West Bengal, often called the "Harvest Land" of handicrafts and handlooms, is home to a rich tradition of artisanal crafts that have flourished for centuries. Among the wide variety of crafts that the state is known for, jute handicrafts stand out due to their eco-friendliness, strength, and versatility. The Bengal crafts, known for their intricate designs and high-quality materials, have earned a significant place in India’s handicraft market. One of the key reasons behind the continued success of these crafts is the ready availability of raw materials and low labor costs in the region, making West Bengal a hub for such endeavors.

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Today, in a world that is so compounded by aesthetics over value, when it comes to furniture, a marker of cultural, practical and generational significance that serves as a staple in every part of the world, it is critical that sustainable furniture become the standard now and in future years to come. Indeed, people everywhere have found themselves feeling a heightened sense of responsibility when it comes to sustainability. Globally, the idea of sustainability takes on different forms that are most times purely dependent on the social, economic and environmental situations of a place, not to mention the management of market and industry standards on sustainability that must also be taken into account. In this post, we will explore what goes into making sustainable furniture as well as how the global standards on sustainability can be used to drive this process.
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Southeast Asia is well-known for their colorful languages and traditions. In this guide, we’re going to take a look at the different creative manufacturing and products in some of the most appealing countries in Southeast Asia and observe their market trade sustainability and activity. The countries included in this article are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam due to their distant geolocation but somehow relative cultural tradition and beliefs.
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“We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, watching only the speedometer, when in fact we were running out of gas.” —Michael Dell, founder and CEO, Dell Technologies
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Introduction There are a lot of ways to improve your business, but there are also a lot of ways to ruin your business. Missing out on eCommerce opportunities could be the downfall of your business, and so could not doing them right. The world of business can be hard to navigate, especially if you’re only just starting out. Is your business missing out on sales, and you can’t quite figure out why? If your answer to this question is yes, then keep reading for the list that we have compiled of 8 eCommerce strategies to help you and your business.
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Small businesses are quicker and more nimble than larger corporations, and we can use this advantage to make better, "greener" decisions. When we talk about green business, the first thing that comes to our mind is nature, thus a sustainable business, or a green business, is an enterprise that has a minimal negative impact or potentially a positive effect on the global or local environment, community, society, or economy. It is quite curious to know that decision-makers are increasingly rejecting the idea that there is no opportunity or growth potential for a truly green company. Despite the economic turbulence of the early 21st century, one thing has become clear: today’s industry leaders include organizations that have embraced radical environmental policies and have profited from them. The following paragraphs will explain with more details about “HOW SMALL BUSINESS CAN BECOME GREENER” and why it is becoming a trend today. Hereby, I will focus on the following audiences: wholesalers, retailers, small manufacturers, and E-commerce.


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