The world economy is constantly changing, thanks primarily to the fluctuating fortunes being experienced by both developed and emerging economies alike. While 2012 saw the continued emergence of developing economies such as China, India and Brazil, for example, this year has seen more established nations such as the UK and […]
Author: Laura L Cole
Auditing Mistakes that May Cost Your Company
The existing business market is tough enough in today’s global economic climate, without being forced to tackle internal issues that have the potential to undermine your chances of achieving long-term success. Take business compliance, for example, which is a key component across multiple industries and establishes regulations which individual companies […]
Combating the Tell Tale Signs of Age and Infirmity
With the government shut-down in the U.S. dominating international headlines, it is little wonder that officials are desperately looking for ways to save public money. While the federal government discuss reforming healthcare and education, however, recent research has suggested that simply extending the average human lifespan and reducing the prevalence […]
Building a Brand: Innovative Ways of Cultivating Growth
While the economic climate is improving, a large number of small business ventures remain focused on consolidation rather than growth. While this a reasonable response to the social and political unrest that continues to play out throughout the world, economists fear that it may trigger a prolonged period of stagnation […]
The Modern Small Business Survival Guide: Thriving in Harsh Economic Times
If you were to look hard at the global economy, you would be presented with a far from ideal landscape. With unemployment rates reaching upwards of 29% in countries such as Greece and the global manufacturing industry experiencing a significant downturn, both advanced and emerging economies are now struggling to […]
Buying in the Current Real Estate Market: Steps Towards Safeguarding your Investment
According to EY’s Global Capital Confidence Barometer for Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction, a staggering 85% of property industry experts consider the global economy to be either improving or stable. This renewed level of growth is most prominent among the emerging markets, with India, China, Qatar and Chile leading the […]
The Importance of Music to Create Harmony in Challenging Social Times
While the contemporary world has been distinguished by technological advancement and innovation, social development has diminished in several nations throughout the world. The reasons for this vary form region to region, as while under-developed nations will cite deprivation as the primary reason for social unrest those in advanced economies will […]
Business Card Trends in 2013
Given the pace of technological advancement and the evolved nature of remote communication techniques, it would be easy to assume that the traditional business card is no longer a corporate necessity. This would be an inaccurate perception, however, as while the traditional business card format may be redundant the concept […]
The Leading SEO Indicators in 2013
In almost every form of progressive industry, indicators are used to analyze data and forecast future performance. From the results that are generated, it is possible to adapt or tailor an existing strategy to achieve more effective results, and this method of working is prevalent across a host of financial, […]
How to Minimize Insurance Premiums when Buying a Car
When you enter into a fixed term financing agreement to purchase a car, it is easy to forget the key factors that influence your ability to afford it. Basic budgeting principles suggest that you will initially need to calculate your monthly income and outgoings, which will determine a set amount of […]