Enterprise & Industry Magazine | Number 17 (2013)

Summary:

This issue of E&I Magazine takes a closer look at COSME, and explores the efforts to enable European SMEs to access foreign markets. The magazine also discusses the European Commission's proposals to lighten visa requirements to increase the number of international tourists visiting Europe, as well as plans to give the steel industry a future in Europe. It also includes a feature on the European GPS system, following the successful position fix of the first four European Galileo satellites.

Table of Contents:

• SMEs and Entrepreneurship
  • COSME to spur access to credit for small enterprises
  • Success stories: EC investment brings hope to entrepreneurs
  • Single portal: Helping businesses across EU finance
• Missions for Growth
  • SMEs an important aspect of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation
  • EU and China explore the benefits of green growth
  • Helping European SMEs enter South American market
• Sustainable Industry and Innovation
  • Remotely piloted aircraft systems boost innovation and create jobs
• Industrial Competitiveness
  • Ensuring a future for steel in Europe
  • Creating seamless communication throughout the fashion supply chain
  • EGNOS improves GPS and makes air navigation safer
  • Simplifying short-stay visa applications to increase tourism