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By Sue Guillory Americans can learn a lot about networking from Italy.Getty Want to get more small business customers? You'll probably be advised to start networking. You'll be urged to attend industry events and business meetings and start handing out business cards. Get involved in social media conversations and find ways to show people how your product can solve their problems. Get actively involved, if you like. As a foreigner and entrepreneur living in Italy, I have to say: Americans totally get this point wrong. Let me explain. In America, networking is entirely for self-interest. To be honest, when I…
Ian Croke, Chief Operating Officer of Afentra, Africa's leading independent oil and gas company, will speak at the Africa Energy Investment Conference (IAE) 2024 in Paris about upstream opportunities in Africa's growth markets as the company looks to optimise, redevelop and extend the life of mature assets.In Angola, Afentla is currently expanding its non-operated interests in Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A, and has recently received approval to acquire Block 23, focusing on high-quality, long-life shallow water producing assets with significant upside potential. The London Stock Exchange-listed company is partnering with operator and national oil company Sonangol to maximise production and reserves,…
According to CEOWORLD magazine, Singapore has been declared the best country in the world for investing or doing business in 2024. The United Kingdom secured the second position, followed by Taiwan (No. 3), India (No. 4), and Indonesia (No. 5). Singapore has been ranked as the most attractive destination for investors and businesspersons among 80 countries, and it continues to hold its position at the top. The rankings were based on 11 different factors, including corruption, freedom (personal, trade, and monetary), workforce, investor protection, infrastructure, taxes, quality of life, red tape, and technological readiness. Each category was equally weighted. According to…
Sundaram Mutual Fund has filed a draft proposal for a business cycle fund with the Securities and Exchange Board. The Sundaram Business Cycle Fund will be an open-ended equity scheme aligned with a business cycle-based investment theme. The plan's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities with a focus on identifying medium-term cycles that may affect business fundamentals. This is done through a dynamic allocation between different themes and stocks at different stages of the economic cycle. The scheme will be benchmarked against the Nifty 500 TRI and will be managed…
April 9, 2024 UPDATE Apple Vision Pro brings a new era of spatial computing to business Incredible new enterprise experiences leverage spatial computing to customize workspaces, collaborate on 3D designs, deliver specialized employee training, and guide remote fieldwork in entirely new ways For decades, Apple has worked to provide innovative products and services for businesses. Today, Apple products are used by all of the Fortune 500 companies in every industry around the world — iPhone and iPad are indispensable for businesses of all sizes, and Mac is preferred by employees when given the choice at work. Apple’s unique combination of hardware, software, services,…
When looking for lateral partners to hire, law firms are giving more weight to candidates' business plans, especially those of government lawyers who are transitioning to private practice, according to law firm recruiters. That's what it means. Such business plans often incorporate details such as the government candidate's networks and skills, and how they expect to turn their expertise into revenue during their first few years on the job. Recruiters say business plans are becoming a bigger focus in employment negotiations between law firms and government candidates, and in some cases, they are more concerned about whether a candidate will…
Red Bull is an energy drink brand owned by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. The company was founded in Austria in 1984 by Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya and it has since become one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Red Bull enjoys a dominant market share and, with a value of $8.143 billion, is the third most valuable soft drink brand behind Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Understanding Red Bull’s business model Red Bull’s business model is based primarily on experience selling. The company is associated with extreme sports such as Formula One and motocross and even sponsored…
⏰ Estimated read time: 11 minutesFactoring companies provide financing to businesses that have cash tied up in unpaid invoices. Instead of offering traditional small-business loans, these companies buy outstanding invoices at a discount — giving you access to needed funds sooner.Below, learn more about invoice factoring companies and how to choose the right one for your needs.Best factoring companies:We’ll start with a brief questionnaire to better understand the unique needs of your business.Once we uncover your personalized matches, our team will consult you on the process moving forward.6 best factoring companiesFactoring is typically offered by online lenders and financial services…
Novak Djokovic took a trip down memory lane at the Head Tennis event in Monaco, opening the door to a unique opportunity to go into business with recent tennis rival Jannik Sinner. The world No. 1 gave up significant time on the eve of his first match at the Monte Carlo Masters to fulfill an appointment with the racket manufacturer that has been a key part of his success throughout his career. In a presentation streamed live on Instagram, with Roger Federer's former coach Ivan Ljubicic emceeing the event in front of an invited audience, Djokovic gave a long look…
Gossip circulates in our offices and workplace lunchrooms, seemingly to fill our free time. But perhaps through these ubiquitous and interesting conversations, we influence workplace relationships more than we realize. Is gossip the path to friendship or a surefire way to make enemies at work? It turns out that the answer depends on how the recipient of the gossip perceives the gossiper's intentions. Workplace gossip (defined as informal, evaluative talk about absent co-workers) is widespread, but often misunderstood. Traditionally frowned upon and even branded as unproductive or deviant, recent research has revealed a more complex picture of gossip. Some studies…