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A Growing Number of Freelancers are Providing Professional Services to Businesses

Small Business Labs

million in 2011 to 5.9 Key quote from the report: Software supplier SAP Fieldglass and the supply management analyst firm Ardent Partners each found that over 40 percent of the average corporation’s overall workforce is currently comprised of nonemployee labor. who provide services to businesses on a regular basis. million in 2018. 

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

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The average Indian factory worker was paid about 90 cents an hour in 2011, among the lowest rates in the world. percent between 2006 and 2011. million India-based members and hosts more Indian suppliers than suppliers from any other country outside of China. South Korea and Taiwan. Small businesses in the U.S.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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In its 2011 Oracle Customer Experience Impact Report , Harris Research found that 86 percent of U.S. Here’s an example: Over the years, my company has probably purchased steaks as gifts for key clients from 10 suppliers that never did anything to land a second sale. Set expectations that you can exceed 100 percent of the time.

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The Stunning Growth of Small Business Globalization

Small Business Labs

 percent of all identified US importers in 2011. Key quote: Small businesses worldwide are becoming “micro-multinationals” by using digital platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Facebook, and Alibaba to connect with customers and suppliers in other countries. Companies with fewer than 500 employees accounted for 97.8 percent

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. I have been very lucky to be involved with Dance Proms since its launch in 2011. What has been your career highlight? What would you do if you were not an assistant?

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Cut Back Your Cost Of Living

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Suppliers usually give additional discounts for direct bank payments as this saves them money. However, check statements regularly to make sure both the right amount and supplier are involved. Check out your utility suppliers and fix payments if sensible to do so. Guest Post.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

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The Act came into force in July 2011 and states that it is a crime to commit bribery, be bribed and bribe a foreign public official. A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary.

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