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The European Automobile Manufacturer's Association (ACEA) today issued concrete policy recommendations to help the industry on its transition to growth. "As manufacturers, we are ready to go on playing our part to make the shift into ...    Read on...

Renault Russia sales chief Sergei Kuteishchikov had to shave his head last month, having lost what seemed a sure bet. He gambled that in 2013's declining market, his dealers would beat the previous year's sales results, but not by much ...    Read on...

The European Automobile Industry is one of the world's technologically advanced, making significant contributions to Europe's economic growth, environmental sustainability and mobility. This brochure 'Mapping the European ... Read on...

The recent pressure on emerging markets is exaggerating the disparity in rates of economic recovery in Central and Eastern Europe. January PMI numbers illustrated that, with Central Europe continuing to see growth ramp up, while Russia and Turkey ...  Read on...

Expansion for fourth month driven by Germany; France shows growth signs. Eurozone manufacturing activity hit a 32-month high in January, driven by economic powerhouse Germany and helped as struggling France finally picked up, a key ...  Read on...

A new dawn: Reigniting growth in Central and Eastern Europe

Diversity in Central and Eastern Europe: The decisive next growth factor?

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Germany's government is facing a number of challenges, involving more than domestic matters or the euro. The country's high export surplus, which can lead to damaging trade imbalances over the long term, also demands attention.      Read on...

If an employee extends her maternity leave, the temporary employee hired as cover can not be dismissed. An employee was hired to cover for an employee who was on maternity leave. The date when the absent employee was intended to ...   Read on...

UK host employers should be aware that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is taking a stricter approach to the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) on the remuneration of visitors from abroad who come to the UK to ...   Read on...

Law 14/2013, in force since September of 2013, has introduced benefits for the processing of work for intracompany transfers, as well as highly skilled professionals or managers of companies in Spain. A clear benefit introduced by the Law ...   Read on...

UK: Holiday Pay: A Sign of Things to Come?

Data Protection: EU Commissioner Reding introduces Eight Principles of Data Protection

Belgium: The 6th State reform - Important implications on individual resident and nonresident income taxation

German Employment Hits Record High in 2013

EU air passenger rights: Welcome clarification but forcing airlines to pay compensation will drive up ticket prices

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Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to:

• Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises
• Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks
• Find the right partners - and keep them loyal
• Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets
• Identify and leverage your sources of power
• Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean.  
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The French parliament adopted both the Finance Law for 2014 and the amended Finance Law for 2013 (hereinafter, the "Finance Law") on 19 December 2013, subject to a final review by the Constitutional Court. On 29 December, the court invalidated several ...   Read on...

The Russian cabinet has responded to a number of issues faced by companies that make regular fee payments to Rospatent (the Russian Patent Office). Resolution No. 1023, passed by the Russian Government on  ...   Read on...

United Kingdom: Protocols to treaties with India and Netherlands enter into force

Turkey - VAT on services provided in free trade zones

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KPMG in Russia updated its practical guide that provides a brief economic overview of Russia and introduces the tax and legal issues important for those who are planning to do business in this country. In particular, the brochure includes an ... Read on...

Selecting the proper legal form: representation, LLC, joint enterprise, subsidiary enterprise, distributor / Variety of start-ups and recruitment peculiarities / General Director and Business Development Director - key roles in start-ups. What competence and personal qualities you should focus on searching for candidates. Risks connected with choosing not right manager / Building a successful team. Peculiarities of candidate selection / and more ...
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Koursova has had extensive experience positioning Visteon to capitalize on the growing Russian market. From 2008-2011, she led the company's Russia operations, including establishing Visteon's first wholly owned interior manufacturing facility in Russia, and supporting the creation of an electronics joint venture. In her current purchasing role, she is responsible for localizing Russian operations and establishing and developing Russian suppliers to Visteon's operations ...
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This is the outline of a questioning structure that evolved over a 9-year period of working with Sales VPs, and Directors of Global Billion Dollar Firms and their teams of engineers to secure multimillion dollar international contracts. Mia has never ...   
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For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation.  In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of  The Accent Reduction Institute. 

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Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return. 
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2013 Portuguese attractiveness survey: Reforms boost Portugal's investment opportunities

Research & Development Activities of Enterprises in Poland

EU: Commission publishes report on dual-use export controls

Building confidence: European real estate assets investment trend indicator 2014

Spain: The research and innovation strategy for the smart specialisation of Catalonia

UK manufacturers boosted by overseas orders

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