Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2016

Key "wow" producing quote: the share of exports by large multinational corporations dropped from 84 percent in 1977 to 50 percent in 2013. Companies with fewer than 500 employees accounted for 97.8 percent  percent of all identified US exporters and 97.2 percent

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2013

According to the 2013 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index (GMCI), a survey of 550 senior manufacturing executives from around the world, India currently ranks a surprising fourth in manufacturing competitiveness, behind only China, Germany and the U.S. My company, international trading website Alibaba.com, currently has 2.9

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

No two companies are the same. That will differ quite dramatically from what you need for a training session, interacting with a client or supplier, or for a videoconference with a colleague based on the other side of the globe. But the principles are universal. Here are seven ways in which you can address the engagement gap.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2013

In my recent blog on what I think Assistants can expect in 2013 I briefly discussed the relationship between assistants and how teamwork and support of each other will become more important this year. Well guess what, other assistants in your company know exactly what you go through because they are going through the same thing every day.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Previous to this I worked in such roles as Secretary to a group of Consultants, Marketing Assistant for an Architect firm, Facilities Coordinator for a construction company and Purchase Ledger for NHS Legal department just to name a few.

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APRIL 4, 2012

Clients and customers love the personal touch and having the ability to comment on an issue; the problem arises however, when no one from the company responds back or follows up on a complaint, lack of service, or even a social issue. Nowadays businesses are either riding the social media train or stranded at the depot.

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