Video seminars
on business crisis management
Tools to successfully navigate a financial crisis in your SME
Interview with Patrice De Micco | Casartigiani & OITBC Project on Business Crisis Management
In this interview, Patrice De Micco, representative of Casartigiani, the national Italian association that supports micro and very small enterprises, explains the organization’s role as promoter of the OITBC project. The project addresses a crucial topic: business crisis management and the new European directive dedicated to this area. For companies, it is essential not only to understand the legislation but also to build awareness of how to prevent and manage crises effectively. As Patrice De Micco highlights, a crisis is not only an obstacle: if identified in time, it can turn into an opportunity for growth and improvement for Italian and European businesses.
What is the OITBC project and why does it matter for micro and small businesses?
This opening video introduces the aims, structure and key activities of OITBC – Observatory and Initial Training on Business Crisis for MSMEs, an Erasmus+ funded project designed to support enterprises in tackling business crises. It also presents the official project website, which offers practical tools and guidance for companies navigating financial difficulty. Organised as part of the European OITBC initiative – with Italian coordination by OpenCom – this session also showcases the European partners involved and outlines the training pathway developed to strengthen the resilience of SMEs.
Speaker: Patrice De Micco
Duration: 8 min
How can you spot a business crisis? What are the most common causes?
This video explores the concept of business crisis, highlighting both internal factors (such as poor management or strategic mistakes) and external factors (including market changes or economic downturns). The speaker underlines the value of early action to avoid insolvency and maintain business continuity.
Speaker: Patrice De Micco
Duration: 18 min
This session explains how a business crisis, when handled promptly and strategically, can act as a catalyst for renewal and growth. Through internal reorganisation and improved decision-making, proactive crisis management helps reduce risk, enhance competitiveness, and open up new opportunities.
Speaker: Patrice De Micco
Duration: 10 min
What tools does the EU provide to help prevent business crises?
This video offers an overview of EU Directive 2019/1023, focusing on its main objectives, practical tools, and strategic benefits. It explains how the Directive can support business continuity, promote early intervention, and offer stronger protection for creditors and stakeholders when correctly applied.
Speaker: Patrice De Micco
Duration: 16 min
How can early warning signs of a crisis be identified?
This session presents the Italian regulatory framework on business restructuring, focusing on early warning indicators. By monitoring these signs, companies can intervene early, reduce the risk of insolvency, and safeguard business continuity.
Speaker: Michele Rossi
Duration: 31 min
What practical measures can be taken when a real business crisis occurs?
This video presents a real-life business case, focusing on the recovery plan and the restructuring agreement. It offers a chance to see how the strategies explored throughout the seminar are applied in practice.
Speaker: Sauro Rossi
Duration: 36 min