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Small Enterprises Must Not Be Treated As Second-Class

added: 04-06-2008

A strong legal framework based on the "Think Small First" principle is the best policy the EU can adopt towards its small enterprises, according to UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation.

Economics Committee Backs Slovakia's Adoption Of The Euro In 2009

added: 04-06-2008

The Economics Committee is in favour of Slovakia's bid to adopt the euro on 1 January 2009. Adopting this position with a large majority, MEPs in the committee also stress that Slovakia should make further efforts to keep its rate of inflation down and continue structural reforms to its economy.

Volume Of Retail Trade Down By 0.6% In Euro Area In April 2008

added: 04-06-2008

In April 2008, compared with March 2008, the volume of retail trade fell by 0.6% in the euro area (EA15) and by 0.4% in the EU27. In March retail trade fell by 0.9% and 1.1% respectively.

Online Ad Spending in Europe Maturing

added: 04-06-2008

Online advertising spending in Europe continued double-digit growth in 2007, according to recently released data compiled by the Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe (IABEurope) and analyzed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Gift Cards Still Going Strong

added: 04-06-2008

Gift cards are more popular than ever, according to a First Data Corp. survey conducted by Market Strategies International.

Economy, Health Care, and Gas Prices Top Issues for Women Business Owners

added: 04-06-2008

The state of the economy, the cost and availability of health insurance, fuel and other energy costs, and business tax issues are the top issues impacting the women's business community at the present time, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Women Business Owners(R) (NAWBO(R)) among its members.

Investment, Commercial Banks Sold Off

added: 04-06-2008

Unease is growing about the financial health and position of banks large and small in the US and Britain in particular, and our investment banks, like Babcock and Brown and Macquarie Group are being caught up.

Nine out Of Ten Americans Making Lifestyle Changes To Cope With Rising Energy Costs

added: 03-06-2008

Ninety per cent of Americans have made changes in their daily lives to counter higher energy prices, according to an annual energy survey released by RBC Capital Markets, one of North America's leading energy investment banks.

Consumer Reports Finds Not Many Rewards Programs Are Worth the Effort

added: 03-06-2008

In tight economic times, savvy consumers may look to rewards programs for relief when buying essentials, but Consumer Reports' July issue finds reaping real savings can be tough, and even the more generous programs have limits on how much consumers can earn.

Euro Area And EU27 GDP Up By 0.8% in Q1 2008

added: 03-06-2008

Euro area (EA15) and EU27 GDP grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2008, compared with the previous quarter, according to first estimates released by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. In the fourth quarter of 2007, growth rates were +0.3% in the euro area and +0.5% in the EU27.

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