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Family businesses are like most businesses other than the employees are family members. Now that can be good or bad depending on the member's ability to separate the dynamics of business from that of family. As the next generation comes up through the business a succession plan should be established to help future generations of the family business succeed.
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When it comes to doing business there are many different choices for choosing the right business structure. The structures can vary from the simplest, like a sole proprietor to a combination of several different ones. What's most important is to find the best structure for your type of business.
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This program, produced in Australia, offers a comprehensive overview of the main types of business entities, from small, home-based enterprises to corporate giants listed on international stock exchanges. With the help of real-world case studies and expert interviews, students learn how to choose the right legal structure for a new business as they become familiar with sole traders, partnerships, private and public limited liability companies, and...
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SAFE in Emergencies outlines a simple memorable strategy for an emergency or serious situation or event that happens unexpectedly and requires immediate action. Emergencies come in many forms and can happen at any time, affecting our lives in ways we don’t predict or expect. If you prepare and plan for a possible emergency, it will be more manageable if/when it actually happens. In this video psychologist Eve Ash discusses the importance of preparing...
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A small company town in northwestern Montana is beset by the worst case of a widespread toxic contaminant in U.S. history. Now, the U.S. government has determined that nearly one quarter of the residents have some form of asbestos-related lung abnormality. Libby, Montana is the story of the American dream gone horribly wrong.
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El 50% de las personas se quejan de que se han vuelto adictas a su dispositivo móvil. El experto en comportamiento, Peter Quarry, muestra cómo acabar con la adicción digital reduciendo el tiempo de pantalla, apagando los dispositivos (¡salga a pasear al perro sin el teléfono!) y fijándose objetivos desafiantes que, en esencia, crean nuevos hábitos saludables. Antes de que te des cuenta, te habrás desintoxicado digitalmente.
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Wal-Mart has become one of America's most successful retail chains by offering everyday goods at low prices for working families. Documentary filmmaker Robert Greenwald takes a look inside the discount retailer's empire and discovers a company short on scruples and long on shabby treatment of workers. From crushing small businesses to relying on government assistance programs to subsidize poor wages and inadequate benefits, and from practicing anti-union...
12) Union Time
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Workers of the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina engage in a 16-year-long struggle for the right to unionize and ultimately win.
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, infection control in the workplace has become more important than ever. Successful infection control is based on good hygiene around a range of practices that arise from identifying hazards and implementing risk management for those hazards. This involves understanding:• the infectious agents• the work practices that prevent the transmission of infection in different settings• management systems...
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Country music superstar Jason Aldean worked through a barrage of setbacks before finally making a name for himself. But after the country rocker built an enduring career, he faced a traumatic event when a mass shooting occurred during his concert in Las Vegas. Learn what it took for this persistent artist to make his way to the top, and what it takes to stay there.
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Return on investment (ROI) is a video that simply explains ROI as a financial metric that measures the probability of gaining a return from an investment. ROI is a ratio, usually expressed as a percentage. It compares the gain or loss from an investment relative to its cost. A high ROI means the gain from an investment compares favourably to its cost. In this video Eve Ash explains how Return on Investment works and where it is applicable.
17) Lee Daniels
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Lee Daniels fought his way from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood. Along the way, he held various positions in the industry but ultimately became the storyteller he was destined to be. What compelled him to conquer both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood by directing and producing critical darlings like The Butlerand massive network TV hit Empire?
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El experto en comportamiento, Peter Quarry, habla de la importancia de ser capaz de convencer a los demás cuando se trabaja en equipo. Esto implica ser capaz de promover tus credenciales para que los demás te escuchen; comunicar no más de 3-5 puntos clave; y prepararse para las objeciones con respuestas centradas en los beneficios.
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Entrepreneur Elon Musk is a man with many plans. The founder of PayPal, Tesla Motors and SpaceX sits down with TED curator Chris Anderson to share details about his visionary projects, which include a mass-marketed electric car, a solar energy leasing company and a fully reusable rocket.
20) Inside Ebay
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An exclusive look inside the global e-commerce company and owner of the payment service, PayPal. Featuring interviews with CEO John Donahoe and other company executives.