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APRIL 16, 2018

You have just begun the journey towards being a specialist in the permanent cosmetics industry-an exciting and rewarding profession. Permanent makeup industry has several procedures done on the eyebrows, lips, eyeliners and facials. You can use these meet-ups to learn about new trends in the industry. Congratulations!

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JUNE 21, 2013

Guest Blog annuity Cyprus financial management investment returns pension pension industry regulations' However, although the major risk of not having… Read the full article here: Defined Contributions – Still several risks attached on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Healthy competition in the industry over the years has led to new innovations and driven down the cost of expensive procedures and drugs. Without entrepreneurs in the health sector, many important medicines and vaccines may never have been developed.

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MARCH 16, 2013

Reach a specific audience: Want to find people within your industry and engage with them? Learn about your industry: Because nearly everyone in your industry will be on LinkedIn, it is often possible to predict trends and changes that might affect your business. Learn how to use it: LinkedIn is easy to use.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Devising an effective course that meets a demand in your industry is only the start of a long journey towards making your training course profitable. In order to fill your course up with attendees, you will need a multi-faceted approach to marketing.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 2, 2015

This week, Ofcom has called for a joint effort by regulators, industry and government to improve broadband services for smaller businesses. There are 5.2 million SMEs in the UK, and 83 per cent of these consider communications services to be fundamental to their business.

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JULY 2, 2015

This week, Ofcom has called for joint action between the regulator, industry and government to improve broadband services for smaller businesses. … Read the full article here: Ofcom Calls For Improved Broadband on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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MAY 7, 2014

But they have proved amazingly popular within all types of industries, ranging from healthcare professionals taking their patient records everywhere to a handyman wanting to invoice his clients on the spot. When we first heard about tablet computers, the technology did not immediately seem applicable to businesses.

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MARCH 25, 2014

There are so many sources of data nowadays that entire industries and brand new… Read the full article here: Infographic: Big Data on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. As the amount of data that is being generated continues to expand exponentially, the types of things that we can do with all that information also changes and evolves.

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MAY 18, 2014

“Coopetition: Cooperation between competitors… especially common in the computer industry, where consumers want to know in advance that a broad range of companies will support a given technology… companies will compete on actual products even as they cooperate on technical standards, sacrificing a degree of independence to increase (..)

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JULY 1, 2011

He looks at an industry where the market participants have accepted that the current way is the way this industry works (complacency). The way Richard Branson starts businesses is very simple – that is why it works so often. He goes and finds the most profitable part or sector of it, makes it better and…

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Freelancers bring with them the latest industry knowledge and methods, and they will more often than not be experts in their field. If you have a small to medium-sized business, you are probably already benefiting from the use of Freelancers in your everyday operations.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

That’s what Ken Olsen said, back when his company DEC dominated the computer systems industry between 1960 and 1990. “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” But, in the words of the wise proverb, there truly is nothing new under the sun.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

” This quote was by the visionary former Apple CEO Steve Jobs and he was making a valid point about businesses, particularly those in the technology industry. “Real artists ship.”

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Today’s infographic focuses on a number of entrepreneurs who are making waves in their industry… Read the full article here: Infographic: Disruption on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Business Infographics disruptive technology infographic'

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AUGUST 28, 2013

But were you aware that the best day of the week and time that you post on it will vary, depending on which industry you are a part of? Your small business probably already has a Facebook page.

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JULY 31, 2013

Why do some women decide not to enter the workforce even though they have all the right skills in order to be very successful in their chosen industry? It seems that society still expects certain things for working mothers and many women feel pressured into giving up their career in order to raise a family.…

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

and relevant articles and links about your industry that people might want to read – they will be thankful to you. Join groups related to your industry and start participating. You should however share information about your business (although don’t overdo it!)

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JUNE 18, 2013

In the space of a couple of centuries, the technology used by the travel industry has changed beyond recognition. Now we send messages across the globe in a matter of seconds and we are more connected than at any time in human history.

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JULY 20, 2018

Growth and expansion is important in any business, but it is especially true for small business who might only just be starting out in their industry. It’s important to hit the ground running and lay strong foundations in the market for your business to build upon going forward.

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JUNE 21, 2013

An overwhelming 93% of the firms recently surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry group Pearson said that they knew best about the training needs of their staff and the skills that they require.

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MAY 15, 2013

For the uninitiated Agile is a method of working developed in the software industry. Last Saturday I had a fantastic day running a workshop on personal effectiveness with some software developers at BSkyB. The theme was Personal Effectiveness within an Agile environment. Personal Effectiveness Agile business conference'

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Hosting a conference is one of the best ways for your business to network with the movers and shakers from your industry or even get some face-to-face time with your customers, especially… Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners.

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MAY 29, 2013

If you work in an industry such as fashion, then your business may have a lot of problems with fake goods. According to the infographic below, China is still THE major producer of counterfeit goods despite efforts to crack down on it legally and educate people about copyright.

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APRIL 24, 2013

Have you got a lot of knowledge about your chosen industry and an address book full of contacts? If so, you could start selling specially tailored Business Cloud solutions that will complement your existing products and services, even if you don’t have any specialist knowledge about Cloud software!

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MARCH 25, 2013

Are you considering a job in the Cloud Computing industry? Because the Cloud is expected to generate nearly 14 million new jobs by 2015 there will certainly be a lot of opportunities available – but are you the right type of person for the job?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Online shopping is a billion dollar a year industry and only getting bigger. In order to sell merchandise from your website you need the ability to handle payment processing for your clients. Most website owners do not have the technology or budget to handle the processing of customer payments. If you cannot take payments you…

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

If you’re in the retail industry one such way of staying competitive is through importing goods from abroad. As the recession continues, being able to stay competitive is an absolute necessity in the current economic climate. Overseas suppliers can cut costs by a huge margin, in some cases by as much as 60%. This means…

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

If you’re in the retail industry one such way of staying competitive is through importing goods from abroad. As the recession continues, being able to stay competitive is an absolute necessity in the current economic climate. Overseas suppliers can cut costs by a huge margin, in some cases by as much as 60%. This means…

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 23, 2012

Online shopping is a billion dollar a year industry and only getting bigger. In order to sell merchandise from your website you need the ability to handle payment processing for your clients. Most website owners do not have the technology or budget to handle the processing of customer payments. If you cannot take payments you…

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JUNE 29, 2012

Software industry specialists worked together back in 2006 to determine an international standard for Software Asset Management which would enable companies to prove that they were in full compliance with the rigorous demands set out in line with ISO/IEC 19700-1.

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JUNE 26, 2012

While there are many things people think they can’t live without, food and drink are two body and soul imperatives, making that industry one of the most complex, competitive,… Our optimism levels lift when we are well fed and watered.

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JUNE 9, 2012

Training and supporting prospective entrepreneurs in gaining these ‘must haves’ is a $multi-billion worldwide industry. Governments, for political gain, waste…

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Try to follow other people in your industry and engage with them wherever possible. Using Twitter search is a great way of finding people who are talking about your industry or perhaps even discussing your business. Remember that you are on Twitter primarily to listen and learn, not to simply broadcast your message to the world.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Write articles about your industry that will either inform people or provide valuable advice, then share these articles for free over the Internet. The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. There are countless knowledge portals and article e-zines that are…

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

A social media profile can generate a large amount of high quality traffic to your website, because the people who click-through are likely to already be interested in your business or industry. Your best tactic is to select a social network that is relevant to your industry and then try to get creative.

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MAY 3, 2011

Show your face at big industry conferences and events.… The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. If your product or service is revolutionary, it will be able to generate press regardless of the geographic area in which you operate.

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