Epson Experts for Better Business

Updated with new articles each week, users can chat on the forums, discuss rate and share articles and tips from the guest business experts.

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Microsoft writes:

The experience will include easily digestible tips from Deborah Meaden (in the UK) – Small business guru and member of The Dragon’s Den; Stefan Schwartz (in Germany) – Business author of several SME books; Tariq Krim (in France) – Business Week Young Entrepreneur ; Arnaldo Abruzzini (in Italy) – Secretary Generale of Eurochambres; Jesus Encinar (in Spain) – Head of Idealista, Tuenti and 11870). As well as being able to ask the local experts questions, the site will also include open discussion boards which will allow users to comment on the articles, or the expert tips, and share advice and recommendations with each other. The information provided and discussed will cover a broad range of topics relevant to small businesses, from raising finance for growth to developing a mobile work force and staying afloat in an economic downturn.