In collaboration with qualified local consultants, EBRD offers a range of professional services for SMEs which could benefit from a specific type of know-how, such as the technical knowledge to build a website, or the introduction of a quality management system that will meet ISO standards.

This advice covers specialised areas of expertise including strategy, marketing, organisation, operations, technology, engineering solutions, financial management, energy efficiency and environment.

“To make your businesses more competitive, our experts draw on and apply the latest best practice and thinking in these areas.  We know each of our consultants in Cyprus personally and they meet our rigorous standards.  We work closely with them to deliver the highest quality advice for your business. Our aim is to build a strong, competitive market for business advice in each country that will thrive long after we’ve gone,” EBRD said.

The EBRD covers a proportion of the costs of these projects, which last between 4 to 6 months, depending on the size and location of the enterprise and the type of advice needed.

Source: InCyprus