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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Starting a business anywhere can be difficult. But business leaders have long complained about Philadelphia's red tape.Jennifer Rodriguez of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said, “Ease of doing business has consistently been one of our most important priorities if we want Philadelphia to be a thriving place for entrepreneurs. “It's said that,” he says. Take Shelly Ray, for example. She owns Festique Accessories Boutique, located on her 22nd Street Business Corridor in North Philadelphia. But a few years ago, she had plans to open an ice cream shop in her neighborhood. But when she started…
Court of Appeal President Mr Justice Patrick Brookes has cited the positive outcomes of the 2019-2023 Judiciary Strategic Business Plan (JSBP) and expressed support for the recently launched new JSBP 2024-2028. . Mr Brooks said that although the previous plan had been somewhat hijacked by the COVID-19 pandemic, it had been beneficial to the judiciary as it had improved the efficiency of the justice system. “This plan has forced those of us in the justice system to become more proficient with technology to serve it in ways never before thought possible. Or at least not easily accessible. I didn't expect…
How does an election year change the way we think about macroeconomics?Public choice theory is the idea that the state is made up of individuals who maximize their self-interest. Elections are an important consideration for politicians. The idea of a “political business cycle” assumes that certain types of policy measures are taken before and after elections and have an impact on the macroeconomy. Our ability to understand these phenomena helps us better interpret economic conditions and developments. Fiscal policy and monetary policy, the most important macroeconomic instruments, are the first base when considering political business cycles. Patterns of this nature…
Gold, copper, oil and cocoa are seeing strong gains amid broader moves across the commodity sector. The rally is delivering historic gains for the commodity trading industry. Traders said raw material shortages and macroeconomic uncertainties were the main reasons behind the rise in commodity prices. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics on the go with your personalized feed. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by visiting your settings page or clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails. All that…
With the threat of recession looming over the global economy, all major developed countries, including the United States and most of Europe, are bracing for economic hardship. In October 2022, Pierre-Olivier Grinchat, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, said: Mentioned on IMF Blog“The economic slowdown in 2023 will be widespread, with countries accounting for about a third of the global economy expected to contract this year or next. The three biggest economies – the US, China and the euro zone – will continue to stall. right.”Similar sentiments were observed at Davos during the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.At the…
Chief Justice Brian Sykes (right) presents the Jamaican Ministry of Justice's 2024-2028 Strategic Business Plan to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart-McFarlane. The document was launched on April 10 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St Andrew. (Photo: JIS) April 12, 2024 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Justice Brian Sykes announces plans to develop training programs for members of the leadership core of the Jamaican judiciary, building on the recently launched 2024-2028 Strategic Business Plan did. The training program, which is expected to be rolled out by…
Beyond the difficulty of evaluating a finance organization's return on investment in AI, there are other factors holding back CFOs moving forward.
LGBTQ-owned businesses are just as likely to apply for loans as non-LGBTQ-owned businesses, but less likely to receive them.[0] According to Federal Reserve data released in 2023. Nevertheless, numerous organizations across the country are offering small business grants and resources for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to fill the funding gap.Here are some of the best options.We start with a quick survey to better understand your business's unique needs.Once we have found your personalized match, our team will be happy to discuss the further process.LGBTQ+ business grantsSmall business subsidies It provides free loans, i.e. access to capital that does not need to be…
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The FCA said it would continue to deliver on the 13 commitments set out in its three-year strategy. FCA will focus on his first three commitments (plans provide more specific details). Commitment 1: Reducing and preventing financial crime — The FCA is committed to increasing investment in systems to use intelligence and data more effectively to take proactive action to combat financial crime, including fraud and fraudulent websites. . It will also strengthen oversight of corporate sanctions systems and controls, and begin proactively evaluating anti-money laundering systems and controls for companies deemed high-risk. Promise 2: Putting consumer needs first —…