A global reach for small firms

Article Abstract:

The US Chamber of Commerce has launched the International Business Exchange, better known as IBEX, to give small business the same access to global markets big businesses have. The system, once installed in a computer, allows users to make business offers and seeks potential matches.

Computer networks, International aspects, Technology application, International trade

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Small business plays its cards

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The pro-business legislators elected to Congress in 1994 face political hazards in their 1996 re-election bids. Many of the new members of Congress are small business owners who became involved in politics due to the threat from Pres Clinton's health care reform proposal.

Political activity, Small business, Legislators, United States. Congress. House

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A zone of relief from regulation?

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Sen John D. Ashcroft has introduced a bill to establish 'urban regulatory-relief zones' to encourage small companies to set up business in run down urban areas. The businesses in the proposed zones would be exempt from some environmental and safety regulations.

Laws, regulations and rules, Urban renewal, Economic zoning, Ashcroft, John D.

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