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The flower power behind Bakerzin chain's Daniel Tay is wife Dorothy, who is mum and handywoman. - The Straits Times

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>> TETE-A-TECH

	Firms here to buy more enterprise software ERP and office suites will remain the largest segments throughout the forecast period.

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>> DOLLARS & SENSE

SMEs get good deals at IT fairs For three IT shows held this year, the proportion of business customers is already 30 per cent.

	10 steps for Asian enterprises to succeed anywhere Keep looking ahead, and gear up for the recovery. -BT

>> PRIME MOVERS

	Photos: Baker's batter half Meet Mrs Dorothy Tay, the flower power behind Daniel Tay of Bakerzin.

	Baker's batter half The flower power behind Bakerzin chain's Daniel Tay is wife Dorothy, who is mum and handywoman.

>> BRAND ME!

Playboy's bunny more alluring than playmates Playboy's brand image, properly deployed, promises lots of cash to the right buyer. -Reuters

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>> TALKING POINT

	GST exemption not helping small businesses It should not result in double taxation or increase compliance cost.

	Running a family business is a tricky affair Panel hears how blood ties affect decisions like succession and policies.

>> EBIZ HUB

	One venture that made it big Techsailor, found itself a niche, building online social networks and communities for companies.

	Reality bites and dot.com start-ups bite the dust Two-thirds of scheme's funding recipients either fail or are struggling.

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