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January Sees 24% Boost in Californians Buying Businesses

Posted on 04 February 2010

More Californians were involved in buying businesses last month than in January of 2009. The 24% boost in deals is attributed largely to pent-up demand and hopeful attitudes about a recovering economy.
Dublin, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 4, 2010 — More Californians were buying businesses last month than in January 2009, according to the website that [...]

Alleviating Poverty Through Entrepreneurship (APTE) Summit February 5, 2010

Posted on 03 February 2010

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For the second year in a row, Ohio State students are convening scholars, policy makers and social entrepreneurs for a day-long exchange of strategies, practices and ideas to address how entrepreneurship strategies can help impoverished communities. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, [...]

New Study Shows Nevada Offers Prime Home for Businesses and Workers

Posted on 03 February 2010

Nevada ranks higher than California in several categories, ranging from its friendlier tax climate to its strong entrepreneurial stance, making it a premier choice for businesses and workers, according to a recent report released by Michigan-based economic research firm Whittaker Associates, Inc.
Among some of the most significant findings, Nevada shows it is a leader in [...]

Africa Cup Of Nations 2010 Is Driving Infrastructure Market Growth In Angola’s Capital

Posted on 03 February 2010

The rise in our construction industry value forecast this quarter reflects higher oil prices that are a crucial factor in Angola’s oil-dependent economy. As such, our previous forecast of real industry growth of 2.3% for 2009 has now been revised upwards to 8.1%. We reiterate that for Angola, forecasting is exceptionally difficult as official data [...]

Small Business Opportunity Forum on February 23, 2010

Posted on 03 February 2010

Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), operator of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport (YIP), hopes to engage the talent and resources of more local, small businesses through a Small Business Opportunity Forum on February 23, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the L.C. Smith Building (former check-in lobby area) at DTW. [...]

Afribiz Launches New Info Series, “Changing the Way Business is Done in Africa”

Posted on 01 February 2010

Writer and journalist, Paschal Eze, speaks with blunt clarity about one reason why Africa struggles with image, which impacts business opportunities. He says, “It’s not only the Western media, but also African media who do not represent Africa well. You see how places like Vietnam have transformed in the minds of people to a destination [...]

GYDO, Global Youth Development Organization

Posted on 01 February 2010

GYDO, Global Youth Development Organization is an organization which offers young people opportunities to study or work abroad, to bring out the best in tomorrow’s young talents is the main mission of GYDO. The organization embraces the principles of global exchange between young people from different countries and regions. GYDO builds a platform to help [...]

Opportunities in the Chinese Market: Strategy, Tactics and Practical Tips

Posted on 01 February 2010

This week MIT Enterprise Forum Israel held a conference for Israeli entrepreneurs, managers and professionals in Tel Aviv University to discuss business opportunities and challenges in the Chinese market.
Zvi Shalgo, Founder and CEO of PTL Group, who has been recently appointed as the Chairman of the Israel Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, was invited to [...]

About International Enterprise Singapore

Posted on 30 January 2010

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore’s external economy.
Our mission is to promote overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. With a global network in over 30 locations and our 3C framework of assistance – Connections, Competency, Capital, we offer products and [...]

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January Sees 24% Boost in Californians Buying Businesses

Posted on 04 February 2010

More Californians were involved in buying businesses last month than in January of 2009. The 24% boost in deals is attributed largely to pent-up demand and hopeful attitudes about a recovering economy.
Dublin, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 4, 2010 — More Californians were buying businesses last month than in January 2009, according to the website that [...]

Doing Business in Africa

Africa Cup Of Nations 2010 Is Driving Infrastructure Market Growth In Angola’s Capital

Posted on 03 February 2010

The rise in our construction industry value forecast this quarter reflects higher oil prices that are a crucial factor in Angola’s oil-dependent economy. As such, our previous forecast of real industry growth of 2.3% for 2009 has now been revised upwards to 8.1%. We reiterate that for Angola, forecasting is exceptionally difficult as official data [...]

Doing Business In Asia

About International Enterprise Singapore

Posted on 30 January 2010

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore’s external economy.
Our mission is to promote overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. With a global network in over 30 locations and our 3C framework of assistance – Connections, Competency, Capital, we offer products and [...]

Doing Business in Central America

Partnership To Create New Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica

Posted on 13 December 2009

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2009  Costa Rican hotel owners and managers who are committed to eco-tourism and sustainability have a new way to offer and promote their adventure travel services thanks to an agreement recently signed by the international conservation group Rainforest Alliance, North American tour operator Gap Adventures and the nonprofit voluntourism organization Planeterra.
Gap [...]

Doing Business in China

Opportunities in the Chinese Market: Strategy, Tactics and Practical Tips

Posted on 01 February 2010

This week MIT Enterprise Forum Israel held a conference for Israeli entrepreneurs, managers and professionals in Tel Aviv University to discuss business opportunities and challenges in the Chinese market.
Zvi Shalgo, Founder and CEO of PTL Group, who has been recently appointed as the Chairman of the Israel Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, was invited to [...]

Doing Business in Europe

The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES!Delft) – Netherlands

Posted on 10 January 2010

The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES!Delft) supports students, professionals and researchers in all the phases of starting and running high-tech firms. The YES!Delft approach is all-inclusive and inspirational: we will show you all the remarkable career opportunities entrepreneurship offers. YES!Delft’s Education Centre and Incubation Centre provide access to cutting-edge technological and business knowledge, operational guidance and [...]

Doing Business In India

Young Indians (Yi)

Posted on 30 January 2010

Young Indians (Yi) is an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s premier business association, formed in the year 2002, with an objective of creating a platform for young Indians to realize the dream of a developed nation. Yi has over 826 direct members in 16 City Chapters & 135 members in [...]

Entrepreneurship

Idea Café Announces Winner of Small Business Cash Grant

Posted on 30 January 2010

IdeaCafe.com, a top-rated website for small business, announced the winner for its eighth small-business grant. Moth Attack won the $1,000.00 grant by receiving the most votes from Idea Café regulars. During the final month-long voting round of the grant, Moth Attack emerged as the leader, with 30 % of the votes.
With her impressive enthusiasm and [...]

Hiring in a small business

Again about hiring in a small business

Posted on 03 October 2009

I’ve been re-reading my older posts about hiring in a small business. One of my articles, 10 steps to get the right employees if you are a small business it’s more than 2 years old.  I think most of the things I wrote 2 years ago still remain valid, I do have something to add [...]

Innovative Business Ideas

Entrepreneur Introduces Canadian Government Officials to Winter Vehicle Invention

Posted on 29 December 2009

Drexel Hill, PA (PRWEB) December 29, 2009 — Sometimes a marketing strategy for a product introduction can get an assist from a real life event. Sid Holmes, an entrepreneur who is launching his invention into the Canadian auto accessories market, has devised a marketing strategy that has garnered attention from the highest reaches of the [...]

Interviews

Intro to the interview with Argentinian entrepreneur Germán S. Arduino

Posted on 04 January 2010

How much do you know about entrepreneurship in Argentina? Not much I would say, if you are in Europe is exactly on the other side of the World, if you are in US, it’s kind of the same, but in a different direction.
Not sure about you, but when I’m thinking about Argentina, I’m thinking about [...]

Knowledge resources

100 Ivy League Business & Entrepreneurship Courses You Can Take for Free

Posted on 24 October 2008

As I live in Eastern Europe, my info on what’s going on with the crisis in US and elsewhere tends to be a little bit limited. Of course, Romania as any other country that has an interconnected economy has shown it’s own signs of the crises.
But still, over here the US crisis, is what we [...]

Sales and marketing

Merchants and Affiliate Marketing Experts Discuss New Money Models In The Current Economy

Posted on 23 April 2009

Latest strategies on stretching online marketing dollars highlighted at virtual e-commerce show
New York, April 2009 – Affiliate marketing industry’s top global experts share their insights on how online marketing strategies need to shift in 2009 at eComXpo on July 8-9. They will discuss the latest online tools that both merchants and retailers need to consider [...]

Young Entrepreneurship

GYDO, Global Youth Development Organization

Posted on 01 February 2010

GYDO, Global Youth Development Organization is an organization which offers young people opportunities to study or work abroad, to bring out the best in tomorrow’s young talents is the main mission of GYDO. The organization embraces the principles of global exchange between young people from different countries and regions. GYDO builds a platform to help [...]

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