Archive for the ‘European Business’ category

Trade Europe Global – European Business Directory

February 11th, 2012

The best way to maximize profit as a business man or woman in Europe is to get listed in the European business directory – well this is a known fact. But, there are still some businesses not listed in the various business directories. Everyone should utilize this avenue since it provides a reference for all those involved in global trade. This way European trade acts like a focal point to other international trading activities. Every importer or exporter around the world has a major interest in the European Business, making it very necessary for a directory containing information and details of products from different companies around the continent.

Anyone in business looking for investment opportunities in Europe can access the required details from the European business directory as it provides trade leads and links to enable partnership establishments which creates a healthy environment for export and import. If you are interested in the European business either as an exporter or importer, the first place to start will be to browse through the categories, selecting the category fitting for your product or the product you desire to purchase.

If you are a global trade buyer with particular interest in the European trade go through the directory of business and pick the company with the particular product you want to purchase. For example, here is a list of the different companies in the finance category of the directory of European business. In the finance, real estate and insurance company category, the following companies can be contacted for business:

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Cross Border Commercial Finance Protects Profits for European Businesses

December 7th, 2011

According to recent figures, average payment arrears throughout Europe now stand at 53 days. When supplier terms are taken into account from low-cost areas such as the Far East and Asia, the funding gap for businesses can extend well beyond 120 days. This can cripple cash flow for European businesses which in turn can have a negative impact on profits, expansion and their overall existence.

Tracey Davenport, Relationship Director with a leading European commercial bank, encounters this on a daily basis. “You’re seeing shorter payment terms and longer terms for debts remaining unpaid throughout the UK and Europe. One of the biggest assets for most businesses is their debtors, but most High Street banks continue to offer little support for funding European debtors. With businesses expanding their markets every day, companies understand the advantage of having a cross border commercial finance partner to assist their business plans going forward.”

Many factors are driving companies to outsourcing their European accounts receivables. Pending Basel II regulations have made commercial banks more alert to risks. When providing credit, commercial banks are attaching increasing importance of proper risk management by companies. Considering that 25% of unpaid bills are never collected, insolvency of a foreign customer difficult to determine and national laws difficult to comprehend – businesses continue to source providers with specific country expertise to deliver commercial finance solutions.

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