Archive for August 16th, 2008

Buying a Business: The Cons

Zul • August 16th, 2008 • Going entrepreneur

Now that we’ve learned the pros of buying a business, let’s analyze some of cons and disadvantages:
1. Costly
You must understand here while there can be a long possible list of reasons a business is put on sale, the bottom line is always to make as much money as possible upon exiting.
The price tag does not [...]



Japan Too Is Heading For Recession

Zul • August 16th, 2008 • All Around The World

Major economic powerhouses such as United States, Canada and Europe are heading towards recession. Japan too, is not spared.
A recent report by Merrill Lynch indicated that the country is likely to embrace recession in the next 12 months. The cabinet in the Prime Ministers office is expected to officially declare an economic recession in due [...]



Reference Check: Sample Questions

Zul • August 16th, 2008 • All Around The World

20 sample questions for employment reference check:
1. How long you have known the person? In what capacity?
2. How would you describe this former employee of yours, in one phrase?
3. Do you still remember the exact reason why the person left your company?
4. Would you be able to describe his roles and responsibilities during his/her tenure [...]