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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: miiCard

crowdSPRING Blog

Well, this week’s Small Business Spotlight, miiCard , is definitely one solution. miiCard– which stands for “My Internet Identity”– is an identify verification service using your email address, your mobile phone, and your online banking account to prove you are actually you.

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Mobile Payment Platform Swiff Launches in Singapore; Targets Other Markets

YoungUpstarts

Earlier this year, I commented during the launch of UOB’s mobile banking iOS application that mobile payment options such as that offered by Square would be a boon to small business owners. Mobile Payment Now A Reality For Singapore Small Business Owners.

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Service Exports - Driving U.S. Startups and Small Businesses

Growthink Blog

stock market performance and the drumbeat of negativity that passes as business reporting these days has been the massive growth in U.S. startups and small businesses. Canada, England, South Korea, Japan, and Uruguay. based business in 2008 to where now a global clientele represents more than 30% of our business.

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30 Money Saving Tips For Your Business

Up and Running

Saving money as a small business can be tricky- if you’re a startup especially, money might be tight already. Printer cartridges, cans, bottles, batteries, mobile phones- if you can, recycle it. South Africa. Check out the South African Savings Institute. You’re going to need a bigger bank.

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[Singapore] Cybercrime Incidents Down In 2013, But Losses Up: Norton

YoungUpstarts

While cybercrime in Singapore is generally low compared to other high-risk countries (Russia sees 85% cybercrime rate, with China at 77% and South Africa at 73%), the sharp rise in losses from cybercrime is cause for concern.

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I loved small business owners and their stories of success. If I can put it in a few words, I started my business to bring real change to the way small businesses and freelancers manage their accounting. #6 – Because I Felt That Banking Needed A Facelift. I always admired their strength and determination.

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35 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

I am the Founder of Sonjara, Inc – a woman owned small business in Northern Virginia. I worked as an Aromatherapist for 6 years, at a five star Hotel, in Cape Town, South Africa, and can honestly say that I learned thousands of lessons from my clients’ feedback. 7 – Translation of Sundiata.

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