Enron was a disaster for American capitalism. The company not only falsified its accounts but swindled investors out of billions of dollars of capital, knowing that the company was going to go under all along. If Enron had behaved ethically, it’s unlikely that it would have been the disaster that it was. The top brass…
These days, the technology that you use in your business is more important than it has ever been. So much relies on it, and you use it for so many of your daily tasks, that if something goes wrong with it or it is otherwise not quite being used properly, it can really make a…
The smart grid is something of a buzz word at the moment. But it’s a buzzword with a lot of technology and systems already in place to make it happen. The basic idea behind the smart grid is to deliver an electricity network which adjusts to the needs of users in real-time and allows anyone,…
You have worked so hard developing your business idea and building it up from scratch. You are determined to make a success of it, so what can you do to ensure that it remains current, relevant and competitive? Well, today we are sharing with you 3 ways to ensure that your business doesn’t fall behind,…
You wouldn’t intentionally put your employees’ lives at risk, we assume. We are sure you aren’t a tyrant of a boss making your employees’ lives a misery with unsafe working conditions. But there are ways in which you might be putting your employee’s lives at risk, and it’s important that you understand what they are….
If you have been injured at work, the first step is to report the incident to your employer and then file for a workers’ compensation claim. It is often complicated, and many things can go wrong, leaving you with minimal benefits or getting denied outrightly. Here are common mistakes you should avoid during your workers’…
You may have a fleet of employees out on the road for various reasons: driving for business trips, delivering goods, visiting customers, etc. Whatever the reason, it is vital that both you and y our employee are working together to keep them safe and legal on the road. Here, we look at some of the…
At first sight, the market can appear like a simple transactional exchange between buyers and sellers. While there is no denying that the transaction between one group and another is at the core of the market, it would be foolish to assume that all a business sell is a product. For as long as humanity…
You have put your everything into getting your new business started up. Blood, sweat, and tears have gone into it and no end of hours and money. We know how much it means to you and how keen you are to succeed. Which is why we wanted to offer a little advice today, built upon…
The number of investment advisors in the Investment Advisor Registration Depository (IRAD) Database grew to 10,484 in 2006 and continues to grow annually. As a financial advisor, your role is to provide sound advice on investments, mortgages, insurance, savings, taxes, and estate planning to your clients. You help your clients plan and manage their finances…