EUROPEAN COMPANIES LOOK FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW MARKETS DESPITE ONGOING FINANCIAL CRISIS

European business leaders continue to pursue growth opportunities abroad, according to new research from European Business Awards and RSM International, one of the world’s largest audit, tax and consulting networks.  Over two-thirds of European businesses plan to enter new markets in the next year despite the difficult post-recession climate.

EUROPE’S LEADING BUSINESSES EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY

2011 European Business Awards and HSBC survey reveals that:

·         More than a quarter of  businesses (29%) across Europe planning on expansion by entering a new market

·         More than half (52%) of businesses have either fully recovered or saw no negative impact from the recession

·         HSBC’s Trade Connections forecast highlights European trade growth of 77% by 2025; international trade  the key opportunity for region

2011 Ruban d’Honneur announced

Over 100 companies have been awarded a ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ prize in the penultimate stage of the European Business Awards, sponsored by HSBC.

Successful companies including DHL Germany, Harrods, Lebara, Veja, RTL Group, SENER, Eurocash, Diamdel, Santé and Mavi are representing nations across Europe. For the full list please visit: /ruban-dhonneur-categories/2011

European Business Awards announce 2011 Country Representatives for Phase 2 countries

EUROPE’S BEST BUSINESSES SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR NATION

The results are now in for the second round of the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC.  Over 220 exceptional companies have been selected to represent their nation across Europe and compete in the next stage to ultimately win a European Business Award.

Businesses celebrate their Country Representative status

See the pictures from a series of special events hosted by HSBC as we honoured the latest Country Representatives for the 2011 European Business Awards.

One Year On - How Pipistrel is flying high thanks to the European Business Awards

This time last year, Pipistrel CEO Ivo Boscarol was filling in his entry form for the European Business Awards with the hope his business would win. Almost one year on, the Slovenian business has an amazing story to tell.

Last call for entries as Phase 2 entry deadline approaches

Only three weeks remain for Europe’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses to enter the 2011 European Business Awards and see their achievements recognised in front of peers, politicians and media across the region.  Entries for Europe’s toughest business competition, sponsored by HSBC, will close at noon (GMT) on 23rd June 2011  for Phase 2* countries.

2011 Country Representatives receive press, TV and radio exposure

European Business Awards announce 2011 Phase One Country Representatives

The results are now in for the first round of the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC.  More than 185 exceptional companies have been selected to represent their nation across Europe and compete in the next stage to ultimately win a European Business Award.

Last call for Phase 1 entries as entry deadline approaches

Only three weeks remain for Europe’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses to enter the 2011 European Business Awards and see their achievements recognised in front of peers, politicians and media across the region.

Calling Europe’s business talent

The European Business Awards, Europe’s toughest business competition, is now open for entries from businesses across the EU. The Awards, sponsored by HSBC Commercial Banking, is now in its 5th year and deadline for entries is noon (GMT) 14th April 2011 for Group 1 countries and noon (GMT) 23rd June for Group 2 countries (see www.businessawardseurope.com for details).

European Business Awards crowns 10 businesses as continental champions

The crème de la crème of European business gathered to celebrate their shared success and congratulate the 10 category award winners in the finale of the European Business Awards 2010.