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The European Commission has implemented a new strategy called, Europe 2020, which aims to increase levels of employment by at least 6% over the next decade, as well as increasing investment in research and development, and increasing the numbers of university graduates too. The plan also aims to decrease the level of early school leavers which will coincide with the university graduate plan.
With unemployment levels reaching nearly 23million people in 2009 alone, this strategic plan cannot come quick enough. The strategy highlights its plans for the next decade with only three elements that it must contain; “growth must be smart, as developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation; it must be sustainable, promoting a more efficient, greener and more competitive economy and, last but not least, it must be inclusive, fostering high-employment and delivering territorial and social cohesion,” according to Social Agenda.
It aims to use seven flagship initiatives of Europe 2010;
- ‘Innovation Union’ – to improve framework conditions and access to finance for research and innovation.
- ‘Youth on the move’ – to enhance the performance of education systems and to facilitate the entry of young people to the labour market.
- ‘A Digital agenda for Europe’ – to speed up the roll-out of high-speed internet and reap the benefits of a digital single market for households and firms.
- ‘Resource efficient Europe’ – to help decouple economic growth from the use of resources, support the shift towards a low carbon economy, increase the use of renewable energy sources, modernise our transport sector and promote energy efficiency.
- ‘An industrial policy for the globalisation era’ – to improve the business environment, notably SMEs, and to support the development of a strong and sustainable industrial base able to compete globally.
- ‘An agenda for new skills and jobs’ – to modernise labour markets and empower people by developing their skills throughout the lifecycle.
- ‘European platform against poverty’ – to ensure social and territorial cohesion so that benefits of growth and jobs are widely shared and people experiencing poverty and social exclusion are able to live in dignity and take an active part in society.
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The Enterprise Europe Network is currently involved in compiling a report for an EU-wide study on business transfers and start-up procedures. The aim of the study is to analyse the situation of business transfers (M&A) and start-up procedures across Europe, and their impact on entrepreneurship. The analysis aims to propose concrete measures to improve the Irish and European regulatory framework in this field.
We would like to invite experts in business transfers (M&A) and start-up procedures, as well as SME Owners who have already sold a company, to take part in this study by agreeing to do a phone interview (30 minutes approx.). Every participant will get a copy of the final report that will include up-to-date information on these topics from 33 European countries. Experts in start-up procedures from the following sectors are more specifically wanted: Hotel and Restaurant; Small IT Devices; Plumbing; Food retailers; Steel product manufacturer.
If you would be willing to be contacted in relation to this study or for more information, please call Marion Jammet on 01 6447235 oe email
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The Business Co-Operation Matching Service is a unique service provided to all businesses free of charge which helps you find new business contacts in overseas markets. Whether you are a shop owner looking to source new unique lines of products or you are a manufacturer of electronic products looking to license in a technology, this service can help get you introduced into a market place at no cost to your business.
Find a match for your Business
In order to find a match please fill in the Business Co-op form below. Send us your Request and we'll do the rest! Forms to be returned to Michelle McHugh, Enterprise Europe Network, 2 George's Street, Waterford.
 Business Co-op
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Waterford Chamber and the Enterprise Europe Network have issued a fresh warning to businesses to beware of the activities of the European City Guide (ECG), World Business Guide and other such marketing and business directories, which entice local businesses into unwittingly buying advertising space in guides involving business information.
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The European Commission have just launched a new Business Portal, which has very useful information for doing business in each of the EU countries. In terms of information regarding doing business in Ireland the material is very good and the portal will be of great benefit to members and especially for anyone hoping to start up a new business in Ireland or any other EU Country. There is a lot of practical information from the start-up of a business right down to a wind-down or transfer of ownership. There is also great info regarding supporting agencies and contacts for funding, research and much more. Visit: http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/business/index_en.htm |
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