November 21, 2024
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Small & Medium Enterprise (SME)

Effect of Big Box Retail on Local Economy

How Walmart Like Mega Corporations Change Local Economy

TLB bureau011 mins

We live in a culture of paranoia that is fueled by our economic uncertainty. Of course the big fish always tends to eat the small fish but in the larger ecosystem, things don’t necessarily tip towards the stronger or the mightier. Many a times I read about the excessive fear of big giant corporations like…

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Increase In New Business Formations Underscores Singapore’s Attractiveness To International Business Community [Infographic]

guidemesg02 mins

Singapore has bounced back from a dip in new business formations posted in the previous quarter, with a 9% increase in Q2. 15,964 new businesses were registered in Q2 2015, underscoring the confidence in Singapore as an international business center. Though the numbers contracted by more than 28% in Q1, when compared to Q4 2014,…

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Google Consumer Surveys Review

How To Use Google Surveys For Getting Business Insights

TLB bureau016 mins

Hey guys, in this post we are reviewing the new Google Consumer Surveys. At TLB we often review apps and softwares which have practical utility for businesses. We all know that from a marketing perspective, surveys are quite important for businesses. We have run several surveys in the past and our in-house researchers like to…

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5 Tips to Make Your Annual Events Successful [Infographic]

Waren Topaz02 mins

Annual events always bring with them lots of excitement and fun. For businesses these events have a special relevance as this becomes the center of activity once every year. It brings the teams together and makes the employees feel like a family. Moreover, annual events are great platform for launching new products, announcing organizational changes,…

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Promotional merchandise

How Promotional Products Can Help Your Business

Richard Harris26 mins

How do you make your business stand out? In today’s ultra-competitive high-stakes marketplace, business promotion has to be an essential element in your business strategy. According to the Promotional Products Association International, a promotional product is any “item used to promote a product, service or company program, including advertising specialties, premiums, incentives, business gifts, awards,…

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Looking To Start a Company in Singapore? SBS Consulting Walks You Through The Process [Infographic]

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Startups looking for ecosystems with lower costs of living and more opportunities often find overseas Asian markets as a more viable option. Starting a business in Singapore may create a lot of difference as many industry watchers have noted that the operating conditions for business in this South East Asian nation are prime. SBS Consulting specializes…

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home backup power

How to Determine Maximum Back-Up Power System Performance?

John Mercury04 mins

Back-up power systems have become an important part of residences and business today. Companies may invest a lot on uninterrupted power supply and generators to keep their offices running even in the condition of power failure but are you looking after your back-up systems properly? What you should do if you have a back-up generator?…

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Real Estate Scams Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

Marty Huggins02 mins

Whether it is commercial or residential property, buying or renting any real estate involves certain amount of risk due to its highly fluid nature. Anywhere in the world you’ll find a fair share of scammy realtors and thus, the stories of rampant malpractices sometimes scare off the most seasoned investors. Still, you can’t stop at…

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Hawksford Singapore Releases Singapore Business Formation Statistics Q1 2015

Jeremy07 mins

The latest report by Hawksford Singapore reveals that the year 2015 has kicked off with a soft start compared to previous quarters, but Singapore remains a fertile environment that is attracting entrepreneurs, investors and enterprises alike. The preceding quarters had phenomenally high business formation numbers. The mellowed global economic performance in the beginning of the…

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5 Local Fast Food Franchises In US That Are Doing Things Differently

TLB bureau06 mins

Freshii – Freshii (Originally called Lettuce Eatery) is a Canadian fast food franchise and was founded in 2005 by Matthew Corrin. They serve meals which are prepared with different types of meats and toppings and even with frozen yogurt, wraps, Soups, burritos and salads. They has expanded to 88 stores in 8 countries covering 35 cities…

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multi channel customer service

Enhance Multi-Channel Customer Service

Matt Zajechowski05 mins

Keeping your customers happy is a key facet of running a well-respected, profitable business. But how do your customers get in touch with you to let you know when they have a question about your product or service? Some customers may simply pick up the phone, while others may prefer to search your FAQ section…

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Local Brands

Sustainability, Accessibility And Pride: Local Brands Have It All And More

TLB bureau011 mins

Modern retail has taken a turn towards the local brands. Of late, shop local movements have gained a lot of steam and for a good reason. The cost of production and consumption is found to be much lower when production uses local resources compared to the multinational retail chains which rely on foreign made and…

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[Infographic] How Consumers Foot The Bill For Data Breaches

Marty Huggins02 mins

2014 might just be remembered as the year of high profile data breaches. Companies such as eBay, PF Chang’s, and the University of Maryland have already been targeted and new attacks are being uncovered almost daily. Consumers are beginning to shrug off the news as a normal cost of paperless e-commerce. This is truly unfortunate…

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Dance Ahead Style Logo

[Interview] Alen Will Make You A Logo For Your Brand That Will Rock

Marty Huggins09 mins

Recently we had a chance to get introduced to a promising graphic designer. We connected over Twitter and discussed over brand logos and corporate identities. The designer has done many interesting experiments with some known brand logos and designs. We decided to interview him to know more about his design style and what he thought…

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Cloud backup

Take Advantage Of Cloud Backup Services For Business

Marty Huggins05 mins

For a long time, the practice of backing up data has entirely taken place onsite. Many companies still store data on tapes and keep it in a secure server room in their business premises for backup purposes. Much has changed though since the inception of cloud backup services. Many businesses are now finding it better…

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heavy machine operation safety

Working With Heavy Machinery? Here Is What You Need To Know To Stay Safe

Marty Huggins07 mins

Working in environments where heavy equipment is used on a daily basis can be quite dangerous. Whether it is a construction site, a factory, a hangar in the airport, trenching, mining or an oil field, you must always take safety measures. You cannot assume that it’s safe just because there hasn’t been any incident. Staying…

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Warehouse safety

Warehouse Safety Tips

Marty Huggins06 mins

Given the concentration of potential risks and hazards in warehouses, it is important to adopt and correctly follow Health & Safety regulations and recommended procedures. Achieving this necessary aim will usually involve devoting time and resources. There are no short cuts – particularly as employee safety, well-being and output or productivity are at stake. The…

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Tech startups in India

How To Start A Software Company In India

Marty Huggins06 mins

Starting a new software company in India can be a very exciting venture for any man or woman with the talent and the drive to succeed. As our technology continues to deliver more and more phenomenal things to us on a daily basis, the need for containing development of software is critical to continue the…

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What Is Dangerous Goods Training And Why Is It Useful?

Marty Huggins08 mins

The definition of dangerous goods varies slightly from one country to the next. In the USA and Australia dangerous good are defined as chemicals, manufactured products, mixtures, articles and substances that pose a risk to the lives of animals, the environment and that of people. If these goods are not handled correctly they can cause…

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workers safety

Then And Now: A Look At Worker’s Safety

Marty Huggins08 mins

If you completed any sort of United States history class in high school, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragedy that killed 146 young, mostly immigrant women and girls. The public outrage over the tragedy sparked the Progressive Era and ushered in muckraking journalism that exposed the corporate greed and…

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Entrepreneurs and cleaning business

Want To Become A Great Entrepreneur? You Need To Identify Opportunities

Marty Huggins08 mins

Do you think that you have the potential to become a truly great entrepreneur? You may feel that you’re just waiting for that moment of inspiration, allowing you to unleash an invention that will stun the world. That’s certainly a wonderful way of thinking, but it’s worth noting that many who are successful in the…

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[Infographic] The Best and Worst States for Small Business

Marty Huggins06 mins

Infographic via Complete Web Resources, an Austin-based SEO consultancy and web design firm. There are a myriad of factors to consider when launching a small business, but many new business owners fail to consider the impact of their state’s business climate on their own business. Thankfully, this infographic breaks down the factors affecting small businesses,…

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