Sentences with phrase «better business economy»

«Typically, when there's a better business economy, you have more salespeople swinging to 100 percent compensation because the strong sales environment reduces their risk,» says Cocks.

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And while there are lots of high - income earners who will be affected, it has an unintended side effect that small - business owners (the restaurant owner, the bike shop repairman and the dry cleaning operator), who are considered the backbone of the economy, would likely have to pay higher taxes — and be worse off financially — as well.

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Although Santiago is regarded as one of the best spots in South America to do business — with its California climate and none of the megacity dysfunctions of places like SÃ # o Paulo — its economy was built on mining and maritime commerce.

That may be a good thing for the economy but a tough pill if your business sells to markets that depends on government spending.

«It's a good thing to get new businesses, but for mature mom - and - pops, I don't see it being any more stimulative than what is now in the economy.

In terms of economic policy, our empathy for the owners of smaller businesses can cause us to assume that what is good for them must automatically be good for the economy.

Her efforts are grounded in pragmatic beliefs: that meritocracies are better for business and that letting talented women find employment is better for the economy.

Mills compared the need to invest in infrastructure such as highways, roads, and bridges to investment in high - speed broadband in the past two decades, which has enabled a lively app economy, which in turn has spawned nearly a million jobs, as well as an entirely new cloud computing industry worth $ 45 billion that touches some 6 million small businesses.

Our survey, conducted April 27 through May 2, assessed the existing primary candidates in the Republican and Democratic parties and explored the issues of greatest impact to small - business owners — a significant force in the U.S. economy as well as an extremely engaged segment of the electorate.

But the reason they're expecting to do well this year has more to do with their marketing efforts, rather than the recovering economy or other factors like low oil prices, according to a small business holiday survey from Constant Contact, an online marketing firm in Waltham, Massachusetts.

«We saw good client activity in our balanced portfolio of businesses... The U.S. economy continues to show consumer and business optimism, and our results reflect that,» Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said in a statement.

While all business owners would be wise to ensure they're implementing some of the most basic growth strategies, I'd be remiss if I didn't remind you that the most successful business owners are the ones with the best attitudes — ones who know that with the right focus and positive outlook, they will have a significant impact on their bottom line — and the US economy.

The world economy is «about as good as it gets,» the 56 - year - old American said, pushing back against fears that rising trade protectionism could hurt globally diversified businesses like SAP.

For the second month in a row, we had a higher than average number of small business owners saying they feel good about the economy in March — 69 %.

But either way, business owners aren't yet feeling better about the economy.

Still, many economists and public policy advocates argue that in states where minimum wage is higher than the federal mandate, the economies fare better than in states where businesses stick to the federal minimum wage, which is currently not indexed to inflation and hence forces some workers to live below poverty level.

«Small business can still thrive with a $ 9 minimum wage, which is still not great, but we will be reinvesting in the economy, and this is good for all of us,» Klock says.

And our optimism level — the percentage of small business owners who feel good about the economy — remains in the 60s (63 percent this month versus 67 percent last month).

We spoke to members of Canada's business community about whether the federal budget will be good for business and the economy.

During one event attended by the prime minister that week, an investment seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry at the Pierre Hotel, Dr. Ziad Haider, special representative for commercial and business affairs at the US Department of State said, «Secretary Kerry... likes to say that foreign policy is economic policy, and in saying that he's referring to that interplay between foreign policy, foreign affairs, economic issues, and it's certainly true with bilateral diplomatic relations, as well.»

«The economy's growth depends on how well these businesses fair in the next 10 years,» Eurobank Deputy CEO Stavros Ioannou said.

It's pretty clear, he argues that if you can't fairly rapidly achieve mass consumer pricing, your EON (Economy of Now) business on its best days will be a niche nicety for the folks with more money than time or brains and never break out of that box.

As women - owned businesses continue to create jobs and become an increasingly important factor in the American economy, the resources to support them will continue to grow as well.

Meanwhile, a National Federation of Independent Business's report found that despite the anemic economy, business owners across the U.S. are cautiously optimistic about their future Business's report found that despite the anemic economy, business owners across the U.S. are cautiously optimistic about their future business owners across the U.S. are cautiously optimistic about their future as well.

With better access to capital (this was a particularly big factor, according to the report), more experience in small business settings, and relevant mentors to help make their dreams a reality, non-white entrepreneurs could have hired 9 million more people and added that additional $ 300 billion to the economy.

Only 64 % of businesses reported being confident in the government's ability to negotiate trade deals that were good for the economy.

A recent survey from eBay Canada shows 70 % of small and medium sized businesses say the current state of the economy is good for their business, an increase of almost a third over the previous year.

Business organizations like the Chamber of Commerce have called for immigration reform, saying immigrants are good for the economy while advocating a tough but «fair process for undocumented people who are living in our country today to earn a legal status.»

The commitment to endeavor to eliminate the deficit a year earlier is a good thing, and so is the continuing pattern of developing economy opportunities, whether it's on innovation or measures for small business to create employment.

Though much of the economy is doing very well, with 2014 being the best year for U.S. job gains since 1999, and stock markets at record highs, most small businesses and employees are not feeling it.

To identify the best and worst airlines, we surveyed more than 55,000 members last summer, who reported on nearly 98,000 domestic economy flights and 8,700 first - class and business - class flights.

Andrew Policano, dean of The Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, shares his thoughts on news — good and bad — in the economy.

Combining growth (50 %), employment (30 %), and business (20 %), U.S. News & World Report put together their list of the best economies in the US.

But the people I speak with — my clients, my readers, hundreds and hundreds of business owners, all say that the economy is getting better.

Indeed, investors need to become better at accepting that, as our dynamic, innovative economy constantly reinvents itself, businesses will inevitably become obsolete.

Airlines can be a somewhat tricky area for investors since it's a highly cyclical business, which means the broader economy must be performing well for airlines to outperform.

The SMB sector plays an important role in the UAE's well - diversified economy, comprising 95 % of small business and employing 42 % of the nation's workforce.

As political leaders play a giant game of chicken with the economy, what's best for small businesses?

As inclusive and socially positive as the sharing - economy ideology may seem, not everyone who applies will be a good fit for your business.

Small businesses can thrive in today's challenging economy, but not if they adopt the knee - jerk responses of cutting costs, lowering prices, and hanging on until times get better.

These sorts of new businesses, ideas and jobs — backed up through good, affordable infrastructure services — are the lifeblood of any economy.

Clearing a path to entrepreneurship for our best and brightest benefits everyone and boosts the economy, so if you are an experienced business leader, consider volunteering as a mentor or offering some of your business's resources to young people trying to launch startups.

«In Utah, we take very seriously our goal to lead the nation as the best performing economy and our reputation as the most business - friendly state.

Without the economy accelerating, or policy makers changing their mind about the need for stricter oversight of the banking industry, chances are high that small - business credit will remain well below where it was in 2007.

«Based on the number on how the economy is, what we've got here is a well - done steak,» Kelly said at a meeting attended by Business Insider.

Indeed, many cryptographers and technologists have warned that weakening encryption would run counter to many businesses» interests and cause harm to consumers as well as the economy.

There's a good reason why CEOs put their business foot forward: Voters have typically ranked the economy as the No. 1 issue on their minds.

In 2013, small - business owners will once again face a weak economy that will have them longing for the good old days of 2006.

In a dynamic economy, businesses are born, grow, and die; jobs are created and lost; and resources are reshuffled according to their best use.