President Obama and John Boehner are both heavily involved in negotiations regarding tax increases and the looming fiscal cliff. Boehner has made his first concession on the topic, proposing that taxes on millionaires can rise as long as the increase is accompanied by spending cuts, entitlement cuts and tax reform. Obama, on the other hand,… Continue Reading
The 10th annual What’s Next Boomer Business Summit will take place in Chicago on March 12th. Companies, brand managers and entrepreneurs will all participate in the event, where analysts, marketers and journalists will answer questions such as ‘How will Baby Boomers reimagine life after 50 in the decades ahead?’ and ‘What technologies are going to… Continue Reading
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday all boosted consumer spending, thrilling business owners and retails throughout the United States. Now comes the real challenge: keeping up the trend. Many experts predict even better sales over the next few weeks. Black Friday weekend saw 247 million shoppers, according to the National Retail Federation. Last… Continue Reading
As technological means of communication become more and more popular, businesses have to choice but to keep up. These days, most people prefer texting to actual phone calls, leaving retailers and other service providers with a tough challenge. RingCentral, a cloud telephone systems business, has come up with a solution: business-class SMS. Matt McGinnis, director… Continue Reading
Small Business Saturday, recently celebrated by shoppers throughout the U.S., was a lucrative event for both residents and local businesses. In Milford, Connecticut, many dedicated consumers ventured into boutiques late on Friday night to get a head start. The day was designated to support small businesses during the momentum of Black Friday, and has been… Continue Reading
Many experts believe China’s economy is headed for a turnaround. Recent analyses of the country’s manufacturing activity show that this may in fact be true. This month saw an increase in the preliminary HSBC China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, which reached 50.4 compared with a 49.5 reading in October. Fox Business explains that a reading… Continue Reading
According to a Bank of America survey, Boston-area small business owners are feeling optimistic, if cautious, about the upcoming fiscal year. Many expect to increase sales as well as workers throughout 2013. Though 9% of small businesses in the region expect revenue to fall in 2013, more than half of those polled project significant increases.… Continue Reading
According to a study undertaken of 50 private equity firms, when investing in lesser-known EMs, more ground work is required than for developed markets. The solution is to adopt a full integration approach – less necessary for developed markets investments. This is because EMs come with additional risks than developed markets. What are the benefits… Continue Reading
Small business advocacy groups have been appealing to Washington to call off the $607 billion tax increases and spending cuts set to start in 2013 immediately. Aside from the fiscal cliff issue, many organizations have put forth complaints regarding federal contracting reform and the never-ending government investment into clean and renewable energies. The National Small… Continue Reading
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation, is one of the leading owners of Handymax dry bulk vessels in the United States. Focusing mainly on ocean transportation of both minor and major bulk cargoes, the company ships iron ore, coal, grain, cement, fertilizer and many other commodities on global shipping routes. Founded by Sophocles… Continue Reading