A new model for funding innovation?

Adrian Tripp, Chief Executive of the European Business Awards, suggests a radical new role for funding innovation in Europe, with benefits for big companies and small innovators. Read his blog and tell us if you think it will work.

Enter the Dragon: How managing finances in China’s currency could pay dividends

For European business the Chinese opportunity is vast and a recent relaxation of rules around the international use of China’s currency, the Renminbi, has opened up new and highly advantageous opportunities to CEOs. HSBC's John Casey tell us why dealing in the Renminbi could pay dividends for your business.

Opinion: Why there’s good news from our European business elite

Chairman of the judging panel, Philip Forrest, tells us what stories stood out when the panel selected this year's Ruban d'honneur recipients for the 2011 EBA programme. And he is impressed with the volume of good news stories, despite the latest economic woes

My Two Biggest Business Challenges

Norah Casey is one of the panel of Dragons on the Irish version of the world-famous business-pitching TV show, Dragon's Den. More importantly, she is also a Country Representative for the 2011 European Business Awards due to the continuing success of her publishing firm, Harmonia..

The business continues to grow despite tough economic times in her country. So we asked her what were the two biggest business challenges she is facing right now?