31/03/2011 (Agence Europe) - Success of Enterprise Europe Network. On 31 March the European Commission was pleased to announce that after 1,000 days in business, the Enterprise Europe Network has helped more than 2.5 million companies to make the most of the single market. Europe's largest business support network contributes to the competitiveness of SMEs by making it easier for them to internationalise, innovate and access EU finance and funding. Close to 600 major players in the business support community have linked up in the Network to offer a one-stop service to help companies reach their full potential. With over 3,000 professionals participating, the Network is present in every region of the European Union and in 21 third country markets to serve the needs of European SMEs. It provides integrated support services designed to help small enterprises do business abroad and find European funding for their research and innovation projects. The Network consults companies on upcoming European legislation and gathers their opinions on existing regulation. Using the Network's mechanisms, more than 10,000 expert opinions have already been collected which have contributed to the legislative process. (E.H./transl.fl)