Along Eden St. at Piazza, Addis Abeba, a few steps down from Doro Manekia exists a place, which seems like a hub for printing and advertising companies. However, out of almost 10 companies that are located in the small perimeter, only two or three companies own a printing machine.

Others only own a computer and office desk to run their business but both enterprises carry out their respective businesses using the same business licence.

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