Category: Business
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Trump throws Kenya, US business talks into doubt
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Kenya’s trade and investment deal with the United States, which was scheduled to be concluded next month, has been thrown into limbo after the election of Donald Trump as US president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out. Both Nairobi and Washington, through US envoy Meg…
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What Business Experience Best Prepares Entrepreneurs for the Gambling Industry?
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While exact numbers are almost impossible to determine, it is widely accepted that between 4 million and 5 million people work in the global gambling sector. This includes additional jobs such as software development, customer service, marketing, and content creation. The industry continues to boom and more and more professionals…
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How Elon Musk’s $130 million investment in Trump’s victory could reap a huge pay off for Tesla and the rest of his business empire
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Donald Trump’s election night speech to the country confirmed that one of the evening’s biggest winners — in addition to himself — was Elon Musk. Trump spent much of his choppy victory speech thanking Musk, who recently spent more than $130 million and a lot of time and tweets to…
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Entrepreneurship: Master skill of dancing to the rhythm of business
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Imagine the excitement of getting on stage, the lights bright, and the audience waiting patiently. The music starts, you’re in perfect sync, and you move confidently as every step feels right. But then, without warning, the rhythm changes. The rhythm you’ve been moving to falters, the tempo changes, and suddenly,…
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Entrepreneurs set to leave the UK as it is no longer the country for business
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The UK’s latest Budget has cast uncertainty over its reputation as an entrepreneurial hub, with business leaders warning of a potential exodus of talent and investment. Shalini Khemka, CEO of E2E Entrepreneurship Community, expressed her disappointment over the Budget’s new tax measures, which she believes will deter entrepreneurs and business…
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How your business can uphold consumer rights
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“The customer is king”, this may be an old business adage, but in the context of Article 46 of the Constitution it is a reality as consumer rights are guaranteed. Article 46 gives citizens the right to obtain goods and services of reasonable quality, gives them the right to information,…
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Habits that kill productivity – Business Daily
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In our posh ocean city of Malindi, Omar, a logistics manager for a busy shipping company, faces daily challenges that reflect a global struggle for productivity. His office, a microcosm of the larger business environment in coastal Kenya, buzzes with constant activity, yet achieving the day’s goals often feels like…
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Half of UK business owners pledge to hire if Chancellor boosts Entrepreneur’s relief
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Half of UK business owners have indicated they would hire more staff if the Chancellor increases entrepreneurs’ relief in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to new research by Helm, Britain’s largest enterprise network. In a recent poll of 400 Helm business owners, 50% said they would expand their workforce under…
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A Powerful Shift in Business Leadership
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In today’s competitive business landscape, successful leadership is often portrayed as assertive, visionary, and highly ambitious. However, an equally powerful but often overlooked archetype is the reluctant leader. These individuals are not actively seeking leadership roles but are drawn to them because of their experience, integrity, or sense of responsibility.…
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Over 80% of UK small business owners fear Autumn Budget could harm growth plans
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A new study has revealed that 86% of UK small business owners are concerned that potential tax rises and policy changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget could hinder their growth. Key concerns include potential increases in income tax, VAT and National Insurance, as well as higher costs arising from regulatory…
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Entrepreneurs petition chancellor to maintain business tax relief
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More than 1,500 UK business and business leaders have signed a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to reconsider proposed changes to corporate asset disposal relief (formerly known as Entrepreneur Relief), ahead of the Budget on October 30. the first. The letter warns that modifying or removing the relief…
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Business development to bottom line: Turning effort into results!
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Let’s say… you’re a business leader who has done your best to empower your team to fly the flag for your company with absolute confidence and clarity about your brand and what it stands for. This means that you have successfully created a culture in which your vision, purpose, and…
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UK business confidence hits twelve-month low as Autumn Budget looms
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Business confidence in the UK has fallen sharply, recording its first decline in a year, as concerns grow over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming autumn budget. The latest economic data, along with insights from the upcoming SME Barometer brought to you by Prism, highlight growing concerns among businesses, with many fearing…
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Why Knowing Your Business Destination Matters More [laydson.com]
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Is it correct to assume that you are looking for a safe environment to evaluate a variety of trading experiences? On the other hand, would you agree that you are reluctant to use risky strategies? Not a challenge! Leadson Group We will support you. Furthermore, it is your primary responsibility…
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Mark Cuban and other billionaires and business leaders supporting Kamala Harris
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We are just a few weeks away from the US presidential election, and each candidate – and their supporters – are doing everything they can to make their ultimate appeal to voters. Elon Musk campaigned for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania this week, asking people to vote early for the candidate…
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London City Airport Secures £130m Lifeline Amid Business Travel Decline
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The owners of London City Airport have injected £130m of new equity to financially stabilize the airport amid a long-term decline in business travel. The move comes as the airport struggles to recover from the pandemic, with passenger numbers still below pre-Covid levels. The new capital was provided by a…
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Business owners speed up plans to sell amid fears of tax rises in upcoming budget
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Growing concerns about tax rises have prompted nearly 30% of UK business owners to accelerate plans to sell their companies, according to new analysis by wealth management firm Evelyn Partners. The survey, of 500 business owners with revenues of at least £5m, found that 29% of respondents had accelerated their…
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Business owners speed up plans to sell amid fears of tax rises in upcoming budget
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Growing concerns about tax rises have prompted nearly 30% of UK business owners to accelerate plans to sell their companies, according to new analysis by wealth management firm Evelyn Partners. The survey, of 500 business owners with revenues of at least £5m, found that 29% of respondents had accelerated their…
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Bank of Canada business outlook survey says “demand is weak”
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To me, this report is more important than today’s jobs data. The Business Expectations Survey index remains negative, indicating broad-based weakness “Demand is weak, businesses have excess capacity, and price growth continues to slow” but there has been only slight deterioration since last quarter. Companies have reported weak sales growth…
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Exclusive-CVS to exit core infusions services business, job cuts possible By Reuters
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Written by Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – CVS Health is exiting its core infusion services business and plans to either close or sell 29 related regional pharmacies in the coming months, a company spokesman confirmed to Reuters on Friday. Details of the strategic shift were announced in a CVS…