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ENJOYMENT REMAINS PASSPORT TO SUCCESS
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Choose to do what you enjoy. This is a strange notion, although I often get round to discussing it with clients. In fact, it might surprise you to know how many square-pegs in round-holes there are out there in Nassau. I'm talk
TELL, BUT DON'T SELL, YOUR FIRM'S STORY
By D'Arcy Rahming The first time I tried to use Facebook Ads in one of my businesses a couple of years ago, I lost a lot of money. I mean, everything seemed to be going so well. A lot of people were expressing interest in my page judging by the number of
HOW A BUSINESS BROKER OPERATES
By Simon Cooper Res Socius People often stop me in the street these days to ask me exactly what a business broker does. I'm always happy to oblige, because some turn out to be sellers and others, buyers. Like any job, I guess the secret's in the skills -
BABY BOOMERS LANDING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL FEET
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Although I'm not near retiring by a long shot, I was encouraged by an article I read in USA Today. The piece analysed the demographic spread of start-up entrepreneurs in the US, and came up with conclusions that few expected. T
BABY BOOMERS LANDING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL FEET
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Although I'm not near retiring by a long shot, I was encouraged by an article I read in USA Today. The piece analysed the demographic spread of start-up entrepreneurs in the US, and came up with conclusions that few expected. T
BABY BOOMERS LANDING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL FEET
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Although I'm not near retiring by a long shot, I was encouraged by an article I read in USA Today. The piece analysed the demographic spread of start-up entrepreneurs in the US, and came up with conclusions that few expected. T
BABY BOOMERS LANDING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL FEET
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Although I'm not near retiring by a long shot, I was encouraged by an article I read in USA Today. The piece analysed the demographic spread of start-up entrepreneurs in the US, and came up with conclusions that few expected. T
BABY BOOMERS LANDING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL FEET
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Although I'm not near retiring by a long shot, I was encouraged by an article I read in USA Today. The piece analysed the demographic spread of start-up entrepreneurs in the US, and came up with conclusions that few expected. T
Shepherd your flock to success
Shepherd your flock to success By Simon Cooper Res Socius Last week I shared some thoughts on the subject of treating paralysis at executive level. Someone stopped by and told me they thought my wording was a little harsh. I don't agree it was. It is a
Shepherd your flock to success
Shepherd your flock to success By Simon Cooper Res Socius Last week I shared some thoughts on the subject of treating paralysis at executive level. Someone stopped by and told me they thought my wording was a little harsh. I don't agree it was. It is a
UNION MUST CHICKEN OUT OVER KFC WAGES
By Simon Cooper Res Socius I'm sure that many of us remember the song, My Old Kentucky Home, with some affection. In case you don't, it begins with the words: "The sun shines so bright in my old Kentucky home. 'Tis summer, the people are gay ..." Now while
UNION MUST CHICKEN OUT OVER KFC WAGES
By Simon Cooper Res Socius I'm sure that many of us remember the song, My Old Kentucky Home, with some affection. In case you don't, it begins with the words: "The sun shines so bright in my old Kentucky home. 'Tis summer, the people are gay ..." Now while
UNION MUST CHICKEN OUT OVER KFC WAGES
By Simon Cooper Res Socius I'm sure that many of us remember the song, My Old Kentucky Home, with some affection. In case you don't, it begins with the words: "The sun shines so bright in my old Kentucky home. 'Tis summer, the people are gay ..." Now while
UNION MUST CHICKEN OUT OVER KFC WAGES
By Simon Cooper Res Socius I'm sure that many of us remember the song, My Old Kentucky Home, with some affection. In case you don't, it begins with the words: "The sun shines so bright in my old Kentucky home. 'Tis summer, the people are gay ..." Now while
Stay true to your business ethics
By Deidre M. Bastian Do you have good business ethics? Would you take on a client whose business was ethically appalling? How far would you stretch the truth to help a client sell their products or services? How far would you go in your promises to win a
Stay true to your business ethics
By Deidre M. Bastian Do you have good business ethics? Would you take on a client whose business was ethically appalling? How far would you stretch the truth to help a client sell their products or services? How far would you go in your promises to win a
Local dive operators reject foreign ‘double tax’ offer
A foreign dive operator’s offer to pay double the legal charter fee has been rejected by his top Bahamian counterparts, who argue that this sum pales against the “30 per cent or more of revenue” that they pay in taxes.
THINKING RULES MADE TO BREAK
By Deidre Bastian Have you ever tried thinking like a web/graphic designer? If you have, you would be forced to think deeply, logically and precisely. Why do you need to think like a web/graphic designer, especially if the client comes up with the idea,
Mayaguana deal 'tremendous coup' for government
Mayaguana deal 'tremendous coup' for government By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Hotel Corporation's chairman has described the revised Heads of Agreement for the I-Group's Mayaguana development as "a tremendous political coup" for the Ingra
ADDRESSING GRAND LUCAYAN 'DILEMMA'
Dear Mr Hartnell I refer to your recent article in The Tribune, concerning our resort, newly named "Grand Lucayan" - a Radisson resort. I would like to clarify some of the content, which might otherwise cause some confusion in Grand Bahama island. As yo
