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Your marketing mix and tools for business and finance professionals by EUbusiness — last modified 20 February 2024, 18:32 CET
In the competitive realm of business and finance, crafting an effective marketing plan is essential for success. However, with the abundance of options available, honing in on the most impactful strategies can be daunting. This article explores strategies to optimize your marketing mix and tools, specifically tailored for professionals in the business and finance sectors.
Impact on international organisations of recent UK employment law changes by EUbusiness — last modified 20 February 2024, 12:20 CET
Recent UK Employment Law changes are set to significantly affect both large organisations and SMEs operating across the UK and the EU, requiring them to review their operations, HR, and compliance strategies across the different jurisdictions.
7 Ways To Lower Your Home's Carbon Footprint by EUbusiness — last modified 19 February 2024, 17:07 CET
In the face of climate change and environmental degradation, individuals play a crucial role in creating a sustainable future.
Understanding the consequences of asset seizure: What happens next? by EUbusiness — last modified 19 February 2024, 00:26 CET
Asset seizure, also known as asset forfeiture or asset confiscation, occurs when the government or law enforcement authorities legally take possession of property or assets believed to be involved in illegal activities.
EU's Digital Services Act to improve consumer protection online by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 16 February 2024, 23:35 CET
This Saturday marks the moment the Digital Services Act will apply in full to online platforms and marketplaces. Consumers will be better protected from rogue sellers, no longer have their sensitive or children's data used for targeted ads, and can opt for more privacy regarding recommender systems.
Von der Leyen Commission halts 'water resilience initiative', risking deeper harm to drought and flood hit Europe by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 15 February 2024, 23:10 CET
Europe has been scarred by floods, droughts and forest fires - and yet the von der Leyen Commission is scrapping the promised "initiative for water resilience" in a move that will harm Europeans, farmers and nature as the impacts of climate change grow ever more fierce.
Consumers could be fully reimbursed for payment fraud according to European Parliament vote by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 14 February 2024, 23:47 CET
Consumers could be fully reimbursed if they become a victim of an impersonation scam according to a vote in the European Parliament’s ECON Committee today.
Substantiating Green Claims: Retailers and wholesalers call for practicality by EUbusiness — last modified 14 February 2024, 23:42 CET
Today, the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection adopted their draft report on the Substantiating Green Claims Directive proposal.
Single Market Report: High time to turn good intentions into concrete action, say Europe's retailers and wholesalers by EUbusiness — last modified 14 February 2024, 23:39 CET
Today, the European Commission published its Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report about the state of EU competitiveness and the Single Market.
Lawyer (Course Director) in EU Financial Markets & Banking, Academy of European Law by EUbusiness — last modified 05 March 2024, 18:00 CET
The Academy of European Law in Trier, Germany is looking to recruit a new member of its team starting at the earliest possible date as a Lawyer (Course Director) in EU Financial Markets & Banking.
EU 2040 climate targets: consumer groups urge roll out of ambitious laws by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 07 February 2024, 00:12 CET
Today the EU Commission has proposed a 90% cut in the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels in a bid to become carbon neutral by 2050. To reach this target, BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, calls on decision makers to make the roll out of ambitious climate legislation their number one priority.
SMEs call for investment certainty and assistance by smeunited — last modified 07 February 2024, 00:06 CET
"To make climate policy a win-win for planet and SMEs, a net emission climate target for 2040 should be set in due time, to ensure planning stability and investment certainty. It must be robust and feasible for our economy and society", said SMEunited's Secretary General Véronique Willems.
Net Zero Industry Act turns into recipe for missing 2030 targets by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 07 February 2024, 00:03 CET
This afternoon, the European Parliament and Council came to a provisional deal on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). This should have given an urgent boost to existing clean technologies. However by broadening the initial list of net-zero technologies to technologies which are not yet commercially available and/or could take decades to become so, the European institutions have effectively dropped the main objective of the regulation, which 'was' to achieve the EU's 2030 climate targets. WWF regrets this decision and fears the EU is shooting itself in the foot.
Listing Act deal: A twofold win for investors & the environment by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 06 February 2024, 00:41 CET
Following extensive negotiations, the Listing Act trilogues concluded on 2 February, reaching a deal that contains specific wins for sustainable finance and investors alike: it improves the sustainability disclosures of stocks and bonds to better inform investors buying them.
A Beginner's Guide to Risk-Based Underwriting by EUbusiness — last modified 05 February 2024, 17:59 CET
In finance, where uncertainties and fluctuations are inevitable, the concept of risk-based underwriting emerges as a crucial tool for lenders and financial institutions. This strategic approach allows for a more nuanced evaluation of potential borrowers, enhancing decision-making processes and minimising financial risks.
EU rules to help consumers repair their products by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 02 February 2024, 23:16 CET
Last night, the EU reached a deal on the right to repair proposal that will help consumers repair their goods more easily and use their products longer. BEUC welcomes the new rules which will put pressure on producers to make high quality and repairable products.
SMEunited calls for social dialogue to adapt to changes in working life by smeunited — last modified 31 January 2024, 19:00 CET
"SMEs have played a significant role in the creation of economic wealth, jobs and social cohesion. We entrepreneurs hear the ambitious objectives for social Europe and whilst reaffirming our support, we call for a serious commitment from the European Commission and the Member States to re-create a positive economic spiral on our continent, and show that Europe is a continent where business and social standards go hand in hand", stated SMEunited President Petri Salminen at the Val Duchesse Summit.
Make the Green Deal deliver for SMEs by smeunited — last modified 30 January 2024, 18:51 CET
Entrepreneurs shared their stories about boosters and blockers for the Green Deal implementation with Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra in today's SME Climate Dialogue with SMEunited.
2024 marketing trends: what is important to customers? by EUbusiness — last modified 26 January 2024, 22:37 CET
The marketing industry never stands still, all the while developing. 2024 has already begun to confidently show specific trends in marketing that help companies stay ahead of competitors.
Economic Security Package: EuroCommerce asks for cautious approach to guard the competitiveness of businesses in Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 24 January 2024, 23:49 CET
The European Commission is addressing increasing geopolitical tensions, geo-economic fragmentation and technological shifts that are posing challenges for the European economy and Europe's economic security in a new Economic Security Package issued today.
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