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Small Business Standards is the voice of European #SMEs in #standardisation The association represents the interests of more than 12 million SMEs through 22 SME member organisations. #Standards4SMEs
💡 Our knowledge, expertise, and experience bring balance, legitimacy, and real-life insight into standardisation and ultimately our contributions to #standardisation ensure that European standards are fit for a future-proof #SingleMarket.
🤝 Collectively known as “Annex III” organisations, we contribute to the development of European #standards and ensure that standards safeguard #PublicInterest by representing the environment, workers, consumers, or SMEs.
💡 The EU Standardisation Regulation #R1025 must continue to recognise the importance of input from @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social, @ecos.ngo, @etucstandards.bsky.social ds.bsky.social, and @sbs-sme.bsky.social
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SBS & EFESME welcome the results of the @ec.europa.eu recent evaluation of the #Lifts Directive, carried out by CSES, in which both associations actively participated.
📌 Read the full Press release here: sbs-sme.eu/publication/...
👏 Congratulations to our 78 new Experts 2026!
We were thrilled to bring together (hybridly) the 78 experts appointed by SBS this year during our Experts Meeting 2026.
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🔔 One week left before SBS National Seminar in Italy 🔔
Next Tuesday, on 24 February SBS will organise the national seminar "Big Impact for Small Business - Participate and Grow with Standards".
📌 REGISTER HERE: sbs-sme.eu/event/2026-s...
🔔 SBS National Seminar in Italy - 24 February
"Big Impact for Small Business - Participate and Grow with Standards".
With UNI, CEI, CNA and Confartigianato Imprese - hybrid form - UNI headquarters in Milan
📌 REGISTER HERE: sbs-sme.eu/event/2026-s...
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We are thrilled to announce that Philip van Nieuwenhuizen has been elected as the new President of Small Business Standards (SBS) for the term 2026 – 2029
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🔔 New SME GUIDE 🔔
Small Business Standards (SBS) and European DIGITAL SME Alliance have developed and now upgraded an SME guide for implementing ISO/IEC 27001 on Information Security Management.
Discover the guide here: sbs-sme.eu/publication/...
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How can a more flexible, inclusive, and transparent European standardization system drive digital SMEs’ competitiveness? This was the key question at the European DIGITAL SME Alliance Summit where Andreea Gulacsi, Director of Policy & External Affairs at CEN and CENELEC, took part in the insightful panel discussion. Some key highlights from the discussion: ✅ Standards create competitiveness They enable economies of scale, market access, and interoperability, while fostering innovation and creating a competitive advantage for EU SMEs. ✅ SMEs at the Core SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s resilience and independence. Their participation in standardization improves standards and ensures they remain technology-neutral and innovation-friendly. ✅ Inclusivity Matters The European Standardization System is among the most inclusive globally, but there is always room for improvement. By reinforcing inclusivity, we can ensure that standards truly work for SMEs. ✅ Benefit of participation Taking part in standardization is a strategic long-term investment for SMEs. Interested to learn more about SME participation within CEN and CENELEC, visit our dedicated SME page: https://lnkd.in/eCqV46Cc #standards4SMEs Small Business Standards (SBS)
How can a more flexible, inclusive, and transparent European standardization system drive digital SMEs’ competitiveness? This was the key question at the European DIGITAL SME Alliance Summit where Andreea Gulacsi, Director of Policy & External Affairs at CEN and CENELEC, took part in the insightful panel discussion. Some key highlights from the discussion: ✅ Standards create competitiveness They enable economies of scale, market access, and interoperability, while fostering innovation and creating a competitive advantage for EU SMEs. ✅ SMEs at the Core SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s resilience and independence. Their participation in standardization improves standards and ensures they remain technology-neutral and innovation-friendly. ✅ Inclusivity Matters The European Standardization System is among the most inclusive globally, but there is always room for improvement. By reinforcing inclusivity, we can ensure that standards truly work for SMEs. ✅ Benefit of participation Taking part in standardization is a strategic long-term investment for SMEs. Interested to learn more about SME participation within CEN and CENELEC, visit our dedicated SME page: https://lnkd.in/eCqV46Cc #standards4SMEs Small Business Standards (SBS)
How can a more flexible, inclusive & transparent European standardization system boost digital SMEs’ competitiveness? 🚀Key discussion of the DIGITAL SME Summit with @andreeagulacsi.bsky.social
More on SME involvement 👉 www.cencenelec.eu/get-involved...
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A 13-year journey reaches its completion at SBS as Gunilla Almgren concluded her term as President, handing over leadership to her successor at the final Board and General Assembly of the year.
Thank you, Gunilla, for your extraordinary dedication.
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⚠️ The 🔑 takeaway from SBS conference on Empowering SMEs in Renewables is clear: #Standardisation is a key lever for #SME success in renewables.
This was framed by the crucial SBS study findings showing how #SMEs are vital players but face barriers in standardisation processes.
🔔 #MeetingStandards Campaign reached over 600,000 people online! 🎉
This milestone confirms the vital role that standardisation plays in empowering SMEs across EU.
Thank you to every partner, SME, and individual who joined the movement and shared our message.
💡 Unlock the Value Beyond Compliance! Discover our #SuccessStories during #MeetingStandardsWeek.
Standards are much more than just rules, they are powerful tools for growth and innovation.
👏 Today we close the week with the story of SME Site Assist shared by Peter Meulemeester
😥 Did you miss the registration for our event?
🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷
Don't worry, we hold ourselves to a high standard of inclusion!
Join our online stream: meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-an...
🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 2 - 5 pm
🔔 Final Reminder: The event begins tomorrow. Secure your registration today!
🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷
🔗 Join us for this important event here: meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-an...
🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 2 - 5 pm
ONLINE & IN PERSON
💡 Unlock the Value Beyond Compliance! Discover our #SuccessStories during #MeetingStandardsWeek.
Standards are much more than just rules, they are powerful tools for growth and innovation. This week, we launch our exclusive series proving exactly that!
🔔 The countdown is on! ⏰ Our SBS Annual Conference is just around the corner - 20 November 2025
🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷
🔗 It's still time to register and participate: meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-an...
🗓️ 20 Nov. | 2 - 5 pm - Hybrid format
💡 Unlock the Value Beyond Compliance! Discover our #SuccessStories during #MeetingStandardsWeek.
❗ Do you have your own standards success story to share? Join the conversation! Use #MeetingStandards and be sure to tag SBS to let us know how standards have benefited your work.
🔔 #MeetingStandardsWeek is starting now!
This week, from 17 to 21 November we are opening the doors to the exciting world of standardisation with Meeting Standards Week!
↗️ Click here to explore the full schedule and secure your seat: meetingstandards.eu/events/
🔔 Agenda of SBS Annual Conference - 20 November 2025
🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷
🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 2 - 5 pm
📍 ACE events, Brussels - Hybrid format
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“Standards reduce costs, ensure safety & quality, expand markets and, most importantly, build trust”, said Andrea Raffaelli, @sbs-sme.bsky.social at #SMEAssembly2025.
#SMEs must see a strong ROI when joining #standardisation - the business case must be relatable.
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📣 Register now for SBS Annual Conference:
🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷
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🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025
📍 ACE events, Brussels - Hybrid format
🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷
🔗 Register now for the #SBSAnnualConference2025
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🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025
🔹12.30 – 13.30 Networking Lunch
🔹 Conference Main Session: 13:30 – 17:00
📍 ACE Events - Hybrid format
📣 Happy #WorldStandardsDay
This year’s theme, #collaboration & #partnership perfectly captures how effective standards are built.
We partnered with CEN and CENELEC to create a video on #Guide17
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⚠️ Are you ready to shape the Future of European Standards?
From November 17-21, 2025, it’s #MeetingStandardsWeek, a Europe-wide initiative dedicated to empowering SMEs through standardisation.
Submit your activity proposal and make an impact: standardays.wpengine.com/get-involved/
💡 Did You Know?
Our recent poll indicates that the public consultation phase is extremely important in ensuring standards are effective and widely accepted.
Explore its goals and why it is important for draft #standards
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SBS and the other Annex III organisations jointly met with Guillaume Roty, new Head of Unit of Commission DG GROW H.3 - Standards Policy.
This meeting allowed SBS to present its views on the ongoing revision of Regulation 1025/2012 #SMEs
This is your call to shape the Future of European Standards with #MeetingStandards 2025!
📌 Submit your activity here: meetingstandards.eu
📢 European companies urge strong and ambitious implementation of the Data Act
Alongside 13 other European business organisations, we have signed a Joint Statement urging the European Commission
to ensure a strong and ambitious implementation of the Data Act.
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