Pefili OEBEM, following the workshop on the Electronic Waste Registry, presented to its members the following announcement by the Ministry:
That registration, registration and completion of waste reports are extended beyond 31 May 2017.
The cut-off date is 20 July 2017.
AND AFTER WHAT?
Brief description.
For the gradual reconstruction of our place, we need to target a variety of areas, including both uniqueness and export profile. Let’s start with the support of the development of the tourism sector.
Beginning, we believe that the development of “Dipole: Airport – Port” should be supported. These two elements must go together. The ultimate goal, of course, should be the internationalization of the airport, which can not be done tomorrow but in 10 years. However, today we need to start the necessary Actions to create the appropriate infrastructure as a resource for our children. Thus, a tourist from China or America or North Europe, who will descend to the airport of N. Anchialos, will also visit the magical Pelion, will also stay in Volos. This will strengthen the local tourist industry and hence the professional craftsmen of our Federation.
In keeping with the above-mentioned spirit, we believe that the Master Plan for the Port of Volos should be revised, as the political, economic and social developments of our country may have classified it as outdated. Today maybe we should see “city and port one”.
A new vision for the uses and optimum use of Limenas is necessary, a vision that will be tilted towards its Tourist development and in fact towards the most serious support of the Cruise. And, of course, the phases of implementation of the aforementioned must be finalized in conjunction with the development of Anchialos Airport, since it is considered that the airport of N. Anchialos is the most important factor for the development of the Port of Volos in Home Port for the cruise. Which will “resurrect” the city further, due to the hotel development that will impose it on other cruise ship catering services.
At the same time, a synergistic operation of the waterway will add another dimension to the tourist activity that serves the cruise.
Remaining in the same spirit, we should not forget the support of the opening of a new line – Volos – Cyprus – Israel. An Act that will highlight the maritime tourism of the Volos Port for foreigners and locals.
Finally, we emphasize that the above considerations should be discussed in the context of a decision-making event, with the support of all stakeholders in the region, inviting the relevant actors and scientists to submit their proposals to the above-mentioned subject .
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For the gradual reconstruction of our place, we need to target a variety of areas, including both uniqueness and export profile. Let’s start with the support of the development of the tourism sector.
Beginning, we believe that the development of “Dipole: Airport – Port” should be supported. These two elements must go together. The ultimate goal, of course, should be the internationalization of the airport, which can not be done tomorrow but in 10 years. However, today we need to start the necessary Actions to create the appropriate infrastructure as a resource for our children. Thus, a tourist from China or America or North Europe, who will descend to the airport of N. Anchialos, will also visit the magical Pelion, will also stay in Volos. It will strengthen the local tourist industry and hence the professional craftsmen of our Federation.
In particular, however, it is necessary to make an event, with the support of all the Bodies of the region, to which the relevant actors and scientists of the subject will be invited to submit their proposals to the above-mentioned subject.
In keeping with the above-mentioned spirit, we believe that the Master Plan for the Port of Volos should be revised, as the political, economic and social developments of our country may have classified it as outdated. Today maybe we should see “city and port one”. A new vision for the uses and optimum use of Limenas is necessary, a vision that will be tilted towards its Tourist development and in fact towards the most serious support of the Cruise. The functions of Limenas must be redefined and its uses redefined, with a special emphasis on its tourist and cultural links with the city and the remarkable outskirts of Volos and Pelion. The unused spaces and the buildings of Limenas must be used for the reception of tourists during their landing and boarding on the cruise ships, as well as the recreation of the rest of the city’s citizens. This could be done with appropriate architectures, port and transport interventions, and, of course, the proposals and the plans to be submitted by the experts concerned.
A new vision for the uses and optimum use of Limenas is necessary, a vision that will be tilted towards its Tourist development and in fact towards the most serious support of the Cruise. And, of course, the phases of implementation of the aforementioned must be finalized in conjunction with the development of Anchialos Airport, since it is considered that the airport of N. Anchialos is the most important factor for the development of the Port of Volos in Home Port for the cruise. Which will “resurrect” the city further, due to the hotel development that will impose it on other cruise ship catering services.
At the same time, the synergic operation of the waterway (the licensing of which is sent under the responsibility of the Minister of Infrastructure), will give another dimension to the tourist activity that serves the cruise (through the excursion packages that will offer the passengers) and will also contribute to the tourist Movement of the Sporades, thus maximizing the international advertising of the place as a tourist destination.
Remaining in the same spirit, we should not forget the support of the opening of a new line – Volos – Cyprus – Israel. An Act that will highlight the maritime tourism of the Volos Port for foreigners and locals.
However, the benefits of the Port of Limenas should be modernized on the ships that visit it, namely the supply of power to parked ships for the reduction of air pollution near the city, the financial management of waste, etc. Tourists’ And individual character, such as help for the disabled, transport, information, etc. All the competent bodies of the city should participate in the reception of the tourist stream, with cultural events.
Of course, all of the aforementioned depend on the will of the local actors, namely the OLB SA, the Municipality of Volos, the Region of Thessaly, the TAIFA, the Ministry of Tourism, the Cultural Organizations, etc., as well as the private initiative. The latter, however, is based on the sincere willingness of the governors to go in this direction, with firm policy and clear commitments to investors.
Finally, we emphasize that the above considerations should be discussed in the context of a decision-making event, with the support of all stakeholders in the region, inviting the relevant actors and scientists to submit their proposals to the above-mentioned subject . And, let’s start with a review of the Plan Scheme of the port, on the basis of which all the necessary projects will go ahead.
“Cutting turnover and lack of liquidity” came and fell
In the Magnesia media
3rd Survey of Economic Elements of Local Businesses of Magnesia by OEBE.
OEBEM Proposals for the Reconstruction of the Local Economy
The vertical decline in turnover and the continuing strong inability to meet their obligations record for the companies of Magnesia the new – third in a row – survey of the data of the local enterprises, conducted by the Federation of Professional Craftsmen & Retailers of the Prefecture of Magnesia (OEBE .M) along with a strong request to link the POS requirement with the introduction of a blatant account for business professionals.
The survey was carried out with the financial support of the Cooperative Bank of Thessaly and the Magnesia Chamber and covers the January-April 2017 period (note: OEBEM surveys are now carried out on a quarterly basis, quarterly initially).
In the 3rd survey of OEBEM, a sample of 346 companies, out of a total of 1,500 OEBEM member companies (23%), was judged to be highly representative and strong statistics, with 25% from the commercial sector, 18% from the craft industry 57% from the professional.
One of the most alarming findings of the survey, as Mr Ophimos President, Mr Trifonos Plasstas said, is the new turnover reduction recorded by local businesses following the downward trend of the two previous periods. In particular, 65%, ie seven out of 10 enterprises, reported a further decrease in turnover compared with the previous period, while only 20% of the sample and 15% of the stagnation increased. 37% of the sample, more specifically, reported a turnover reduction of up to 20%, while 15% saw a 20% to 40% decline in turnover and a 13% turnover reduction of more than 50%.
At the same time, 64% said it was pessimistic to improve the situation in the next four months, which is clearly better than 86% of the previous measurement, but is due to the upcoming summer tourist season.
It is also characteristic of the continuing highly reluctant psychology of the market, is the negative answer given by the sample companies to the question of whether to proceed with new investments, with 93% responding “No”, compared with 88% in the previous survey. At the same time, only a slight increase is recorded in the extroversion of the productive fabric of the region, with 13% stating that it exports, compared to 9% in the previous survey, but this percentage remains naturally still “embryonic” One in ten enterprises has export activity).
Particular concern also poses with regard to the prospect of entrepreneurship – especially small and medium-sized entrepreneurship – as Mr Plastaras points out that six out of ten enterprises are unable to cope with their obligations to the State, insurance funds, DEKO and so on. And seven out of ten think that they will not be able to meet their obligations in the next four months.
“The viability of the small and medium-sized enterprise – notes the chairman of OEBEM, Mr. Trifonas Platastas, as it will become compulsory within three years to use POS, enforce, enforce, require connection to 100% ACCOUNT PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT. It is estimated that if there is no such prospect, a large number of companies will put a padlock with direct consequences on unemployment, tax and insurance income. This part will also be a question in our next research, as the businesses of the region have already dealt with the matter. ”
With regard to Employment, 77% of the companies in the sample are currently unlikely to recruit more than 90% of the February survey. The improvement is again due, as is clear from the qualitative analysis of the answers, to the beginning of the tourist season, but clearly does not reflect the strong tourist dynamics of the region. 80% of those who declare that they will recruit once in partial and not full-time employment. However, 87% said they would not make redundancies, compared with 64% in the previous survey.
Suggestions
(A) As regards taxation issues, proposals from the companies involved in the survey are:
-Connect with 100% RETAIL PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT. It is estimated that if there is no such prospect, a large number of companies will put a padlock with direct consequences on unemployment, tax and insurance income. This piece will be a question in our next research
– Reduction of tax rates for natural and legal persons
– Out-of-court settlement with truly out-of-court terms, without bureaucracy and quick results
– Resumption of 120 installments for debts to the public and banks according to income criteria of natural and legal persons, as the case may be
– Streamline bank supplies to European standards
– It is estimated that the opening of Sundays will be a heavy blow to small and medium-sized enterprises in the region
B) For the Insurance Company, respectively, the proposals of the Magnesian enterprises are:
-Reduction of insurance contributions according to income criteria of enterprises and individuals
-Return of 120 installments by freezing past debts
-Traditional and long-term insurance system
-The portion of health contributions should not be calculated as a percentage, but it should be stable and the same for everyone
-Haircutting 5% on OAED
C) For the gradual Reconstruction of the site, as OEBEM President points out, OEBEM’s position is that there is a need to target areas that include both uniqueness and export profile:
-Support for the development of the tourism sector – The development of “Dipole: Airport-Port” should be supported. There is a need for a new vision for the uses and optimum use of the Port, which will be tilted towards its Tourist development and in fact towards the most serious support of the Cruise.
And, of course, the phases of implementation of these must be finalized in conjunction with the development of Anhialos Airport, since it is considered that the airport of N. Anchialos is the most important factor for the development of the Port of Volos at HomePort for the cruise, which Will “resurrect” the city further, due to the hotel development that will impose it and other cruise ship catering services.
At the same time, a synergistic operation of the waterway will give another dimension to the tourist activity that serves the cruise and we should not forget the support of the opening of a new Volos – Cyprus – Israel line that will highlight the sea tourism of Volos Port for Foreigners and locals.
The aforementioned considerations, added by the Chairman of OEBEM, should be discussed in the framework of a decision-making event, with the support of all the Bodies of the region, inviting the relevant actors and scientists to submit their proposals to Mentioned object.
The Board of Directors of the Federation of Professionals of Craftsmen & Merchants of Magnesia met with the sad news of the death of the President of the Federation of Professional Craftsmen & Merchants of Magnesia Mr. Mantas Gregoriou and decided:
1.To attend the exile sequence.
2.Put a wreath in his memory.
3.To express condolences to his family.
4.Deposit an amount to the city’s ardent institution.
5.Publish this to the press.
The President of GSEVEE, Mr. G. Kavathas, attended and spoke at the public hearing held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the role of family and traditional businesses in regional development.
The President of GSEVEE stressed that “Europe is gradually recognizing that the role of small and medium-sized enterprises is more crucial than originally estimated, extends to various policy areas and that the contribution to added value is a crucial dimension that should not be overlooked . At the same time, we see a shift in public debate from the unambiguous commitment to so-called new-type enterprises, start-ups and new technologies, the need to strengthen the national backbone of entrepreneurship, which is largely made up of family businesses or businesses with tradition And history in what they offer as a product or service. However, this shift in perception has not yet been translated into a political initiative and action to enhance the capabilities of family businesses. The social partners have a duty to highlight the forms of support for family businesses on the basis of which national and European policies should be designed. In particular, at regional level, the role of small family businesses is becoming more important and vital in terms of local development and the detention of desertification. ”
“In the European Union (EU), 60-90% of enterprises (country-by-country) are family-run and, according to the latest statistics, family businesses in the EU contribute to 2/3 of GDP and jobs. Here, we should emphasize that with the term family business we do not define a limited-to-the-horizon business, employment and networking business: these are enterprises that may be from Societe Anonyme, up to personal, export-oriented or supra-local individual enterprises that have managed to Maintain their family character in decision making and the administrative pyramid, and usually employ and assisting members. They may also be enterprises with a purely local character and limited scope of action. This heterogeneity therefore shapes the need to leverage different tools to support entrepreneurship. For other businesses, a higher degree of penetration into value chains is required, for the smallest it is necessary to have an adequate information network and wider flexibility in the constitution and operation side (less bureaucracy and compliance costs).
In Greece, which continues to walk on the thorny path of the crisis, but also in its ineffective management, the problems faced by family businesses are even stronger:
– It is institutional, (incomplete information on the transfer process, the issuance of a new operating license, etc.), in the sense that there is no code of action that allows the entrepreneur to step-by-step approach and support. Despite the positive steps in the fight against bureaucracy and simplification of procedures, the problem of state-entrepreneur-consumer communication remains. GSEVEE considers that there is scope for intervention on the part of tertiary organizations in this area.
– Taxation (high transfer tax, “informal” transfer, etc.) and financial (lack of economic and tax incentives, staff adaptation, shrinking industry or activity, etc.)
– Of course, it is also socially-working, (capabilities and skills of the successor, training of the successor, etc.), in the sense of the inability of enterprises to recognize primarily the personnel needs and, secondarily, to attract suitable candidates. Therefore, family businesses need human resources counseling and assessment infrastructure. Education and training programs have failed to prepare ground for the past few years.
As mentioned above, an important aspect of a family business is the transfer from generation to generation and successful succession. Transfer incentives in our country are limited and the anti-development framework (there are no tax breaks, high debts make it unattractive or impossible to transfer, etc.).
The criticality of successful succession in a family business is confirmed and evidenced by recent EU figures that 1/3 of EU entrepreneurs, especially those managing family businesses, would have retired by 2016 According to the same EU estimates, this could have an impact on up to 690,000 small and medium-sized enterprises and 2.8 million jobs each year.
Additionally, official data show that only 30%, ie 3 out of 10 family businesses survive the transition to the second generation, while only 10%, ie 1 out of 10 family businesses manage to maintain the family business by moving to the third generation , While only 3%, that is, 3 out of 100 family businesses, end up in the fourth generation. ”
Finally, the President of GSEVEE stressed that “there is a point that is the crucial variable that determines the specific weight of the family business: is the contribution to employment, technological continuity, regional integration and, by extension, contribution to social cohesion and social harmony.”
The country is in the last seven years in a whirlpool that seems to lead to a deeper and more painful crisis.
In addition to our self-evident concern for the citizens we represent, ten (10) Social Agents carry out on:
May 30, 2017, at 17.00pm, Tuesday at the TITANIA Hotel
1st FORUM of Social Agencies
It is an effort that unites our concerns and concerns, our thoughts and our proposals, to help them get out of the economic, political and social crisis.
It is beyond any doubt that no Social Group can prosper in its own right. On the contrary, we believe that by combining our concerns and, above all, our voice, we will be able to create a new starting point of expectation.
The Forum is attended by: AGSSE (General Confederation of Pensioners of Greece) – GSEVEE (General Confederation of Professional Craft Traders in Greece) – Athens Bar Association – ESEE (Hellenic Confederation of Trade and Entrepreneurship – Athens Chamber of Commerce – Supreme Confederation of Polytechnics Greece – Union of Taxed Hellenic – Panhellenic Medical Association – Panhellenic Federation of Military – POMIDA (Panhellenic Federation of Real Estate Owners)
The President of GSEVEE, Mr. G. Kavathas, attended a workshop organized by the General Secretariat of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Development entitled “Forum Results for Industry Year One – Prospects” at the National Research Foundation, held on Thursday 25 May 2017 .
The President of GSEVEE in his address stressed that it is a top priority for the country to direct the agenda into development strategies, not just for market psychology, but because we have to move to a realism of action and creation, adapted to the Greek context. “By saying this, I would like to emphasize that, when GSEVEE calls for the adjustment of economic policies to the national economy, with the burden of tradition, culture, geographical identity and locality in general, it does not It means that we should stick to the sterile productive model of the past, which has exhausted its limits. On the contrary, we recommend that some of these particular features become comparative advantages that will attract areas we are interested in developing such as digital transformation, e-commerce, agro-food chain, construction, processing in the ceramics, silversmiths, Include a significant added value burden with a significant development dimension and a contribution to employment and craft industries. Some sectors are extensively analyzed in the Industry DG’s edition. ”
“It is a commonplace that the Greek economy must pass the threshold of the trading economy towards adopting a more outward-looking, investment model that will boost the processing and internationally tradable goods produced in the country. However, the simplistic view that first applying policies of internal devaluation, then shrinking domestic consumption and then developing tools to mobilize investment, is an outdated view of things with tangible results of failure. It is a recipe that struck at the same time trade, processing, primary production, a recipe that limited exports and synergies. ”
The President of GSEVEE submitted a core of proposals:
1) On the financing side, red loans are undoubtedly the biggest challenge of this period, as more than 45% of loans are not serviced smoothly. Accelerating effective implementation of the out-of-court debt settlement mechanism is a first-line issue. It is, of course, a matter of avoiding the facilitation of strategic bad payers, as well as the smooth servicing of those whose economic decisions have been driven by the brutality of adaptation, the ineffective economic policy program, excessive taxation. Although small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99.6% of businesses and account for 85% of employment, they are marginal to 40% of business loans.
2) Alongside the solutions for red loans, the necessary instrument is the institutional framework, which allows the diversification of the tools and sources of finance to suit the needs of Greek entrepreneurship. In this respect, the possibilities of promoting modern tools for microfinance, participatory financing, factoring and other forms of cooperative banking should be explored.
3) The creation of a development fund for SMEs, with the encouragement of institutional investors, international financial development groups, regions and small businesses (under the charging of tax-free funds for investment), will strengthen the prospects of the Greek economy and regional development.
4) Active intervention policies should be applied to business transfer procedures, particularly family businesses, to second and third generation entrepreneurs. But also for those who fail, provision should be made, which should not be confined to social policy actions for the marginalized practitioner, but especially social entrepreneurship actions and re-entry into the market. IME GSEVEE, in cooperation with the SEN, is already implementing the European Program for Early Warning for Businesses in Crisis and aspires to provide the state with the know-how and data to establish a rescue, rescue and second chance mechanism.
5) On the synergy side, conditions are mature to form a modern legal framework for the creation of cooperative associations / formations. It is a necessary element in encouraging new small and medium-scale investments. Subsequently, specific programs will need to be implemented to finance clusters, joint ventures, innovation synergies and open trade centers. The commitment of an enterprise to participate in an organized collaborative cluster may involve a unified configuration of spaces, warehouses, logistics-transport as well as joint market research and development of new goods. Priority should be given to outward-looking actions and the development of the internal market. This strategy should result in the inclusion of small businesses in value chains, in the cooperation of large and small enterprises.
6) In the promotion of entrepreneurship and the reduction of bureaucratic obstacles, we recognize that important steps have been taken,
7) Finally, I would like to mention two important dimensions for the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises, especially in the manufacturing sector, in the international and internal economic life:
(A) the participation of SMEs in public procurement is of key importance to local development and technology / innovation transfer. At a time when there is a threat of concentration of public procurement on pretext for budgetary reasons, procurement policies should aim to simplify, transparent and disseminate information and technical details in order to ensure maximum participation.
B) Greek manufacturing industries should also be involved in all processes related to the internationalization of the Greek economy, foreign direct investment. Critical areas such as shipping, transport, energy hubs, construction, digital development, defense industry require the participation of Greek companies (small and bigger) in both added value and the adoption of new technology. “
It was anonymous in the press, the view that some unions do not support the initiatives of the President of OEBEM, with regard to the Striking mobilizations and they have issues of reaction on his face. Unfortunately, those who try to create issues within OEBEM are falling out. The overwhelming majority of the Associations (except one) supports the BoD and especially the President, Mr. Plastra Tryfon, and everything that sounds is out of the wrong. Over the past two years, OEBEM has moved unattended and united at all levels and is supported by the overwhelming majority of the Associations, which are also represented in the BoD proportionally. We will continue to unite the effort that we have started to reach OEBEM where it really deserves and should be at the top of the local and Pan-Hellenic Trade Union Movement. We continue to work together for this purpose.
The first official visit was held by the President of UEAPME, Ulrike Rabmer-Koeller at the offices of the General Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Retailers of Greece in Athens, as a follow-up to her initiative – 
following her recent election to the highest post, – to strengthen the links between European small and medium-sized enterprise organizations, The exchange of views on the major challenges facing small businesses in Europe and the country. The President of UEAPME and the Head of the Commercial Department of the Austrian Embassy welcomed the President of GSEVEE G. Kavathas and General Secretary G. Kourasis, who led her to the structures of GSEVEE (IME and KEK) and developed the strategy of the organization in National and European level.
At the following working meeting, the President of GSEVEE set out the core of the issues that concern the Confederation at the current juncture, analyzed the economic environment and the context
Of the rigid economic policy that has been put in place and called on UEAPME to steadily develop a network of co-operation and joint interventions to achieve better representation in the European institutions and more favorable treatment for the promotion of European and national SME policies. Particular mention was made of the need to create new financing tools and to increase liquidity and market investment. The meeting was attended by UEAPME Vice President Mr. D. Assimakopoulos and the GSEVEE representative at the EESC, Mr. Panagiotis Gopas, who pointed out the European dimension of the cooperation of organizations for the good of the member countries and the European Union.
The President, Ms. Rabmer-Koeller put the focus of the debate on the need to strengthen the role and active 
participation of UEAPME in the European decision-making centers and showed particular interest in the development and deepening of research synergies with FIE GSEVEE as well as actions in the field of training and employment promotion . The Austrian Embassy’s commercial department has announced its intention to promote initiatives to strengthen trade links and value chains among small and medium-sized businesses in Greece and Austria. The interlocutors agreed that the European vision and the acquis should be preserved, and as the European Union is the common field of action of citizens and businesses, they should all work together towards the reorientation and deepening of European policies for the benefit of the European Society and economy.
The official launch of the program entitled “European Network of Early Warning for Business and Second Opportunity in Greece”, organized by FHW GSEVEE and the Athens Chamber of Commerce, was held with great success today at Aigli Zappeion.
The event was attended by Mr. I. Dragasakis, Vice-President of the Greek Government, Mr. K. Andropoulos, Project Manager of COSME and Political Media Program, DG Internal Market of Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission as well as by European Early Warning Network Mr. Soren Boutrup, Danish Ministry of Development, MichaelLyngeHansen, Business Advisor EarlyWarningDenmark and Mr. Attila von Unruh, Director TEAM U, Germany, were also honored with the presence of Messrs. P. Kourouplis, Minister of Shipping, G. Papaderakis, Secretary General of Commerce, D. Sioufas, former Speaker of the Parliament.
In the greeting addressed by the President of GSEVEE, Mr. George Kavathas presented the main points of the Action and pointed out their importance for small and small businesses.
More specifically, the President of GSEVEE stated the following:
“About 250,000 small and very small businesses were closed in 2010-2015. This is enough to show the magnitude of the disaster that has occurred in the country’s business and, as a result, in the national economy. The country is in a deep recession over the last nine years and an unprecedented economic crisis in the last seven years, implementing three (3) fiscal adjustment memoranda, and according to FMI’s investigations, we are in the third year of stagnation. Despite the improvement recorded by all the economic indicators, they continue to be highly negative, creating a great deal of concern for the future. The probability of further stagnation puts at risk the position of weaker businesses and the self-employed.
Unfortunately, the main elements that make up a business-friendly environment such as stable and fair taxation, access to finance, reduction of bureaucratic and administrative compliance costs remain demanding, despite the efforts being made. However, the government’s legislative intervention to regulate red loans, which are one of the most important problems faced by the Greek economy and businesses, is extremely positive.
The everyday life experienced by small and very small businesses is extremely painful, since much of our colleagues have suffered such a financial disaster, many of them living below the poverty line and social exclusion. In fact, according to IME GSEVEE estimates, one-third of newly-born children come from the professional classes and social strata represented by GSEVEE.
According to European Commission surveys, 50% of small and medium-sized enterprises in the European Union close their operations in the first five years, while only 15% of bankruptcy firms are busy. Based on these surveys, it is estimated that 1.7 million jobs per year or 4,650 jobs per day are lost as a result of closure. This is one of the main reasons why the EU It is becoming more and more important to create a favorable environment for 2nd opportunity, to honest entrepreneurs who have failed.
In fact, the general social stigmatization creates a psychological context, as it perceives the entrepreneur who did not succeed, as a deceived person who deceived and who no one wants to know and to associate with him. And although EU surveys have shown that just 4% -6% of bankruptcies are fraudulent, the processes of restructuring, closing or bankruptcy of a business are inefficient, costly and time-consuming. These reasons are dissuasive not only for businessmen who have failed, but also for those who would like to start a new business.
The failure, the complex and time-consuming closure or winding-up of a business, and the lack of funding from the financial sector for a fresh start, are common pan-European ones. The second opportunity for a businessman remains largely a very lonely and difficult road. However, there are countries in the European Union that have good practices and, in particular, early warning systems for early-stage entrepreneurs, where the necessary corrective action can be taken.
This is our goal. Through this program, try to give answers, but especially to propose viable solutions and concrete policy proposals to create a business support framework. Especially in the case of Greece, this program is a pilot that is characterized by innovation, since innovation is not only the object but also the way of its implementation, which is based on the active and dynamic volunteering of experienced scientists and professionals. We are very optimistic about creating an extensive Mind Register that has already become a reality and is continuing to expand. In addition, a National Network is formed, consisting of institutional partners, legal entities of public and private law, who are members of the program and its benefits and are next to this endeavor to strengthen Greek entrepreneurship, each of its own field And with his own valuable experience. In our effort, those who have common goals are welcome to explore possible partnerships and exchanges of know-how, because our goal is to collaborate in a collective, mutually beneficial and socially horizontal effort. The program aspires to approach the issue of business in difficulty, not only financially and quantitatively, but also man-centered. We are talking about a socially beneficial action that is not limited to the benefit to the entrepreneur but extends to benefits for the public, workers, suppliers and society as a whole.
This pilot project will have 700 benefiting companies and will seek to connect with scientific research and analysis. A key goal of the program is, after the end, the production of quantitative and qualitative data capable of compiling policy tools for adopting actions at state level. The task is not easy, but it is a challenge and a social responsibility. After the end of each counseling, the program provides for follow-up of businesses so as to assess the qualitative characteristics of the action.
However, this program is not exclusively Greek. It is European. Greece is an important link that aims, through the effective implementation of the pilot, to contribute to the creation of a pan-European business support mechanism. The 2nd opportunity even has a strong symbolism. It’s not just businesses in Greece who need a second chance to come back to create again. Greece needs a second chance and let me note that Europe also needs a second chance to regain its pace. “