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<item><title>NSE organises SME conclave to create awareness in Indore</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12139539-nse-organises-sme-conclave-to-create-awareness-in-indore.html</link><description>The National Stock Exchange (NSE), today, organized an “Emerging Businesses Conclave” for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Indore, to educate them on the availability of alternative sources of finance to fund their growth requirements.</description></item>
<item><title>Small business campaign goes crowdfunding to raise £500,000 investment</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12137884-small-business-campaign-goes-crowdfunding-to-raise-500000-investment.html</link><description>Ingenious Britain, the small business campaign, community and advice and information portal, has announced that it is launching a crowdfunding initiative to raise a £500,000 investment in return for a combined 25% equity stake in the business.</description></item>
<item><title>Mr. PH Ravikumar takes charge as the Managing Director</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12135121-mr-ph-ravikumar-takes-charge-as-the-managing-director.html</link><description>Mr. PH Ravikumar has assumed charge of Money Matters Financial Services Ltd., a leading non banking finance company as the Managing Director.</description></item>
<item><title>SSCG to host Uganda SME Development and Investment Conference on 18 July in Kampala, Uganda</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12133139-sscg-to-host-uganda-sme-development-and-investment-conference-on-18-july-in-kampala-uganda.html</link><description>Sub-Saharan Consulting Group (SSCG) has announced to host SME development and investment conference in Kampala on the 18 July 2013 at The Grand Imperial Hotel to promote enterprise growth, facilitate investment and job creation opportunities.</description></item>
<item><title>“SMEs, the most aggressive adopters of ERP”</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12132463-smes-the-most-aggressive-adopters-of-erp.html</link><description>“SMEs are investing in new IT solutions to improve output &amp; efficiency” says Mr Sudheer Nair, CEO, eresource Infotech Pvt Ltd</description></item>
<item><title>Comarch Internet Factoring – New Gateway For SME</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12124028-comarch-internet-factoring-new-gateway-for-sme.html</link><description>The Comarch Internet Factoring online platform is a fully web-based tool that allows for opening a new channel of cooperation between the factor and its customers.</description></item>
<item><title>Three in five SMEs now have teleworkers within their business</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12111793-three-in-five-smes-now-have-teleworkers-within-their-business.html</link><description>Latest MYOB research reveals teleworking uptake, key technologies used &amp; business...</description></item>
<item><title>SME dissatisfaction outweighs satisfaction with Government support</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12110883-sme-dissatisfaction-outweighs-satisfaction-with-government-support.html</link><description>MYOB calls for additional initiatives to follow the starting-out...</description></item>
<item><title>ProcNet Services Pty Ltd is reaching its first anniversary</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12108370-procnet-services-pty-ltd-is-reaching-its-first-anniversary.html</link><description>ProcNet Services Pty Ltd is reaching its first anniversary of helping Australian Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)...</description></item>
<item><title>2013 MYOB Business Monitor: SMEs reveal top initiatives that would turn their vote this election</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12106169-2013-myob-business-monitor-smes-reveal-top-initiatives-that-would-turn-their-vote-this-election.html</link><description>Dissatisfaction with Federal Government drops from record high, but rises among...</description></item>
<item><title>SME to Present Conference, “The New Industrial Revolution–Reshoring &amp; Advanced Manufacturing”</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12102567-sme-to-present-conference-the-new-industrial-revolutionreshoring-advanced-manufacturing.html</link><description>While the “Made in America” mantra has always been popular, the “reshoring” of manufacturing is gaining momentum.</description></item>
<item><title>Is email the best communication tool we have?</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12101365-is-email-the-best-communication-tool-we-have.html</link><description>“If E-mail had been around before the telephone was invented people would have said &quot;hey, forget e-mail - with this new telephone invention I can actually talk to people” - Anonymous Email – there isn’t much that has to be explained.</description></item>
<item><title>New Launch: UK Specific Small Business Online Collaboration Platform</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12090006-new-launch-uk-specific-small-business-online-collaboration-platform.html</link><description>The purpose of the new business collaboration platform is to match businesses within the United Kingdom that can potentially collaborate for mutual benefit.</description></item>
<item><title>Red Flag For Small Businesses As February Is Revealed As Worst Month For Cash Flow</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12086674-red-flag-for-small-businesses-as-february-is-revealed-as-worst-month-for-cash-flow.html</link><description>• Businesses set to feel the pinch during the last week of February, as payments are held until the month is out • Call for businesses to aid recovery to pay and make payments to stop the crushing domino effect on smaller businesses</description></item>
<item><title>CKF – Making automation accessible</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12085347-ckf-making-automation-accessible.html</link><description>In conjunction with the drive by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) on behalf of UK Government, CKF Systems Ltd has developed a low cost robotic packing system designed to increase the take-up of automation within British industry.</description></item>
<item><title>Interest free loans for greentech, cleantech or other social firms offered by capexpand</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12082901-interest-free-loans-for-greentech-cleantech-or-other-social-firms-offered-by-capexpand.html</link><description>A leading provider of fast business loans to online retailers, provide 3 month interest free loans to trading green tech, clean tech and other social enterprises.</description></item>
<item><title>Essential online accounting advice for SMEs</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12077833-essential-online-accounting-advice-for-smes.html</link><description>Cloud accounting can reduce data entry, produce deeper insights &amp; drive business success.</description></item>
<item><title>UK SMEs fail to understand finances</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12075226-uk-smes-fail-to-understand-finances.html</link><description>• Less than half of UK accountants believe their clients understand their finances. • Half say clients don't feel in control of their finances. • 40% believe SMEs are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to their businesses finances.</description></item>
<item><title>MYOB’s seven steps to boost your business in the New Year</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12060186-myobs-seven-steps-to-boost-your-business-in-the-new-year.html</link><description>Survey reveals top priorities for SMEs in 2013 &amp; MYOB’s seven steps to boosting your business.</description></item>
<item><title>UK Small Businesses set to increase SEO spend in 2013</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12054332-uk-small-businesses-set-to-increase-seo-spend-in-2013.html</link><description>Research by leading UK Digital Marketing Agency Omoii, shows that many small to medium enterprises are spending up to £22,000 per year on search engine optimisation (SEO), and will increase in 2013 in response to recent search engine updates.</description></item>
<item><title>Calera High School Secures PRIME Funding - Alabama Manufacturers and Local Businesses Rally Support</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12032371-calera-high-school-secures-prime-funding-alabama-manufacturers-and-local-businesses-rally-support.html</link><description>The SME Education Foundation has selected Calera High School, Calera, Alabama as an exemplary school for its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a comprehensive, community-based approach to manufacturing education.</description></item>
<item><title>Cartridgesave.co.uk Switches Courier Company in Search of Efficiencies</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12029517-cartridgesavecouk-switches-courier-company-in-search-of-efficiencies.html</link><description>cartridgesave.co.uk, the largest online printer cartridge retailer has switched its delivery company to DPD UK. The partnership will provide time and cost savings, ensuring a better service to clients thanks to improved IT integration, reduced prices</description></item>
<item><title>Crowdfunding success for small business marketing author</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12029021-crowdfunding-success-for-small-business-marketing-author.html</link><description>Watertight Marketing – a book and website from marketing strategist and business author, Bryony Thomas – secured over £5000 in an ‘all or nothing’ crowdfunding challenge this week.</description></item>
<item><title>.eu engages aspiring businesses in London</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12028733-eu-engages-aspiring-businesses-in-london.html</link><description>The .eu registry EURid is engaging with small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by exhibiting at London’s Business Start-up Show from 22-23 November 2012. Stand 450.</description></item>
<item><title>Jackson Area Career Center Excels in Manufacturing Education - Wins National Recognition</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12027325-jackson-area-career-center-excels-in-manufacturing-education-wins-national-recognition.html</link><description>SME Education Foundation has selected Jackson Area Career Center, Jackson, Mich., as an exemplary school in its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a comprehensive, community-based approach to manufacturing education.</description></item>
<item><title>Centerville High School Given National Recognition as Model School for STEM Manufacturing Education</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12026363-centerville-high-school-given-national-recognition-as-model-school-for-stem-manufacturing-education.html</link><description>SME Education Foundation has selected Centerville High School, Centerville, Ohio., as an exemplary school to participate in its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a community-based approach to manufacturing education.</description></item>
<item><title>Centric Commercial Finance provides Bowman Power Group Ltd with £1m asset based lending facility</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12017155-centric-commercial-finance-provides-bowman-power-group-ltd-with-1m-asset-based-lending-facility.html</link><description>Centric Commercial Finance has provided a £1m asset based lending facility to Bowman Power Group Ltd, a world leading exhaust energy recovery technologies company.</description></item>
<item><title>Centric Commercial Finance provides asset based lending facility to fund BIMBO of Air Parts Ltd</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12016963-centric-commercial-finance-provides-asset-based-lending-facility-to-fund-bimbo-of-air-parts-ltd.html</link><description>Centric Commercial Finance has provided an asset based lending facility to finance a BIMBO (management buy in buyout) of Surrey based Air Parts Ltd.</description></item>
<item><title>Tigo launches nationwide SME Forums</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12004275-tigo-launches-nationwide-sme-forums.html</link><description>Mwanza, Tanzania, 19 October, 2012 -- Tigo today has launched nationwide networking sessions for start-up businesses as part of its commitment to enhance the growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania.</description></item>
<item><title>RecruitLoop Wins Award for ‘Best Use of Technology’</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11988766-recruitloop-wins-award-for-best-use-of-technology.html</link><description>One year after launching its unique online recruitment marketplace and video interview platform, RecruitLoop, has won the Award for ‘Best Use of Technology’ at the 2012 ActionCOACH MyBusiness Awards.</description></item>
<item><title>Potential.com Partners with IFC to offer free online training to SMEs</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11988535-potentialcom-partners-with-ifc-to-offer-free-online-training-to-smes.html</link><description>Potential.com today entered into a partnership with IFC to enhance the learning experience and extend the reach of its SME capacity building programs. The initiative is part of a larger program building the capacity of SMEs to become more competitive</description></item>
<item><title>Bazaar: A Great Way to Promote Your Business</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11986225-bazaar-great-way-to-promote-your-business.html</link><description>Bazaars in the Philippines are among the most money-making ventures in the country nowadays. Preparing to join a bazaar may be tough at first, but once everything is set, you will surely see how it serves you.</description></item>
<item><title>Ademco (Far East) Receives Business Continuity Certification</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11976328-ademco-far-east-receives-business-continuity-certification.html</link><description>First Security Company in Singapore to be Awarded SS540:2008</description></item>
<item><title>Wema Bank Launches innovative New Account product for the Under/Unbanked Population in Nigeria</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11956380-wema-bank-launches-innovative-new-account-product-for-the-underunbanked-population-in-nigeria.html</link><description>Wema Bank,. Nigeria's longest surviving indigenous banking brand has launched a new account product for the underbanked population in Nigeria called Moment Account which would help increase access to affordable banking services</description></item>
<item><title>A Business Owner Should Talk To A Management Consultant</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11951868-business-owner-should-talk-to-management-consultant.html</link><description>A business owner should talk to a management consultant for consulting and counseling about your issues in your business management, strategic planning, strategic management and to learn how to improve on them.</description></item>
<item><title>India’s SME stalwarts felicitated</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11940377-indias-sme-stalwarts-felicitated.html</link><description>Delhi Assembly speaker Dr Yoganand Shastri presents Laghu Udyog Awards</description></item>
<item><title>UAE SMEs faced with challenges to manage businesses more efficiently, says Sage Software</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11922536-uae-smes-faced-with-challenges-to-manage-businesses-more-efficiently-says-sage-software.html</link><description>‘Sage Customer Day’ provides users with better insight on company’s updated range of products</description></item>
<item><title>All roads lead to forthcoming SME Finance Meet</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11916501-all-roads-lead-to-forthcoming-sme-finance-meet.html</link><description>Seminal event to facilitate interaction between SMEs and Finance Providers</description></item>
<item><title>Experience counts when planning e-commerce for 3PL</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11909378-experience-counts-when-planning-commerce-for-3pl.html</link><description>MACS Software has provided WMS systems for 21 years and has been involved in e-commerce right from the start.</description></item>
<item><title>Business Gateway to be based at Queen Margaret University</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11909340-business-gateway-to-be-based-at-queen-margaret-university.html</link><description>Business Gateway East Lothian will have a new base at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. This is in addition to existing provision in Haddington and further outreach as appropriate.</description></item>
<item><title>Chemistry shortlisted as Employer of the Year in European Business awards</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11887776-chemistry-shortlisted-as-employer-of-the-year-in-european-business-awards.html</link><description>“To know that we are leading our field as an employer is incredible”</description></item>
<item><title>UK Investor Masterclass 21 June with Michael Blakey, Paul Grant &amp; Keystone Law</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11880026-uk-investor-masterclass-21-june-with-michael-blakey-paul-grant-keystone-law.html</link><description>Want to learn more on INVESTOR TYPES &amp; FUNDS? Want to know more about the LEGAL ASPECTS OF INVESTMENT, acquisitions and exits? And how can BOOTSTRAPPING be a different answer to your funding need? Sign up now for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - only GBP 42!</description></item>
<item><title>Confidence In Britain’s Businesses Starting To Rise</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11876671-confidence-in-britains-businesses-starting-to-rise.html</link><description>The latest survey by Deloitte shows that very few people actually expect Britain to suffer a double-dip recession. This is despite constant media coverage of the possibility of a double dip recession and latest economic reports.</description></item>
<item><title>Join Emergys and Partners BCC Distribution &amp; Mobile Flex at Sapphire Now - Booth 205</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11871997-join-emergys-and-partners-bcc-distribution-mobile-flex-at-sapphire-now-booth-205.html</link><description>One of the largest global business events for senior executives, business managers, and decision makers to discover new initiatives, solutions, products, and services, SAPPHIRE NOW &amp; ASUG Annual Conference, is almost upon us (May 14th – May 16th).</description></item>
<item><title>World’s Leading Business Planning Firm Dedicated to SME’s Expands in India</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11870232-worlds-leading-business-planning-firm-dedicated-to-smes-expands-in-india.html</link><description>BPlanExperts.com a global leader in business planning and consultancy has started its operations in Bengaluru and New Delhi.</description></item>
<item><title>&quot;Thailand Information Technology Report Q2 2012&quot; now available at Fast Market Research</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11866351-thailand-information-technology-report-q2-2012-now-available-at-fast-market-research.html</link><description>New Computer Technology research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research</description></item>
<item><title>The &quot;Angels&quot; finally arrive in Perth!</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11859356-the-angels-finally-arrive-in-perth.html</link><description>Despite improvements to parental leave, flexible working hours, telecommuting and job sharing, many women still find their work-life balance anything but balanced. One marketing consultancy is set to change all that.</description></item>
<item><title>New Joint Venture Urges Welsh Business to be Proactive on Interest Rate Hedges</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11847927-new-joint-venture-urges-welsh-business-to-be-proactive-on-interest-rate-hedges.html</link><description>With figures suggesting thousands of SMEs could have been mis-sold an interest rate swap as part of their business loan, a new joint venture is urging Welsh businesses to be proactive and review their finance agreements.</description></item>
<item><title>Meet The ICoC's Small Business CSR Champion</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11847773-meet-the-icocs-small-business-csr-champion.html</link><description>The ICoC is keen to support and encourage the small business community in CSR pursuits. We are pleased to announce that one of our most active members will be representing the small business voice in the CSR agenda.</description></item>
<item><title>The Islington Chamber and Camden Business Network wants to get businesses funded</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11847763-the-islington-chamber-and-camden-business-network-wants-to-get-businesses-funded.html</link><description>In this tough economic climate, its more difficult than ever before for small businesses to find funding to grow. Many SMEs lack confidence in the banking system to approach their local banks for bank loans.</description></item></channel></rss>