Business Mauritius
How to Raise Entrepreneurial Kids
Tomorrow's business leaders and startup founders will be today's young kids whose parents have raised them with an entrepreneurial spirit -- a skill that is increasingly important as young people flood the startup world and the freelance economy grows.
19 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
College Entrepreneur Dives Into Niche Business
Neon-tipped blue Ricordea Yuma coral is hard to find. Ian McMenamin has a waiting list of clients looking for the rare species, which sells for up to $2,000 per one-inch piece. "In other industries, when demand goes up, you can call the factory and increase production," he says. "You can't do that with coral."
18 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Key Lessons for Future Hoteliers
When asked about “fade rates” or “the Fade”—a term used to describe the act of potential guests without reservations negotiating for heavily discounted rates at the front desk for a room that same night—Marriott revenue management guru David Roberts told CNBC reporter Scott Wapner that Marriott “never does that.”
17 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Three Questions to Help You Adapt to the New Economy
The new economy doesn't require you to just try harder, sell more, or work longer hours. It requires you to change the way you work. Ask yourself these three questions to assess the current situation and adapt your game to the changed conditions:
17 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Two Ways to Spot Industry-Changing Trends
All leaders want to know what trends will shape the future of their industries before they happen. To spot them early, you can't mingle with the usual suspects at industry events. You need to interact with the peripheries of your industry. Here are two ways to do that:
16 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea
The start of the year is a great time to gear up to start a business. But, of course, you first need to figure out a winning concept.
16 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
How to Make $400 Million in 10 Years
5 ways to infuse your business with entrepreneurial spirit and encourage explosive growth, from Chattanooga incubator Lamp Post Group
16 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
China's Market-Moving Trade Data Is Inaccurate
On Thursday, Beijing’s General Administration of Customs reported that exports in December soared 14.1%. Imports for the month increased 6.0%.
15 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Visit of Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry: benefits for Rice, Oil and Textile
Discussions between the Indian delegation led by Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma, and representatives of the Mauritian Ministry of Trade and Industry, under the supervision of the Minister Cader Hossen-Sayed, were "fruitful".
11 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
12 Creative Money-Saving Tactics for Small-Business Owners
Business owners are always looking for ways to save money. Even small savings can make a big difference to the bottom line.
11 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Negotiating Hotel Management Agreements
When hotel owners look to appoint an international hotel operator to manage their hotel, they are asked to sign a hotel management agreement (which can be made up of two, three or more separate documents) that lasts for 10 years to 20 years or longer and exceeds 100 pages in length. These agreements can be overwhelming and confusing for owners that are new to the hotel industry.
10 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
7 Reasons to Do Business in India
Start with 500 million young people aspiring to a better life. Add an improving economy and you have a ground floor worth getting in on.
10 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Sector Prêt-à-Porter: It’s Time to Change and Strategies
Marketing concepts and approaches vary in the prêt-à-porter, a sector where competition is fierce with new stores sprouting, the emergence of new labels and designs and the price war situation requires ... , it is time to change and strategies.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Trade Negotiations: Agenda Charge for 2013
Consultations provided for the 9th Ministerial Conference of the WTO, COMESA Summit / EAC / SADC and cases of bilateral cooperation.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Outlook 2013: Africa is Land of Promise for all Mauritius
Africa is increasingly seen as a continent of the future for Mauritius. Why do we bet on at any price the Dark Continent? What are the opportunities it presents? Mauritius how can it benefit? Point.
07 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Bourse: The Top 10 Known
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius issued Friday, the top 10 top-performing companies listed on the official market in terms of annual revenues for the period ending December 31, 2012. Both companies are up compared to last ranking, which was based on the annual income for the period ending August 28, 2012.
05 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Brand Executives Chart 2013’s Top Challenges
Distribution, global expansion and commoditization rank among some of the biggest challenges facing global hotel brands during the year ahead, according to executives.
05 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
A View From The Top: Advice From The Super Successful
From interviews with the past, present and potential members of the Forbers list of the world's most powerful women, these are the 10 top tips for women's career success.
05 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Creating Your Ideal Client Profile
Building a business based on ‘ideal' clients
04 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
10 Guiding Principles for Start-ups
Every small business owner wants to succeed. Why put your blood, sweat, and tears into launching a new venture, only to watch it fail? And yet, many of them do.
03 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu