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Administrative/Clerical: Will Technology Replace the Administrative Assistant?

Office Dynamics

With corporate policy increasingly focused on productivity, many administrative professionals are beginning to wonder if they''re next in line for a pink slip. In August 2013, Japan sent a 13-inch-high android called Kirobo to the International Space Station, where it uttered the first robotic words ever spoken in space.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

The Small Business Blog

At the same time, government policies aimed at boosting economic growth make India an up-and-coming exporting nation. As some Indian factories turn to exporting, they are moving away from low-skill manufacturing processes in favor of more innovative, value-added production.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2014

Small Business Labs

Our overall economic outlook for 2013 is for solid if moderate growth with U.S.   Often family members, each brings complementary skills and abilities.  Millennials bring tech skills, a feel for online businesses and business models as well as energy and enthusiasm.    Government Policy trends Web/Tech'

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Social marketing 101: respond to your customers about social issues too

Service Untitled

It is interesting to note that by 2013 all animal testing for cosmetics will be banned across the European Union. There’s no doubt that companies need to continue working on their social media listening skills because the Internet is not going away.

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Insurer Puts Integrity in its Name and Appreciation at its Core

Energage

The Tampa-based company offers traditional home insurance, as well as coverage for vacant homes, condominiums, manufactured homes, umbrella, golf cart, and dwelling fire policies. Goodman, whose background includes both customer service and accounting, joined AI in 2013. AI’s Healthy Workplace Culture Starts at the Top.