This document explores the often-overlooked role of sole traders in the European economy and highlights the essential contribution Business Information Providers (BIPs) can make in supporting their inclusion.
As part of the credit ecosystem, credit reference agencies are committed to supporting individuals and SMEs. The European economy is being hit hard by the global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The public health emergency that has been called across many European countries is posing temporary difficulties for people and businesses to keep up with their loan repayments or with their utility bills (phone, electricity, water, etc.). National governments and EU bodies are taking measures[1] to...