Don't discount alternative funding sources and creative revenue streams. To get through the toughest times, companies must do whatever it takes. Randy Paynter Published 7:00 am CST, Monday, January 21, 2019 Photo: Scottcartwright | Getty Images Photo: Scottcartwright | Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Scottcartwright | Getty Images What Pig Poop Taught Me About Growing a 20-Year-Old Business 1 / 1 Back to Gallery In 2001, we were deep in the throes of the dot-com crash -- a devastating recession that hit Silicon Valley hard. Mass layoffs happened daily. Even programmers, cherished by the industry, were let go in droves. In the end, investors ended … [Read more...] about What Pig Poop Taught Me About Growing a 20-Year-Old Business
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AEON MALL brings contest of 20 year history from Japan to Vietnam
Striving to improve customer experience, AEON MALL Vietnam has just organised the Role Play Contest 2018, participated by Tamai Mitsugu, director of the ASEAN Division, AEON MALL Japan, and Dinh Thi My Loan, chairwoman of the Vietnam Retailers Association. A lot of people attended AEON MALL's Role Play Contest 2018 With more than 20 years of history in Japan, the full-scale Role Play Contest was brought to Vietnam by AEON MALL for the first time ever. The contest was organised to encourage employees to show their knowledge about goods and products as well as the ingenuity of handling situations and showcase their customer service attitude. Carrying the slogan “Touch the heart – Spread the smile,” the contest has attracted the participation of nearly 400 contestants from four AEON MALL Vietnam shopping centers. The eight most talented contestants attended the final round after a rigorous training course with Japanese experts and passing two extremely … [Read more...] about AEON MALL brings contest of 20 year history from Japan to Vietnam
Masthaven launches small business savings accounts paying up to 2.35%
Challenger bank Masthaven has launched a number of fixed rate savings accounts for small and medium-sized businesses paying up to 2.35 per cent in interest. The top rate applies to a five-year deal, turning a £10,000 balance into £11,231 over the period. Other highlights include a one-year and three-year account paying 1.65 per cent and 2 per cent in interest respectively. Shop for the best rate: Chances are, you're more likely to get a better rate with a smaller player While the typical business mantra is 'cashflow is king', locking cash away from your business for a longer period can actually make a lot of sense - so long as you definitely won't need access to it before the end of the savings term. We take a look at how Masthaven's deals compare to others on offer and consider when tying up business cash can work well. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next My son has asked to borrow £15k to fund his business - what... Which is the best mobile card … [Read more...] about Masthaven launches small business savings accounts paying up to 2.35%
The Nobel Peace Prize winner the year you were born
Since 1901, the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to both people and entities that have made global strides in peace-making. Winners include luminaries from Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama to Malala Yousafzai and Barack Obama. Ever wondered who the Nobel Peace Prize Winner was the year you were born? While the first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded 117 years ago, it has only been given out 98 times. Scroll down to see every winner from 1901 to 2017. 1901: Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy Dunant and Passy split the very first Nobel Peace Prize between the two of them. Dunant won for founding the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863. Passy received the honour for founding the first French Peace Society (Société Française pour l’arbitrage entre nations) in 1878. 1902: Élie Ducommun and Charles Albert Gobat Ducommun mainly won for his work at the International Peace Bureau, at which he served as the honorary Secretary-General, but … [Read more...] about The Nobel Peace Prize winner the year you were born
Square takes on Affirm with point-of-sale installment loans
Shoppers who buy big-ticket items from Square merchants will now have the option to pay via installment loans, the company said today. Square will offer the point-of-sale loans for amounts between $250 and $10,000, online and offline, through its Square Capital division. Square is best known for serving small businesses, many of which have average transaction sizes under $20. But a surprising number of Square merchants sell higher value products and services, such as furniture or hair treatments, says Square Capital lead Jacqueline Reses. “Over the course of the last year, we’ve seen 36 million transactions that fit within this profile of high-ticket sales. We see it as a significant opportunity across the Square ecosystem.” Installment loans have re-emerged as a popular payment option in recent years. For consumers, they offer clarity by locking in a fixed monthly cost, unlike credit cards. For merchants, they can increase sales by reducing cart abandonment and … [Read more...] about Square takes on Affirm with point-of-sale installment loans