NORWICH, ENGLAND, April 25, 2012 (Press-News.org) With the world still reeling from the recession, to say that companies have been operating in tough times is an understatement.
Yet thriving in the face of adversity only strives to make businesses stronger - as we found in this month's issue when talking to the leaders of Dahabshiil and Ghana Home Loans.
Essential to starting up successful businesses in entrepreneurial spirit - and we look at how farming app AgriManagr, created by Virtual City Group, is helping hundreds and thousands of workers in the agricultural industry.
Marketing guru Vanessa Clark discusses when too much of a good thing actually starts to do harm - is it possible to 'over' market to your audience?
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Companies Recover from the Recession, Interviews with Leaders of Dahabshiil and Ghana Home Loans, and an Entrepreneurial Spirit in African Business Review
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