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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page industriesnews.net http://www.industriesnews.net/small_business/&cid=44 en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 00:44:18 -0400 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:44:18 -0400 30 AN EL SOCORRO man is expected to appear in the Port of Spain Magistrates' Court today charged with possession of over 14 kilogrammes of marijuana, a Luger pistol and 300 rounds of assorted ammunition.The 35-year-old business owner was arrested by officers of the North Eastern Division Task Force (NEDTF) on Saturday afternoon after they executed a search warrant at his home, at Esau Lane, El ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214622776&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:40:48 -0400 Trinidad Express http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214622776 Small businesses are still facing fragile conditions and there is nothing in the federal budget to lift confidence, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says.The chamber's latest small business survey shows only some marginal improvements but overall the sector remains in contraction."Conditions facing small business are still fragile and there is still an overwhelming ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214622731&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:38:55 -0400 SBS http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214622731 WASHINGTON -- After last month's disappointing drop in small-business confidence, April's Index of Small Business Optimism from the National Federation of Independent Business rose 2.6 points to 92.1, just above the recovery average of 90.7. In April's report, four Index components rose, two fell and six were unchanged. Yet pessimism abounds within the sector, as still far more of ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214619537&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:12 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214619537 Have you updated your company’s Google+ page today? How about in the last week? Or month? … Year? Maybe your company doesn’t even have a Google+ page yet, and if that’s the case or you’ve been abandoning that page in favor of other social media networks, you’re not alone. According to ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214619538&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:13:48 -0400 Small Business Trends http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214619538 Keeping track of activity is a common challenge for small business owners. We wear many hats and are responsible for many things. One of the places where we fall down is with our sales process. I am a huge fan of systems because I believe systems keep us on track and focused. Systems To Build Business There are three areas where I see these systems having a lot of value. They are: Prospecting ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214618119&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 15:44:34 -0400 Small Business Trends http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214618119 A jury on Tuesday awarded a Hong Kong businessman a $70 million judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214618107&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 15:32:19 -0400 Insurance Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214618107 DHAKA, Bangladesh // The High Court in Bangladesh's capital asked authorities yesterday to prevent the owner of a garment factory where 112 people died in a fire last year from leaving the country, a lawyer said. The High Court made the request in response to a petition seeking the arrest of Delwar Hossain, the owner of Tazreen Fashions Ltd. It also asked authorities to bring Hossain before ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214617048&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:19:09 -0400 The National http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214617048 Very few people know their own leadership style -- or strengths and weaknesses, for that matter. But that's a mistake. From leading a company to hiring workers, you necessarily must know what you're good at and what, if anything, you need help with to properly meet your company's goals. I'd argue that your leadership-development efforts may be more valuable for achieving ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214617049&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:09:45 -0400 Entrepreneur http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214617049 Contributed The Sandhills chapter of SCORE begins the spring 2013 edition of its popular small business seminar series Tuesday, May 21, with "The Right Stuff." The seminar begins at 6 p.m. in room 103 of Van Dusen Hall on the Sandhills Community College campus. This is the first in a series of six "Business Basics" seminars sponsored jointly by SCORE and the Small Business ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214617050&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:02:23 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214617050 More than 2,500 businesses have used the Electricity Authority';s What';s My Number business tool to make savings on their electricity bills with one business finding the difference between the cheapest and most expensive pricing option was $28,000 a year. Harcourts Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd, an Auckland based real estate company with 12 branches servicing the North Shore and Waiheke ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214618508&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:13 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214618508 Shutterstock The co-CEOs of Groupon, Eric Lefkofsky and Ted Leonsis, stopped by our offices, along with CFO Jason Child and other senior Groupon executives. They had some interesting things to say. Groupon , you may recall, is a four year-old digital commerce company based in Chicago. Groupon invented the "daily-deal" industry, grew faster than just about any other company in ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214615975&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:28:33 -0400 Entrepreneur http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214615975 Bangladesh's top court on Sunday ordered police to prevent the owner of a garmentfactory that catered to top Western retailers from leaving the country, six months after 111 of his employees died in a ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214616421&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:27:26 -0400 Channel News Asia http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214616421 The video was first released in July 2012 and soon went viral on YouTube. In December 2012, the Gangnam Style video became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views. Today, it is still the most viewed video in YouTube ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214615976&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:18:57 -0400 Small Business Trends http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214615976 WASHINGTON - Small business owners were more optimistic about the economy in April, but "pessimism abounds" in a sector that is barely growing, the National Federation for Independent Business said last ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614948&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:03 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614948 Delwar Hossain, owner of the Tazreen Fashions garment factory, where 112 workers died in a devastating fire last month, speaks during an interview at the office of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Dhaka November 29, ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614949&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:36:58 -0400 Reuters http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614949 Vom Fass ("from the cask" in German), one of the country's largest franchises, with more than 170 locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. When he got home to Madison, Wis., Gibson handed his father, David, a Vom Fass pamphlet and said, "This is what we're doing." The elder Gibson, who had recently retired, agreed, and with money from his 401(k), the two ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614950&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:33:05 -0400 Entrepreneur http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614950 The High Court in Bangladesh's capital today asked authorities to prevent the owner of a garment factory where 112 people died in a fire last year from leaving the country, a lawyer said.The High Court made the request in response to a petition seeking the arrest of Delwar Hossain, the owner of Tazreen Fashions Ltd. It also asked authorities to bring Hossain before the court on May 30.No ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614565&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:55:34 -0400 Breaking News.ie http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614565 Earlier this week, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie revealed that she'd had a double mastectomy after discovering she carried the BRCA 1 ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614566&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:51:28 -0400 The Independent http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614566 Local business owners will give presentations addressing issues affecting small businesses as well their personal insights into their experiences as business ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614568&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:50:00 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614568 small business health insurance . Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in health care ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614567&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:49:59 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614567 It was just a couple of years ago that I lamented about the lack of finance guides aimed at small business owners. Meanwhile, the number of non-traditional finance resources has increased, competing with traditional banking sources. As a result, business owners have clamored for books outlining all finance options available. Among the most stellar coverage of small business finance resources ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614569&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:47:35 -0400 Small Business Trends http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614569 When a client or prospective client asks us a question, to which we don't know the answer, we have two options. One builds trust and the other erodes ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614570&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:43:35 -0400 Small Business Newz http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214614570 Starting a small business is risky. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, approximately 50 percent of new businesses last five years or more, and only about 33 percent last 10 years or more. To find out why, the News & Observer reached out to David Grant, chairman of the Raleigh, N.C., chapter of small-business counseling agency SCORE. Grant, with the help of other SCORE ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214612087&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:53:54 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214612087 Good credit has always been important for entrepreneurs. But in today's economy, building and maintaining a strong business credit score is essential for accessing both startup and growth ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214611598&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:02:31 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214611598 Monday, May 20-- The Affordable Care Act: What does it mean to you and your business?, 9:30 to 11 a.m., The Derryfield Country Club, 625 Mammoth Road, free.-- Small Business Week Forum: Taking Your Business to the Next Level, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Location: The Derryfield Country Club, 625 Mammoth Road. Cost: $25--Options for Financing: Ideas and expert advice, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., PSNH ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214610716&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:22:18 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214610716 Owning a small business can be very rewarding, but it also can require a lot of time, energy and funds long-term. If you're thinking about starting a small business, it's important to look carefully before you leap. Taking the right steps up front can help you increase your chance of success and maximize your start-up dollars. Begin ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214610717&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:22:17 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214610717 NEW BEDFORD — For all small business owners, there never seems to be enough time in the day. Downtown New Bedford Inc. is sponsoring a free workshop to learn techniques and tools small business owners can use in today's fast-paced business environment. The workshop will be May 22 from 9 — 10:30 a.m. at the Quest Center, 1213 Purchase St. Space is limited; register online ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214610198&cid=44 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:09 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214610198 Tuesday o Elements of a Business Plan, from the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, at the Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Blvd. in Warwick. The program runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and is free. To ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214609673&cid=44 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:40:19 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214609673 Elizabeth Yuill, right, owner and shopkeeper of the historic Brown & Hopkins Country Store in Chepachet, shows off a quilt to a customer. (submitted photo) GLOCESTER -- Elizabeth Yuill, owner and shopkeeper of the historic Brown & Hopkins Country Store in Chepachet, has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration as one of its 2013 Rhode Island small-business award winners. ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214609274&cid=44 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:48:20 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214609274 Crossroads area small business leaders are invited to attend a workshop Wednesday that could improve their chances of landing a government contract. The University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center will present "SBA & Selling to Government" from 1 to 3 p.m. at the SBDC office, 3402 N. Ben Wilson St.The seminar is free and open to all small business owners, ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214608752&cid=44 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:54:05 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214608752 Welcome to our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214606490&cid=44 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:44 -0400 Small Business Trends http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214606490