Picture Source Creating an appealing brand and business image is no easy task, because most potential customers latch on to far more than aesthetically-pleasing logos and the design of marketing material or the website which operates as a “front of house” for most businesses in the modern age. Creating an image which really makes a… Continue reading Steps To Refresh Your Company’s Image
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President Donald Trump Delivers His First Speech to Congress
In his first speech to Congress, President Donald Trump has said the US is witnessing a “renewal of the American spirit”. Adopting a measured, upbeat tone, Donald Trump spoke of a “new chapter of American greatness”. The Republican president condemned recent vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and a hate crime in Kansas that left an Indian… Continue reading President Donald Trump Delivers His First Speech to Congress
Donald Trump Believes Barack Obama Is Behind Protests and Security Leaks
President Donald Trump has told Fox News he believes former President Barack Obama is behind a wave of protests against Republican lawmakers, and national security leaks. He said: “I think President Obama’s behind it because his people are certainly behind it”, but added: “I also think it’s just politics.” President Trump offered no evidence for… Continue reading Donald Trump Believes Barack Obama Is Behind Protests and Security Leaks
No Money To Start A Business? No Problem!
Starting a business takes a lot of money, right? Not necessarily. Having the capital to start a business is one of the more prominent alternative facts you will find. Yes, it is better to have more money, but it isn’t always the deciding factor with regards to your success. In fact, plenty of businesses succeeds… Continue reading No Money To Start A Business? No Problem!
New Budget: Donald Trump Seeks to Increase Military Spending by 9%
President Donald Trump is seeking to boost defense spending by $54 billion in his proposed budget plan for 2018, which is about a 9% increase. The blueprint also calls for deep cuts elsewhere, including to foreign assistance and environmental budgets. However, President Trump’s plan leaves large welfare programs such as Social Security and Medicare untouched,… Continue reading New Budget: Donald Trump Seeks to Increase Military Spending by 9%
South Korea Major Opposition Party Seeks Acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn’s Impeachment
South Korea’s opposition seeks the impeachment of acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn over his decisions on the country’s corruption scandal. The interim leader decided not to extend a special prosecutor’s investigation which involves his predecessor, President Park Geun-hye. Prosecutors want more time to question her over the scandal. Park Geun-hye is awaiting a separate ruling on… Continue reading South Korea Major Opposition Party Seeks Acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn’s Impeachment
Deaf Ears: Business Advice You Should Never Listen To
When you’re running a business, there’s no shortage of people who want to come out of the woodwork in order to give you advice on exactly how you should go about doing it. Whether it’s other business owners, investors, or even blog posts and websites. Everyone has an opinion of the right and wrong ways… Continue reading Deaf Ears: Business Advice You Should Never Listen To
The Financial Advice You’ve Heard A Million Times But Should Never Listen To
If you’ve been to university, especially a top-tier university like Oxford or Harvard, you will have been deluged with advice about how you should take a job at a corporate gig. This advice seems logical at the time: after all, corporate work is usually stable and relatively well paid. But it’s not exactly enjoyable, especially… Continue reading The Financial Advice You’ve Heard A Million Times But Should Never Listen To
What Employees Want Most
It’s often been said that people don’t quit their jobs, they quit their managers. Every year, thousands of people escape a toxic office environment where their emotional, personal, professional and safety needs remain unmet. The problem for employers is that all of this stuff is rather costly. There’s a lot of money involved in finding… Continue reading What Employees Want Most
President Donald Trump Will NOT Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump has announced he will skip the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 29. The event draws celebrities, journalists and politicians, normally including the president. Donald Trump said he would not attend the event a day after the White House excluded several major broadcasters and newspapers from a press briefing. The president… Continue reading President Donald Trump Will NOT Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner
White House Leaves Out Some of the Media at Gaggle in Sean Spicer Office
The White House has banned several media outlets from attending an informal press briefing. The CNN, BBC, the New York Times and others were excluded from an audience with Press Secretary Sean Spicer, with no reason given. It came hours after President Donald Trump delivered another attack on the media in his CPAC speech, saying… Continue reading White House Leaves Out Some of the Media at Gaggle in Sean Spicer Office
Repurposing: the Secret to Increasing Your ROI
Businesses everywhere are focusing on a simple 3-letter abbreviation: ROI, or return on investment. This is essentially calculated with the money you’ve invested into a business and the amount of return you got. For example, if you bought 50 shares in a company at $10 a share, that’s an investment of $500. Let’s say you… Continue reading Repurposing: the Secret to Increasing Your ROI
Will Flying Private Be the Next Travel Trend?
Private air travel has long been the preferred mode of transport for celebrities, footballers and wealthy businessmen – a lifestyle that the normal flyer in standard class can only dream of. Hiring a private plane is extravagant and luxurious, but could it actually be the next big trend for travellers? Let’s have a look at… Continue reading Will Flying Private Be the Next Travel Trend?
Three Fantastic Reasons to Use an Online Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
Selling your home can be a drawn out, expensive, and stressful affair, so you want to go about it the best way you can. Your estate agent will play a big part in this, and should be chosen to save you as much time, money, and hassle as possible. That’s why we recommend using… Continue reading Three Fantastic Reasons to Use an Online Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
President Donald Trump to Revoke Gender Neutral Bathroom Rules
President Donald Trump will rescind guidance enacted by President Barack Obama in favor of transgender students, the White House has announced. The Obama-era rule directed public schools to allow transgender pupils to use toilets of their gender identity. However, critics said that guidance was government overreach which threatened other students’ privacy and safety. White House… Continue reading President Donald Trump to Revoke Gender Neutral Bathroom Rules
Verizon to Buy Yahoo’s Core Internet Business for $350 Million Less Than Originally Agreed
Verizon has reached a deal with Yahoo to buy its core internet business for $350 million less than originally agreed. Doubts had been cast over the original deal after it emerged that Yahoo had been hit by two huge cyber attacks. Following the price cut, the US telecoms giant said it was now buying the… Continue reading Verizon to Buy Yahoo’s Core Internet Business for $350 Million Less Than Originally Agreed
Legal & Effective Ways For Businesses To Defer Their Taxes
Link Two things are certain in life: death and taxes. The famous quote by Benjamin Franklin is applicable to everyone unless you are in the business industry. Yes, as it turns out, your business can avoid taxes and it can do it legally. Obviously this revelation is a huge deal because cutting your taxes will… Continue reading Legal & Effective Ways For Businesses To Defer Their Taxes
You’re Fired! How Not To Be A Boss Your Employees Loathe
Picture Credit People are hard to please – especially if they’re working for you. When we picture a bad boss in our minds, we think of somebody who’s irrationally angry and driven towards money, somebody who shouts a lot and is mean to their staff. In reality, the bosses that we come to dislike aren’t… Continue reading You’re Fired! How Not To Be A Boss Your Employees Loathe
How Much Is The Title Loan Industry Worth
At one point or another, you’ve probably seen an ad for a title loan. Lenders emphasize how quickly and conveniently you can obtain money, and that you won’t even need to authorize a credit check. For many cash-strapped consumers, title loans seem like the best possible solution to their money woes. Of course, the adage “if… Continue reading How Much Is The Title Loan Industry Worth
White House Details New Immigrations Measures
The White House has issued tough guidelines to widen the net for deporting illegal immigrants from the United States, and speed up their removal. Undocumented immigrants arrested for traffic violations or shop-lifting will be targeted along with those convicted of more serious crimes. The memos do not alter immigration laws, but take a much tougher… Continue reading White House Details New Immigrations Measures
5 Intuitive Methods for Using Social Media to Sell Homes
You might think that selling your home via social media might be ridiculous – and to an extent you’d be right – but, tell that to the man who sold his house for $135,000 over the asking price by selling on Twitter. While his actual tactic was a little bit more complicated than that article… Continue reading 5 Intuitive Methods for Using Social Media to Sell Homes
Horrible Bosses: What to Do When Your Management Team Isn’t Cutting the Muster
You’ve been in business for a couple of years, defying the odds and keeping your company from becoming another failed business statistic. You’ve hired what you believe to be a strong and capable staff and credit them with your company’s success. Lately, you’ve noticed a growing turnover rate. It seems like the longest an… Continue reading Horrible Bosses: What to Do When Your Management Team Isn’t Cutting the Muster
Greece Bailout: IMF and EU Reach Common Position on How to Proceed
The institutions in charge of Greece’s bailout have reached a “common position” on how to proceed, German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has announced. Wolfgang Schaeuble’s comments appear to indicate that deadlock between the EU and the IMF over the next steps may have been resolved. The IMF has said Greece needs more leeway to pay… Continue reading Greece Bailout: IMF and EU Reach Common Position on How to Proceed
#LastNightInSweden: Donald Trump Explains Remarks about Sweden Security Incident
In a tweet on February 19, President Donald Trump has sought to explain why he referred to a security incident in Sweden on February 17 which did not actually happen. Addressing a rally on February 18, President Trump had said, “look at what’s happening last night in Sweden”, as he listed parts of Europe hit… Continue reading #LastNightInSweden: Donald Trump Explains Remarks about Sweden Security Incident
Kraft Heinz Withdraws Offer to Buy Unilever
Kraft Heinz has announced it has dropped its plan to buy rival Unilever. Unilever rejected Kraft Heinz’s bid on February 17, saying it saw “no merit, either financial or strategic” in Kraft’s offer, worth about $143 billion. The consumer goods giants said in a joint statement: “Unilever and Kraft Heinz hold each other in high… Continue reading Kraft Heinz Withdraws Offer to Buy Unilever