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Croatia and Macedonia have joined EU's Competitiveness and Innovation Programme
- By Didier Delmer
- Published 22/10/2007
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Didier Delmer
"Who are we ?"
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Entrepreneurs and CO Ltd
145-157 St John Street - London EC1V 4PY
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers, at Entrepreneurs & Co (ENC), we appreciate the value of working together as a team.
Because the flow of ideas is encouraged at ENC and everyone feels free to express their opinion with regard to work related matters it has by the very nature of being, created a dynamic work environment. As a team we all recognise our responsibility in making Entrepreneurs and Co what it is.
The reputation of the whole firm is in the hands of each individual and we are proud of being part of such a strong team. Together we encourage and motivate each other in a dynamic environment so that as a team we can provide innovative and profitable solutions for individuals and businesses.
Services
Every client is unique and deserves a unique service. Our philosophy is to put our clients first - to understand their situation and provide a first class service tailored to their specific needs.
Because we establish a one-to-one relationship with each client we are able to offer timely, individual advice on how to improve your business or personal finances.
As leading edge accountants we have developed the traditional bookkeeping, auditing, and accounting services into innovative client-focused services that provide not only all the reliable background support you would expect from a professional firm but also forward-thinking advice on how to improve your situation.
We have also developed a new range of accounting services to meet the needs of modern businesses, including a comprehensive business advisory service. Whether you need help with growing your business or advice on optimising your personal or family finances, we are here to help you get the best results.
'There are many areas of entrepreneurship and innovation policy where both countries have made excellent progress,' said Commissioner Verheugen. 'Their participation in the CIP will further consolidate these reform efforts and help them align their policies with those of the European Union, which they aspire to join in the near future.'
Both countries have a high proportion of small companies, and their governments have made great strides towards developing a favourable regulatory framework for SMEs. Now they need to build on this by putting in place policies which will encourage innovation in SMEs and so boost their competitiveness at national, regional and European levels.
By joining projects and networks involving partners from across the EU, the two countries will be exposed to best practice on entrepreneurship, SME policy, competitiveness and innovation.
Croatia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are the first non-EU/EEA (European Economic Area) countries to join the CIP. However, negotiations are already underway for Turkey and several other potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans to join the programme.
The CIP has a total budget of €3.6 billion and will run from 2007 to 2013. It consists of three pillars: the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Framework Programme, the Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme and the Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme. A cross-cutting theme for the entire programme is eco-innovation.