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Goldman execs get big 2009 fund payouts

Mar 20, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc CEO Lloyd Blankfein and other top executives, pressured by public outrage to slash their bonuses, still received tens of millions of dollars in distributions from an internal investment fund in 2009.

Barroso wants EU to agree loans for Greece

Mar 20, 2010

BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) - European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso urged EU member states on Friday to agree a standby aid package Greece after Athens said it could turn to the IMF for help.

Workforce Planning Methods and Tools

Mar 20, 2010

Ensure your workforce planning success by hiring quality, reliable people. Combat the pressures of the modern economy with modern technology.

Why Should Your Business Consider Renting Your Next Copier?

Mar 20, 2010

If you own or manage a business, then you know that every penny counts. This is especially true if you are looking for an inexpensive copier for your own use. Depending on you or your business's needs, it is important to have a working copier on hand to manage everything from inter-office memos to the back up of files and projects. If you or your business needs a reliable copier, you should considering renting such equipment, as there are many financial and business-related benefits to copier rentals.

Selling Your Scrap Metal

Mar 20, 2010

When you work at making jewelry, there is always precious metal scrap, so what is the best way to be green with our scrap? And at the same time, how do we maximize our profits?

Sen Dodd urges Justice probe of Lehman accounting

Mar 20, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee on Friday wrote to the Justice Department urging establishment of a task force to probe possible violations of the law at Lehman Brothers and other firms.

10 Secrets of Sales Success

Mar 20, 2010

Want to sell more? Here are 10 tips to turn you into a super salesperson.

Canon stake in Oce hiked to 84 pct after tender offer

Mar 20, 2010

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Canon Inc said its tender offer for shares in Oce NV has raised its stake in the Dutch printer maker to 84 percent, moving closer to its target of turning Oce into a wholly owned subsidiary.

Obama urges senators to support financial reform

Mar 20, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged lawmakers on Saturday to resist pressure to weaken a financial reform bill and called again for an independent consumer watchdog to help prevent future financial crises.

China inflation goal tough but reachable: official

Mar 20, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's 2010 inflation goal of 3 percent is tough but achievable, with good grain supplies and excess capacity helping keep prices down, while growth should hit 8 or 9 percent, senior government advisers told a conference on Saturday.

Bernanke says banks need much tougher oversight

Mar 20, 2010

Orlando, Florida (Reuters) - Regulators must be "significantly tougher" on large and complex financial firms to limit wider risks, but such firms are needed to keep the global economy humming, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Saturday.

Bharti board approves $9 billion offer for Zain Africa: report

Mar 20, 2010

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Bharti Airtel's board on Saturday approved a $9 billion offer for Kuwaiti telecom Zain's African assets, Bloomberg reported, citing two people with knowledge of the negotiations.

Greece will pay its debts, will not default: PM

Mar 20, 2010

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has taken the necessary steps to tackle its fiscal crisis and will not default on its debt obligations, the country's prime minister said on Saturday in a speech to his socialist party's national council.

Dubai Nakheel woes may help Islamic finance in time

Mar 20, 2010

DUBAI (Reuters) - The trillion dollar Islamic finance industry is looking beyond the troubles of Dubai developer Nakheel at possible reforms that could help draw more interest from Western players.

Ex-IMF head urges insolvency mechanism for states

Mar 20, 2010

BERLIN (Reuters) - An insolvency mechanism should be set up for nations that are unable to manage their debts, Horst Koehler, Germany's president and a former head of the International Monetary Fund, said in an interview on Saturday.

Schaeuble says any EU aid would be for "most extreme" cases

Mar 20, 2010

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said only the most extreme circumstances could justify a bailout of a European Union state from within the union, and any such aid would have to be delivered bilaterally.

Lehman exec letter warned on misleading investors: report

Mar 20, 2010

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A former Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc executive warned months before the bank's collapse that senior management was potentially misleading investors and regulators about the value of the firm's assets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Flexible Working - A Marriage Made in Heaven?

Mar 19, 2010

Flexible working has become one of the hottest topics in business today. Just a cursory search of the phrase on the Institute of Directors website yields well over 30 articles. Often the argument is polarised between those who are trying to sell the concept and those who feel threatened by change.

Google may announce China plans next Monday: report

Mar 19, 2010

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Google Inc may make an announcement next Monday about whether it will pull out from China, the China Business News reported on Friday, quoting an unnamed Google employee.

Website's instant posts of Wall Street research banned

Mar 19, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday barred the financial news service Theflyonthewall.com from issuing immediate news about analyst research from several Wall Street banks, often before recommendations are shared with clients.

4 Quick Tips For Portable Toilet Rental For Fairs

Mar 19, 2010

Porta potties are generally cost efficient and easier to distribute throughout large fair grounds. Having hard to reach or under supplied toilets can lead to unhappy guests and unfortunate alternatives.

Scope of Human Resource in Management

Mar 19, 2010

Most of time people asking for scope and jobs chances in MBA in HR courses. There are numerous chances to get better jobs in good organizations and small companies.

To Benchmark Or Not to Benchmark - Part 3

Mar 19, 2010

We know from the results of the recent UK Reward Management Survey that the focus on variable pay within the reward mix is increasing (45% of participants). We also know that the current economic conditions mean that bonus payments made based on 2009 performance are likely to be smaller than in previous years (58%).

Asia stocks head for sixth week of gains

Mar 19, 2010

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Friday, led by Japanese exporters and consumer-related shares, with investor expectations of a steady economic recovery helping markets close in on a sixth straight week of gains.

6 Tips For Happy Employees

Mar 19, 2010

Getting and keeping quality employees is tough. Spend the time to find the good ones and then create an environment in your company where they will be happy and prosperous.

Starting a Business - Why You Need Your Very Own Wealth Team

Mar 19, 2010

Why having a "wealth team" will allow your business to grow and be successful without you having to slave away for years at a time. The importance of having a team for your business to meet your business goals quickly and efficiently.

China tries to cool yuan dispute with U.S.

Mar 19, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Friday said it was sending an envoy to Washington to try to ease trade frictions as its currency regime comes under fire, warning that threats from U.S. legislators could stifle room for progress.

Samsung, LG see growth, but know rivals are catching

Mar 19, 2010

SEOUL (Reuters) - Technology powerhouses Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics reinforced market optimism that strong demand recovery is in place, while cautioning that competition from global rivals is heating up.

Opportunities in the Commercial Printing Industry and Lessons Professional Printers Can Take Away

Mar 19, 2010

Commercial printing, like any other industry, is constantly changing and growing. This constant state of flux has both positive and negative implications for those who make their living in the industry.

China banks profit growth to speed up on stimulus exit

Mar 19, 2010

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's leading banks will likely affirm their lending will remain brisk and be more profitable this year, their immediate capital needs have been met and that souring loans are at manageable levels.

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