Business Mauritius
The Obsession of Entrepreneurship
For many Mauritians, opening his own business often means living the good life. For some, being your own boss is a no-brainer, for others however, it is a dream that will never succeed.
26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
4 Ways That Employees Manipulate Bosses
Use these tactics to thwart four common dirty tricks that employees play on their bosses.
26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
The True Test of a Business
Do you want to build a business or a job? Many entrepreneurs don't understand the difference.
26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
SMEs: Park at a Cost of Rs 15.3 Million Inaugurated in Roche-Bois
The Finance Minister Xavier-Luc Duval, inaugurated on Tuesday the first Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Park, Abattoir Road, Roche-Bois. It consists of 15 units to accommodate entrepreneurs.
20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
How to Build Connections at Work and Other Tips
"Love is all you need," the Beatles told us. This wisdom has rarely been applied to the workplace, but it should be, says emotion researcher Barbara Fredrickson. Love can be thought of as the feeling of connection from any positive exchange.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
How to Determine Your Working Capital Needs
Working capital is one of the most difficult financial concepts for the small-business owner to understand. In fact, the term means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.
15 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Statistics Mauritius Surveys 280 Enterprises for Sixth CEA
Around 280 enterprises are being surveyed by Statistics Mauritius as part of its sixth Census of Economic Activities (CEA). The data collection is carried out monthly in both Mauritius and Rodrigues.
14 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Project a Successful Image: 7 Ways
It's a challenge being a winner if people think you're a loser. Here's how to improve the way you are perceived.
12 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Do you need to take your business into uncharted territory to accelerate growth? Here are four areas of expansion to consider.
12 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
The 'Dark Side' Of Leadership: The Impact Of A Bad Boss Can Go Viral Though The Office
If your boss has it in for you, there’s a good chance that your colleagues are feeling it, too – and reacting to the negative energy in turn. A new study suggests that bullying bosses affect not just the victim of their angst, but the victim’s coworkers as well, making life miserable for an entire group of colleagues.
12 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
The BoM Survey Local Businesses
The Bank of Mauritius investigate some local businesses. It wants to know the extent of their trade with their foreign counterparts.
11 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
What Business Should You Start? Fast-Growing Sectors For 2013
Here are two important words for entrepreneurs looking to launch a startup this year: Market opportunity. The economy is recovering in fits and starts. Where are there unconsolidated, evolving industries with low startup costs that are seeing sales growth?
09 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
The 5 Employees Every Small Business Needs
In the past few years, many companies were affected by the less than ideal economic conditions, and many instances, small businesses were hit harder than most. For these companies, the ability to be nimble and quickly adapt to changing economic conditions can be the difference between failure and success.
07 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Pepsi Bottler Ravi Jaipuria Is Newest Indian Billionaire
“I like to be near water,” says Ravi Jaipuria seated in his office on the top floor of a building that bears his initials and is located in Gurgaon, a bustling township adjacent to Delhi. But the ocean is nowhere close, so the chairman of the $1 billion (revenues) privately-held RJ Corp has to make do with an artificial waterfall in the terrace adjoining his office.
07 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
9 Ways to Forge Better Partnerships
Business success depends on your ability to keep your partnerships healthy and happy.
05 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Deciding Whether Your Business Needs a Mobile App
Mobile applications can be one of the best ways to keep your consumers engaged with your brand as they are on the move. But first you have to decide whether or not you actually need it. Here’s how to make that decision.
05 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Wealth Management for China's Richest: An Industry With a Great Future
Robin Lee emerged from near poverty to start Baidu, which is often called “the Google of China.” Now 43, he is worth more than $10 billion and considered the country’s wealthiest man.
30 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
The 9 Most Important Indians to Follow on Twitter
To get smart fast about the Indian business landscape, follow these plugged-in and candid Tweeters
22 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Varying Criteria Complicates Green Rankings
As 2012 came to end and “Best of” lists saturated the media, there were only a few scattered announcements made about leading companies in green and sustainability rankings.
22 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
How To Become An Entrepreneur In 12 Weeks: A Case Study
We have argued from the very beginning that everyone will need to develop entrepreneurial skills to thrive in the years ahead. Given how fast the global economy is involving and the number of jobs—and indeed entire industries—that are disappearing you simply have no choice.
21 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu