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19/01/2026

Support for Entrepreneurs at Risk of Social Exclusion 2025

The support programme for entrepreneurs at risk of social exclusion, implemented in 2025 with the support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy, has helped consolidate 47 self-employment initiatives. This year, the programme supported 50 entrepreneurs at risk of social exclusion who had recently launched 50 self-employment initiatives. They received guidance from 48 volunteers

17/12/2025

Interview with the Tió de Nadal

1. Where do you come from, Tió? What is your origin and how long have you been part of households? I come from an ancient time, when people lived mainly from the land and fire was the center of the home. My origins date back to winter solstice celebrations, long before Christmas as we know

17/12/2025

Why do we buy when we are told to?

Origin and impact of new mass consumption days Consumption linked to celebrations has long been part of our calendar. Dates like Three Kings’ Day or Saint George’s Day have deep cultural roots and associate the gift with affection and social bonds, beyond the act of purchase. In recent years, however, days marked by mass consumption

25/11/2025

Professions of the Future

The labor market is evolving, and emerging sectors are already generating new opportunities with tangible impact. According to experts such as Oriol Amat, three areas will set trends in the coming years: green transition, digital transformation, and sustainable maritime economy.

24/11/2025

Interview with Oriol Amat, economist, professor at the UPF Barcelona School of Management and president of the SME Observatory of Catalonia

You have dedicated a large part of your professional career to education. What motivated you to do so? I have always believed that education is one of the most transformative activities that exist. Being able to contribute to people’s growth and seeing how they acquire new knowledge, skills, and confidence is a great source of

20/11/2025

Autoocupació launches “Mentoring for Women Entrepreneurs,” with the support of the Visa Foundation and in collaboration with MicroBank, to boost female entrepreneurship in Spain.

Barcelona, November 19, 2025 – Autoocupació, with the support of the Visa Foundation and in collaboration with MicroBank, launches the Mentoring for Women Entrepreneurs program to promote female entrepreneurship in Spain. Statistics show that the number of women intending to start a business has grown steadily in Spain over recent years, but the female entrepreneurship

21/10/2025

Resources for Entrepreneurship in Catalonia

Entrepreneurship is a fascinating and complex journey. It requires enthusiasm, effort, determination, and constant learning. But you don’t have to do it alone; it’s better to have support. In Catalonia, there is a wide network of organizations and programs that accompany entrepreneurs through all phases of their project, from the initial idea to business consolidation.