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3.3 Supporting entrepreneurship in micro and small enterprises: Working Out of Poverty
Small enterprises constitute a large and growing share of employment in the developing world, and are generally more labour intensive than larger firms.

Has Privatisation Benefited the Poor?
Privatisation is often considered detrimental to the poor because it entails the elimination of subsidies and therefore the increase in prices of products and services needed by the poor, such as water, electricity and public transportation.

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Get Clear On What Your Business Needs Most
Directions: On a scale from 0-10, rate yourself in the following areas. Then begin focusing your attention on the most critical areas first.
Lesson #3: Create a Lifestyle
A line of Sean John clothing, a line of Sean Jean Navigator custom SUVs, a new Unforgivable fragrance, an upcoming line of Sean Jean Elite shoes – Combs has saturated the market in an attempt to move from being an urban clothing label to becoming a lifestyle brand. He has attempted to incorporate his sense of style into all of his products, creating a lifestyle based on urban sophistication and sensibility and appealing to young adults worldwide to embrace this lifestyle.

Who are the clients of microfinance? FAQ
The typical microfinance clients are low-income persons that do not have access to formal financial institutions. Microfinance clients are typically self-employed, often household-based entrepreneurs. In rural areas, they are usually small farmers and others who are engaged in small income-generating activities such as food processing and petty trade. In urban areas, microfinance activities are more diverse and include shopkeepers, service providers, artisans, street vendors, etc. Microfinance clients are poor and vulnerable non-poor who have a relatively stable source of income.
Non Toxic Laundry Detergent – Why is Bio-degradable so Important for Your Family and Health?
Have you considered yourself a Goes Green family or do you still trust the old line of it doesn't really make any difference? There are so many areas to consider. The first might be for you; do these non toxic laundry detergent natural cleaning products really work that well or are they just over priced and over sold. What are some areas to consider?

Ontario Collingwood – The Perfect Weekend Destination
Collingwood, Ontario, is a quiet area known for its old style villas and museums, as also its picturesque locales. This semi urban seaside region is perfect for families, the elderly, or people who want to live away from the big city noise and chaos, but not its amenities. Many of the buildings in this district are heritage properties. Collingwood also offers good urban convenience to the residents - programs aimed at young people, sustainable development, education opportunities, and a lot more. For people who want to start a business in the area, Collingwood offers support in form of grants, assistance, and mentorship. The Greater Collingwood Small Business Enterprise Center, for example, has been built to support entrepreneurs. The Economic Stability & Development Services Board also facilitates easy transition from employee to entrepr
Making A Difference - The Star Thrower Story
This is an urban myth story that you may have heard before and is worth repeating for the impact it has had on so many people
Portages: Or, The Economic Past is Here -- It's Just Evenly Distributed
I am fascinated with how we don't notice that much of the past is still with us, that it's so evenly distributed as to be invisible. I often talk about this in the context of urban fire departments, and the small percentage of their calls that are actually for fires.
Beginner's Mind
Beginner’s Mind is an amazing way to prepare yourself to learn. Being able to let go of any suppositions and simply be a sponge is a gift beyond explanation. But we must also be selective when it comes to Beginner’s Mind. We all have expertise in some areas. And those areas often overlap with areas of Beginner’s Mind.
Location, Location, Location.
The popular real estate mantra "location, location, location" explains why some promising businesses fail in poor locations and mediocre businesses do so well in great locations. In order for any business to succeed, it should be situated in a location which has good visibility, accessibility and heavy traffic of potential customers. Regional and outlet malls, lifestyle centers, urban street locations, and Hotels and Resorts with designated shopping and dining areas all meet this criterion.
Off the Books and Underground
Some years ago while taking a walking tour in downtown Los Angeles, the tour guide waved his hand at a commercial strip on Broadway and said something that stayed in my mind. “More cash changes hands every Saturday on this street than in Beverly Hills” was his observation. Notice he said cash and not higher gross sales. There is an unmeasured segment of the small business community that seems to be growing, especially in urban areas. It is a world where cash is not just King, but the entire royal court! Politicians and regulators need to absorb the lessons coming from the off-the-books economy.
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