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BUSINESS Follow the growth Opportunities in emerging economies Updated 05 August 2008
Due to the all-encompassing global nature of sourcing, barriers to entry are continuously changing. As a result, companies from emerging economies are entering industries that were closed to them just a few decades ago. From an investment perspective, we assess the opportunities, division of risks and how these factors vary within countries and business sectors... (password required) FINANCE New forms of financing Alternative energy projects Updated 04 August 2008
Alternative energy feasibility studies often compare emerging technologies with established ones such as oil, gas and nuclear. The irony is that these imprecise assessments are used as a benchmark to evaluate the long-term viability of new energy projects... (password required) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Advertising on the web New business models Updated o4 August 2008
Although customer acquisition and traffic building are the two main drivers of growth in online advertising, the principles of advertising governing traditional media also apply to the internet. This report looks at the requirements for online advertisements and examines the business models and challenges being faced by the expanding genre of social networking environments...(password required)
BUYOUTS/PRIVATE EQUITY Argantis Argantis is showing how private equity firms can enhance the performance of capital by combining an entrepreneurial spirit with elements of professional management TRADE FAIRS & EXHIBITION SERVICES Ideea Messe- und Dekorationsbau For over a decade, Ideea Dekorationsbau, the Berlin-based trade show and exhibitions specialist, has defined innovation and chic in live events EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT Transearch International Executive recruitment is one of the easiest things to foul up. This is why most of the leading organisations opt for retained executive search, informally known as head-hunting
