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IFRS Works, Despite Quirks: SEC Panel
A new accounting system that most of the world is shifting to isn't that hard or costly to implement but it does have its little quirks. That seemed to be the consensus today at a roundtable discussion at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission which is expected...
Tags: Peter Galuszka, Finance, Free Trade, Paul Boyle, SEC, International Financial Reporting Standards
Blog posts 2008-08-05
How to Start a Whisteblowing Program
Say "whistleblower" to some execs and the reaction your likely to get is one of fear and loathing. It shouldn't be that way. Whistleblowers can help keep your company out of trouble by catching fraud and corruption â€" things harmful to your company's reputation and bottom line over the long...
Tags: Michael Mattis, Finance, Business Operations, Free Trade, Litigation, ICC, Fraud
Blog posts 2008-07-23
"IFRS" Picks Up Speed
The push for a new international accounting system is picking up traction. As the Corner Office reported April 8, moves to accept International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS instead of the GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principles could well happen in the U.S., the last GAAP hold out. Now...
Tags: Financial Accounting, GAAP, Free Trade, Peter Galuszka, Finance, International Financial Reporting Standards
Blog posts 2008-07-08
10 Psych Secrets for Conflict Resolution
Conflicts at the office, whether they're interpersonal or purely business, are an unavoidable fact of work life. But a disagreement doesn't have to end with two peeved people. According to Sinaia Nathanson, Ph.D., a senior lecturer at Tufts University, employing smart psychology can help you handle conflict wisely and...
Tags: Finance, CC Holland, Career, Free Trade, Communication Skills, Ingratiation, Dr., Conflict Resolution
Blog posts 2008-06-30
California: The Place to Be in Recession
Predictions regarding the death of the importance of physical place to business have been coming out sporadically for the last decade or more. But if the chatter in the BNET blogosphere and beyond is any indication, reports of the death of place have been greatly exaggerated. Back...
Tags: California, Blogging, Taxes, Free Trade, Internet, Financial Planning, Finance, Michael Mattis
Blog posts 2008-06-23
Is London Losing Its Luster for Business?
The Find: London has climbed its way up the league table to become a top city for business, but a new study reveals that the Big Smoke may be losing its hard-won place at the top. The Source: The latest CBI/KPMG London Business Survey of senior executives...
Tags: Financial Planning, Free Trade, Taxes, U.K., London, Business, Jessica Stillman, Finance
Blog posts 2008-06-19
7 Key Points of "Globality"
While the global economy has been a hot topic for at least two decades, it is in constant need of updating. A new book, "Globality. Competing with Everyone from Everywhere for Everything," written by three Boston Consulting Group experts, does the job nicely. The update, by Harold...
Tags: Peter Galuszka, Free Trade, Outsourcing, Quality, Finance, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Economy, India
Blog posts 2008-06-18
Keep Emotion Out of Decision Making
We've all had the experience of letting our emotions get the better of our actions. But in a business setting, emotional decisions can be costly -- and a quick way to lose your job. But how do you keep cool, calm, and collected in the high pressure...
Tags: Team Management, Free Trade, Decision-making, Rivalry, Spotlight, Harvard Business School, Finance, Management, Sean Silverthorne
Blog posts 2008-05-07
4 Work-Arounds to the H1B Problem
CEOs, especially those involved in high tech, see the same pattern year after year. They desperately need high-level, foreign workers since universities in the U.S. are not turning out enough software writers and computer engineers. Yet nothing ever seems to get done in Congress to boost the...
Tags: U.S., Visa, Worker, H1B, TN Visa, L-1 Visa, E-3 Visa, E Category Visas, Free Trade, Finance, Peter Galuszka
Blog posts 2008-05-06
Expanding Overseas:The Best Small Markets
Thanks to job growth and newfound political stability, these smaller markets present a big opportunity for U.S. and other western companies to expand. .expansionPic { width:324px; float:right; margin:0px 0 10px 10px; padding:5px 5px 0; background:#edece7; border:1px solid #d4d4d4; } * html .expansionPic { display:inline; margin-top:20px;} ...
Tags: Rwanda, Jennifer Alsever, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Vertical Industries, U.S., Gross Domestic Product, Free Trade, Government, Kenya, Real Estate Price, Rwanda Rwanda, Vietnam, Garcia, World Bank, Peru, Real Estate, Kazakhstan, Business, Investment, China, Business Operations, Risk Assessment, Business Expansion, International, BNET Feature
Articles 2008-04-21
Expanding Overseas: The Best Mid-Size Markets
Relatively stable and foreigner-friendly, these growing mid-size markets offer expansion opportunities in regions less vulnerable to the current global economic slowdown. .expansionPic { width:324px; float:right; margin:0px 0 10px 10px; padding:5px 5px 0; background:#edece7; border:1px solid #d4d4d4; } * html .expansionPic { display:inline; margin-top:20px;} .expansionPic p...
Tags: United Arab Emirates, BNET Feature, Software, Enterprise Software, Vertical Industries, Financial Planning, Finance, Free Trade, Taxes, Government, Tax Rate, Singapore, Latin America, Business, Chile, Dubai, Gross Domestic Product, U.S., GDP, Banking, Internet, Jennifer Alsever, International, Business Expansion, Financial Services
Articles 2008-04-21
Expanding Overseas: The Best Large Markets
The world's largest foreign markets are all growing — and making it easier for western companies to join their economies. .expansionPic { width:324px; float:right; margin:0px 0 10px 10px; padding:5px 5px 0; background:#edece7; border:1px solid #d4d4d4; } * html .expansionPic { display:inline; margin-top:20px;} .expansionPic p {...
Tags: Expansion, International, Business, BNET Feature, Foreign Markets, Russia, Free Trade, Manufacturing, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, Finance, Jennifer Alsever, Financial Planning, Ruble, Taxes, Russian Government, Russia American Brand, India, China, U.S., Gross Domestic Product
Articles 2008-04-21
Negotiation Strategies in a Downturn | HBR IdeaCast
When there are fewer deals to be had, there's more pressure on the deals that do go through to bring the value they promise. In this podcast, Mark Gordon talks about how managers can share risk and increase the chances of the deal's success. Featured Guest: Mark...
Tags: Free Trade, Internet, Finance, Negotiation, BNET staff, Podcasts
Blog posts 2008-04-18
Are Your Tax Dollars Going to Green Washing?
The Find: The environmental performance of companies participating in voluntary environmental programs is 7.7 percent worse than companies that don't participate; if participating companies self-monitor their performance is 24 percent worse. The Source: A new study of more than 30,000 firms from researchers at George Mason University....
Tags: Human Resources, Finance, Financial Planning, Performance Management, Free Trade, Taxes, Jessica Stillman, Workforce Management
Blog posts 2008-04-14
Here Comes IFRS, a Whole New Accounting System
Executives may think they have a lot on their plate, but they soon will have to make room for one thing more -- a whole new accounting system. Indeed, the International Financial Reporting Standards (called “Eye for S”) is about to become a big part of their...
Tags: Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting System, Free Trade, Finance, Peter Galuszka
Blog posts 2008-04-08
Not So Fast On NAFTA
When the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, it was seen by some as a landmark document promoting free and equal trade between three powerful neighbors: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Today, NAFTA seems to have become a ...
Tags: NAFTA, Free Trade, Finance, Sean Silverthorne
Blog posts 2008-04-01
Pay Your Taxes via Text Message
Not looking forward to the Ides of April? A new startup called Sexat ("Taxes" backwards, get it?) has worked out a deal to let you SMS your 1099s and W2s directly to the IRS—no H&R Block schmoe needed. All you have to do is follow the simple guidelines on the...
Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Sexat, Social Security, Taxes, Smart Phones, Free Trade, Operational Accounting, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Keyboards, Cellular Phones, Government, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Hardware, Peripherals, David Goldenberg
Blog posts 2008-04-01
Yelp Help
Yelp—the user-generated business rating site—aint just for restaurants and bars anymore. I just used the website to find a CPA to help me figure out my increasingly-complicated taxes. Yesterday, I used it to find someone to sharpen my knives. Last week, I used Yelp to find a plumber for a...
Tags: David Goldenberg, Internet, Finance, Taxes, Web Site Development, Financial Planning, Web Technology, Free Trade
Blog posts 2008-02-21
Understanding Allowable Business Expenses
It's crucial for business owners to understand exactly what expenses can be deducted from total revenues and reported to shareholders, employees and taxing authorities. Some expenses are obvious: wages, salaries, and benefits you pay employees, for example. Allowable expenses also can vary according to activity, and thus can be a...
Tags: BNET Editorial, Internal Revenue Service, Tax, Cost, Finance, Financial Planning, Free Trade, Taxes, Insider, Expense, Business, Accountant
Articles 2008-01-30
Sales Negotiations: A Business Purpose
Ron Hubsher, the CEO of Sales Optimization Group, explains why effective negotiations are a key part of any sales strategy.
Tags: Video, Finance, Sales, Free Trade, Sales Force Management, Sales Strategy
Videos 2008-01-24
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