In order to overcome the above mentioned issues the project will create tools and mechanisms to ensure establishment of more targeted and SME friendly approach in the field of business advice and business-to-business cooperation. In this aspect in FYROM will be established a business support center, where qualified expert will provide service and advice to local SMEs. In addition the project partners intent to develop and promote a Joint web-based platform for company marketing and promotion of local products and services. In order to promote business networking and exchange of information, ideas and contacts a cross-border business-to-business matchmaking event will be organized within the framework of the project. In addition project CBNetGrowth will create a business network that will unite the efforts of BSOs and local authorities of the cross-border region to work in support of business, cross-border business cooperation and economic development. Achievements:  Established Joint information service system - JUMP (Joint Web-based Marketing and Business Promotional Platform) www. jump-cb.eu Established Partnership Network for Cooperation between Business Support Organizations of the target cross-border region to aid and guide the development of SMEs of the cross-border region Developed and published Cross-border business catalogue with information on both target regions and all the 25 municipalities from Blagoevgrad district (14) and from East Planning Region (11), as well as contact information of 1000 SMEs from the common cross-border region.  Carried out series of capacity building workshops in FYROM and in Bulgaria: Two capacity building workshops for SME in European standards and business cooperation and in Project management and development carried out by PP2/CDEPR-Shtip; One regional capacity building workshop for BSOs and experts in local authgorities in Project management and development carried out by PP2/CDEPR-Shtip; Carried out one matchmaking event in support of the cross-border business cooperation between Bulgaria and FYROM, Apil, Sandasnki, Bulgaria. Consulted, informed and advised SMEs – the clients of Business Center for Cross-border initiatives in Shtip, FYROM Established and operating Business Center for Cross-border initiatives.