Economics: Page 6

Thought Leaders

4 Economic Thinkers Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Read

Business owners can learn much from philosophers throughout history. The ideas of these men are intimately adaptable to technology and design today.

Growing a Business

Refuse to Be Sucked Into Uncertainty

For any of your decisions to have a chance at being successful, the actions that follow those decisions must be founded on confidence.

Starting a Business

Small Businesses Celebrating on a Tight Budget This Year.

Entrepreneurs can be successful even in the worst of times, but let's hope they aren't forced into that position for much longer.

Business News

U.S. Economy Picking Up Steam After Weak First Quarter

Data suggest the economic outlook has brightened thanks to a low in jobless claims, a rise in consumer spending and a solid increase in wages.

Finance

Tag Teaming Efforts Encourage Qatari Investments In Italian Endeavors

The Italian Chamber of Commerce has proved to be a reliable gateway for Italian entrepreneurs to approach business opportunities in Qatar

Productivity

Should You Raise Your Employees' Pay?

There is a benefit to paying efficiency wages. But make sure the cost is right for your business.

Finance

Seven Reasons Sovereigns Can And Should Issue Debt (Or Sukuk)

Ziad Awad, CEO of Awad Capital, a Dubai-based, DFSA-regulated financial institution, evaluates the GCC and why sovereigns should issue debt, or sukuk.

Thought Leaders

Is Declining Business Failure Holding Back Entrepreneurship?

Data suggest the lower rate of companies failing might be behind the decline in companies starting up.

Resumes & Interviewing

Finding a Good Small Business Job is Getting Harder

Small businesses are doing a lot more without having to hire new workers.

Thought Leaders

Greater National Competitiveness Doesn't Lead to More Entrepreneurship

Nations that are more competitive have less of their adult-age population in the process of starting or running new businesses.

Social Media

No, Facebook Didn't 'Create' 4.5M Jobs. But Its Impact Can't Be Understated.

Facebook's hiring numbers are squishy, but the company continues to serve as a great example of how entrepreneurship can help the world.

Starting a Business

Why the SBIR Program Is Worth Funding

By overcoming market failure in the development and financing of early-stage technology, the SBIR program makes possible commercial activity that would not otherwise have occurred.

Business News

Millionaires More Confident in U.S. Economy

There are several reasons why America's millionaires are an increasingly confident bunch.

Business News

Economists See Revved-Up Economy Next Year

In case you missed it, the U.S. economy is picking up speed.

Thought Leaders

Why Rates of Entrepreneurship Remain Depressed

Because of a range of factors, those looking for a rebound in entrepreneurship have a long wait.