Business Mauritius

Mauritius Business Growth Scheme: Rs 200 Million to 198 Companies

Rs 200 million. This is the amount of aid granted by the Mauritius Business Growth Scheme (MBGS) Department of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives in two years envelope.

01 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Private Sector: Family Affair

What is good governance? The international firm McKinsey & Company said in a report that a well-managed company is defined as one having a majority of people with no relationship serving on boards. But in Mauritius, the move towards this model is slow. The vast majority of companies remain "family business."

29 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

3 Unusual Ways to Help Employees Make Good Decisions

One CEO explains his quest to set up his staff for success at work--and in life.

29 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

When Not to Join the Family Business

You always face the challenge of keeping your emotions from getting in the way of making sound business decisions. Those emotions are especially strong when you're dealing with family issues.

26 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

June 5: Richard Wooding Left Phoenix Beverages

The Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Beverages Limited (PBL), Richard Wooding, leaving the management of the company at the end of his contract on June 5. While some suggest a break with Lagesse family, which controls the entity, Richard Wooding, he says it is time for him to "move".

26 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Poste-de-Flacq: The Success Story of Sandhya and Kishan Ramguthee

They never imagined meeting such a success. Yet in recent years, Sandhya and Kishan Ramguthee reached itself in the field of manufacturing and selling detergents. Their companyBest Detergents Limited , located in Poste de Flacq, continues to grow. And their products, marketed under the brand Kim et Shinex, innovate and diversify. They now plan to open another branch in another region.

25 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

3 Signs Your 'Amazing' Company Culture Actually Sucks

Has your company culture morphed into a frankenstein with a life of its own? It's almost certainly distracting you and everyone else from actually doing great work.

24 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Strengthens Trade Relationships with China

China has, for decades, one of the most prominent Mauritius trading partners. And to establish the relationship with the Middle Kingdom, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding Monday with the General Administration of Quality, Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), the cell Public Administration of the People's Republic of China.

23 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Want To Sell To Chinese Customers? The Secret First Step

Here is that secret first step: If you have no experience selling anything to Chinese people or organizations in actual China, admit that you do not know what you are doing.

22 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

6 People Who Determine Your Future

The most successful people in the world have a small, structured network of core contacts. Here's how you can, too.

20 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Simon Freemantle: "Mauritius Certainly Can Be the 'Gateway' to the East Africa"

South Africa is positioned as a 'gateway' for Southern Africa, providing good access in terms of logistics. Mauritius, meanwhile, can certainly become a 'gateway' for East Africa, including financial services. This will be a pretty serious competition for South Africa.

17 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

5 Keys to Recruiting the Best of the Best

Great employees are important to any company's success, but especially critical at a start-up. In the tech sector, a great software developer will produce more than 10 mediocre ones--and likely avoid costly missteps in the process.

17 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

The Biggest Threat To China's Economy

On Tuesday, Fitch Ratings downgraded China’s long-term local currency debt one notch, from AA- to A+. The primary reason for the move was the country’s too-rapid expansion of credit, one of the “underlying structural weaknesses” the agency cited in its announcement.

15 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Bring Your Own Device: In 2013 There Will Be More Mobile Devices Than People On Earth

Mobile devices will soon outnumber us – is the Matrix far behind? According to projections found in a new Cisco® Visual Networking Index (VNI) Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update. The report projects that by the end of 2013; there will be more mobile-connected devices than there are people on earth. Wow.

15 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

5 Ways You Can Make Your Own Luck

The most successful people in the world say luck is a huge part of achievement. Here's how you can increase your odds.

12 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Narainduth Boodhoo "Making Services the Main Engine of Development"

The Mauritian economy is on a new path with the reform process. And this, with emphasis on diversification of economic base of the country. The goal: to make the services sector the most important pillar of economic development.

10 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

6 Easy Ways To Remember Someone's Name

Maybe you have trouble recalling your clients’ names. Perhaps you draw a blank every time you introduce a new colleague to co-workers. You’re constantly thinking to yourself: Is it Joan or Jane? Tim or Tom? Larry or Barry?

10 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Post-Flood: These Companies Have a Lot of Work

Since the floods Saturday, these companies do not have a minute of rest, their services are highly stressed. Some even have to work these days day and night, while others are working overtime.

07 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Financial Statements: Lack of Corporate Liquidity Continues

Companies closing their fiscal year 2012, published their balance sheets. If they are still in a profitable situation, however they seem to experience a problem of 'cash flow'. Focus on some of these companies.

05 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

9 Habits of People Who Build Extraordinary Relationships

The most extraordinary professional relationships are built by ordinary actions like these.

05 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu