Sole proprietors, who make up three-fourths of all small businesses, lack the time and resources to focus on generating new business, according to a new survey from Visa USA and SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. At the same time, the vast majority say they are happier now than they were at their previous employer, despite working as hard or harder.
Nike Brand President Charlie Denson announced management and organizational changes designed to strengthen alignment of the Nike brand with geographic growth opportunities and core global product categories and consumer segments. The moves evolve Nike from a product-driven business model supported by brand initiatives, to a consumer-focused organization driving profitable growth through global category management of core business segments.
Toyota Motor Corporation today announced operating results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2006. Net revenues and earnings mark new record for the first quarter.
Life insurance and annuity consumers are far more likely to be treated better and be more satisfied when dealing with companies that demonstrate a real, ongoing commitment to ethical business practices. The same companies show better financial performance including a higher return on equity and more efficient use of capital, concludes a study just released by Georgia State University's Center for Risk Management and Insurance Research at the American Risk and Insurance Association meeting here today.
The July Bloomberg Eurozone Retail Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI(R)"), a monthly survey indicating economic conditions in the Eurozone retail sector one month ahead of government issued figures, signaled growth of retail sales in the single currency area for the fourth straight month at the start of Q3.
