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Faltering Factories May Presage a Faltering Economy
With 2019 halfway over, it’s an excellent time to take stock of American manufacturing: has it continued with the gains it made over the course of 2018? Da
Why Small-Business Hiring Should Make You Feel Better About the Economy
Add small-business hiring to the recession-is-unlikely column. At least for now.
5 Reasons Why Product Localization Fails
The following are the top five reasons why product localization falters. Avoiding these mistakes will increase your success rate by orders of magnitude.
13 Signs That You Should Walk Away From Your Startup Business
When a startup business is faltering, it may be time to decide whether to carry on or walk away. Members of Forbes Coaches Council offer their insights on the signs that show it's time for an entrepreneur to cut their losses and move on from a startup.
How Microlending Affects the Economy Domestically
The greatest impacts of microlending occur at the local level, through the growth and expansion of small business. Learn more at VEDC.org.
How to Transform Your Supply Chain for the Circular Economy
Sudipta Ghosh and Harry Morrison. Companies that go beyond basic recycling in favor of strategic sustainability approaches are achieving significant business value. read more. MHL Magazine Global Supply Chain Gold
How Easy Money Creates the Boom-Bust Cycle
According to the popular way of thinking, various economic data can provide an analyst with the necessary information regarding the state of the economy.
How to Put a Stalled Economy Behind You
One Simple Idea That Explains Why the Economy Is in Great Danger
What happens when a major section of machinery that is supposed to run perpetually suddenly grinds to a halt? We are about to find out.
Trends in The Economy
Advancing technologies, broader applications and societal trends are impacting both the industry and the economy. No trends issue would be complete
How to Launch A Business with Prudence and Caution
Launch a business, but it could be quite daunting as economy is still not on a sound footing and credit market not yet amenable to lending.
How to turn your side hustle into a legit business
As the gig economy grows, it's easier than ever to be your own boss. But you still have to answer to Uncle Sam.
Next practices for a truly sustainable economy
Sustainability means big opportunities for forward-thinking companies
Is Your Company Ready for the Circular Economy?
Better managing the planet’s resources doesn’t have to mean you don’t turn a profit.
The Plough, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
The plough kick-started civilisation – and ultimately made our modern economy possible
Key Learnings from the Circular Economy Sector
If you’re part of a company that is socially and environmentally driven, chances are you’ve heard of terms like cradle to cradle, biomimicry and circular economy. That’s really no surprise given it…
9 Business Ideas That Can Weather a Shaky Economy
Worried that tough times will kill your new small business? Pick one of these ideas for a business that will not only survive but thrive.
6 Ways to Grow Your Personal Economy
If you learn to recognize opportunity you won't have to worry if the economy is good or not.
We Need To Build An Innovation Economy For The 21st Century
There are worrying signs that we are not building capacity the way we should. We need to right the ship before it's too late.
Sell a business in a down economy? by Ted Burbank
Deciding to sell one's business is difficult enough in good times, a down economy only complicates the decision making process. If you've taken your foot off the gas you are not coasting but rather you're sliding, and your business is loosing value every day you wait. It's Grow or Go, there is no Status Quo. If you wait too long you may not have much left to sell.
What Will Re-Use and Repair Mean for Supply Chain?
Slowing and slimming supply-chain loops is one way to prepare for what some are calling the circular economy.
