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SMEs Defy Odds: Growth, Resilience, and the Road Ahead for Small Businesses

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SMEs Defy Odds: Growth, Resilience, and the Road Ahead for Small Businesses

SMEs on the Rise: Key Insights into Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities Longitudinal Small Business Survey: SME Employers (businesses with 1 to 249 employees) – UK, 2023 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of economic development, showcasing resilience and adaptability even in the face of global uncertainties. UK survey of SMEs with employees highlights…

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Huawei and Zambian Government Join Forces to Launch 100 Smart Villages

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Huawei and Zambian Government Join Forces to Launch 100 Smart Villages

“The Smart Village Project will enhance living conditions, create over 5,000 jobs, and provide essential services to 400,000 villagers, marking a transformative step in Zambia’s rural development.” — President Hakainde Hichilema Muchila, Zambia, July 17, 2024 — In a groundbreaking initiative poised to transform rural life across Zambia, Huawei Technologies and the Government of Zambia…

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Facing Future Cyber Outages: Balancing Technology and Human Capital for Operational Resilience

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Facing Future Cyber Outages: Balancing Technology and Human Capital for Operational Resilience

July 19 2024 #GlobalCyberOutage, triggered by a #CrowdStrike software update, severely disrupted industries ranging from travel to finance, highlighting the risks inherent in our reliance on digital and interconnected technologies. This incident underscores the urgent need for preparedness in a digitally dependent world. Organizations must recognize the inevitability of cyber disruptions and develop robust contingency plans that ensure operational continuity. This involves not only securing data but also preparing for large-scale data transmission and internet blockages. Ensuring that business operations can continue smoothly amidst unforeseen disruptions is crucial for navigating the complexities of our interconnected world.Future preparedness will much depend on a strategy that adopts technologies enhancing efficiency without replacing human capital.

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Book Review: Guide to Bank Branch Management – Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness of Bank Branches

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Book Review: Guide to Bank Branch Management – Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness of Bank Branches by Tara Prasad Misra

“Guide to Bank Branch Management” is a valuable resource for branch managers and other banking professionals. It is well-written, informative, and practical. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about branch management or improve their branch’s performance.

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Entrepreneurship and Private Enterprises in Economic Development in Rural India

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Entrepreneurship and Private Enterprises in Economic Development in Rural India

This book encapsulates the potential and opportunities with[1]in Rural India, particularly the small enterprises and the pri[1]vate sector. The papers and essays that are covered here include start-up scenarios, SMEs, farm economics, entrepreneurship and en[1]terprise policy aspects, sustainable development goals(SDGs) and rural economy, to mention a few. There are also sector specific studies on handicraft…

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India Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Report 2021

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India Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Report 2021

India MSME Report 2021 is the 24th volume in the ‘MSMER Series’. The report put forward an independent and scholarly view of the state of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises on a yearly basis, and of the likely happenings for the future. The Report is being brought out under the ‘India MSME Communication Programme…

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Change your thoughts, Change your life.

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Change your thoughts, Change your life.

Book Review: As A Man Thinketh Our thoughts and the way we shape them determine the kind of life we will lead. Our life can be happy, just satisfactory, or sad based on the nature of our thoughts. Change your mind change your life, and train it to accommodate only positive thoughts and emotions. Being…

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Book Review: FINANCING MSME IN INDIA: Lenders Perspective

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Book Review: FINANCING MSME IN INDIA: Lenders Perspective

FINANCING MSME IN INDIA: Lenders Perspective by T. P Mishra, Deputy General Manager, Staff Learning Centre, Saraswat Cooperative Bank Ltd, at Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The book is an important contribution to the field of SME finance and credit appraisal. Despite various advantages and its pivotal importance, MSMEs continue to face challenges of formalization, access to…

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