BusinessBarbados.com - Publication Articles http://www.businessbarbados.com Publication Articles from BusinessBarbados.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT A Vision for Barbados During a Time of Austerity http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/A-Vision-for-Barbados-During-a-Time-of-Austerity-.html Barbados is no stranger to austerity.

The majority of the people who have lived in this small island during the past four hundred years have had to eke out a living in the shadow of large sugar cane plantations. Whether they were indentured labourers, or slaves or free unskilled or semi-skilled employees, or Government employees or even small businesspersons, they seldom enjoyed bountiful resources.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 Close Brothers http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/Close-Brothers.html Close Brothers Group Plc, which ranks in the Top 200 listed companies in the United Kingdom, is the oldest, independent merchant bank currently listed on the London Stock Exchange. Founded by William Brooks Close in 1878, Close Brothers Group Plc has a long and distinguished history, generally characterised by an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to the provision of financial services. Over the course of time, Close has established a strong reputation for independence and integrity and the company has successfully established market leadership in several specialist areas.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 Preparing for The Upturn http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/Preparing-for-The-Upturn-.html As we begin the second decade of the new century, two key events will have been etched into the history books; the September 11th tragedy and the great recession. Over the last 18 months, the world has been faced with the most unprecedented economic conditions in recent memory. Joblessness in the major markets (UK and US) has hit record levels, consumer spending is at all time lows in some countries and banks have been very tight on credit.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 The Barbados Construction Industry Trademark - Building 2010 http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/The-Barbados-Construction-Industry-Trademark-Building-2010.html Throughout the formative years of post independence Barbados, the local construction industry was dominated by names associated with internationally recognized contracting firms. However, in keeping with the spirit of Barbados' Independence in 1966, we identify with another break from tradition towards a new identity for local building contractors in the industry. Consistency in best practices and a resilience to improve upon and produce exceptional quality construction projects has helped the local sector develop an industry product steeped in established international standards.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT 94,95 Creating the Best Environment for Doing International Business in Barbados http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/Creating-the-Best-Environment-for-Doing-International-Business-in-Barbados.html "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference" - Winston Churchill

These were the words of a great leader who, some sixty years ago, marshalled the population of another small island nation to defeat a far superior power by inspiring them to understand the importance of their own approach to the trials and tribulations life dealt them - their attitude.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 From Compliance to Sustainable Success the Emerging Role of the Internal Auditor http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/From-Compliance-to-Sustainable-Success-the-Emerging-Role-of-the-Internal-Auditor-.html The origins of auditing date back to the Roman Empire. At that time, official announcements of the authorities were communicated by messengers. To ensure that the announcements were communicated correctly, the messengers were accompanied by "auditors", listeners. These auditors knew the announcements as well as the messengers themselves and they stood as witnesses to whether the messages were broadcast fully and correctly. The auditors could then report to the authorities on whether the messengers carried out their duties effectively.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 Relocating to Barbados: The Gopee Family Experience http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/Relocating-to-Barbados_-The-Gopee-Family-Experience-.html More than 44 million people move around the world each year, which is an astounding number to comprehend for many of us who reside in the Caribbean. Relocating or moving family can seem like a walk in the park to some and an absolute nightmare to others. Ultimately, it is the most prepared - mentally, physically and emotionally - that fare best.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 Current Developments in Tourism and a Vision for Future Growth http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/Current-Developments-in-Tourism-and-a-Vision-for-Future-Growth.html Whilst we continue to boast of the huge economic and social gains that we have made in the forty plus years of our development in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, never has it been more critical that we review the progress and the future of the sector than in today's very challenging economic environment. The future of the industry must be one that is based upon a philosophy of a commitment to overall sustainability; that ensures the growth, development and constant renewal of the sector that will be our economic mainstay well into the foreseeable future.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 The Strategic Value of Foreign Ownership of Real Estate in Barbados http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/The-Strategic-Value-of-Foreign-Ownership-of-Real-Estate-in-Barbados-.html In this time of great economic uncertainty, investing in the right asset class, in the right place and at the right time is the vexing question which exercises the minds of all of us. Who would have thought three years ago that today's challenge would be to find any kind of safe haven for our investments. Even the safest of places, "in the bank", proved to be unsafe as British, American, Icelandic and other banks collapsed, leaving depositors with losses. Governments across the globe moved to guarantee deposits and shore up some of the banks with bail out programs but others were left to go to the wall.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT ,94 McKinney Rogers Establishes Global Headquarters in Barbados http://www.businessbarbados.com/News/Publication-Articles/Article/McKinney-Rogers-Establishes-Global-Headquarters-in-Barbados.html When you glance at an eye-catching list of exotic and exciting global locations that reads, in alphabetical order, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Barbados, Bentonville, Kuala Lumpur, London, Nairobi, New Delhi, New York, Sao Paulo, Sydney and Tokyo, you would be easily forgiven if your first reaction was ........ Bentonville? Where's that?

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