Category Archives: Business Feature

The rising influence of the BRICs

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

The economic sphere and the geopolitical reach continue to evolve and change as the BRICs continue to grow changing the power players in the world’s economy today. The BRICs are actually Russia, Brazil, China, and India, each of which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Feature | Tagged brazil, brics, Business, challenges, China, development gap, economic sphere, Economy, gap, india, jobs, mass production, material development, money, raw materials, recessions, russia, western countries, workforce | Leave a comment

What are the Pros and Cons of Using Either a Credit or Debit Card

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

There was a time where you had only two choices–cash or credit. It was important to carry cash for those businesses or situations where a credit card was not accepted. Cash always makes the person using it aware that real … Continue reading →

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Impact of AMR Corporation Bankruptcy on American Airlines

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

When trading closed on a Tuesday last December, shares for the United States American Airlines company fell by 81% as a result of the news that the parent company for the flight agency AMR Corporation had filed for Chapter 11 … Continue reading →

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What happened to the Digital Economy Act?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The UK Digital Economy Act (DEA) was originally created with the intention of scaring pirates enough that they will not download, steal, or share any more files, but it seems that even with all its good intentions, the act has … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Feature | Tagged brussels, Business, communication sector, dea, desk, digital economy, economy act, european commission, gathering dust, good intentions, industry leaders, intention, london, nerves, ofcom, parliamentarians, pirates, policymakers, warning letter | 1 Comment

Cash Generator franchise feature

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

If you are thinking of starting up your own business but don’t know where to start and would prefer to enter an already established enterprise, your best bet is to look into a franchising opportunity. This is the chance for … Continue reading →

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Man United to sell off stake in club

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

Manchester United is slated to sell off a large stake of the club to Singapore investors in an effort to pay off some of their debts that total up to more than £515m. Sports Editor for the BBC David Bond … Continue reading →

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Gold hits new high of $1,816oz as stock markets remain unstable

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

As investors continue to shy away from the market, the Gold bull run continues strongly with the price of gold up to $1816oz which is an astounding new high that most likely will get even higher over the next few … Continue reading →

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Angela Merkel faces mutiny in Germany

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

The coalition partners of German Chancellor Angela Merkel are threatening to leave the government and quit backing her if she agrees to form any type of fiscal union or take the Eurobond deal in an effort to help boost the … Continue reading →

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