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DATEV SME INDEX: Sales Turn Negative Again in July The seasonally and calendar-adjusted DATEV SME Sales Index stood at 95.2 points in July, down 1.0 percent from the previous month. Compared to the same month last year, the seasonally and calendar-adjusted figure shows a decline of 2.0 percent. This means that, following the increase in June, sales have once again slipped below the previous year’s level. […]

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 [...]