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1. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
Success Story
New Entrepreneur: Abigail Cantera
Host Entrepreneur: Jorge Fernandes
Abigail Cantera (Spain)
Age: 30
Company: Abirox Informática, S.L. (Start-up)
Sector of activity:
"Working
with an experienced entrepreneur in another European country has allowed me to
develop the skills that are necessary for taking my business to a new level. I also
received ongoing training and learnt how to deal with problems and resolve them
hands-on."
Jorge Fernandes (Portugal)
Age: 30
Company: Expedita - Arq Gest Sist Lda. (13 years of experience)
Sector of activity:
"
Abigail helped me understand the market
in her country. This exchange may lead to new common projects and the internationalisation
of my company in Spain."
Jorge Fernandes of Madeira, Portugal,
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2. runs a successful enterprise, Expedita -
Arq Gest Sist Lda., in the fields of IT and tourism, which specialises in Research
& Development projects. When he
heard about the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, Jorge immediately applied
to host a new entrepreneur, keen to exchange knowledge and experience and
possibly expand his business activities to new markets and partners across Europe. In 2007, new entrepreneur Abigail
from Spain set up Abirox Informática S.L., an IT company specialising in global computing services. Although her
business
activities had been improving with time, Abigail still felt like she needed
more skills to meet her future goals for her business. In 2009, Abigail left
her hometown and joined Jorge for a one month exchange in late 2009.
On site, Abigail took
part in the daily routines of Jorge's company, participated in the commercial
activities and contacted clients. The new entrepreneur equally improved her own
entrepreneurial knowledge and defined new strategies for the future of her own
business.
Abigail studied Jorge's
management software and researched the possibilities of introducing this
software in the Spanish market.
In turn, Jorge was
hoping to incorporate some of Abigail's new ideas and dynamics to increase his
economic activity in other fields. Abigail was enthusiastic at the thought of
acquiring information about European markets and finding new business
opportunities with potential partners.
Abigail developed
practical managerial skills and worked on a marketing strategy to promote
Jorge's software on the Spanish market.
Jorge learned some of the different working techniques employed in Spain. Both
entrepreneurs are now exploring the possibility for future working relationships.
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3. For further information, please contact the local contact points involved in the exchange:
New Entrepreneur's contact point:
B.B.K. GAZTE LANBIDEAN FUNDAZIOA (Bilbao)
Host Entrepreneur's contact point:
CEIM - Centro de Empresas e Inovação da Madeira Lda. (Funchal)
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