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Japan Finance Minister Seeks Record Debt Servicing on Interest on National Debt; What's Next?

MishTalk

Japan''s Finance Ministry will request a record 25.3 percent from the amount set aside for this year, a document obtained by Reuters showed on Tuesday. The decision, aimed at guarding against any future rise in long-term interest rates, underscores the increasing cost Japan must pay to finance its massive public debt.

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The Pursuit of a PhD Resembles an Apprenticeship Model, So I’ll Share Some Thoughts Along the Way

Steve Shu Consulting

I’ve started a journey to pursue a PhD in the area of behavioral finance. There’s a lot of explicit knowledge documented as well. I am finding that the process of learning some of the ropes for a PhD resembles that many experience in consulting. Namely, a big component of the process is learning through apprenticeship.

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How and When to Use Timeboxes, Iterations, and Sprints to be Most Effective

Johanna Rothman

” and pointed to a phase-gate approach with documentation deliverables after each phase. That's because a finance person drew the lifecycle.). ” He said, “We'll deliver documents after each phase.” ” I said, “No, documents are not real deliverables. It's not a long document.

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Navigating the Crossroads: Project Management vs. Project Accounting Software

Progressus

The time zone differences and lack of a centralized platform for sharing project updates and documents led to delays, missed deadlines, and frequent misunderstandings about project tasks and responsibilities. Budget Control: Helps avoid cost overruns and manage project finances proactively.

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Optimizing Project Accounting: A Game-Changer for Professional Services

Progressus

Integrating project accounting ensures accurate documentation of billable hours, activities, and expenses, creating a coherent picture for everyone involved. To steer the business in the right direction, the finance department requires instantaneous data on project statuses, forthcoming deals, and future client engagements.

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Need Clients Now? 5 Strategies to Quickly Get More Consulting Clients

Consulting Matters

Document ideas in the document we use for Directional Agreement. Offer your document as a “straw person” and starting point. EVEN if you feel the crunch on the finances, you do not want to under-value what you can bring to the table.

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The Corona Virus for Small Businesses

Consultant Journal

Do trial runs and document practices for using telemeetings, including teleconferences and web meetings. Consider arranging financing ahead of time, as part of business continuity preparations. Look for opportunities to offer work from home, make-up shifts, sick days, leave or other flexible conditions that promote health and wellness.