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(ii) the tax on small business activities;

- the Ministry of Industry and Construction, the Ministry of Small Business, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Tourism and Catering as the Ministry of Economic Affairs,

Work management examinations shall be held at the relevant chamber of commerce and industry, and artisan craft examinations shall be held at the relevant chamber of small business.

the development of business links between economic operators of both Parties, including between small and medium-sized enterprises;

WISHING to encourage mobility and exchanges of youth; the enhancement of excellence of post-secondary institutions and non-governmental organizations; and the enhancement of competitiveness of businesses, including small and medium-sized businesses, in the two countries;

Considering the good and the bad sides of a small general hospital (being with 152 hospital beds the smallest in the country) and the aim for a higher business effectiveness of the facility, author proposes the change of professional organization of hospital departments.

Strengthening of competitiveness of enterprises through international and business information networking for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), technology networks and partnerships, capacity building for the acquisition and absorption of new technologies, technology training centres

The second alternative is one means of intervention of the US Small Business Administration in favour of small business investment companies.

(3) Based on Article 92 of this Act, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia and the Chamber of Small Business of Slovenia shall draw up a list of interested suppliers of the construction works not later than one year after the enforcement of this Act.

The provision of equity finance, in particular to smaller businesses, presents numerous challenges both to the investor and to the enterprise.

As for the major part of 'smaller' media owners in Slovenia - particularly in the radio broadcasting Weld - we can observe that these are mostly 'family' businesses with ownership shares held by family members, relatives or common law partners.

(1) The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia and the Chamber of Small Business of Slovenia (hereinafter: the Chamber) shall draw up on the basis of a public call, a list of the interested suppliers of works. In so doing they shall take account of the provisions laid down in this Act relating to the fulfilment of conditions under Article 41 (2), points 1., 2., 3. and 5, and the provisions of rules applying to the construction of premises in the Republic of Slovenia. Upon fulfilment of the same conditions, suppliers from other countries may also be included in the list, provided that the Republic of Slovenia has concluded a specific agreement to this effect. If the Chamber establishes in any way that the listed supplier no more fulfils the required conditions, the Chamber shall invite such supplier in writing, not later than 8 days after having established this fact, to prove again that the required conditions are fulfilled.

In the case of investment in small and medium-sized businesses within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 96/280/EC(6) the (A) rates for groups 2 and 3 may be increased by an amount for forms of finance other than direct assistance, provided that this increase does not exceed 10 % of the total eligible cost.

In the case of investments in small and medium-sized businesses within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 96/280/EC(1) the (A) rates for groups 2 and 3 may be increased by an amount for forms of finance other than direct assistance, provided that this increase does not exceed 10 % of the total eligible cost.

any producers exempted from VAT registration, e. g. small business and religious organizations.

the development of business links between economic operators, including small and medium-size enterprises,

- the balance of costs and benefits to market participants on a long-term basis (including small and medium-sized businesses and small investors) in any implementing measures,

experience of the applicant structure in assisting and advising businesses, a business-oriented attitude to small and medium-sized enterprises,

The objective of the project is to use cooperation with existing business clubs in support of Slovenian companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, through information and experience exchange; organised business meetings in cooperation with Slovenia's embassies and consulates, as well as its PAEFI business missions, or other institutions; participation in business delegations and promotional activities; and by assisting in the identification of business partners.

develop a more favourable business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through addressing the remaining obstacles to SME development including lack of business expertise among SME managers, and access to finance on appropriate terms.

to make a particular study of the assistance that could be given to small and medium- sized businesses to help them to take an active part in trade electronic data interchange;

With respect to this Directive, the business entity cannot be considered as smaller than a part of an enterprise or a legal body that from an organisational point of view constitutes an independent business, that is to say an entity capable of functioning by its own means.

encourage transfers of technology and co-operation among firms, particularly small businesses, consolidating the scientific base and stimulating the innovatory skills of both parties;

Quality evaluation shall be carried out comparing the benefits of the availability of the data with the costs of collection and the burden on business, especially on small enterprises.

Council Directive 72/211/EEC of 30 May 1972 concerning coordinated statistics on the business cycle in industry and small craft industries (OJ No L 128, 3.6.1972, p. 28), as amended by:

Quality evaluation shall be carried out comparing the benefits of the availability of the data with the costs of collection and the burden on businesses, especially on small enterprises.

uniform basis of assessment (4), as regards the determination of the person liable for payment of the tax, create serious problems for business and, in particular, for the smallest businesses.

The primary purpose of such offices is to offer support to small and medium-sized Slovenian companies in all phases of internationalisation of their business activities and in the development of their export potential.

388 Y 0727(02): Council Resolution on the improvement of the business environment and action to promote the development of enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ No C 197, 27.7.1988, p. 6);

whereas statistics are needed to assess the impact of the measures undertaken to achieve the objectives laid down in the Decision, in particular to have statistics which are comparable for businesses of all sectors, statistics on the national and international subcontracting relations between businesses and improved statistics on small and medium-sized enterprises;

Each delegation shall consist of representatives of European cross-industry organisations either representing general interests or more specific interests of supervisory and managerial staff and small and medium-sized businesses at European level.

Furthermore, the small percentage of the total coal business affected by the imposition of anti-dumping measures on foundry coke (less than 2,5 % of total turnover) negates the possibility of substantial economies of scale being seriously jeopardised.

389 D 0490: Council Decision 89/490/EEC of 28 July 1989 on the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ No L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 33);

whereas if a direct data collection from businesses is indispensable for compiling the statistics, the methods and techniques must ensure that the data are reliable and up to date, without giving rise for the parties concerned, in particular for small and medium sized businesses, to a burden out of proportion to the results which users of the said statistics can reasonably expect;

391 D 0319: Council Decision 91/319/EEC of 18 June 1991 revising the programme on the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises in the Community (OJ No L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 32).