Sentences with phrase «cent of business owners»

With vast sums changing hands for everything from apps to chocolate, it's no surprise that The Essence of Enterprise Report, published by HSBC Private Banking in 2017, found that a full 39 per cent of business owners around the world were considering an exit in the near future.

Regional differences come into play here, with the same report finding that only 17 per cent of business owners in Saudi Arabia, and 14 per cent in Mainland China, had ambitions to move on.

Not exact matches

This year's awards are open to all Australian business women that meet the entry criteria in the following categories: * Westpac Group Business Owner Award (owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business, with responsibility for key management decision making); * Australian Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above crbusiness women that meet the entry criteria in the following categories: * Westpac Group Business Owner Award (owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business, with responsibility for key management decision making); * Australian Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above crBusiness Owner Award (owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business, with responsibility for key management decision making); * Australian Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above crbusiness, with responsibility for key management decision making); * Australian Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above crbusiness); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above crBusiness Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above criteria).

Bryant Simon, a professor at Temple University, whose book Boardwalk of Dreams chronicles the history of Atlantic City, including Trump's business dealings there, says business owners who worked on the Taj Mahal were often paid just 10 cents to 20 cents on the dollar in the bankruptcy.

So, they have simplified their platform for these business owners, where 80 per cent of their core platform looks at solving the basic needs of businesses, while the rest varies according to the geographical location, local government regulations, actual needs of the business, relationship with their accountants, etc..

If these changes go through, there are many scenarios where a typical middle - class, family - run business from which the owners draw a salary of $ 100,000 could see a substantial — 20 to 50 per cent — increase in tax paid.

However, while this group ranks second on non-owner's list of groups receiving undue benefit, just four - in - ten say this (41 %) compared to 59 per cent of small business owners.

Proposed changes to passive investment rules are seen as unfair by a margin of more than two - to - one over small business owners who think it is fair (55 per cent versus 22 per cent).

This feeling is stronger among current business owners, 96 per cent of whom say that owning their own business has given them the chance to have control over their career and 90 per cent saying they have the opportunity to make more money.

By one estimate, as many as 40 per cent of VCR owners consume porn in their homes (a figure thought to represent 9 per cent of all American households) It is estimated that the porn business involves some $ 8 to 10 billion annually.

The higher - margin strategy is part of the reason why Mr Clarke said Treasury wasn't really interested in buying the $ 1 billion - plus Accolade Wines business now destined for an ASX listing in early 2017 under 80 per cent owner CHAMP Private Equity.

Shares in Treasury Wine Estates, the world's biggest listed winemaker and owner of brands such as Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Rosemount, have rocketed nearly 15 per cent this morning on rumors that global French drinks giant Pernod Ricard could be circling to snap up key assets of the business including its billion dollar US vineyards and wine labels.

The owner of a small family business that grows and wholesales 100 per cent certified organic fruit and vegetables agrees prepacking her products is the only effective and viable method available at the moment.

Together these three owners account for 45.7 per cent of this business.

As consultant to the new Song Kitchen restaurant in Sydney, leading sommelier Sophie Otton has instigated a policy of having 50 per cent of the wines on the list supplied by female producers — which fits with the venue's owner, the YWCA, which donates all profits from the business to programs against domestic violence.

With 53 per cent of small business owners saying that they spend between one and six hours per week chasing late payments, firms can take control by: Making sure there is a contract in place which confirms payment times and then penalties if payment is late — such as interest charges Offering a discount for prompt payment, dependent on the relationship with the purchaser Asking for payment up - front, or a deposit before work begins Talking to the purchaser before shipment to make sure that all sides know payment terms John Walker, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said: «There are always going to be companies that pay late, but there are steps that businesses can put in place to make sure that they don't fall foul of Businesses, said: «There are always going to be companies that pay late, but there are steps that businesses can put in place to make sure that they don't fall foul of businesses can put in place to make sure that they don't fall foul of the issue.

We studied a large group of small business owners and corporate employees (of which only 29 per cent said they were in a good mood, with a positive mindset, when they came home).

Surveying small business owners, 81 per cent said they are not confident that school leavers have the right levels of employability skills.

Eby said he supports a BC Affordability Housing Fund, proposed by the Sauder School of Business at the University of B.C., to collect a 1.5 - per - cent real estate surcharge from non-resident property owners, with the money generated to be distributed to residents.

According to BMO survey released today, two - thirds of Canadian entrepreneurs (63 per cent) report the professional services sector — including legal — is an attractive investment opportunity for business owners.

A recent Angus Reid study of Canadian small and medium - sized business owners, including real estate agents, revealed that more than 70 per cent say it's okay for employees to use business laptops or netbooks for non-work related activities, such as personal email and social networking.