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Dealing With Inflation as a Home Business, How to Weather Economic Downturns

Tips From T. Marie

Sometimes it’s a direct influence, the supplies you purchase, the software subscriptions you rely on, and the things that are an integral part of keeping your business going are suddenly costing you more. Strategies to Keep Your Business Thriving Refine Your Budgeting Skills: It’s time for a budget makeover.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

Page Personnel

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. This could include looking after employees, managers, customers, suppliers and clients.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

Purchase orders, invoices and expenses. Assistants should be in control of all financial aspects relating to their executive’s office including purchase orders and invoices. Including researching new suppliers, maintaining contracts, communications and invoices. Executives should not have to worry about administration.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

The Small Business Blog

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.

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Turbocharge Your Sales

The Small Business Blog

Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Perhaps to your firm?

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The Importance Of Building Global Relationships To The Small Business Owner

Small Business CEO

jobs, while importing improves the quality of products and services offered, gives you freedom of choice and offers purchasing power. For example, you may need staff that speaks a certain language or possesses certain skill sets. As an exporting venture grows, it needs more in-house support. In fact, exporting supports millions of U.S.