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You’ve got to hand it to Richard Branson. He keeps on coming up with new ideas. The latest, Virgin Galactic, will send paying passengers into space. In an era in which high oil prices and a shrinking consumer economy are squeezing the conventional holiday industry, Sir Richard has his eye on government support for the space industry to create a whole new concept in tourism. (more…)
We face two economic, career-impacting possibilities as the second half of the working year begins. On the face of it the most benign appears to be the most likely. But we live in a world of uncertainties and it would be prudent to ensure that we have a Plan B in case the worse occurs. (more…)
There is nobody with a job in one sixth of all homes. That figure is likely to increase over the next few months. If you are one the many unemployed, what can you do short of waiting for things to improve? (more…)
With little green shoots reportedly raising their heads, we can anticipate the beginnings of an improved job market. It will take time of course until things get back to normal on the job front but September traditionally marks an upswing in recruitment after the summer lull. Our advice at Career Energy is that it will make sense to prepare for the upturn now. (more…)
Is this a good time to start a business? The Institute of Chartered Accountants thinks so. They point out that the Walt Disney Corporation, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft all stasrted during an economic downturn, and it considers that the current recession is an opportunity for business growth. Which it may well be. But just because it was the right time for them, it does not necessarily mean that it is the right time for you! (more…)
A new regulation has been introduced which requires all MPs to declare any income they have from second jobs. This has pleased some people and upset others. Those who are pleased believe that it is inappropriate for MPs to have second jobs, it deflects their attention from their work in Parliament. Those who are upset believe that second jobs keep MPs in touch with the real world and the economy. But a second job is as much a part of one’s career as the first job, and having a second job must surely reflect in some way on one’s attitude to the first job.
There are reports that some companies who outsourced their manufacturing processes to China are thinking of moving their operations back to England. It may be more expensive, but it will allow companies to get products on sale quicker and to have greater control over quality and stock levels.