Quitting not just their regular jobs, but also the inconveniences they face, Millennials are increasingly opting for ‘work from home’ careers. Instead of worrying about running to their boring office cubicles, they're letting their work come to them. The model of working from 9 to 5 under the same roof as a bunch of other people is a practice that is increasingly being … [Read more...]
5 Key Steps to Follow Before Taking Your Business Abroad
If you own a successful business, sooner or later you’re probably going to consider expanding it into new markets abroad. Beginning business ventures in overseas markets can be a thrilling prospect, but stepping into uncharted territory means you have to be well prepared. It’s vital to collect information about the target foreign market as well as put a plan in place in order … [Read more...]
Tel Aviv Business Travel Tips
Sponsored by EL AL Israel Airline: Going on a business trip to Tel Aviv? With the city becoming a hotbed for startups and the presence of major companies such as Microsoft, Google, Intel, and Apple, many people have been traveling to Tel Aviv on business. There are some important things to consider when you’re planning a business trip to Tel Aviv. Here are some business … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Your Savings Beat Inflation
Sponsored by Moneyfarm: In Britain, in recent years, inflation has been relatively low, but this may not continue, and the effects can quickly mount up. If you put your money in a bank for a few years, it will lose much of its value unless bank interest rates are as high as inflation. At the moment, a good savings account pays about half the rate of inflation, so putting … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Starting a Business Overseas
Dreaming of starting a business overseas? It doesn't have to be a far-off fantasy. For many top US firms, going global is not a passing trend. According to CNBC, the US corporate tax rate--35%--is the world's highest, and that's why many of the Fortune 500 companies are offshoring. Google and Apple both get more than half their revenue overseas, according to the Harvard … [Read more...]
Why Expand Your Business in Asia?
Sponsored by BridgeWest: Expanding your business to Asia can be a strategic move and one that will bring you significant revenue. Asia has been blooming into a technology-oriented hub. Nevertheless, the possibilities are not limited to the existing and well-developed financial and tech centers. Investors have access to a growing market, with opportunities to grow their … [Read more...]
What You Have to Know about VAT Recovery
Sponsored by VATBox Ltd.: As any business owner knows, VAT (Value Added Tax) is just one more headache that has to be dealt with -- but one which, when done right, can net you some serious savings for your business. A Quick Introduction VAT is charged on most business transactions in the European Union, with businesses adding VAT to the price they charge for any goods and … [Read more...]
How to Start a U.S. Business When You Are a Foreigner
Sponsored by ESTA-Online.com: According to law, foreigners who want to make an investment or do business in the U.S. do not need to open a company in the country. However, when you have a subsidiary in the country, the entire process is faster so you should consider this option. Thankfully, opening a business in the U.S. as a foreigner is a pretty simple process that is so … [Read more...]
8 Cities Booming with Financial Jobs
Sponsored by IAM: Finance jobs have always been as lucrative as the subject itself. Why is that? Well, finance is essential in all aspects of business, and for this very reason, finance workers have traditionally found places to work. However, like economies and currency values, financial jobs of a country -- and even of cities -- differ from one another. This raises … [Read more...]
The Elephant In The Global Economic Room
As we head into the tail-end of the year, and what seems like a never-ending set of horror stories from across the globe keep dominating local headlines, I've found some of my economic and business thoughts inevitably turning overseas. Not to Europe – where I think the fundamentals are reasonably sound despite the various political and security challenges they're currently … [Read more...]