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In the aftermath of 9/11, the George W. Bush administration launched a global “war on terror,” using public fear and calls for retaliation to justify military intervention and Islamophobic violence around the world. This war demonized and targeted Muslims both abroad and in the United States. In 2002, the administration created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and forcefully reorganized federal immigration services, emergency response, and data analysis under the mission of “securing the homeland.” This reorganization codified the false link between immigration and terrorism. Instead of keeping people safe, DHS and its corporate partners used “war on terror” to…
Imagine two online retailers. One makes custom greeting cards by hand using a mixture of woodcuts, watercolor, and calligraphy. Their prices are remarkably fair for what they offer, and their customers adore their work. However, this retailer has no marketing plan and relies on word of mouth to let people know about their cards. The second seller, however, buys premade cards in bulk and sells them at a 50% markup on eBay. There is no personalization, and the price is relatively high compared to similar generic cards on the market. However, this second seller has gone all in on its…
Meta 1 year ago Article by Grace Beverly, founder of sustainable activewear brand Tala. Running a small business is hard, not just now, but always. In fact, for many business owners, the combined effects of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis have resulted in the toughest economic times they've probably ever experienced. As a business owner myself, I started my own company, Tala, about three and a half years ago, and I can safely say it's been tough. But there's a way to be a little less pessimistic. Despite all the uncertainty, 33% of UK small business owners…
US Dollars (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)Getty Images Some companies have a lot of cash these days. It doesn't seem wise to hold cash in an inflationary environment, but it does seem wise to hold cash for a recession. Let's catalog the options a typical business has, along with their pros and cons. And for this purpose, “cash” refers to bank accounts, money market funds, Treasury bills, and other short-term liquid assets. The background of the discussion is the second half of 2022, when many economists, including myself, are predicting a recession. Despite some layoff announcements, most companies are unable…
Geneva and Sharm El Sheikh, November 9, 2022 – The world’s leading companies detailed: COP27 Business Implementation Agendawas released today in a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) during a conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The business of climate recovery: Accountability, ambition and accelerating action Outline the most promising platforms of ambition and action for your business. It also sets out a menu of concrete interventions to accelerate the global decarbonization of business, involving close cooperation between business leadership and governments to: sharpen accountability increase ambitionand deliver action with speed and scale Taken together, these…
While mitigation (reducing or preventing greenhouse gas emissions) has become a key focus for businesses in addressing climate change, climate adaptation planning, which is an effort to reduce the negative impacts and exploit opportunities of climate change, remains a challenge for many companies. Adapting to climate change is a business imperative to avoid economic losses due to climate change. Innovate new ways to increase revenue, reduce costs, and create sustainability. Protecting the communities and ecosystems in which companies operate. In a report with the World Economic Forum, we outlined a framework that businesses can use to develop approaches to climate…
The U.S.-Africa Summit, held in Washington, DC from December 13 to 15, demonstrated the United States' long-standing commitment to Africa and strengthened the relationship between the United States and African countries. The 2022 United States-Africa Business Forum (USABF) was held on the second day of the summit (December 14). Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Council of Africa, and in partnership with the Prosper Africa Initiative, USABF focuses on advancing two-way trade and investment partnerships that strengthen Africa's role in the global economy I guessed. Boost innovation and entrepreneurship and drive…
But whatever path the telco chooses, the current schedule means that TPG will have to bring its fiber assets to market before Telstra has had a chance to promote its infraco fixed business to potential buyers. I will be investing it.Telstra's auction of Infraco Fix is highly anticipated in a market where there is significant demand for communications infrastructure assets. Telstra, Optus and TPG sold stakes in their mobile tower businesses for billions of dollars last year, generating corporate profits roughly 30 times the annual profits of those divisions.The next “big monster”“Digital infrastructure as an asset class is gaining a…
Together: Building a Stronger LDH and a Healthier LouisianaThe fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) business plan defines how the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will make measurable improvements to programs, services and outcomes over the coming year. Teamwork is at the core of who we are as Louisianans and at the heart of our work with the more than 4.6 million people we serve as the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). So it's only fitting that LDH's first business plan in nearly a decade is titled “Together: Building a Stronger LDH and a Healthier Louisiana.”…
THE WIRE: Stay true to your business visionStepping out of your comfort zone is a risk that most people wouldn't take, but for Fiona Nicholls, doing so gave her what she was looking for: her own vision of success. Ta. There are no free articles this month Please log in to continue reading this article. Create a free account and get unlimited news articles and more. of Director of a newly launched business, The Property Associates, Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles detail how they went from leading property brand Top Gun to bossing their own independent agency.Fiona also shares some…