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Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011

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The Benefits of a Performance Culture (and How to Implement One)

Success

There are things he would do differently, he says, but his core values influenced the company’s culture then and now, and it’s fair to say Excel was built with the kind of integrity that sometimes eludes bigger companies (even if their ethics policies say otherwise). “In Still, he kept his eyes on the prize—making Excel viable. “I

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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Office of Technology Assessment, the National Science Foundation and the National Academy of Engineering Committee on Public Engineering Policy,” according to her website. Henderson, a self-taught thought leader with three honorary doctorates and nine books to her credit, “served on the U.S.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

Create policy for the event that a new innovation stems from the partnership. Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships. About half the time, we pick up the phone and call companies we think will make good partners, and the other half of the time they approach us.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

The Small Business Blog

The average Indian factory worker was paid about 90 cents an hour in 2011, among the lowest rates in the world. At the same time, government policies aimed at boosting economic growth make India an up-and-coming exporting nation. percent between 2006 and 2011. South Korea and Taiwan. Small businesses in the U.S.

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How Simple Policies Can Change Your Business

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While this makes sense, it doesn’t mean you should ignore behind-the-scenes business administration tasks, such as setting policies. Policies that outline how you run various elements of your business, and why you do it that way, set boundaries and create a foundation for the business. When will you answer calls and return calls?

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5 Steps to Increasing Your Cash Flow

Office Organization Success

Have clear payment policies in place. Talking of declines and other ‘uncomfortable’ payment issues, make sure you have a clear policy in place for how you’re going to collect on non-payers. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them?