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After a rough end to 2008, 2009 looks to be a promising year for the renewable energy industry. Companies are and will be facing a few challenges, but the market is expected to rise once again. In the new economic climate, the sector will have to adapt to the factors facing the world economy, including scarce financial resources, high interest rates, and shattered investor's confidence.

The Eurosystem, which comprises the European Central Bank (ECB) and 16 national central banks of the euro area, is publishing a set of expectations for different stakeholders regarding the future progress of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) project. The expectations, developed as a response to requests for guidance received throughout 2008, provide support for banking communities and payment institutions. They should also provide users with guidance regarding the adjustment of their payment-related activities and what they can expect from their bank or payment institution. The Eurosystem’s expectations are not, however, intended to be formal requirements or legally binding.

This month’s new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 774,000 units, a 42.7 percent decrease from March 2008 and a 12.7 percent increase from February 2009, according to Edmunds.com.

Would you quit your job if you won the lottery? With the U.S. economy ailing and companies laying off millions of Americans who are anxiously searching for employment, a new CIGNA survey shows that for the majority of Americans, work means a lot more to them than a paycheck to cover the bills.

Employees are increasingly accepting responsibility for helping save money around the workplace according to new research released by the Carbon Trust, with the majority (87%) saying it's important for them to help their employer cut costs in the current climate, and 78% willing to be more energy efficient to save money.

An exclusive survey of leading business professionals conducted by Progressive Business Publications reveals the depth of the current economic recession among a broad range of companies in all industries and sizes.

Cost reduction and customer satisfaction are top of mind for shared services leaders as they work to support their businesses through the recession, according to a new study presented by Deloitte.

Amazon and Netflix were pioneers in building recommendation engines, and they used the systems they developed to become leaders in their respective categories.

As the tax deadline approaches, many Americans have refunds on their mind. While the arrival of a refund once meant a shopping spree to many, this year Americans are skipping the spring sales to boost their savings and eliminate debt, according to a new survey release by ING DIRECT.

Nearly one third of individuals in the EU27 shopped on the internet in 2008 Travel and clothes most popular purchases. In 2008, 32% of individuals1 aged 16-74 in the EU27 had bought or ordered goods or services for private use over the internet at least once in the last 12 months.