The European Union had conducted a study on European SMEs to know the latest level of internationalization, and derive reasons, recommendations and conclusions from it. From the final reports of the study, it was revealed that, though a considerable number of European SMEs were involved in international activities, only a small percentage were involved in […]
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UK SMEs Opt For Teleworking
According to a survey by Behaviour and Attitudes for O2, on 300 SMEs, the number of SME directors teleworking or working from home, has doubled over the last five years. 50% (up by 25% five years ago) of SME directors in Ireland, telework at least one day a month. This has lead to the increased […]
Internet acts as a Recession Aid for SMEs:
Easynet Connect conducted a survey on UK SMEs, to know how they find Internet, to be their source for bailing them out of recession effects. The finding of this survey can be summarized as below: 65% of UK SMEs see internet as a helping tool to get them out of recession. 42% of the respondents […]
SMEs of EU-27 are Job Creation Engines
According to the reports of European Association, the total number of SMEs present in all EU countries contribute to about two thirds of the total employment in the non financial business economy. In EU, SMEs provide employment to 90 million people, of which 40 million people are employed by 92% of micro firms, constituting about […]
81% of UK SMEs Say They No Longer Survive Without Internet
As the GDP figures indicate, the UK economy has emerged from recession in Q4 of 2009, UK SMEs are actively searching for options so as to make sure that, they take the best possible advantage of the opportunities, when the upturn comes. This is because of growing awareness of the importance of Internet in businesses. […]
Despite Warnings by Government, Banks in UK Fail to Provide Lending to SMEs
Amidst the reports that the Government is acting tough with the banks that fail to provide affordable lending to small firms, the SMEs are still finding it difficult to get access to the finance. This was reported by Forum of Private Businesses. A green paper entitled, ‘Financing a Private Sector Recovery’ stated that banks failing […]
Small Businesses Helping India in Leading Global Recovery
According to a survey conducted by Regus in 2009, it was expected that India is estimated to lead in the global economic recovery by March 2010. There had been an impressive economic growth in India. The study revealed that 45% of firms in India experienced increase in profits in 2008 where it was found to […]
Apartment Occupancy Rates Decline Even With Low Rental Rates
US apartment rates and occupancy rates have fallen significantly, in the west and south regions. I am sure that the low occupancy rates could have triggered the decline in apartment rates. Bu the lower apartment rates still fail to trigger the incline in occupancy rates of the apartments. However, the positive aspect here is that […]
UK Retail DIY Tools And Materials Market Grew By 2.6%
People in UK are relying more on themselves than the vendors in their home renovation plans. Though it is not proved directly, the increase in DIY tools market can support the fact. According to a report by Research and markets, the market of Do it yourself tools and materials, grew by 2.6 percent in 2008. […]
Boston’s Bill to Translate Ballots in Foreign Languages
Two legislators of Boston have filed a bill on Beacon Hill, to make sure that their voters don’t get lost in translation issue. Boston used to have a lawsuit since 2005, which saw that the state translated ballots into Chinese and Vietnamese. This helped the Asian Bostonian voters easier to vote. This lawsuit has expired […]