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The general consensus across the board is that the US economy is continuing its slow but steady rise from the Great Recession that started in 2007. Of course, that entire sentence is loaded with important qualifications: “general consensus”, “slow but steady”… what does it all really mean? Basically, as you probably already know if you’ve found this article, the climate for startups and successful business ventures has never been a sure thing. In fact, it can be downright risky.
While the term “family business” may still bring to mind the little Mom and Pop store on the corner, the reality is that family businesses make up a huge segment of the economy, in the United States and worldwide.
Earlier this year, The Center for Family Business at the University of St. Gallen produced the Global Family Business Index, which lists the 500 largest family-owned businesses worldwide. With huge names like Wal-Mart, Ford Motor Company, and Berkshire Hathaway included, it’s not surprising to find that the combined annual revenue of these 500 firms is over $6.5 trillion!
Las Vegas is beginning to recover, and many insiders believe that this may be the best place to invest in real estate in the country. This is especially true with residential real estate. There are many ways that you can participate, and get your share of the future appreciation of property in this world famous city. The following are three ways you can achieve this.
We are living in the Golden Age of technology innovation. If you look around technology startups are popping up everywhere targeting numerous industries and business applications. The arrival of cloud computing, mobile technology and social media has enabled anyone with innovative idea, and willingness to work hard, to launch a startup for mere few thousand dollars. No wonder Silicon Valley is overflowing with number of twenty year old looking to strike it rich with a startup.
With entrepreneur-led tech companies on the rise, it can be difficult to stand out to potential customers. If you are in the beginning stages of launching your own tech company, it is important that you do it right in order to generate sales and grow your business. Read on for three tips that new entrepreneurs should know as they develop and grow in the tech industry.
Buying an investment property is a big and risky decision. At the same time it can be a great way to secure extra income or just obtain a nice home for you and your family. Before you make a selection on the property you want to purchase, however, there are few tips to keep in mind. Few small decisions can make the difference between a successful deal and a stressful disaster. One of the most important things to consider is the developer or builder you want to work with. Well-known, highly respected companies like Unitech are always a good place to start as their reputations speak volumes as to the quality of the property you will receive.
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With ONS figures suggesting that 8% of men and 14% of women who are aged 65 today will live to 100, it’s clear that a telegram from the Queen is no longer quite the novelty it once was. An aging population brings with it an increased need for specialist accommodation, including residential and nursing care. The result is a £6bn – and growing residential nursing care industry.
A depressing stream of scandals serves as a constant reminder of what happens when care homes fail to take their responsibilities seriously. So do the challenges associated with this sector make it a no-go area for outsiders? Is it really possible to deliver an excellent service, achieve an attractive ROI and keep on top of red tape? Below we take a look at what’s involved in running a care home.
These days many people from all walks of life are getting interested in leaving their jobs and pursuing their business dreams. If you have the will and desire to start your own business you should know that beginning to think and act like an entrepreneur is the first step to bring your vision to fruition. With that thought in mind, remember that there are a plethora of success habits that entrepreneurs need to cultivate in order to ensure that they are successful at becoming an entrepreneur and a businessman. Here are three characteristics of a successful entrepreneur:
Who hasn’t dreamt of being his own boss and launching a business that will one day become the next Amazon or Google? The idea of having the freedom to pursue your dream is exciting for anyone who has gone through the drudgery of corporate world. While this is indeed exciting and noteworthy you also need to know that starting your own business is not something that everyone can do. It takes lot of effort and commitment to build a business that will one day rival Amazon of today. For every Amazon there are hundreds of others who did not make it. Don’t lose heart, though. With good understanding of what it takes to start a business and little perseverance you too can build a respectable sized business even if it is not the next Amazon. Here is a 5 step process you need to go through before taking the plunge.
