilitating trade and assisting companies in their internationalisation plans. You will find here all the organisations that are official partners of the EU SME Centre.

Our Partners

Enterprise Estonia

Enterprise Estonia is a public sector organisation under the administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication. The organisation supports business Estonian companies in business development and innovation acceleration, trade development, raising foreign direct investments, attracting foreign talent, developing tourism. Enterprise Estonia has 17 foreign representations.

Cork Chamber of Commerce

The Cork Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Cork, Ireland. It serves as a collective voice for businesses in the region, advocating for their interests and promoting economic growth. The chamber provides a wide range of services and resources to its members, including networking opportunities, business events, and training programs. It actively engages with government bodies and stakeholders to shape favorable business environments. The Cork Chamber of Commerce also contributes to the overall development of the Cork region by attracting investment, supporting innovation, and fostering sustainable growth.

Service Providers

Small and medium-sized enterprises may have difficulty in finding service providers that understand their specific needs. You will find here our selection of companies with a track-record of working with SMEs in the Chinese market.

Service Providers

Acropolis Associates

Acropolis Associates supports corporations in their expansion in the following fields:RECRUITMENT IN ASIAAcropolis Associates helps you recruit Chinese and Foreign Technical Experts, Managers & Directors.PORTAGE SALARIAL (EOR), WORK & RESIDENT PERMIT APPLICATIONSAcropolis Associates partners with ICC France China and Business France on payrolling services such as “Portage Salarial” (EOR), as well as work & residence permit application services.STRATEGIC CONSULTINGAcropolis Associates advises companies on the policies and regulations to choose the optimal business mode & partners both in Asia and in Europe.

Paradigm Communications

Paradigm Communications is an independent public relations consultancy in China specialising in corporate and marketing communications services. Established in 1998, we have offices in Beijing and Shanghai. We have provided services to clients in some 35 Chinese cities. We are well versed in utilising both conventional and digital media initiatives to support our clients’ communications needs in China. The majority of our clients are multinational corporations, industry co-operatives, foreign government departments or semi-government organisations.

Advice

Advocacy

Training

Self-Diagnosis Tool

Articles

HR Insights for SMEs: From Talent Pool to Work Contracts

Exporting Food & Beverage Products from Europe to China

Guidelines

Guidelines on Exporting Health Food to China

Food Additives in China: Regulations and Practical Cases

Reports

Guide to Trade Fairs in China: 2024 Update

Decoding China’s Labour Market: HR Insights and Recommendations for EU SMEs

Case Studies

ISCLEANAIR: A Pioneer in Air Pollution Abatement Technology

E-Commerce & Marketing: RedFern Digital Presents Its Campaign for Loop

Webinars

Opportunities and Challenges in the Chinese Market for Slovenian SMEs

Green Supply Chain Management: Empowering SME Suppliers

FAQs