Believe it or not, 60 percent of the UK’s small businesses struggle to access vital services because they have poor credit. This is according to research done by one the UK’s faster growing energy providers, Utilita. In their national survey, business owners said that the perception that small businesses have bad credit is leading to higher rates. 71 percent of them said they have been hit with unexpected terms and [ Read More ]
The Importance of Professor Sujit Choudhry’s Opinion on Protecting Democracies Against Populist Takeovers If there is any world scholar whose opinion on constitutional construction has the potential to make serious waves, it’s Professor Sujit Choudhry, the Director of the Center for Constitutional Transitions. When he is not teaching law students at the University of California, Berkeley, Professor Choudhry is deep in the middle of studying changes in global affairs and [ Read More ]
Agera Energy has made a corporate commitment to increase its eco-friendly procedures in the office. Their employees are also taking steps to do the same in and out of Agera’s office. One of the things that they have noted from the beginning of this initiative is that it was easy to get started. The company is a national provider of electricity and natural gas. Their service is available to households [ Read More ]
Money is a crucial ingredient when it comes to growing a new or existing business venture in both the short- and long-term horizon. Having access to ready capital allows company officials to make the most effective decisions. They can invest in equipment, hire experts, engage in sales efforts and use the funds to bring business plans to life. Such is very much the case with one company that has [ Read More ]
Business cards are invaluable in business, whether you’re a lawyer, landscaper or photographer. However, there are many mistakes that get in the way of using business cards to convert prospects into clients. Here are a few tips on how to make the most out of your business cards. Deploy Them Strategically Only give out your business cards when there is interest. Don’t give everyone your business card the first time [ Read More ]
Fraud is a very real threat to businesses of all types; figures for 2018 in a comprehensive report of global fraud from the ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) put the total cost to business at $7 billion. What’s more, smaller businesses with fewer than 100 employees lost nearly double per fraud case than larger concerns. Fraud exists in various forms from stealing ID, money, using stolen or cloned credit [ Read More ]
With the changes in the economy, the improvements made in accounting software, and the diverse business operations across the globe, those who work with both private and corporate accounting will be faced with many changes. Recent changes have included automated services and processes, but these have dealt primarily with consumer needs and small business operations. In spite of the efficiency and accuracy that automation can bring, there is nothing that [ Read More ]
A career in private equity is a symbol of ultimate achievement for many people who follow or work on Wall Street. High-profile clients, increased stakes when negotiating, and the pressure to succeed provides an adrenaline rush – and most importantly, the financial reward – that many organizations and individuals desire. Regardless, if you’re spinning off a private equity firm or looking to start one from scratch, there are some factors [ Read More ]
The rise of digital currency is not something that anyone can deny anymore as the market continues to grow and the number of companies utilizing the technology has risen exponentially. Cryptocurrency ATMs are the next big thing in digital currency transactions, taking on the form of a kiosk that most people are familiar with using from their normal bank setups. Unlike the standard bank ATM most of us are used [ Read More ]
Despite that, it should be one of the main priorities, a lot of companies are guilty of being negligent in terms of planning and preparing for disasters and calamities. What they are not aware of is that they should be thoroughly familiar with the three building blocks of preparedness. Included in this is the identification, review, and verification of what is happening. All of this offers a fool-proof strategy that [ Read More ]