CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Philips Electronics’ U.S.-listed shares fell 5.2% after the Dutch conglomerate said given the “uncertain economic climate and fragile consumer confidence” in some of its markets, it is “cautious” on revenue development for the fourth quarter. It expects a “seasonally strong” quarter, counterbalanced by year-end channel inventory management and the continued soft construction [...]
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Small Business Tips For Tough Times
September 9th, 2010
Helen Abbott Everyone knows the current economic climate is tough, and the people who know this the best are people like you who own their own businesses. You may not know what to do next, and you may be seeking any and all business tips for tough times that you can find. While you may feel like there’s nothing you can do to help yourself and your business, there are lots of free online resources that offer business tips for tough times.
Employ to Expand Your Contract Cleaning Business – Advice For the Small Business Owner
August 14th, 2010
Laura Elizabeth Smith This article explores the benefits of staffing out your contract cleans to free up your time to manage and expand your contract cleaning business, and why playing it safe may not be so safe after all. Small cleaning businesses will usually reach a point where they have as many contracts as they can comfortably oversee themselves without having to employ cleaning staff.
Is Starting an Office Cleaning Business Worthwhile in Today’s Economy?
July 16th, 2010
Shawna Newton If you’re looking to start a small business, an office cleaning business just might be right up your alley. It costs under $100 to get started and the demand remains high even in a sluggish economy. So what do you need? Where do you find clients? It’s a lot simpler than you might think to start earning money this week!


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