Following Chinas recent buying spree of European and American-owned auto brands, technology and know-how, I feel a few related issues not commonly asked may be prudent to question in light of the massive amounts albeit at fire-sale prices that China has acquired these production facilities and knowledge for. As the United States belatedly loses its grip on auto manufacturing, we are without doubt witnessing the inevitable; the restructuring and...more
Due to the recession that we are currently having, a legitimate and lucrative work at home system that became popular is cash gifting. You may have encountered numerous false claims regarding it and we can't really blame you for that. Without a doubt, when times become tough, people take advantage of others. Some systems are fraudulent and deceitful and just want to take your money.Nonetheless, if you take the moment to go into more facts and...more
The China State Administration of Tax has issued new guidelines on the determination of the beneficial owner during the application of double tax treaties with China.According to Circular Guoshuifan (2009) 601, effective from October 27, 2009, any applicant who fails to substantiate that they are a beneficial owner will be denied treaty benefits.Many offshore jurisdictions have been used to establish corporate enterprises in China and to date the beneficial ownership of these has generally not been challenged by the Chinese tax authorities. However, tax rulings on recent cases concerning withholding tax imposed on capital gains derived from the disposal of their Chinese investments have implied that tax beneficial treatments may not necessarily be applied.This circular can affect property for investment held by as offshore entity such as the British Virgin Islands, Seychelles and other similar offshore tax havens, and potentially also businesses whose China subsidiary entities are also held in such jurisdictions. In one case, the tax benefit applicable was denied to a Barbados registered entity as the beneficial ownership was not declared. The Chinese authorities have now adopted...more
It is no secret that the restaurant industry is a tough one to succeed in. However, when you look at the real numbers, it is because far too many people get into the industry thinking that all they have to do is open their doors, have a good time and the profits will roll in. Take it from someone who has been there, the benefits of restaurant...more
Cheap Leaflet Printing to Help Recession-Hit BusinessesIn a big effort to help small business owners bring in extra income during a recession, a leaflet printing UK company has launched a whole new selection of cheap leaflet printing solutions on its website. SK Print Design (www.skprintdesign.com) is giving small businesses the opportunity to...more
Recently I chatted with top marketer Michael Penland about the secrets of succeeding in our field, and here's one of the things he told me:"Understanding what business you're really in can double, triple, or even quadruple your income. So I want to begin by asking you a question-it's the same question I always ask at every seminar I ever conduct, and of every business owner with whom I do consulting. I want to ask you this question right now. "The question is this: 'What business are you in?'"You know, 99 out of 100 people who are asked that question will give the wrong answer. See, most of them will tell me their business is either marketing, or real estate, or network marketing, or health products, or information products, or chiropractor, or carpet cleaner, or this, or that, or whatever-some other business."You know, here's the bottom line... all of us are really in the same business. There's just one business, and we're all in it, or we should be, and the business we're in is the people business, the relationship business. "Now let me say that again, guys. You're in the relationship business. If you're not, you're really not in business at all. You're really not."I want to...more
I have written this article so that employers can understand their general duties under the CoSHH regulations (2002). It will also be useful to safety people, health and safety professionals and other that are interested in health and safety...more
So, were you told to grow your business with a 100 names list or a memory jogger? What else did your sponsors tell you? Does it makes it hard to believe that your business is at the heart of your upline when marketed this way?I know that when I first...more
Business planning software can speed the process of your business plan development and include advice from business plan experts to guide you. However, it may be difficult to choose between the many business planning software programs and tools...more
Security Experts are advising business owners not to be fooled by the latest crime figures which demonstrate a small increase in crime, because a third of all violent cases have been dismissed as 'no crime.'Every security expert is aware that theft,...more
About twenty years ago, I was having a discussion about document translation with someone, and the comment was made, "Well, there really isn't a future in that, because computers are going to be able to do all of that translation before too long...more
Hypnosis provides a way of accessing the deepest recesses of the human mind - a place that is nearly immune to the effects of ordinary conversation. This place is the subconscious, which is made accessible only by a conscious effort on someone's part...more