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Brazil's federal oil giant Petrobras' new business plan includes investing $102 billion between 2024 and 2028, 31% more than it spent over the past five years. Exploration and production (E&P) remains a core area, accounting for 71.5% of total capital expenditures, a significantly lower percentage than in the 2023-27 plan, where it accounted for 83% of investments. Meanwhile, refining capital spending rose to $17 billion from $7.8 billion, a big jump even taking into account the consolidation of the former commercialization and logistics division, which had capital spending of $1.56 billion over 2023-27. Another focus will be on gas and…

This year's PowerUP! grand prize winner.The competition was Hemp Thyself, a local CBD health and skin company Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) recently awarded more than $40,000 in prizes to budding entrepreneurs during its 20th annual PowerUP. Business plan contest. This year’s grand prize went to Hemp Thyself, a local CBD health and skin company chosen from over 350 business proposals by an esteemed panel of judges. Powering up! At the awards ceremony, Noel Gaskin, Jovon Browne and Cheryl Cupepper, the trio behind Hemp Thyself, were presented with their $20,000 grand prize by his Dime Community Bank, the contest's lead sponsor.…

Our independent reviews are funded in part by affiliate commissions, at no extra cost to our readers. Your business plan is the document that adds structure to your proposal and helps you focus your objectives on an achievable and realistic target. It should cover every aspect of what your business journey will look like, from licensing and revenue, to competitor and sector analysis.Writing a business plan doesn’t need to be a difficult process, but it should take at least a month to be done properly.In today’s capricious business climate there’s a lot to consider, such as the impact of political…

Research, review and rating platform32.6% of business owners believe that leveraging business planning software is an efficient way to create the perfect business plan.WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2023 (Globe Newswire) — GoodFirms, the world-renowned B2B ratings and reviews platform, recently released a new research report.Business Planning: Process, Principles, Importance and Startup ScopeThis study collected unique information from survey participants to study the process and elements of creating a good business plan. This business planning study conducted by GoodFirms highlights the drivers, benefits, and challenges organizations face when creating business plans.According to GoodFirms research, nearly 16.8% of surveyed companies still require a…

After this article was published, Petrobras announced a business plan that projects capital investments of US$102 billion from 2024 to 2028. BNamericas is expected to release a new report on Friday with details and analysis of the state-owned company's new plans. Brazil's Petrobras could announce a new business plan on Friday, according to CEO Jean-Paul Prates. Analysts believe the plan, which covers the period 2024-28, will result in higher capital expenditures than the previous five-year (2023-27) plan, which had envisaged investments of USD 78 billion. There is. The expectations largely reflect the new company's direction to reduce dividends to shareholders…

While profit may not be the only impetus for starting a business, it’s certainly among the deciding factors. Whether or not a new business succeeds or fails depends on its ability to generate a profit. While we’d all love to run our dream business regardless of profit, someone has to pay the bills, and from experience, your partner gets a bit annoyed after a while if you keep handing her “I.O.U” coupons. Building an audience/customer base, marketing, and developing a solid business plan are all important elements of the most successful business, and they all lead back to one place.…

A long to-do list can be intimidating when starting a new business. Some of these steps, such as filing a business license application, may seem minor. Nevertheless, they can have a significant impact on your business—and your ability to stay in business.  How to get a business license, and whether you actually need one, will depend on where you plan to operate. Read on to find out if your state requires a business license, and the steps you’ll need to take in order to secure one. This post is for information only. Requirements are updated frequently, and you should make…

Everyone attending Climate Week NYC knows that the world is far from where we need to be in dealing with threats to our planet. However, achieving a common understanding of the situation comes with risks. Failure to take sufficient action is becoming the norm.It's tempting to tell the sobering story that while policy is moving forward, it's still not moving fast enough. But that's a dangerous myth. There is no need to accelerate along the path you are already on. A change in trajectory is necessary.The need for this is clear when we look at the natural state of the…

A new venture may begin with a small business idea. Other times, entrepreneurship comes first. If you want or are thinking about starting your own business, we can help you find great business ideas. How can advances in AI help you on your journey? How can you scale your business as it grows? These are just some of the topics covered in this guide. So let's get down to business. Here are the best businesses to start in 2024. The best way to start a new business Validating your small business idea before committing resources will not only save you…

November 22, 2023 Click for PDF The Court’s decision raises important considerations for asset managers, non-U.S. funds, and other non-U.S. persons that invest in the United States. On November 15, 2023, the Tax Court released its opinion in YA Global v. Commissioner,[1] holding, among other things, that YA Global — a Cayman Islands fund with a U.S. investment manager — was engaged in a U.S. trade or business and therefore was correctly assessed U.S. federal withholding tax liability with respect to its non-U.S. partners.  YA Global had been closely followed ever since the IRS first released its analysis of the…