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  • Defining Firm Level Entrepreneurship  By : Dr. Rami Schayek
    Establishing a common base for defining firm level entrepreneurship
  • Defrag your day  By : Robert Seviour
    When your computer (read: life) starts to take a long time to complete tasks and a lot of clicking noise is coming from the hard-drive (read: brain) but little is happening on screen (read: work), it's time for a defrag.
  • Desalination Part 1 of 4: Tapping the Ocean  By : Cherish Hill
    THERE are vast amounts of water on earth. Unfortunately, over 97% of it is too salty for human consumption and only a fraction of the remainder is easily accessible in rivers, lakes or groundwater. Climate change, droughts, growing population and increasing industrial demand are straining the available supplies of fresh water. More than 1 billion people live in areas where water is scarce, according to the United Nations, and that number could increase to 1.8 billion by 2025.
  • Desalination Part 2 of 4: No Salt, Please  By : Cherish Hill
    Continued from the Desalination Article: Tapping the Ocean..... This reduced the energy consumption of sugar refining by up to 80%, says James Birkett of West Neck Strategies, a desalination consultancy based in Nobleboro, Maine. But it took about 50 years for the idea to make its way from one industry to another. Only in the late 19th century did multi-effect evaporators for desalination begin to appear on steamships and in arid countries such as Yemen and Sudan.
  • Desalination Part 3 of 4: Getting Better All the Time  By : Cherish Hill
    Continued from Desalination Part 2: No Salt, Please..........

    In the late 1970s John Cadotte of America’s Midwest Research Institute and the FilmTec Corporation created a much-improved membrane by using a special cross-linking reaction between two chemicals atop a porous backing material. His composite membrane consisted of a very thin layer of polyamide, to perform the separation, and a sturdy support beneath it. Thanks to the membrane’s improved water flux, and its ability to tolerate pH and
  • Desalination Part 4 of 4: Measuring the Impact  By : Cherish Hill
    Continued from Desalination Part 3: Getting Better All the Time.........

    A bigger problem may be the leftover brine, which typically contains twice as much salt as seawater and is discharged back into the ocean. So far little scientific information exists about its long-term effects. In the past, most big seawater-desalination plants were built in places that did not conduct adequate environmental assessments, says Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute, a think-tank based in Californ
  • Develop your business in franchise form!  By : Diego Banuelos
    These days you hear this word very often, and it is used in many different ways, supposing that we know the meaning. More than once during meetings or in a casual conversation, we hear of an opening a food store, clothing store, or services in an area, and the same store already exists in different states and sometimes around the world, and they are successful. Of course, you are thinking that this is enviable; however, did you ever consider the possibility of having your own franchise system?
  • Develop Your Leadership: Earning the Right to Influence Others  By : Joe Jacobson
    Are you the true leader in your organization? To find out, look to see if anyone is following you? Check to see if any new changes you would like to implement are accepted by those you lead. Just because someone has a title does not mean they are a leader. In the end, who you are in character as well as your knowledge and intuition will dictate your ability to translate any past successes you've had to help your present followers.
  • Developing a Business Idea and Taking it to the Market  By : Naz Daud
    From time to time most people have a business
    idea of some sort or another. Are there any
    practical steps one should take in developing
    this business idea so that it does eventually
    reach the market place successfully?
  • Devising A Proper Marketing Strategy For Your Business  By : Alvin Jay
    While the title may seem a bit rhetorical, it is quite obvious to anyone in the business of business that having a marketing means the difference between success and failure. Its like going to war without a plan, without knowing the lay of the land and knowing where the best ambush points are.
  • Difference Between an Employee and an Entrepreneur  By : Tarun Trikha
    Employees work for Money while the Money works for Entrepreneurs!
  • Different Types of Franchise Businesses  By : Nazir 1
    The Franchise Business is probably not something new for you. You've probably heard about food and clothing establishments being franchised. But for those who do not have a clue, a franchise is a permission that is provided by the manufacturer or the owner to retailers or distributors to sell the manufacturers' or owners' products and or services.
  • Diligence For Chinese Joint Ventures - Due Diligence  By : HITESH KAPOOR
    Due diligence is an absolute must if you plan to team up with a Chinese partner. It’s a jungle out there, so be wary. This is no place to cut expenses or rush through things because a half-done job may cost you twice as much time and money later. Due diligence is not a particularly prevalent practice among the Chinese and they may have trouble understanding why you are “making things difficult”. If your prospective partner refuses to cooperate, don’t be afraid to walk away.
  • Discover If You Have the Entrepreneur Blood in Your Veins, and Create Your Own Business  By : Diego Banuelos
    There are several reasons for having your own business: independence, self realization, and wealth. But, do you really have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? The answer could be at one click.
  • Discover the Amazing Story of the Creative Card Clips, a Failed Invention  By : William Lund
    This is a story about my experiences with creating a simple invention. A children's toy in this case, prototyping it, patenting it, getting it manufactured, and attempting to market it. We never actually sold enough product to turn a profit.
  • Discovering the Success to Franchising and Entrepreneurship  By : fryn
    Singapore, 29th January 2008 – Recognising the entrepreneurs’ needs to unravel the ambiguities of franchising in the local market, Astreem Corporation unwraps this year’s edition of Discovery Day. Discovery Day helps to bring out the entrepreneur in you and matches you with the perfect franchise business.
  • DLF Defers Projects, Cuts Workers to Meet Slowdown  By : Parker
    The New Delhi-based developer had said earlier this month it didn’t plan to shed workers after profit fell by 4 percent in the three months to Sept. 30 and the number of employees declined by 12 percent during the quarter.

    The global financial crisis is leading Indian stocks to their worst year on record, crimping purchasing power even as a five-year rally in property prices and increased borrowing costs hurts demand. DLF shares have plunged to nearly a fifth of their value at the start of this year amid a slump in property prices.
  • Do Engineers Make Good Entrepreneurs?  By : Brian Armstrong -
    Today I'd like to talk about the skillset required to start a business. Specifically, do you need to have a background in engineering?

    I hear this used most frequently as an excuse.

    "It's just too technical for me to understand."

    "I was never good with numbers."

    "Things have changed so much since I was in school."

    But at the end of the day, these are just that: excuses. I'm here to tell you that engineering is not only NOT required to start a successful busine...
  • Do Entrepreneurs Need A Degree in Marketing to Succeed?  By : Joy Gendusa-8975
    Tips for unburdening the entrepreneur in his/her quest for marketing lore.
  • Do I Deserve To Be Successful?  By : WealthbuilderFrankieG
    Many factors can come in to play in regards to attaining success.
  • Do I Really Need A Business Plan?  By : Paul Taylor
    First, I want to start off by answering the question in the title with a resounding YES! That is, if you are going into business, you need a business plan.
  • Do Not Get Above Your Business  By : Godfrey Philander
    Young men after they get through their business training, or apprenticeship, instead of pursuing their avocation and rising in their business, will often lie about doing nothing.
  • Do Not Let Condo Cash Cows Bully You  By : Self-Storage-Owner
    Do Not Let Condo Cash Cows Bully You
  • Do You Have A Good Entrepreneur Idea?  By : IPRWire Staff Writer -
    Your entrepreneur idea is very important, as this will be the foundation of your entire business. Many people in their excitement of starting a new enterprise forget this critical first step. If you do not have a proper business concept, your whole project will ultimately collapse. Choose something you like such as a hobby or a skill you have and make this your business theme or concept.

    There are very few topics you cannot form a business with, or around. It is most impor...
  • Do You Have A Hobby or a Real Business: 6 Key Indicators To Know the Difference  By : Melanie Strick
    As every business owner knows, almost every business is born from a passion for “some thing” that we think we can do better on our own. The need for freedom, independence and unlimited earning potential gets the better of us and the next thing you know, you are in business for yourself.
  • Do you have what it takes to be an e-entrepreneur?  By : Gabriel Ogundimu
    Based on how to make successful online home business and receiving residual income marketing your own services/products or affiliation
  • Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?  By : Wendy Kwek
    I'm often asked this question, "Wendy, what does it take be succeed as an entrepreneur?" This is a simple question with complex answers. It will take more than just an article to cover it all. I have met up with many entrepreneurs in various industries and I realized that successful entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, diverse cultural, spiritual beliefs and different educational backgrounds. Despite the diversity, there are commonalities and I would like to share.
  • Do You Have What it Takes to Succeed With Network Marketing?  By : Brooke Schlenker
    This article explores the personal attitude and mindset necessary to achieve success with network marketing as well as the different requirements of traditional and internet network marketing systems.
  • Do You Know What To Look For When Hiring a Virtual Assistant?  By : Roxanne Tidmore
    As an entrepreneur you desire to be successful – you want to increase sales and productivity. Where can you find the resources and time to do this? Hiring a Virtual Assistant can be your solution. But how do I choose the right Virtual Assistant for me?
  • Do You Need Faith In Network Marketing To Be A Success With Network Marketing?  By : Kozen Huseyin
    Points I cover in this article:
    * The Winners vs. The Losers of MLM Marketing
    * Why is faith crucial to be a success in MLM Marketing?
    * How to build great faith in your MLM Marketing opportunity

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