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SMEs and innovative businesses
SMEs in V4 countries
SMEs, which are defined as companies with no more than 250 employees and a maximum turnover of €50 million, are generally seen as the backbone of the European economy, accounting for 99% of EU businesses and providing around three-quarters of all private sector jobs.
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ArticlesThe main obstacle for Slovak businesses is corruptionSlovak business environment further deteriorates due to unstable laws, taxes and corruption, Business Alliance of Slo... SMEs need partners when entering new marketsOnly a few of Slovak SMEs have discovered the potential of internal market. According to experts they need partners w... |
ArticlesBusinesswomen: Where are you?According to Czech Statistical Office there is twice as much male entrepreneurs as female entrepreneurs. But in fact,... Public institutions owe 180 billion euro to businessEU businesses complained that at the time of drop of demand caused by the economic crisis firms often suffer from lat... |
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Expert opinionsEntrepreneurs prepared Wish list 2010The Business Alliance of Slovakia in cooperation with American Chamber of Commerce in Slovak Republic prepared Wish l...
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Expert opinionsCommunity patent and its influence on enterprisesThe influence of community patent (EU patent) on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could be huge. However, accordin...
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ArticlesGreen paper for cultural and creative industriesYesterday (27 April) The European Commission launches an online public consultation aimed at unlocking the full poten... European microcredits to help entrepreneursThursday (11 February) the Parliament approved to enter the new type of microcredits. Union makes a significant oppor... |
ArticlesMore credits for SMEKrzysztof Pietraszkiewicz, head of the Polish Banking Association, said banks have stopped tightening criteria for ac... European SME Week 2010 also in PolandConferences, seminars, workshops and competitions for SME will be organized all over Poland during European SME Week... |
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Expert opinionsSzonda Ipsos: Two thirds of the SMEs don´t do any marketingRecent analysis of Szonda Ipsos, Hungarian pollster says that only one third of the SMEs do conscious marketing for t...
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Expert opinionsNew posts in the EUNew posts will stimulate not only the decision making process in politics but also in business, e.g. concerning SME....
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