THE three "Es" came under the spotlight at a seminar featuring 60 North West businesses.

The event, staged at Manchester Airport, focused on how local companies could take advantage of e-commerce and export opportunities created by the introduction of the Euro in 12 European countries.

Organised by the North West Euro Forum, in partnership with the Manchester Business Chamber Enterprise, the seminar was the latest in a programme of similar events that has recently taken place around the region.

The Government-backed "3Es" initiative provides practical and strategic advice to local businesses trading in Europe and helps them exploit e-commerce and European exportation.