Despite Germany’s stalwart growth, the euro zone’s economy stuttered in the second quarter. According to Reuters.com, the region “contracted by 0.2% on the quarter.” Meanwhile, “Germany eked out growth of 0.3%, marginally beating forecasts, but its forward-looking ZEW sentiment index slid for a fourth month running, undercutting even the lowest estimate in a Reuters poll.”… Continue Reading
In a world of hesitant consumers and inconsistent business, Facebook has become a very important tool. According to recent reports, companies who use Facebook have significantly more interaction with customers, positive feedback, networking opportunities and increased sales. In general, small businesses are growing fonder of social media tools and have come to rely on their… Continue Reading
Want to get in on the trend which is coming as surely as the sun will rise tomorrow? The demographics are shifting towards an aging population as all those babies born in the post-World War II years of the late 1940s and early to mid-1950s are now approaching the autumn of their lives, and this… Continue Reading
Despite hopeful outlooks and talks of growth, the U.S. economy is floundering. Winter activity was strong, but as the weather warmed, consumers cut back on their spending while export demand fell as well. Gas prices rose, while businesses minimized their employment plans and investments. The situation remains at a relative standstill as individuals and companies… Continue Reading
Economists were pleasantly surprised last week when July’s data showed an improvement in employment and a significant reduction in the number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits. Observers hope this is a sign that the economy will continue to grow as the labor market grows. According to Labor Department statistics the number of jobless… Continue Reading
In an effort to provide a much-needed service to small businesses, PCWorld.com recently listed the top five social media management tools in the sector. Choosing only those suitable for smaller companies, every social media outlet listed meets criteria such as affordability; scalability; support for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter; and update posting assistance. Each tool is… Continue Reading
Legal & General Group, a UK insurance company, recently stated that although further crises are expected on a global macroeconomic level, their company will persevere. In fact, Tim Breedon’s replacement Mr. Nigel Wilson, chief executive, has plans to further expand the businesses through bolt-on acquisitions. The first half of 2012 saw revenue grow from GBP493… Continue Reading
Are you too busy to send flowers; write a poem; or even wait on hold? Ted Roden, the founder of Fancy Hands personal assistant service management might be just the thing you need to get your life back under control and concentrate on the important things you need to get done. When Roden was in… Continue Reading
Throughout the economic concerns and debt crises, Germany has always managed to keep its head above water, and sometimes thrive, despite the area’s hardships. Not anymore. In 2011, German exports increased dramatically while employment levels improved, wages rose and real estate climbed to altogether new heights. Near-balance of the federal budget and other positive signs… Continue Reading
163,000 jobs were added in the United States this past month, a hopeful figure despite the creeping unemployment rates across the country. The largest climb since February, the development fuels the political debate about the nation’s economy. Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics said “I was relieved. After three months of very weak job growth, I… Continue Reading