More than 9,000 firms have received specialist support from MAS with long-term strategy, securing efficiencies, developing new products and supply chain development since the enhanced national offer was introduced in January 2012. The report says that MAS support has helped… Read more ›
Appcara has announced a new appliance designed to provide “cloud app management in a box” for small and medium enterprises. The AppStack Express Appliance is meant to be a turnkey appliance enabling simple management of cloud applications and sold exclusively… Read more ›
The challenges faced by small businesses in accessing finance have been well documented. And now the focus has switched to the alternatives to bank credit – such as crowdfunding, asset finance and invoice discounting. But there is another alternative, an… Read more ›
Quarter of SME loans impaired Thursday, May 23, 2013 Roughly a quarter of SME loans held by the banks were impaired at the end of last year, which is up from 21% at the end of 2011, according to the… Read more ›
Moneycontrol Bureau India Finsec’s initial public issue (IPO) will open for subscription on Friday May 24, 2013 and the same will close on May 28, 2013. The equity shares offered through prospectus are proposed to be listed on the BSE… Read more ›
Well, this is good news. The state of Vermont has decided to join private companies like Twitter in taking the fight to patent trolls — shell companies that don’t do anything except use old patents to extort businesses into paying… Read more ›
It took just 11 sessions of intense education for Frank Dsouza to feel on top of the world. Dsouza was one of 33 Utah small-business owners in the first class to graduate Wednesday from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program,… Read more ›
A few days ago, tech giant Microsoft made news by saying packaged software will soon be a thing of the past. Just how soon? According to spokesperson Clint Patterson, “within a decade, we think everyone will choose to subscribe” to… Read more ›
In addition to the low approval rate, which included employers who submitted but eventually withdrew their applications, the agency has been slower to process applications and disburse funds than in the aftermath of hurricanes Ike in 2008 and Irene in… Read more ›
When you think of Texas businesses, large corporations like Exxon Mobil (XOM, Fortune 500), Dell (DELL, Fortune 500), and Texas Instruments (TXN, Fortune 500) are generally the first that come to mind. But over the past few years, from the… Read more ›
ACCRA, Ghana, May 22, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a new agreement with Advans Ghana Savings Loans Ltd to expand access to the Business Edge training program in Ghana. The… Read more ›
More than half of small businesses are handling their own legal matters amid widespread concerns about the value for money offered by law firms, according to a major Legal Services Board (LSB) research project. The report, compiled in partnership with… Read more ›
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Emirates NBD, a leading regional lender, announced that it would be boosting financing for small and medium enterprises, or SMEs, as well as micro SMEs in 2013 by setting aside Dh2 billion, up from Dh1.5 billion… Read more ›
Wed May 22, 2013 5:31am EDT (Repeat for additional subscribers) May 22 (Reuters) – (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Fitch Ratings has upgraded Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand’s (SME Bank) National Long-Term Rating… Read more ›
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in WA have topped the nation for their use of social media, according to a study. Telstra’s 2013 Yellow Social Media Report found 34 per cent of SMEs in WA had a presence on social… Read more ›
The U.S. federal government owes 1,281 small businesses approximately $3 million collectively in termination fees. The small businesses are ones that were approved to sell to the government on the GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule, but had their contracts terminated. The… Read more ›
It’s been uttered by every opponent of health care reform: Obamacare will kill small businesses. But the new law’s rules don’t apply to the vast majority of small businesses. The employer mandate, which forces firms to start providing insurance in… Read more ›
Intuit Inc.’s (INTU) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 12% as the company attracted more online customers for its small-business services. Intuit last month warned that a lackluster tax season hurt its core tax-preparation business, affecting its third-quarter and full-year results. The… Read more ›
Small business credit quality improved in the first quarter of 2013, according to a study published on Tuesday by Experian (EXPN) and Moody’s Analytics (MCO). That’s welcome news, especially given continued reports of small businesses’ struggles to get bank loans.… Read more ›
In addition to the low approval rate, which included employers who submitted but eventually withdrew their applications, the agency has been slower to process applications and disburse funds than in the aftermath of hurricanes Ike in 2008 and Irene in… Read more ›
The Development Ministry of Greece announced on Friday, that a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises have expressed interest in the European Union-funded program for their support, local news site Ekathimerini.com reported. A total of 23,045 applications had been… Read more ›
The Judicial Council has elected Jarmila Urbancová as vice-chair of the Supreme Court, filling a seat which had been vacant for nearly three years. The Sme daily wrote on its website on May 21 that she received votes from 14… Read more ›
Growth prospects amongst English manufacturing SMEs is at a twelve month high according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer, which reveals nearly two thirds (64 percent) of companies questioned are expecting to increase sales over the next six… Read more ›
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China Development Bank Corp. will call a meeting of investors in a bundled bond that the bank underwrote to arrange for payment of interest and principal after one of the borrowers became insolvent. Harbin Huijiabei Foods Co. was one of… Read more ›
Dashboard A weekly roundup of small-business developments. What’s affecting me, my clients and other small-business owners this week. Must-Reads Tim Duy explains what Japan’s growth means for the rest of the world. And here are the social media lessons from… Read more ›
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Small businesses on Staten Island now have a second location to seek superstorm Sandy-related help and address their storm-related issues. At the peak of the flooding, Diana Petrone had nine feet of water in her store.… Read more ›
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Small business owners say they’re not yet feeling the effects of an improving economy, and most aren’t rushing to hire, or seeking funds to invest in their businesses. In an exclusive CNNMoney-Manta survey about the state of small business today,… Read more ›
RoSPA’s SME Assistance Trophy is presented annually as part of the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards, which are sponsored by NEBOSH (the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health). Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow… Read more ›
A joint effort between Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid… Read more ›
