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How to Start a Business: Step-by-Step

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If you're thinking of launching a startup, this step-by-step guide will walk you through all you need to know, from coming up with an idea to building your brand. Brainstorm ideas Every new business starts with an idea. Maybe there's something you're really knowledgeable and passionate about, or perhaps you think you've found a way to fill a gap in the marketplace. Come up with a list of businesses you could see yourself starting. You could start a home-based business like an event-planning company or child care service, or mayb

List of Countries Where International Students can Study for Free in 2015

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The world has become a globalized one where the movement of people, goods and ideas is not a big deal. The technological advancement, vast communicational network and innovation in transportation have made the world a global village where every sphere of life has become interconnected. The field of education has benefitted a goo

Best Business Laptops

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Lenovo's ThinkPad T450s is made for business, with fast performance, long battery life and the best keyboard anywhere. That's why the 14-inch notebook — an update to our former favorite machine, the T440s — is our pick for the best overall work laptop. Th

Prince slams waste of 'self-serving' FIFA leader

Zurich - Prince Ali bin al Hussein on Monday accused FIFA president Sepp Blatter of leading an administration of waste that ignores ethics as he stepped up a leadership battle ahead of a vote this week. "The situation is now urgent," the Jordanian prince said in a video appeal to the 209 member federations who will vote for a FIFA president on Friday. The 79-year-old Blatter is strong favourite to win a fifth four year term but has never faced such a strong challenge. "It is clear that things have to change. The conspicuous waste, the self-serving policies and controversial leadership style of FIFA today have disempowered our national associations, hurt our sport and cost us our dignity," said the 39-year-old prince who was until last month a FIFA vice president. Without mentioning the scandals that have tainted FIFA since the award of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar, respectively, the prince said: "Corporate and social responsibilities have be

8 Steve Jobs Quotes Every Entrepreneur Should Live By

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All entrepreneurs need a little inspiration now and then to help them start or grow their businesses. And few famous entrepreneurs are as inspiring as the late Steve Jobs. As the co-founder and former chairman and CEO of Apple — one of the biggest companies in the world  — Jobs became a household name long before his death in 2011. He was known for his charisma, and throughout his life gave m

Oil extends gains after U.S. stockpiles drop for second week

LONDON (Reuters) – Brent crude oil rose above $67 a barrel towards five-month highs on Wednesday after U.S. crude stockpiles fell for a second straight week, suggesting that the world’s biggest oil market is rebalancing. U.S. crude, gasoline and distillate stockpiles all fell last week, the American Petroleum Institute said on Tuesday, ending