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BPLG/AFP small business sentiment indicator rise

The BNP Paribas Lease Group and l'Agence France-Presse (BPLG/AFP) indicator of sentiment in the French small- and medium-sized business (SME)…


Factoring industry posts US$20m profit

Chile's factoring industry posted total profits of around 11bn pesos (almost US$20m) in 2003 with income set to increase this…


First financial services special economic zone to take off in…

Riding on the current business process outsourcing (BPO) boom, the government plans to set up an exclusive special economic zone…


Leasing companies show very good results in 2003

Leasing companies enjoyed a boom last year as the value of assets leased in 2003 exceeded Ђ2.1 billion, a 30%…


Kasikornbank to provide OTOP loans

Kasikornbank has joined with the Export Promotion Department to offer financial support to entrepreneurs under the One Tambon, One Product…


Small firms’ sales fears for 2004

The biggest challenge facing small businesses in 2004 is how to increase sales turnover, according to results of a survey…


Venture capital funding slips in 2003

The level of venture capital investment has fallen sharply in the last year, but there should be a significant improvement…


FDA Diploma registration deadline

Now that presents have been opened, stomachs and heads have recovered and the glistening tinsel is beginning to fade a…


SMEs welcome stance on Lisbon Agreement

The government's commitment to progressing the Lisbon Agenda as a key priority during the Irish presidency of the EU has…


Smaller companies downsizing bonuses

More small- and medium-sized companies plan not to offer a bonus for the Lunar New Year holidays. According to a…


Taxes in Slovakia attractive for investors

A new analysis by Ernst & Young showed that Slovakia's taxes for companies are among the lowest in the V4…


Trade secretary says he will focus on SME development

The growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the retention of existing investments in the country amid stronger competition…


More business owners optimistic, but doubts remain

A report released by The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Friday said 70 per cent of domestic businesses would begin…


Equifax strengthens leadership in its commercial services group

Equifax Plc has named the new sales director of Equifax's Commercial Services division as Nick Frazer. With nearly twenty years…


RBS Commercial Services strengthens London corporate team

The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services (RBS Commercial Services), the invoice finance arm of The Royal Bank of Scotland,…


City banker appointed chair of ECGD

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Patricia Hewitt has appointed banker Graham Pimlott to the new post of Chair…


Grant Thornton International acts to protect its reputation

Grant Thornton International has announced that it has terminated its relationship with its member firm Grant Thornton SpA in Italy…


Netherford Factors return to profit

Netherford Factors, London-based specialists in factoring services to media industry suppliers, has reported a return to profit in the year…


Riding up enterprise league on a surge in commerce

Small business activity recovered significantly last year, helping to propel the UK up the ranks of international entrepreneurship. In just…


SMEs to get a slice of the first syndicated funding…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will lead the first syndicated loan granted to Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH),…


Long-term policy for SME development being formulated

A long-term policy is being formulated for the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country, said CEO,…


Saudi firm keen to finance leasing needs of SMEs

A Saudi investment group has indicated its willingness to enter into a joint-venture leasing set up to exclusively finance the…


SMEs need not worry about new invoice rules

Despite recent publicity, which has warned small firm owners that new invoicing rules are about to make their lives even…


Exports suffer; exacerbated by plunging US$

Irish exporters will have to become even more flexible in the current year if their sales abroad are to grow,…


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