Enterprise & Industry Magazine | Number 6 (2009)

Summary:

The issue of the E&I Magazine provides an account from the European Commission's Vice-President Günter Verheugen on the 'Better Regulation' initiative, following the issuing of a report revealing good progress in the EU's drive to reduce the administrative burden on businesses. The issue also finds out why we need more women entrepreneurs and how Europe's innovative future lies in key enabling technologies.

The magazine also highlights some of the successes enabled by the Enterprise Europe Network. Other articles look into the single market for goods and an initiative to help the European shipbuilding industry weather the storm of the economic crisis.

Table of Contents:

• Editorial
• Less administrative burden for business
• Better regulation - a promise kept
• Europe needs more businesswomen
• Firms' experiences in accessing finance
• Supporting smal businesses in a big world
• Clearer rights for free movement of good within the EU
• LeaderSHIP 2015 - Strengthening European shipbuilding
• A European strategy on key enabling technologies
• Ecodesign for a sustainable future
• News in brief & upcoming events

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