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Watford firm eyes 'Britain's best small business name' title
Watford Observer
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Lawn and Order, run by “Watford born and bred” owner James Airey, could be in for a £2,500 cash prize and a trophy which would draw more eyes to its services. Organisers Simply Business have narrowed the field from 2,000 entries to just 10,...
Digital bank in Europe eyes entry into Philippine market
Inquirer
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June 19, 2025
BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier MANILA, Philippines — A European digital bank is at the initial stage of clearing regulatory hurdles before it can finally enter the Philippine market, a development that could fire up competition in the local...
BSP exec: European digibank applying for Philippine license
The Manila Times
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June 18, 2025
A EUROPEAN digital bank is currently in the early stages of applying for a license to operate in the Philippines, a top Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said on Tuesday. Central bank Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier declined to identify...
New EU VAT regulation – how accounting software can help
SmallBusiness.co.uk
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June 17, 2025
In the age of the pandemic, online shopping significantly increased. Businesses small and established alike took to e-commerce and shipping overseas, with the advent of social distancing and the closure of non-essential shops. But, the new EU VAT...
What’s in France’s new 'simplification' law?
The Local - France
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June 18, 2025
The French parliament has passed a bill to 'simplify' administration - covering everything from the environment to business, payslips to bank accounts. Here's what's in it. The simplification bill was finally passed in the Assemblée nationale on...
Fiscal Forum: Future of the EU Tax Mix with Dr. Stefanie Geringer
Tax Foundation
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June 18, 2025
In August 2024, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Stefanie Geringer, a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna and Masaryk University Brno, a certified taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by...
EIB Group and Santander join forces to unlock €370 million to support small businesses and mid-caps in the green transition, women entrepreneurship and the agriculture sector in Spain
European Investment Fund
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A total of €270 million will address various EIB Group policy objectives, including financing the green transition of SMEs and mid-caps and fostering women entrepreneurship. An additional €100 million will be earmarked exclusively for financing...
Cybooks: accounting software built for small businesses in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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June 18, 2025
In Cyprus, many small business owners still rely entirely on their accountant for everything related to finances. It’s a long-standing habit – “My accountant handles it” – that often leaves owners disconnected from the actual performance of their...
Inside the bustling small business in Suffolk supporting firms to go global
Ipswich Star
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June 18, 2025
She is the founder of Sell Beyond - Amazon Management Consultants and works alongside companies to help them grow in a competitive marketplace. She gleaned her knowledge from 15 years of working in start-up marketing and financial consulting -...
Corporate Italy lacks female CEOs, stock exchange head warns
Fortune
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Italy lacks women in position of leadership and that’s a cultural issue that the business community needs to fix, the head of Milan’s stock exchange said. “Last year we probably reached the lowest level of female CEOs leading listed companies at...
European Innovation Council open for applications
LSM
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June 18, 2025
The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups to apply for EIC Accelerator funding successfully, attract private investment, or access national and regional support mechanisms, including Seal of...
Private label in Europe: Growth, trends, and how to start
Cyprus Mail
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June 18, 2025
Private label products are rapidly reshaping the European retail landscape. From grocery store shelves to supplement counters, more consumers are reaching for private label options—attracted by competitive prices, consistent quality, and growing...
Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know
SmallBusiness.co.uk
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June 17, 2025
If you’re planning on growing your business, it’s possible you’ve thought about whether you could potentially sell your goods or services to people in other countries. But if those customers want to pay you in their home country’s currency rather...
Anti-tourism protests erupt across Southern Europe
Gazeta Tema
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June 18, 2025
Protesters in Spain, Italy, and Portugal staged coordinated demonstrations against mass tourism, blaming it for soaring rents, housing shortages, and urban overcrowding. Cities including Barcelona, Palma, Venice, Lisbon, and Naples saw marches...
Work smarter, not harder: Meet 10 European AI startups that will help you automate your business
EU Startups
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June 18, 2025
Deadlines are tighter, expectations are higher, and most teams are juggling more than ever. What used to require big budgets, specialised staff and months of work can now be handled in a fraction of the time. Thanks to AI, building something...
EU, Germany Launch Energy Efficiency Networks To Boost Power Supply In Kano
Daily Independent
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June 17, 2025
1 ABUJA: The European Union (EU), in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has launched two Energy Efficiency Networks (EEN) in Kano State. These initiatives, seek to support Kano State,...
EU, Germany launch energy networks to boost Kano economy
Punch
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June 17, 2025
The European Union, in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Monday, launched two Energy Efficiency Networks in Kano State. These initiatives, which seek to support the commercial and industrial hub...
South Eveleigh Is Hosting Six Weeks of Rotating Themed Markets, Inspired by the Best European Street Fairs
Concrete Playground
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June 18, 2025
The former railway sheds of South Eveleigh will become even bolder than usual as the food and dining precinct launches its inaugural Loco Markets program. Spread over six weeks from Thursday, June 19–Sunday, July 27, rotating themed markets are...
Revolutionary little device opens up wind power to homes and small businesses: 'Technically optimized and financially supported'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 17, 2025
Nifty little wind turbines coming out of Estonia are bucking common thinking about the technology. It turns out they don't have to come in record-setting sizes or be part of large farms to make an impact, according to a report by The Baltic Times....
European Commission Urged to Revoke UK Data Adequacy Decision Due to Privacy Concerns
CPO Magazine
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June 17, 2025
When it split from the EU, the United Kingdom was quick to achieve data adequacy status due to taking the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with it. That status might now be in jeopardy, however, as civil society organizations...