Brussels, 01/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has launched a public consultation exercise on the EU Small Business Act (SBA), an action plan to promote the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. The consultation exercise will conclude on 31 March 2008, ahead of the unveiling of the Small Business Act in June 2008 (see Europe 9549). 'The crucial role of SMEs and entrepreneurs for Europe's competitiveness has now been well recognised. With the SBA, we aim at fully...