This guidebook is based on the 2011 understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) developed by the European Commission, in which it is defined as, “the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society”...Our aim with this guide is to improve the quality and quantity of CSR advice available to European small and medium-sized enterprises...As the market evolves, and as the expectations of customers, business partners and society change, addressing CSR becomes ever more part of the recipe for a strong and competitive enterprise.This guide should enable advisers of small and medium-sized enterprises to build on cutting edge practices, and help Europe’s enterprises further enhance their reputation as global leaders in the field of corporate social responsibility.