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How to play big

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Going multinational

The game:
You're a small company doing business overseas, but with only a few employees and resources and a shoestring budget, it's tough to monitor and manage your international partners and customers.

How to play:
Enterprise management software can help you keep tabs on far-flung business activity. Here are some of the most popular options.

Enterprise management:

NETSUITE: A Web-based enterprise program that requires no expensive servers. netsuite.com
ORACLE: Its E-Business Suite Special Edition program is particularly easy to install. oracle.com
SAP: Famous for providing software to goliaths like Nike; now offers Business One, designed for small firms. sap.com

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