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Is the Stock Market in Big Trouble?

The Fearless Marketer

Do you remember the stock market crash of 2008? On Monday, September 29, 2008. Until 2018, it was the largest point drop in history. On Monday, September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. Fast forward to 2018. in October for its biggest monthly drop since October 2008, while a 6.9%

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Cybersecurity 101: How to defend against cyber-attacks

Tom Spencer

Cybersecurity Ventures, a US research firm, predicts that cyber-attacks “will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, up from $3 trillion in 2015” ( PwC, 2018 ). Cybersecurity is important partly because of the huge costs that cyber-attacks can impose on governments, businesses, and consumers. So, why is data on devices prone to attack?

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A Fuller Picture of Special Services: A Critique of the Big Four

Tom Spencer

1 position in The Times Magazine’s Top 100 Graduate Employers list for 15 consecutive years up until 2018, and all of the Big Four are ranked among the 12 best employers according to the latest issue. The recognition is definitely not baseless. PwC held the No. Conflicts of interest.

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3 tips to help you have a good feedback conversation

Halo Psych

A 2008 study suggests we are more likely to be indirect when giving negative feedback. Engage in deep listening According to a 2018 study, an empathetic, non-judgmental, attentive listener may make people feel less anxious and defensive. So here are my 3 tips for having a good feedback conversation: Be clear and direct.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: IMF "Baseline Scenario.

MishTalk

The optimistic scenario assumes 2% growth, but that scenario does not start until 2018, and only if labor reforms in Spain and Europe take place. downturn that the IMF expects the country to suffer this year, the average growth for the Spanish economy between 2014 and 2018 will be 0.6%. December 2008 (85). November 2008 (78).

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Why Your Employees Aren't Committed to Your Company Strategy

Organizational Talent Consulting

References: Amrollahi, A., & & Rowlands, B. Collaborative open strategic planning: A method and case study. Information Technology & People (West Linn, Or.), 30(4), 832-852. link] Bennis, W. Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. Journal of Property Management, 73 (5), 13. Doolittle, J. Kaplan RS, Norton DP.

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Strong Economy – Strong Buy-Sell Market

Martinka Consulting

Record number of small business sales in 2018! 70% of medium sized companies will change hands (2008). Between 35 & 45% of these owners are 65 or older (2018). Notice the same predictions from 2008-2015? This as per bizbuysell.com. Our first question is: what is “small?” Pretty small. And guess what?