Sustainable Development of Ecotourism – A Compilation of Good Practices in SMEs

Product DescriptionThis compilation contains 65 case studies received from 47 countries about exemplary practices in small ecotourism businesses (SMEs). The cases provide rich details on methodologies and business approaches applied successfully by a wide range of ecotourism companies; they provide a valuable well of information that can serve for generating ideas and adapting sustainable ecotourism [...]

Fed holds rate at record low amid Europe crisis

Fed holds rate at record low amid Europe crisis The Federal Reserve suggests Europe’s debt crisis raises a risk to the economy and pledges to hold rates at record low to make sure the recovery stays on track. Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance

Asian stocks slide ahead of crucial Japan, US data

Asian stocks slide ahead of crucial Japan, US data Asian markets slid Tuesday as a mammoth share sale in China dragged Shanghai stocks down more than 3 percent and investors trimmed bets before the release of crucial indicators from the world’s two biggest economies. Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance

Global Economy vs Credit Cards

The credit cards system is spread all over the world. This is now the most popular way to purchase goods and pay bills or taxes. Yet at the same time, this system is also very vulnerable. When a credit card is stolen or lost, unauthorized persons can use its number illegally, and a great amount [...]

Leveraging Marketing in a Down Economy

When the economy slows down it is prudent to analyze and reduce overhead and unnecessary expenditures. Many large companies layoff workers, cut capital projects, reduce research, development and many other endeavors to conserve cash. It is also tempting for businesses to cut their marketing budget almost entirely.  While it is an immediate cost savings, in [...]

California issuing IOUs to state employees, taxpayers!

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-29 17:40 WRAPUP 1-Canada factory prices rise but confidence slips

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-29 17:40 WRAPUP 1-Canada factory prices rise but confidence slips By Louise Egan Read more on Interactive Investor

Economic-Political “Gloom, Doom & Truth”: A question for YOU to answer

I’d love to read or watch your response (text or video) to the question(s) I ask in this message. Please watch completely before responding. Articles: Obama Plans Eclipsing New Deal www.breitbart.com Shares Fall On Nationalization Fears: news.yahoo.com

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-29 18:06 UPDATE 2-Saudi SABIC signs $1.2 bln loan

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-29 18:06 UPDATE 2-Saudi SABIC signs $1.2 bln loan RIYADH, June 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) said it had signed credit facilities worth 4.5 billion riyals ($1.2 billion) as part of overall project funding at the world’s biggest petrochemicals group. SABIC signed the deal with Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial [...]

Tinagtag: a Maguindanaon delicacy best eaten with coffee and coco milk

Tinagtag: a Maguindanaon delicacy best eaten with coffee and coco milk PIKIT, North Cotabato (MindaNews) — Here in Mindanao, native delicacies have often become “landmarks” of a place especially when you are travelling by bus. In almost every town’s terminal or bus stop, a unique delicacy is being sold that distinguishes it from the rest. [...]