SME NEWS HEADLINES | ISSUE 17 | 9 NOVEMBER 2006
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Days of Tarnished Directors Coming to an End….
With the Establishment of a Disqualified Directors Register this week, the days of criminal or un-rehabilitated insolvent businessmen hiding behind their next new business is over.

Nearly half of US businesses run from home
Nearly half of all US businesses are run from home, and most companies owned by women are home-based, according to a US Census Bureau report.

11 Ways to Strengthen Your Web Storefront
Maximize your potential for online sales by following these 11 guidelines.

The Seven Roller Coaster Stages of a Start Up Business
Ready for the carnival ride of your life? Launching and building a business is a nerve-wracking journey that will change your personality and alter your very essence. You may succeed and you may fail, but the wild turns and gut-wrenching drops along the way are as predictable as they are frightening. Here’s a quick sketch of the emotional ride of a business start-up.

Are you addicted to the Internet ?
A heated debate is rising amongst psychologists about the appearance of a new phenomenon commonly known as Internet Addiction.

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IN THIS WEEKS ISSUE
Days of Tarnished Directors Coming to an End
Nearly half of US businesses run from home
11 Ways to Strengthen your Web Storefront
The Seven Roller Coaster Stages of a Start Up Business
Are you addicted to the Internet?
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