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Identifying Emerging Markets and Potential Stock Investments

December 8, 2017 by Contributor Leave a Comment

Emerging markets present growth opportunities for those who are looking to diversify their portfolio. Investing in these markets won’t be as costly as putting money in stocks that belong to well-developed nations, and investors can capitalize on this fact.

However, despite the growth that these markets offer, they also come with risks that come from business cycles (the long-term trend of upward and downward movements of GDP). Business cycles of emerging markets tend to be more volatile than the ones used by developed markets. By studying and understanding these cycles, investors should be able to increase their chances of becoming successful in investing in emerging markets.

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[Guest Post] What You Need to Know About Small Business Financing

November 29, 2017 by Contributor 2 Comments

*Contributed by Jessica Watson.

Establishing and managing a business is not an easy task. One has to manage lots of things to run a business. One should also be aware of factors which play a decisive role in success. Financial management is one of the most common, necessary and important factors for a business. This involves lots of risks which can affect business performance and its financial growth. So, one need to manage this carefully as it’s crucial to manage the financial area of the business.

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How do different styles of leadership affect businesses

September 13, 2017 by Contributor Leave a Comment

*Contributed by Cathy Baylis.

Entrepreneurship is a highly sensitive process in which many elements contribute to the overall success or failure. But the style of leadership makes a crucial impact in that regard and sets preconditions for the fruitful business. That’s why almost 60% of organizations claim their top priority is to close leadership skill gaps.

In such circumstances, it is necessary for you to learn more about the leadership styles and the way they influence businesses. Organizational communication and structure actually constitute a whole science, but we decided to cut the long story short and explain the most important ideas in this article.

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5 Effective Small Business Investments That Lead to Greater Success

August 12, 2017 by Contributor Leave a Comment

*Contributed by Wendy Dessler.

As a small business owner, it’s up to you and you alone to invest in your company’s financial future. It is highly unlikely that somebody will take this upon themselves in your organization unless they are a highly paid manager or business partner.

So it’s really up to you to take the bull by the horns and do what’s necessary for your company to achieve lasting success. This may seem scary or even difficult to some, but it’s certainly worth it and it will make your company that much stronger over the long run.

You might be asking yourself, “What do I need to do to invest in my company’s future that will lead to greater success?” The answer to this question will be different for everyone. But to help you get a better understanding of what we’re talking about, we’ll share five effective examples later on.

This way you’ll understand precisely what we mean when we say that you can achieve greater success in your small business by making small investments in the future of your company.

Are you ready to learn how to effectively invest in your small business? Stick with us a little longer to learn the truth.

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How to Start a Small Business in Just a Few Steps

August 3, 2017 by Contributor 1 Comment

*Contributed by Rocky Chan.

As the SME industry is getting tougher and more competitive by the day, along with the rise of many business ideas and concepts unlike any other, your business should outsmart everyone else. It’s going to be a tough road, but coming up with a strategic business plan will surely take your business to a whole other level.

With endless possibilities for unique business ideas, it’s no wonder that small businesses are everywhere. The concept of designing a career that can grow with you while you work towards financial independence, as well as investing in yourself is a huge factor in striving to nail that business idea that can give you.

There are many things you can do to start a small business and eventually, grow it into a big one. Here are the initial steps you need to take to make that business dream come true.

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