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	How far can eBay protect trademarks? Shares of eBay are down 18 per cent since January as the company has made dozens of changes to improve how its core auction business works on behalf of buyers and sellers.			Adding a touch of class to the office Office furniture is mostly functional rather than flashy in design, but two Singapore entrepreneurs are determined to add a classy element to the workplace.

	Profile of 21st century business leader Skill and professionalism are important but it's also necessary to be a committed citizen and member of society.			Picks from the library: E-commerce Learn more about e-commerce from this month's picks from the National Library.

	It's back to basics when the going gets tough How is inflation affecting SMEs in Singapore, and what is your company doing to cope with rising costs, both here and overseas?			Slippery road for SMEs to navigate The next five years will be challenging so small businesses must avoid the pitfalls that lie ahead.

Trends to inspire trade ideas Trendwatching.com, in its July-August 2008 issue, came up with a concept call "Innovation Avalanche: 41 new business ideas ready to be copied, er ... get inspired by".			Be nimble to take advantage of opportunities Topic: How can Singapore SMEs chart new growth paths?

	Fostering a sense of belonging What does an SME need to do to attract, develop and retain talent?			Vietnam: Too hot, too cold or just right? Despite high inflation and soaring rents, the country has much to offer investors with a long-term strategy.

What's luck got to do with it? Here's how exceptional enterprises deal with evolving business challenges to achieve market leadership.				Corporate responsibility at all times It is vital and should be maintained even at the expense of company profit.

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