Czech Business Today
Volume X, 4-2011
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The Czech Republic shares concerns of illicit tobacco trade
EU faces an uphill battle to stem the flow of illegal cigarettes pouring through its borders and across its Member… continue reading »
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SMEs going international!
The European Union is the biggest exporter in the world. EU exports represent 13% of its GDP. However, it seems that it… continue reading »
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General Congress of the Czech Chamber of Commerce
On May 26, the XXIII General Congress of the Czech Chamber of Commerce met in Litoměřice (CZ). It was an opportunity to… continue reading »
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Petr Kužel again at the head of the Czech Chamber of Commerce
The Czech Chamber of Commerce has re-elected its former President Mr. Petr Kužel to another three-year term at its… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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June 27th – 28th, 2011:
Meeting with Czech exporters (Prague)
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June 28th, 2011:
Debate on export opportunities in Balkan and East European Countries (Prague)
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June 29th, 2011:
Round Table on taxation (Prague)
Flash news
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Better access to finance for start-up businesses
The Czech Republic launched the programme INOSTART that will help start-up businesses get credit needed for their running or expansion in the field of innovation business. The start-up businesses will obtain a state guarantee up to 60% of their credit. Total budget of this programme is CZK200 million and each project can be guaranteed in the range of CZK500.000 to CZK15 million.
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Successful fight against Mad Cow disease
The Czech Republic would like to reassess its National Monitoring Programme for BSE, as it is a successful fight against the Mad Cow disease. The European Food Safety Authority released its report, which objectively evaluates the effort of the Czech Republic. Now, the Czech Republic together with the Slovak Republic and Poland will request inclusion in the list of countries that can revise their National Monitoring Programme and ease the veterinary control for beef-kettle.
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More pro-export offices in the world
The Czech Republic intends to significantly increase the number of countries in which it offers support for Czech exporters. Pro-export services are provided to Czech exporters by the network of CzechTrade Agency offices abroad. These offices focus on specific sectors and actively look for business opportunities abroad. This project starts this year.
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Unemployment decreased
In April 2011, unemployment is almost 34 000 lower in comparison to March 2011. The unemployment rate falls to 8.6% and this is the first time the unemployment rate falls down from 9% since November last year. At present 14 persons are applying for one vacancy.
