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No Magic Solution

The Global Small Business Blog

Christine Lantinen purchased the company in 2005, when it had $100,000 in sales. ©iStock/vchal The Plymouth candy company Maud Borup has been around for more than 100 years. Today, sales at the privately-held company are up to $45 million.

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Global Trade's Big Future: Digital Services

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Chainarong Prasertthal According to a new World Trade Organization report, the growth of cross-border digital trade flows — like e-commerce, video streaming, games and apps — increased four-fold since 2005 and are now valued at some $3.8 That accounts for more than half of all services trade worldwide.

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Evolutionary Journeys in BPO Excellence: A Dialogue with Magellan Solutions’ Visionary

Magellan Solutions

Unfortunately, we could not partner with a US-based call center, leading us to outsource call center operations in 2005. -based call center. Then, set up a physical call center in the Philippines. ” 4.

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Top energy storage solutions and projects in Canada

Airswift

As one of the world leaders in the production and use of renewable power, Canada is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2050. So, the power doesn't need to be used when generated.

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Egypt – Parliament approves changes in tax law effective Mar 2024

Mercans

91 of 2005. The Egyptian parliament on 22 nd February 2024, in official gazette approved below changes in the income tax law no. These are effective from 1 st March 2024. Changes in tax table The threshold for the tax-exempt bracket for annual income has been raised from EGP 30,000 to EGP 40,000.

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America’s productivity engine is sputtering. Fixing it is a $10 trillion opportunity

McKinsey and Company

Since 2005, productivity growth has been lackluster, averaging 1.4% a year, compared to the post-World War II average of 2.2%. That is a problem. Increasing productivity–economic output per unit of input–maintains U.S. competitiveness and improves our quality of life.

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Ontario, Canada: New Hire Minimum Training Requirements

UnaTerra

For those that employ staff in Ontario, Canada, the following training is mandatory for companies to run for their employees.

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