|  It is our pleasure to introduce the SMB Advisor Editorial Board. This think tank is an honorary advisory panel of experts, comprising organisations and individuals who play a major role in shaping regional business.
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|  “Employing proper strategy is a key to success in the 4x100-metre relay race,” says About.com guide Mike Rosenbaum.
Hang on; don’t start the figurative interpretations just yet.
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Nope, this is not meant for Paris Hilton and the celeb circus that all but replaced “news” lately. In all fairness to Paris, when I’m not busy being a business editor, I sneak a look at the tabloids as much as the girl (or guy!) next door. In any case, it’s that time of the year when many executives take off for their vacations. Some escape the hectic pace of life by hopping on to a plane, and others escape the humdrum reality of daily existence by giving in to a world of fantasy. |
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 We are firm believers in the need for a corporate conscience. Virginia Munro examines some of the CSR initiatives coming out of companies in MENA, in a bid to inspire and inform SMBs about the ways in which they can make a difference |
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This famous Vulcan salute has been immortalised in Star Trek. Want to make it come true? Find something to be happy about. Research proves that happy people live longer, but the elixir of life doesn’t come in a jar; what makes you truly happy is often intangible. You could try falling in love, but we all know that it’s hard on the knees. The simplest solution, then, would be to bask in the glow of having done something good. If it helps, you can even make a business case for it.
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Family businesses are the backbone of the economy. While they face challenges, they also have strengths. We carry excerpts from a report published by Barclays Wealth and the Economist Intelligence Unit entitled “Family Business: In Safe Hands?”
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 Some time ago we briefly mentioned twofour54's ibtikar which provides support and funding for promising creative ideas. In response to reader requests for more information, we met CEO Tony Orsten to discuss ibtikar in detail |
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 Dubai Silicon Oasis was established with the vision of becoming one of the world's leading centres for advanced electronic innovation, design and development. David Whitford from Al Tamimi & Company provides an overview
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|  The World Pearl Forum 2009, hosted by the Dubai Pearl Exchange, a subsidiary of the DMCC, took place in Dubai this February. We bring you two experts who discuss the state of the industry and how to use this timeless jewellery to accessorise at work
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|  This region may be slightly better insulated than other markets, but we could still see a slowdown in business spending. R Narayan looks at how resellers as well as their customers can cope with the changed scenario
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