Yesterday, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade said a survey of 1,000 businesses showed exporters in labour-intensive sectors generating profit margins as low as 3 per cent.

中国国际贸易促进委员会(CCPIT)昨日表示，对1000家企业进行的调查显示，在劳动力密集行业，出口商的利润率最低只有3%。

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The bank said it grew its investor assets and was successful in generating profit from fees and interest.

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So even if the property you are letting out is still generating profit, ensure that you claim all available reliefs and deductions.

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Playing it safe buys you more time to prove your market, identify your most profitable customers and how to find them, and ensure you are generating profit on (most?) transactions.

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