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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

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percent between 2006 and 2011. million India-based members and hosts more Indian suppliers than suppliers from any other country outside of China. The ability to communicate with suppliers via phone, e-mail and Skype in a common language reduces confusion, response time and translation errors. South Korea and Taiwan.

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The Common Mistakes Futurists Make

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By 2006 it was clear the Internet of Things was not ready.  But like many trends, it's back in more mature forms and this time may really be the next big thing.  But futurists under estimated the lack of maturity the technology had and the effort and cost associated with deployment.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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In the simplest form this means having more money coming in than is going out. Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If you are bulk ordering or placing regular orders business owners are often receptive to a deal being done.

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Small Business Startup Checklist – Company Structure | THE SMALL.

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Small Business Startup Checklist РCompany Structure by Stefan Țpfer on Mar 19, 2008 An important early decision that will have long-term consequences for your business is to determine the legal form it will trade under. Things to remember: The legal form that your business takes will affect numerous aspects of your business trading.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

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Restructuring – a word used by BIG Business to lower cost, fire employees and squeeze suppliers. SMEs to vote Tory : Many small businesses say they will vote Conservative in the next election.In ‘Restructuring’ or Cost-Cutting For Small Business Enterprise With WinWeb OnlineOffice. . Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget

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Attempt to form a training co-op with other local companies to cut costs. Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Good Business: A Reputation of Integrity

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I came across some key principles, by Robert Moment, that form a solid foundation of business integrity which all small businesses should adhere to: 1. In an age of corporate scandals, suspicious customers, and budgets with very little breathing room, there is simply no substitute for being an ethical company. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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