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Google Apps No Longer Free for Small Businesses
Google announced this week that its Google Apps for Business services will no longer be offered for free according to a press release. Services include Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and file st...
The Anatomy of a Perfect Website
Whether you are creating your first website or wanting to improve an existing one, use this checklist to ensure the success of your business online.
Bank Muscat and IFC to Support Small Businesses
Bank Muscat and IFC have signed an agreement to facilitate financing access to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand business and create jobs.
PayPal Launches Middle East Operations
PayPal announced the launch of its Middle East operations with the news that it has signed an agreement with Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, to support its Shop &am...
What Do Small Businesses Do on Social Media?
A new survey from email marketing software firm VerticalResponse found that 43% of small businesses (100 employees or less) spend at least six hours a week on social media, with seven percent spending...
Kickstarter to Launch in Britain
Crowdfunding has been a fascinating new way for businesses and entrepreneurs to gain funding for a little while now. The appeal is obvious, with budding entrepreneurs able to bypass traditional chann...
Is Groupon and Its New Services a Safe Investment for Small Businesses?
More and more “daily deals” companies are aggressively taking action to give vendors the tools they need to sell directly.
Freelancer Buys vWorker
In an attempt to keep pace with other freelancing giants Elance and oDesk, Freelancer has purchased vWorker, the website which often is referred to as Rent A Coder, for an undisclosed amount of cash t...
UAE Sees Continued Economic Growth Over 2012
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to recover from the downturn, expecting to grow between three and four% according to the recently released 2012 Daman Investments GCC Economics Report. The UAE...