Business leaders are increasingly seeking the expertise of advisors to help them grow their business, but cost and other factors remain a large barrier to entry. 94 percent of small business leaders believe their need for an outside advisor will increase or stay the same in the next two years according to a recent study conducted by LIMRA. READ MORE

Cross-border and digital expansion followed by product diversification are the primary objectives of business over the coming quarter according to an analysis of nearly 10,000 firms across 145 countries on the Powerlinx platform. READ MORE

In the business world, it is very easy to get comfortable with just being good. Being good at what you do means all is well, things are moving the way they are supposed to, and everything is under control. The financial equivalent of treading water however does not equate to success, but stagnation. In nature, as in business, it is always better to be proactive then reactive when striving for business excellence.
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Whether you’ve created a business based around manufacturing, production or retailing, chances are you will have to deal extensively with suppliers for raw materials, semi-processed components, or final goods. Ways to find a supplier could be a savvy and beneficial business move in terms of growth, even if you already have one. Here are some of the most important things to consider when figuring out how to find a supplier. READ MORE

Here’s my conundrum: I am the owner of a medium sized promotion business and want to create a line of custom chocolates in the shape of my customers’ logos.  I’ve heard Europe has high quality, low cost manufacturers, so I use Google and search for “European chocolate manufacturers.”  The result –

There are 924,000! READ MORE