Category | Doing Business in Europe

Foreign investment in central and eastern Europe takes a major knock

Posted on 09 May 2010

Five bumper years of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Central and Eastern Europe took a hammering last year as the effects of the credit crunch and recession bit, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers economists.
The evidence suggests that FDI in the region is likely to recover only modestly from 2010 onwards, says the report 

Euroland economy remains weak despite easing of contraction

Posted on 09 May 2010

The latest economic analysis from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) predicts a modest expansion in economic output in Euroland of 1% in 2010, with stronger growth likely in 2011.
The impact of the economic downturn on the individual Euroland economies has not been uniform. Germany, which is particularly trade sensitive, recorded a peak to trough 

Scottish Franchise Week 10-14 May

Posted on 01 May 2010

One of the biggest and best business opportunities of the year takes place with the launch of the Scottish Franchise Week (10-14 May).
Franchising contributes more than £800 million a year to the Scottish economy and is responsible for creating more than 30,000 jobs.
While many industry sectors suffered during the recession around 90 per cent of 

New competition for start-ups and entrepreneurs. How to turn €120 into €25,000?

Posted on 19 April 2010

Promising new companies can compete for the chance to take part in a boot camp and win a €25,000 prize. Organisers, f3fundit, are calling for start-ups from across the world to apply via www.f3fundit.com by May 21st and are looking for just €120 from each entrant.  Following a selection process, the top 

The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES!Delft) – Netherlands

Posted on 10 January 2010

The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES!Delft) supports students, professionals and researchers in all the phases of starting and running high-tech firms. The YES!Delft approach is all-inclusive and inspirational: we will show you all the remarkable career opportunities entrepreneurship offers. YES!Delft’s Education Centre and Incubation Centre provide access to cutting-edge technological and business knowledge, operational guidance and 

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