A temporary “tax holiday” could prove to be a “hot mess” for small businesses preparing to implement the new measure this week, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The Liberal legislation is set to go into effect on Saturday, slashing the goods and services (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST) from dozens of…
An alleged drug trafficker wanted in connection with an international drug smuggling operation through the Belgian port of Antwerp has been arrested, Dubai police said Monday. Othman El Ballouti, who was sanctioned by the U.S. last year, was held over an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities. “El Ballouti has been handed over to…
Photography can be so much more than a hobby. Those who enjoy photography often are inclined to turn their passions into successful small businesses. With some talent, a camera, and a computer, any photo enthusiast has the potential to make money in the photography industry. There are so many ways to make money with photography,…
Syrians across the world have shed tears of joy in response to the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad as they celebrate a sudden end to the ‘tyrant’s’ 24-year-reign. Exiled nationals are gathering in London, Berlin and Madrid among other cities to express their support after opposition fighters reached the suburbs of Damascus yesterday for the first time…
Through its $13.25 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group, Omnicom has vaulted past WPP to become the world’s largest agency holding company. Omnicom and Interpublic separately were the third and fourth largest global ad buyers. The deal is expected to attract regulatory scrutiny. Among the agencies owned by Omnicom are BBDO and TBWA, while Interpublic owns…
Google The new Willow chip Google has unveiled a new chip which it says takes five minutes to solve a problem it would currently take one of the world’s fastest super-computers a septillion years – that is a 10 followed by 24 0s – to complete. The chip is the latest development in a field…
Top 10 countries with most gold reserves 2024: Did you know that the United States of America has almost 10 times the amount of gold reserves as India? The US also has 3.5 times the gold reserves of China! So which country has the highest gold reserves? How much gold reserves does India have? RBI…
Police services in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have said that by working together they can “do more to tackle criminal networks who seek to exploit the border region”. A cross-border initiative between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda Síochána will run from 2025 to 2027. Speaking in County…
TikTok has asked a US court for an emergency injunction to prevent its looming ban. The social media company lost its bid to appeal the US law in a decision handed down on Friday. Judges ruled in favour of the US government – saying it was the result of “extensive, bipartisan action” by lawmakers. TikTok…
A vision statement is an integral part of the foundation of any business. A well-crafted vision statement should be inspiring, meaningful, and easy to remember while clarifying the organization’s ambitions and values. In this article, we will examine what exactly a vision statement is, explore how to write one effectively and provide access to examples…
