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Spanish Government Threatens to Seize Catalan Finances to Stop Referendum: Juncker in Hot Water

MishTalk

In its latest move to stop an October 1 independence referendum, the Spanish Government is Poised to Seize Catalan Finances. Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro said a mechanism had been approved for the state to take control of the autonomous region’s finances. — The Spain Report (@thespainreport) September 14, 2017.

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Spanish Government Threatens to Seize Catalan Finances to Stop Referendum: Juncker in Hot Water

MishTalk

In its latest move to stop an October 1 independence referendum, the Spanish Government is Poised to Seize Catalan Finances. Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro said a mechanism had been approved for the state to take control of the autonomous region’s finances.

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France Fesses Up: "Deficit in 2014 Much Higher than Expected", Budget Needs Revisions Yet Again

MishTalk

Spain and France Deficit Violations Both Spain and France have constantly pushed back goals to meet stated targets. France announced on Wednesday it was breaking the latest in a long line of promises to European Union partners to cut its public deficit, conceding it now would take until 2017 to bring its finances in line with EU rules.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

Now 30% of Circles are peer led, members have created School for Recovery classes, taken charge of the coffee bar, participated in a planning retreat and program committee meetings, and taken on other leadership roles. Along the way we also did a $1.2 It is their strength that kept me going and kept me humble.

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The 3 Secrets of a Successful Consulting Interview Suit

Management Consulted

Before starting Black Lapel , Tian worked in finance and his wife was a consultant at McKinsey. In other words, it makes you look professional and ready to meet with a CEO client at a moment’s notice. The coupon is good until Friday May 7, 2017, and only for the first 50 readers, so act fast! But what exactly is a good fit?

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What GE’s Board Could Have Done Differently

Harvard Business

During Jeff Immelt’s tenure as CEO of General Electric, from 2001 until 2017, the company’s stock price fell by over 30%, a decline of roughly $150 billion in shareholder value. Fortunately, in December of 2017 GE’s board downsized from 18 members to 12. The Board Had No Finance Committee.

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Self-Employed? Prep for Tax Season to Save Big

Successful Independent Consulting

Standard business-owner tax deductions include deducting your home office and a portion of your utilities; parking, tolls, and mileage to and from business meetings; books and subscriptions; office supplies, shipping, and postage; retirement contributions, and probably even health insurance premiums on your personal tax return.

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