The Weekly Roundup December 11 - 15

News from the Network

This week on the roundup: successes, innovations, prosperity, launches, programs, startups, mentions, plans, reductions, operations, targets, audits, NFTs, festivities, announcements, and more!

But first...

This will be the last Roundup of 2023. Every week, it has been our pleasure and privilege to share the amazing work all our existing and new members in 2023 are doing to make the world a better place. There have been so many incredible, innovative, inspiring stories in so many different sectors and it has truly been a delight to witness them all!

This is why we want to celebrate all our members' business success stories at the 5^th edition of our Business Success Awards, which will take place at the Irish Embassy in Lisbon on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Applications are open! Find all the details here about how and where you can apply. We want to hear about your business success!

Also...

Take a look at the most recent Job offers from our members on the IPBN Job Board! There might be something of interest there for you.

See you again in 2024! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year 2024. Next week you will receive our Christmas newsletter.

And now...

IPBN Executive Partner Skanstec Engineering is delighted to announce the launch of their new website. Visit them at skanstec.com to explore their comprehensive engineering solutions, expertise, and unwavering commitment to quality and precision.

IPBN Executive Partner PwC Portugal held the kick-off event of the Jump Start You Career program, which the Digital Technology Consulting team has been working on for the past few months.

IPBN member Pedro Henriques posted that BRIDGE IN is on the TOP 10 startups in Portugal by the Scaleup Portugal Report 2023! He said, "People who know me will reckon that I care more about delivering results, delighting customers, and working with an amazing team doing hard things, rather than vanity metrics often without substance But our success is becoming hard to go unnoticed, and we greatly appreciate the recognition."

IPBN member KRA Renewables is thrilled to announce their recent triumph at KRA Renewables! "Last week, our esteemed Managing Director, Krystyna Rawicz, was awarded the Sustainability Champion Award by SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland."

IPBN member AGREEN shared information about their recent mention in BCSD Portugal and also celebrated their 10th anniversary!! Congratulations from the IPBN on your continued success! Visit their website at https://agreen.pt/w/.

IPBN member Hilton Foods posted that their commitment to sustainability is so important to their customers and partners at Tesco, Albert Heijn, and Efeca | B Corp. "We have developed our 2025 Sustainable Protein Plan with targets rooted in science and built around improved transparency and action. The strategy sets out our ambitious targets under three pillars: People, Planet and Product."

IPBN member Monsoon Consulting shared, "With the holiday shopping season in full swing, understanding the EU Law on Price Reductions is vital for eCommerce stores. Our blog provides a simple overview to navigate this busy period."

IPBN member StrongStep congratulated Efacec saying, "Following the completion of the ISO 27001 audit, we are pleased to share the testimonial video. Oscar Costa (Information Security Specialist) and Paulo Sousa( IT Project Manager) share their experience with this important step."

IPBN Board member TaxlIbris launched www.trustbiz.pt project recently which is fully operative. "We also have from the same structure an IRS service (for the period Mar-Jun) for a specific market (expats, wealthy individuals, and complex tax systems)."

IPBN member Filipe Pinho Pereira asked, "Are NFTs a "technology for emotions"? Check out my new interview live for Jornal Económico. Back in Madeira, I had the pleasure of speaking with José Carlos Lourinho about the potential of NFTs in branding and fan engagement in an interview that is now live!"

IPBN member TireCheck is supporting the Heidenheimer Tafel of the Ost-Württemberg with a donation this year. The organization provides people in need not only with food and clothing, but also with hygiene articles and toys.

IPBN member Andreia Jotta at Yunit Consulting posted, "This is the last year in which companies can deduct up to 82.5% in IRC via R&D Investment Funds. R&D investment funds were created to support companies engaged in Research & Development (R&D). However, a company does not need to carry out R&D activities to apply."

IPBN member Techies Go Green says that with the end of year fast approaching, they decided to reflect on what an amazing year 2023 has been at Techies Go Green. From +420 signatory members to joining the Guinness Enterprise Centre and collaborations with our members and ambassadors, it has been a remarkable year.

IPBN member Lee Bristow is thrilled they have secured this partnership in Qatar; they are set to explore exciting possibilities. "In today's business environment, prioritizing risk and compliance is paramount, and Phinity's wealth of expertise aligns perfectly with your business insights and skills... Exciting times lie ahead!"

IPBN member Serenity was distinguished by SCORING with "Top 5% best SMEs in Portugal" Certification, 2023 edition. It is not quite an Oscar-worthy speech, yet behind this modest acknowledgment lies a tale of countless hours—learning, processing, readjusting, creating, and enough brainstorming to power the city of Lisbon!

IPBN member Yunit Consulting shared notices for incentives for Research and Development (Individual Operations) for SMEs and small-medium capitalization companies (Small Mid Cap) are now open.

IPBN member HPA Group shared that today is the day of the nutritionist, it was on December 14, 2010, that the Order of Nutritionists was created and its first statute was approved. Congratulations to all the nutritionists who take care of us every day and feed us healthy!

IPBN member Andre Gravato from Ardanis asked, "have you ever wanted to measure and track your SCI (Software Carbon Intensity) during your development process, almost like a unit testing coverage metric? Well, now you can with the Green Metrics Tool (GMT)!"

IPBN member The Campus Quinta do Lago invites you to get ready for a festive blast at The Campus! "Dive into the holiday spirit this December with our dynamic lineup of events. From the exciting Christmas Padel Tournament to the gripping Tennis League Masters Final, this month is set to be fantastic."

IPBN member Overcast HQ asked, "Does size matter? Indeed, it does when it comes to video! Check out our guide to file sizes."