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DATEV SME INDEX Subdued Growth Despite Slight Signs of Improvement The seasonally and calendar-adjusted DATEV SME Index for sales stood at 97.0 points in March, up 1.0 percent from the previous month. However, year-to-date growth remains modest at 0.2 percent; unadjusted, this represents an increase of 2.3 percent. Revenue thus shows slight momentum without […]

DATEV SME INDEX No Increase in Revenue for Micro-Enterprises The SME sector is showing a slight improvement in revenue trends, though without any clear economic momentum. The seasonally and calendar-adjusted DATEV SME Turnover Index stood at 98.2 points in February. Compared to the previous month, the index rose by 1.2 percent. Compared to the same month last year, seasonally and calendar-adjusted growth amounted to […]

DATEV SME INDEX A lost year for small and medium-sized enterprises The DATEV SME Index shows a significant decline in sales in December compared to the same month last year. The seasonally and calendar-adjusted decline is 1.6 percent. With the exception of the construction industry, all sectors are affected by this development. The retail sector also failed to see the usual upturn in December associated with the Christmas shopping season. […]

Section 37b of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) explained in simple terms: How to pay flat-rate tax on gifts, invitations, and incentives in a legally compliant manner – 7 key practical issues for companies Gifts, invitations, and incentives play an important role in business life: They promote customer relationships, motivate employees, and strengthen company loyalty. However, such benefits often carry tax risks – especially if they are incorrectly valued or not correctly [...]

DATEV SME INDEX Slight increase in sales in November The DATEV SME Index sales rose slightly in November: adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, the sales index rose by 1.7 points to 93.0 points. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to an increase of 0.5 percent. Almost all sectors recorded increases in sales, particularly the service sector and the construction industry. Only the hospitality industry continues to struggle with [...]