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IfM
Abbreviation for Institut für Mittelstandsforschung
In short and in plain language
The IfM is a research institute in Bonn that looks at small and mid-sized firms.
It shares figures on new firms, on firm sizes and on how firms are doing.
Founders and small firms can use this to learn about their sector and region.
Definition
The IfM is a research institute in Bonn that studies small and medium-sized enterprises. Among other things, it publishes figures on start-ups, company sizes and the state of the German Mittelstand. For founders and small businesses these analyses offer orientation on their own sector and region.