For the first time this century the United States saw more than 200,000 jobs added to the economy for four months in a row. This and other data are pointing to a US economy in definite recovery mode, despite the continuing difficult economic struggle still experienced in Europe and Asia. May’s gain of 217,000 jobs… Continue Reading
After five years in the US energy market and two years after announcing its plans to sell off its US solar-power business, Meridian Energy finalized its sale of its huge, 20-hectare solar plant. California-based SunEdison purchased Calrenew-1 for an undisclosed amount. Guy Waipara, Meridian general manager of external relations said that the figures will appear… Continue Reading
According to financial information company Sageworks, US clothing retailers have been more profitable in recent years, despite slowing sales growth. Privately held apparel shops have posted a net profit margin of almost 7 percent, on average, in 2013. That figure is about twice what it was during the preceding two years. Sales however showed slower… Continue Reading
After working in the non-profit sector for over 35 years, Ed Sayres launched his own firm, Sayres Consulting, in Millbrook, New York. Sayres’ firm offers advice to non-profit directors and senior management on crucial activities such as fundraising, board development, strategy, financial and crisis management. From 2003 until 2013 Sayres was the president and CEO… Continue Reading
Smart investing is often based on a solid knowledge of past trends and educated guesses about the future. Professional financial advisors, therefore, must keep abreast of the influences on the marketplace, in addition to having a thorough understanding of what has come before. In order to assist professional advisors and investment managers, Rep., an online… Continue Reading
Facebook’s status as a business tool has always been something of a question mark as a result of confusing advertising and promotions systems. Now, the social network is aiming for a real spot in the market with its new Facebook for Business portal, which provides a detailed outline of its marketing tools. Facebook explains: “We’ve… Continue Reading