Start PME takes part in the PME Magazine Forum, an event dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation
Start PME participated in the PME Magazine Forum, held on October 29 and 30 at Taguspark, Lisbon, which brought together leading figures from the Portuguese business ecosystem. Start PME joined the event as an exhibitor, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Start PME takes part in the PME Magazine Forum, an event dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation
Start PME participated in the PME Magazine Forum, held on October 29 and 30 at Taguspark, Lisbon, which brought together leading figures from the Portuguese business ecosystem. Start PME joined the event as an exhibitor, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth for small and medium-sized enterprises.
During the event, Start PME showcased its training and strategic support solutions, fostering direct dialogue with entrepreneurs and business leaders. This participation helped strengthen ties with partners across the business ecosystem and contributed to the exchange of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities SMEs face in today’s new economy.
Capital, Taxation, and Protection: Essential pillars for SME growth
Start PME also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of its three key areas of action — Capital, Taxation, and Protection, as essential pillars for the sustainable growth of SMEs.
In the Capital area, Start PME provides support in creating liquidity for growth, helping companies access financial solutions that drive investment and expansion. In the Taxation area, the company focuses on turning taxes into savings, through tax optimization strategies and recovery of business incentives. Finally, under the Protection area, Start PME views insurance as a form of financial engineering, emphasizing its vital role in ensuring organizational sustainability and resilience against operational and market risks.
Highlights and key discussions
The PME Magazine Forum has established itself as a leading platform for small and medium-sized enterprises in Portugal, a space where innovation, networking, and growth converge to strengthen the national business community.
In a context where SMEs face challenges of scale, bureaucracy, and internationalization, the event provided an arena for the exchange of ideas, strategies, and partnerships. Key topics at this year’s edition included innovation and digital transformation, with artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics presented as crucial tools to boost efficiency and competitiveness. There was also significant focus on financing and business growth, with the panel “The Role of SMEs in the New Economy” exploring new funding avenues and the challenges of business sustainability. Discussions also addressed internationalization, cross-border expansion, and collaborative growth models. In addition, the Forum featured training sessions and knowledge-sharing opportunities designed to strengthen the skills of managers and teams.
The PME Magazine Forum 2025 has solidified its place as an essential event for the Portuguese business landscape, promoting a modern and collaborative vision of the role SMEs play in economic development. Start PME’s presence reinforces the importance of joining forces to drive growth, competitiveness, and innovation across Portugal’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
Andreia Arenga
04.11.2025
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During the event, Start PME showcased its training and strategic support solutions, fostering direct dialogue with entrepreneurs and business leaders. This participation helped strengthen ties with partners across the business ecosystem and contributed to the exchange of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities SMEs face in today’s new economy.
Capital, Taxation, and Protection: Essential pillars for SME growth
Start PME also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of its three key areas of action — Capital, Taxation, and Protection, as essential pillars for the sustainable growth of SMEs.
In the Capital area, Start PME provides support in creating liquidity for growth, helping companies access financial solutions that drive investment and expansion. In the Taxation area, the company focuses on turning taxes into savings, through tax optimization strategies and recovery of business incentives. Finally, under the Protection area, Start PME views insurance as a form of financial engineering, emphasizing its vital role in ensuring organizational sustainability and resilience against operational and market risks.
Highlights and key discussions
The PME Magazine Forum has established itself as a leading platform for small and medium-sized enterprises in Portugal, a space where innovation, networking, and growth converge to strengthen the national business community.
In a context where SMEs face challenges of scale, bureaucracy, and internationalization, the event provided an arena for the exchange of ideas, strategies, and partnerships. Key topics at this year’s edition included innovation and digital transformation, with artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics presented as crucial tools to boost efficiency and competitiveness. There was also significant focus on financing and business growth, with the panel “The Role of SMEs in the New Economy” exploring new funding avenues and the challenges of business sustainability. Discussions also addressed internationalization, cross-border expansion, and collaborative growth models. In addition, the Forum featured training sessions and knowledge-sharing opportunities designed to strengthen the skills of managers and teams.
The PME Magazine Forum 2025 has solidified its place as an essential event for the Portuguese business landscape, promoting a modern and collaborative vision of the role SMEs play in economic development. Start PME’s presence reinforces the importance of joining forces to drive growth, competitiveness, and innovation across Portugal’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
Andreia Arenga
04.11.2025
All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Equações Exaustivas Lda. All trademarks, company names, logos and products mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
