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These are challenging – if a little depressing – times to be at the forefront of environmental issues in Malta. Yesterday’s protest in Valletta may have been sparked by a single planning decision – to sacrifice 150,000 square metres of arable, ODZ land for the construction of a university campus – but lurking in the background were growing concerns that the country is slowly but surely dismantling its environment protection infrastructure. Evidence for this was provided by none other than the CEO of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) at a parliamentary committee meeting last Monday: when he candidly…
Hewlett Packard. 3M. Sony. A company with a very enduring vision that is “built to last”. What separates their vision from most others, an empty mess that is revisited with every business fad but never prompts anything but a yawn? has a clear plan for how to move forward into an uncertain future. But they are equally clear about how they remain steadfast and the values and purpose they will always uphold.this harvard business review This article describes two elements of an enduring vision. core ideology and The future I envision. putting ideas into practice Business practices and strategies must…
In the market analysis I read, the prevailing view seems to be that the Head and Shoulders pattern is always a reversal pattern, and its completion is inevitable. However, this is not true. Head and Shoulders often form what is called a continuation pattern, or consolidation. My view over the last couple of months has been that the market is experiencing a mini-rotation from growth and momentum stocks to large cap value stocks. However, if you take a step back from that view, the market is largely in a consolidation phase after the 2013 rally. This remains true today. If…
Diana Al Dajani, winner of the 2013 Al Fiqhra National Business Plan Competition in Qatar and the MIT Best Woman Entrepreneur Award, tells Shalini Bhardwaj how she developed her vibrant, self-learning educational platform for children. This unique digital education platform is showing positive results and is quickly gaining acceptance across the parent and teacher community. It is also thriving as a business model, bringing fame and recognition to its founders. Success seems on track, but is it really?As I sipped a deliciously flavored cup of tea that tasted of fresh lemongrass growing in her backyard, I tried to understand the…
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell to 89.4 in February, the 26th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. 23% of small business owners say inflation is the most important management issue in running their business, an increase. Labor quality replaced the top issue, up 3 points from last month. “While inflationary pressures have eased since their peak in 2021, small business owners are still managing rising costs due to rising prices and interest rates,” he said. Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist. “The labor market has also eased slightly, as it has become easier for small business owners…
Mission The Greehey School provides future leaders with a business education grounded in faith, values, and service within a learning community committed to Catholic and Marianist educational ideals. We produce graduates who are skilled, ethical, professional, globally aware, committed to responsible business practices, and prepared for careers of meaning and purpose. vision Transform lives and build a better world through superior business education grounded in faith, values, and service. Research efforts As part of an educationally focused institution committed to Catholic and Marianist ideals of education, Greehey School faculty members produce intellectual contributions that advance education and business practice, and…
Nicki Minaj (Source: Wikipedia) Don't get me wrong: successful entertainers are entrepreneurs. They have to compete with tens of thousands of other performers chasing the same client's money. At the beginning of their careers, they have to market themselves with little to no budget and differentiate their offering enough to attract attention without alienating many potential customers. It's too easy to say that an artist's success is simply a matter of luck. While a minority of performers achieve their goals early in their careers, for most performers, the key to success is a combination of preparation and opportunity. In fact,…
Dr. Syed Hasan wants to foster as much familiarity as possible during the biggest change of his career.With the launch of his first business venture, ClearSight Eye Care, Mr. Hasan intends to maintain the level of service that he believes has made customers a favorite for more than a decade at Pearle Vision and . From the choice of frame to the Mentor Road location just west of his previous workplace, Hasan doesn't want to change too much from what he considers a successful time with his previous employer.”I learned a lot and met many wonderful patients, but it was…
vision clinic downtownVision Clinic's fourth Springfield-area location opened Sept. 1 at 213 West Olive Street in St. Louis. 101 in downtown Springfield. Operating under Urban Eye Care Associates LLC, his 1,200 square foot site joins Vision Clinic PC affiliates in South National, Nixa and Ozark. Dr. M. Cory Scaul and his wife, Bethany, an office administrator, runs Vision Clinic Downtown, which offers vision tests, contact lenses, glasses, and can diagnose glaucoma symptoms. Bethany Scaul said the clinic fills a void in optometry services exclusively for downtown residents. Prices vary based on co-pay and vision insurance, but without insurance, a comprehensive…
Indian conglomerate Godrej is one of the fastest growing companies in the world. David Bain speaks to the Chairman about the family aspect of running the business and why it is growing so quickly. Paul Polman, the president of consumer goods giant Unilever, regularly visits India. In fact, he has been there at least five times since becoming CEO in 2008. Polman doesn't go because he loves this country more than anywhere else in the world. Rather, the 51-year-old Dutch businessman's frequent visits to India are a result of the country being at the forefront of the global battle to…