*Verdict from the first SME Assembly: Remove obstacles and strengthen financing through the future COSME programme to help SMEs 'Go for Growth'* Cyprus, 16 November 2012 Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship commented: "I have heard much to inspire and encourage me during the SME Assembly. SMEs as well as the organisations and governments that support them are finding some exciting ways to encourage the growth of small businesses in their countries. There is however much to do, particularly in ensuring that SMEs can find sufficient financing and trade effectively across borders both within and especially beyond the EU." <http://ec.europa.eu/cip/cosme/index_en.htm>