Revised and updated to include Eastern Europe and the EFTA countries, this guide to business practices in the EC provides detailed background information on events in the Single Market. The first section of the text covers the following: competitive strategies; finance, grants and loans; the new Maastricht European Council; recent economic development in Central and Eastern Europe; and opportunities in the EFTA countries. The second part of the text is a country-by-country guide to economic, cultural and social practices. In particular, it describes business styles, consumer preferences and organizations that assist businesses. A list of useful contact addresses is provided for each country.