SMEs are the protagonists of a new Wiki-Med-project 12. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot The Fraunhofer Institute for fabricating technology and automation IPA in co-operation with several SMEs and the industrial organisation Spectaris e. V. have set up a project called »Wiki-Med« for knowledge management.
Increasing demand for lifestyle products in Eastern Europe 12. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot According to a report by Pressetext Austria there is quite an intriguing development going on in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which was identified by the GFK Austria experts for Eastern Europe: According to their observations, Eastern Europe is rapidly adopting the consumption behaviour of Western European countries. At least this is …
Financial aid of 3.6 billion Euros granted to SMEs by the EU 9. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot On the first of June the European parliament adopted the first Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). For the period from 2007 to 2013 financials aids of 3.6 billion Euros will be made available to about 350.000 small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) by the EU. The programme is to enhance competitiveness of SMEs, to promote …
Inheritance tax on SMEs to be increased 9. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot As was reported by today´s Financial Times Deutschland, the Federal Finance Minister and his counterparts in the Federal States plan to increase inheritance tax to be paid on SMEs. From the year 2007 onwards inheritance tax is to be levied on one-man businesses and holdings in business partnerships in the same way as on major …
The Internet is of high importance to the investment decisions of SMEs 9. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot In Germany about 55 percent of the population make currently use of the Internet. In the age bracket from 14 to 49 years this figure is even 75 percent. The recent »Digital Life Report 2006«, a survey carried out by TNS Infratest, reveals how much the importance of the Internet for private decisions has grown. …
The foundation of a GmbH is to become easier and quicker 7. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot The presentation of a draft prepared by aides for a »Law for the modernisation of GmbH legislation and fight against abuses« (MoMiG) which was presented in Berlin on May 29th by the Federal Minister of Justice, Mrs. Brigitte Zypries, may be interpreted as a reaction to the growing popularity of the British “Limited” (⇒ Wikipedia) …
SMEs need the experience of retired people 7. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot A current study of the Cologne based psychonomics AG which was commissioned by the DSL German Seniors reveals that small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) present an ever increasing lack of qualified personnel with extensive experience. According to the study, 42 percent of SMEs are currently unable to staff certain executive, production management and sales positions. …
Innovation symposium invites you to Salzburg 7. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot As is reported by Pressetext.deutschland there will be a symposium called »creativity: impetus for innovations« taking place at the University of Applied Sciences in Salzburg/Urstein on the 28th and 29th of June. It is organised by the “Innovations- und Technologietransfer Salzburg GmbH” (ITG). For two days top-level speakers from business, culture and politics will report …
Study rates corporates higher than SMEs 7. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot A study commissioned by the Accenture consultancy together with Die Welt daily newspaper claims that major enterprises play a role in the Germany economy which is even more important than previously thought. At least this is the opinion of the consultancy experts. According to the study, the 500 biggest enterprises generate about 30 percent of …
We keep fingers crossed for Germany´s football team 4. June 2006 by Thomas Jannot Friday evening´s football match which saw Germany play against Columbia was a true booster to German confidence. Just remember Schweinsteiger´s excellent pass to Ballack who scored by head leaving no chance to the Columbian keeper. And then this spectacular free kick which sent the ball on a beautiful low-level flight passing around a somewhat weird …