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Business
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Written by Rebecca Ryan
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
In January 2010, we at my company, Next Generation Consulting, shrank our work week from five days to four, giving everyone Fridays off. The idea was born of economic necessity; Fridays off seemed like a way to give something back to our teammates in exchange for the salary sacrifices they were willing to make.
Our teammates loved it! On Fridays they sleep late, have lunch with friends, start long weekends with their loved ones, and pursue their hobbies. It’s been a win-win; NGC has saved money, and our teammates have been happy about it.
Since I own the business, I thought Fridays off didn’t apply to me. Even though I know better. | | No comments for this item |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 March 2010 )
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Global Affairs
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Written by Erick Colman
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Friday, 05 March 2010 |
 Left: cover of Band Aid's 1984 charity song (Credit: Columbia Records). Right: Live Aid poster. I'm often told by friends that American media is short-sighted and doesn’t always cover major world issues. In this case, I think they’re right.
A BBC investigation published this week reveals that charitable dollars given in the 1980’s to stave off famine in Ethiopia was obtained by rebels to buy weapons. How did they do it? The rebels posed as merchants to get the money, according to the article. One rebel leader estimated they were able to collect 63 million pounds (95 million USD).
Is this ringing any bells to children of the 1980’s? Live Aid, in my view the most famous concert fundraiser of all time, was set up for that exact purpose—to feed the starving people of Ethiopia.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 March 2010 )
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Act Now
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Written by Michael Norton
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Monday, 01 March 2010 |
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 Should owning a Great Dane make you as much of an eco-outcast as an SUV driver? Yes it should, say Robert and Brenda Vale, two architects at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand, who specialise in sustainable living. In their book, “Time to Eat the Dog? The real guide to sustainable living”, they compare the ecological footprints of popular pets with those of various other lifestyle choices - and pets do not fare well.
As well as guzzling resources, especially eating processed meat which requires a high input of resources, cats and dogs devastate wildlife populations, spread disease and add to pollution. It is time that we recognized the ecological footprint of our pets.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 February 2010 )
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Investment
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Written by Javaid Kiyani
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
 One of the most important jobs of a successful property investor is to find a good property investment deal and structure it to make the most money from that deal. It is important to note that a property investor is not a solicitor, a property management expert or even a maintenance guy. These jobs although essential should always be outsourced to the appropriate professionals.
In addition to deal structuring, a property investor needs to be able to conduct a proper valuation of any property to decide whether a deal is worth pursuing or not. Estate agents and surveyors value property every day. By using similar techniques of monitoring sold prices and market conditions, there is no reason why any lay person can’t value properties himself.
A good property investor will always make money regardless of what the market is doing. By making a list of comparable prices of properties which have recently sold in your area and by speaking to estate agents who are very close to the market you will be able to make a better investment decision. | | No comments for this item |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 February 2010 )
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Global Affairs
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Written by Erick Colman
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 |
 Haiti's presidential palace after the Jan. 12 earthquake. (File Photo) This international organization just released a study that claims that the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake is more devastating than the 2004 Asian tsunami. IDB estimates the earthquake damage to be anywhere between $8-14 billion.
"While the results are subject to many caveats, the study confirms that the Haitian earthquake is likely to be the most destructive natural disaster in modern times, when viewed in relation to the size of the Haiti’s population and its economy," according to the IDB's statement. | | No comments for this item |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 February 2010 )
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