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European DIGITAL SME Alliance @digitalsme.eu · 28/07/2026

📢 Call for Experts 2027: Help shape European and international #ICT standards by representing SME interests in Technical Committees, Sub-Committees and Working Groups of CEN, CENELEC, ETSI, ISO and IEC. Apply before 4 September 2026 👉 shorturl.at/jG2Ep @sbs-sme.bsky.social

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📣 SBS published its comments on the ESPR Preparatory Study and Impact Assessment support study on furniture. Read the comments here: sbs-sme.eu/publication/...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🙌 Amplifying the voice of European SMEs, a night to celebrate! Small Business Standards (SBS) welcomed almost 100 participants at the EESC in Brussels for our Stakeholder Reception & 1st Awards Ceremony, the flagship moment of the 4th edition of #MeetingStandards.

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📣 SBS Call for Experts 2027: Representing #SMEs in European and International Standardisation 📌 Apply here: sbs-sme.eu/call-for-exp... 📆 Deadline: 18 September 2026

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🏆 And the SBS Expert of the Year 2025 goes to... Emilia Tantar! 🎉 Her work embodies exactly what the #MeetingStandards Initiative stands for: bridging technical expertise with real impact for #SMEs

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🏆 Finalists revealed: SBS Expert of the Year 2025 🔹 Pierre-François Jullien 🔹 Emilia Tantar 🔹 Eoin Flavin Recognising the experts driving SME-friendly standardisation in Europe 🇪🇺 Winner announced 29 June in Brussels #SBSAwards #MeetingStandards

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⌛The wait is over. 📆 Today’s the day. ⭐️#MeetingStandards starts NOW. ⭐️ Join us, and let’s shape the future of standards together 👉 Meeting Standards - Grow your SME with standards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It’s the final countdown to apply for the inaugural SBS Awards! ⏱️ Don’t delay – nominations for an expert or standard must be received by 16 June. Submit your nomination today! meetingstandards.eu/awards/ #MeetingStandards

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🗳️ With nominations for the inaugural SBS Awards rolling in, it’s time to introduce our panel of judges! ☝️ And don’t forget to get your nominations in by 16 June. meetingstandards.eu/awards #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🛒 Is the EU Product Act on your radar? Join SBS Stakeholder Reception EESC to learn how the revision of 3 frameworks impacts the European Single Market & SMEs. Explore the agenda 👉 meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-st... #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thinking of applying or nominating for the SBS Awards 2026 but got questions? 🤔 Check the FAQs for everything you need to know 👇 meetingstandards.eu/awards/ #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport #SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Today’s to-do: contribute to Meeting Standards 2026 🎯 Organise or promote an activity 📣 Strengthen EU standards & boost visibility. Get involved 👉 meetingstandards.eu/get-involved/ #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport #SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Know an individual or standard that had a positive impact on SMEs? 🏆 Then nominate them for an SBS Award! Nominations are open 4 May – 16 June. To get started, click here 👉 Awards - Meeting Standards #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport #SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 You're invited | SBS Stakeholder Reception & 1st Awards Ceremony 🗓️ 29 June 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Brussels 📌 meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-st...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you hear? 🏆 The inaugural SBS Awards are happening during #MeetingStandards! Categories include Expert of the Year & Standard of the Year. Find all the details here 👉 meetingstandards.eu/awards/ #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport #SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🚀 The SBS Awards 2026 are now open! Recognising experts & standards strengthening SMEs in EU standardisation. Celebrating real impact for small businesses across Europe 👉 meetingstandards.eu/awards/ #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport #SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

💡 Raising awareness, fostering engagement, sharing knowledge & building community, Meeting Standards is a chance for SMEs to shape the future of standards. Download our Campaign Kit! meetingstandards.eu #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SMEsupport

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📢 Mark your calendar: Meeting Standards 2026 is happening 22 – 30 June. Let’s shape the future of standards together! Get involved and discover more 👉https://meetingstandards.eu/ #MeetingStandards #Standards4Growth #Standards4SMEs #SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📢 #SMEs, your voice matters! The European Commission is reviewing the rules that govern EU #standardisation Your experience matters, and the survey takes just a few minutes to complete. Make sure the SME voice is heard before 21 April 👇 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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/...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

👏 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. #Standards4SMEs #EU

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🔔 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...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🔔 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... #Standards4SMEs

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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 sbs-sme.eu/publication/... #Standards4SMEs

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🔔 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/... #Standards4SMEs

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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... #standards4SMEs @sbs-sme.bsky.social

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
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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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. #Standards4SMEs

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

⚠️ 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.

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🔔 #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.

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

💡 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

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

😥 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

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🔔 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

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

💡 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!

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🔔 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

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

💡 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.

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🔔 #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/

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

🔔 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 meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-an...

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SMEunited @smeunited.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

“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. ➡️ www.smeunited.eu/news/the-bus...

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The business case for standardisation

‘Standards can be part of incremental innovation, however it is still challenging for SMEs to quantify what are the concrete benefits‘ said Andrea Raffaelli, Senior Policy Advisor in Small Business St...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📣 Register now for SBS Annual Conference: 🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷 meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-an... 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 📍 ACE events, Brussels - Hybrid format

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🔷 Small Business, Big Energy: Empowering SMEs in Renewables 🔷 🔗 Register now for the #SBSAnnualConference2025 meetingstandards.eu/event/sbs-an... 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🔹12.30 – 13.30 Networking Lunch 🔹 Conference Main Session: 13:30 – 17:00 📍 ACE Events - Hybrid format

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

📣 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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HscL...

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The GUIDE 17 - SME Standardisation Guide | SBS

YouTube video by Small Business Standards SBS

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

⚠️ 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/

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

💡 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 Subscribe to our newsletter: sbs-sme.eu #EU #Standards4SMEs

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

This is your call to shape the Future of European Standards with #MeetingStandards 2025! 📌 Submit your activity here: meetingstandards.eu

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

📢 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. implementthedataact.eu

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Joint Statement on the Data Act

This Joint Statement is an initiative of 14 European business associations representing companies of all sizes and all sectors to express support for the objectives of the Data Act.

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

📣 SBS & EBC JOINT PRESS RELEASE We are proud to announce the publication of a joint paper, offering a practical, proportionate, and SME-friendly guide to implementing the new sustainability requirements of the CPR. 📌 sbs-sme.eu/publication/...

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

📣 A New Guide for SMEs is available! This updated version of the guide from SBS & EBC simplifies the #ConstructionProductsRegulation (CPR). 📌 Read more here: lnkd.in/efSf6Rn5 #Standards4SMEs #EU

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Small Business Standards (SBS) @sbs-sme.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

SBS submitted a reply to the Call for Evidence for the revision of the New Legislative Framework #NLF Read the full reply here: sbs-sme.eu/sbs-comments... #Standards4SMEs

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