Category Archives: business

San Diego Charles Brandes on Middle East Investments

When one invests, there are a lot of issues to take into consideration.  Along with the fiscal issues plaguing potential investments, the “geopolitical developments of the Middle East” have to be taken into consideration. This is an issue Brandes Investment Partners, LP, has been aware of in recent times.  According to the firm’s investment director, […]

The Wage Gap in Virginia

A recent report shared that the difference between the top 10% and bottom 10% of earners in Virginia is the widest in thirty years, second only to New Jersey. The report, published by the Commonwealth Institute, revealed that the top 10% made a minimum of 5.7 times more than the bottom earners. Michael Cassidy, the […]

Jellyfish Eat Up Fishing Business Along the Coasts of Alabama and Mississippi

Natural disasters have been popping up around the world recently, the latest of which being slightly unusual. Affecting fishermen and shrimpers along the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi, jellyfish have clogged the northern waters of the Gulf of Mexico. One year ago, the same fishermen were left to deal with the consequences of the BP […]

“Missouri Get Your Business Online” Helps Small Businesses Establish Online Presence

To many, it seems obvious that all modern-day businesses have online presences. However, while 97% of Americans look for local services on the web, only 63% of small businesses have any information available there. So while it may be true that “the nation’s 27.5 million small businesses comprise half the US GDP and create two-thirds […]

Good Economic News: Port of Miami in Growth Mode

While the rest of the US economy seems to be in slow growth mode or in some sectors stagnating, work is continuing apace as a $1 billion tunnel is being dug in the Port of Miami. The tunnel will connect Dodge Island to area highways, while this summer will bring forth the beginning of work […]

Relais & Chateaux Luxury Collection

To be included in the Relais & Chateaux collection of inclusively luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants is a great honor for any hotel or restaurant owner. Here, we offer a list of a few of the finest hotels that are included in this exclusive list of 480 of the finest locations in 55 countries. First […]

Magazine Subscription Savings

Certainly, in a difficult economy, everyone needs to look for ways to trim costs.  One way that people will often recommend is to get rid of the extras in your life.  This might include cable T.V., magazine subscriptions, drinking soda and coffee, going out to the movies and more.  These are great ideas – but […]

The Business Side of Movie-Making

Certainly, most people enjoy going to see a movie.  What they don’t realize, when they sit back for that two hour experience, is just how much business know-how and effort went into the creation of the film. The main person in the movie making process with ties to the business world is the producer.  This […]

Business Help for 2010

Certainly, every business would be happy to save money in 2010.  With the recession hanging heavy over many companies, it is more important than ever to manage well and to find specific ways to cut corners.  One business executive, Daniel Touizer, the CEO of Cinergy Health, offers these specific tips to take advantage of the […]