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Business, Commerce, Economy: Spain

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This pathfinder provides relevant internet resources on Business, Commerce, and Economic sites relating to Spain.
For banking information, see specific citations below, or the general pages of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning Spain and other countries of the world.

Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/) site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. Note especially their page on Multi-Regional Internet Business Resources.

The wealth of published books available on this subject exceeds the offerings of the online materials on the World Wide Web. Libraries, and in particular The Library of Congress Online Catalog, offers a wide bibliography of such published works on Business subjects. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress Subject Heading with the relevant country. The Business Reading Room web page offers an example of such subject headings combined with History at : http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/sharp13.html#heading.


The following selected links relate to: Business | Commerce | Economy


 

Business


Agriculture: Spain (http://purl.oclc.org/corc/system/Pathfinder/2497:xid=LCP)
A Pathfinder relating to Agriculture in Spain.

American Chamber of Commerce in Spain. (http://www.amchamspain.com/)
This site presents a window into a non-profit organization founded in 1917, dedicated to the promotion of commercial, economic and industrial relations between Spain and the United States. Includes news and events. Registration is available through purchase. In English and Spanish.

La Gaceta de los Negocios (http://www.negocios.com/gaceta/)
This site provides access to the daily business newspaper from Spain "La Gaceta de los Negocios". Includes national and international business news; information about the financial situation within the country; enterprises; stocks. Free subscription. In Spanish.

CAMERDATA: ONLINE BUSINESS DATABASE ON SPAIN (http://www.camerdata.es:8081/)
This site provides relevant business information on Spain. Includes a database of the Chambers of Commerce, and a Spanish companies directory. Besides, includes statistics files that right now are under construction ; business information, and company search engine are only accessible in Spanish. In both English and Spanish.

DIRECTORY OF SPANISH INDUSTRY. (http://www.spaindustry.com)
Presents a valuable multimedia directory of Spanish industry. Includes over 160.000 companies, their activities, the products that they export and / or import, links to their Web pages and / or corporate videos or commercials. In English and other languages.

DOING BUSINESS IN SPAIN (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/english/geo/europe/84677-e.htm)
The Canadian government provides an extensive copyrighted article on the economic situation in Spain and its relations with Canada. In English and in French.

DOING BUSINESS IN SPAIN (http://worldbiz.com/spain.html)
This site provides a variety of reports all of them related in how to conduct business in Spain. Includes a guide about traditions, etiquette, cultural taboos and a useful tips on gestures, tipping, proper greetings, forms of address, table manners and much more. The reports are only accessible through purchase. Published by the International Cultural Enterprises.

ENGLISH-SPANISH BUSINESS GLOSSARY (http://www.foreignword.com/dictionary/business/)
This site provides a business glossary in English and Spanish. Includes the glossary's home page, alphabetical search, and a business words list. In English and Spanish.

INFONEGOCIO (http://www.infonegocio.com)
This site provides relevant business information for professionals and companies. Includes statistics, virtual offices, training, announcements, job openings. Purchase the subscription. In Spanish.

INVERSIONES EN ESPAN~A (http://www.espanainvest.com/)
This website helps to invest in Spain. It provides an acurate information about the stock markets,a chronic of Wall Street, relevant information for the brokers, and so on. In other words is a valuable investment guide. In Spanish.

INVESTMENT IN SPAIN (http://www.invest7.com/english/spain.htm)
This site provides investment links on Spain. Covers real estate, stocks, quotes, company information, business news, mutual funds, futures, options, exchanges, guides, advice, etc.

INVESTMENT IN SPAIN (http://www.investinspain.org/)
Provides relevant information regarding investment in Spain. Includes a general overview, information about the labor framework, news, and links to a directory of regional agencies and a guide to business as well.

NORDIC SPANISH GROUP - LEGAL AND BUSINESS COUNSELLORS (http://www.nsgcorp.com/index2.html)
The NSG is a worldwide network, which provides corporate and commercial legal assistance, and consulting services for those doing business in the European Nordic countries , Spain and Latin America. Besides, this network handles the legal assistance of various embassies and commercial offices. Includes news, services, articles, work samples, etc.

THE SPAIN - U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (http://www.spainuscc.org)
A website of the Spain- US Chamber of Commerce placed in New York, which contains information about their business organization; services; publications; professional exchange program; a directory of business links related to financial markets not only in Spain, but also in the US; directories on Spanish and American affiliates; and career services. In English and Spanish.

SPAIN PREDEPARTURE REPORT PAGE (http://www.worldbiz.com/prespain.html)
This site provides valuable information on conducting business in Spain. Includes business protocols, negotiating tactics and social etiquette. The reports are only accessible through purchase. Published by the International Cultural Enterprises.

STOCK RESEARCH (http://www.stockresearch.es)
This site provides a stock forecast already tried in the Spanish market. Includes investment tools, such as quotes and charts of Spanish stocks and the main international index. In English and Spanish.

TELEFONICA (http://www.telefonica.es/)
This site provides information about the better known of telephone companies in the Spanish and Portuguese speaking world. Telefo´nica is well known due to their begining in the stock market capitalization. In Spanish.

WORLDBIZ.COM: BUSINESS REPORTS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES AND CORPORATE INTRANETS (http://today.worldbiz.com/article_list.php?country=Spain&countryID=20&action=text)
This fee-based subscription business database about Spain includes information on business customs, negotiations, travel, import and export, industries and sectors, laws and regulations, marketing, trade and investment. Published by the International Cultural Enterprises


Commerce


CENTRAL MERCANTIL REGISTER (http://www.rmc.es)
This site provides access to the mercantile information supplied by the Regional Mercantile Register. Includes general information; a list of the registered companies; mercantile registers; and company statistics. In English, Spanish and other languages.

COMPANIES RELATED TO BUSINESS AND ECONOMY (http://www.elcafecito.com/Zonas_geograficas/Paises/Espana/Economia_y_negocios/Empresas/)
This site offers the access to business and economy information through links to online resources and online periodicals. It includes a variety of companies and their area of work, such as commerce, law, internet services, and so on. In Spanish.

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS: THE FOOD AND BEVERAGES INDUSTRY IN SPAIN. (http://www.corporateinformation.com/essector/Food.html)
This site provides an analysis of the food and beverages industry in Spain. Besides, includes links to others types of industry, such as furniture, electrical equipment and appliances, chemicals, etc. In English and other languages.

MORADINA: FISHING ENTERPRISE (http://www.euroredes.es/moradina/)
Provides an overview about this relevant fishing enterprise located in Galicia (northwestern of Spain). Includes information on its products, who they are, its fishing zones, and how to contact them. In English and Spanish.

SPANISH EMBASSY'S ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL OFFICE IN TOKIO (http://www.mcx.es/tokio/es/)
This site presents an overview of all the economic and commercial information regarding on Japan. It includes data about investment, export and import business, a calendar of the activities, events, fairs, economic reports, and so on, in Japan.

SPANISH MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (http://www.afm.es)
A website of the Spanish Machine Tool Builders Association, which includes information about who they are, statistics, news, training, technology Invema, and their catalogue. In Spanish, and other languages.

SPANISH MANUFACTURERS OF THE AUXILIARY NAVAL INDUSTRY (http://www.icex.es/repertorios)
This site provides directories of Spanish companies which offer products from particular sectors such as auxiliary naval industry, equipment for hotels and community organizations, leather goods, etc. In English, Spanish, German and French.

Economy

BANCO DE ESPAÑA (http://www.bde.es)
Describes the functions and responsibilities of the central bank of Spain, based in Madrid. Offers access to a history of the bank, reports, statistics, and banking news. It also provides useful links to other european national banks. In English and Spanish.

BECAS.COM: LA INFORMACION DE BECAS, CURSOS Y BOLSA DE TRABAJO (http://www.becas.com/)
This Web site provides information regarding scholarships, courses, and job-related services. Also includes information about accommodations for students. Mostly focused on Spain and Latin American countries. In Spanish.

BOLSA DE MADRID (http://www.bolsamadrid.es/)
This site features Bolsa de Madrid from Spain, the Madrid Stock Exchange (MSE), which is responsible for the organization and supervision of the securities market. MSE ensures transparency in the supply and demand of securities, provides full technical and legal support to its members and issuers, and guarantees correct dissemination of information. Includes a market index, current prices for main shares, information on companies, and sector analyses. Site is available in both English and Spanish.

BUSCO.COM: LAS MEJORES WEBS DE EMPLEO (http://www.busco.com/empleo/)
This site provides employment websites that include recruitment services, job search, job by e-mail, and so on. They are not only national websites, but also international websites, where relevant job opportunities sites are accessible. Such as Monster.es, Jobline,... In Spanish.

COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VALORES (http://www.cnmv.es/index.htm)
Provides useful information for investors and markets professionals. Includes information on legistation, publication, articles, requests. In English and Spanish.

EL BOLETIN DE BOLSA, ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS. (http://www.elboletin.net/)
This site is an on-line daily newspaper about update economic news in Spain. It includes information and annotations about the analysis of the economy, the stock market made by prestigious professionals in the field. Besides, it offers confidential financial reports. In Spanish

FINANCIAL EXPERT'S SERVICE (http://www.afi.es/)
This group is dedicated to advising and supporting private and public financial companies and institutions regarding their investment and financing decisions. Service available through purchase. In Spanish.

GLOBAL INVESTOR DIRECTORY (http://resources.global-investor.com/pages/countryref.htm?CtryCode=ES&Country=Spain&Status=Search)
This site provides information about Spain regarding investment. Includes sections such as markets,which has links to banks, stocks, futures and options;other sections are economy, miscellaneous, and other related URLs.

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ESTADISTICA (http://www.ine.es/)
Features the National Statistical Institute within the Ministry of Economy and Finances of Spain. Notes that the institute oversees demographic and economic censuses and provides demographic and social statistics on Spain.

LA BOLSA (http://www.labolsa.com)
Provides relevant reports of the stock's situation in Spain. Includes information about brokers, and markets. In Spanish.

MEFF (http://www.meff.es)
MEFF is the Spanish official market for futures and options. This site provides information about the Official Spanish Exchange for fixed income and equity derivatives. MEFF trades in futures and options on Spanish ten year National bonds, interest rate, deposits and stocks. In Spanish and English.

MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA (http://www.mineco.es/inicio/)
Provides information about the Ministry of Economy in Spain and its departments. Includes the Department of Commerce and Tourism; Department of Treasury and Financial Policies; links; requests; reports; directories. In Spanish.

MINISTERIO DE HACIENDA (http://www.minhac.es/inicio/)
This site provides information about the Ministry of Finance in Spain, its departments, and other materials. Includes the General Head of the Taxes; Oficial Publicationss; Budgets and Spendings; The Institute of Fiscal Studies; Directories; etc. In Spanish.

SPANISH MONETARY STATISTICS & NEWS (http://www.geoinvestor.com/countries/spain/monetary.htm)
This site provides information on Spain regarding the spanish money and banking. Includes data about money data, monetary policy, banking data, forex tools, and also a link to related international organizations.

TOP JOBS ON THE NET. (http://www.topjobs.co.uk/)
Presents a collection of job listings for companies in the United Kingdom, and other european countries, such as Spain, Netherlands and so on. Includes company profiles and a listing of recruitment advisers. Contains career tips and listings in such categories as accounting, banking, information management, marketing, and human resources. Links to job listings for other european countries. In English, Spanish and other languages.

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