Enterprise & Industry Magazine | Number 5 (2009)

Summary:

The main feature of this issue of the E&I magazine includes an interview with the European Commissioner Günter Verheugen underlining the importance of innovation in ensuring Europe’s economy is fit to respond to the challenges of economic globalisation.

This issue also brings features on the the launch of the Commission's 'Your World, Your Business' campaign and on the European Inventor of the Year Awards. Other articles look at the European Commission's proposal to reduce the problem of late payment of invoices, at the updates rules to ensure toys are safe, and at the European Enteprise Awards.

Table of Contents:

• Editorial
• Günter Verheugen on an innovative Europe
• Accelerating the uptake of innovation
• European inventors of the year
• Think small first for business-friendly policy
• A new generation of responsible entrepreneurs
• Promoting enterprise can make the difference
• Lightening the regulatory load on business
• Combating delays in payments
• Playing safe with toy safety
• News in brief & upcoming events