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New Report Illuminates Global Work Opportunities, Disruptions

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Supported by a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation, the report encapsulates a year-long study of forecasts for work and working populations. “But not enough focus on the changes that people who have low incomes or are otherwise vulnerable and marginalized may experience. .

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

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Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. Forecasting your revenue. their hourly cost rate (including burden expenses like employer taxes and benefits). From forecast to pricing. Cash flow basics.

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Fannie Mae Report: Economy Stuck in Slow Growth Track

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However, consumer spending growth is likely to weaken somewhat in the first half of the year, as tax hikes take a toll on Americans’ income. “Our February forecast accounts for a modified version of sequestration unfolding in 2013, which we expect will result in less fiscal constraint – roughly a 0.2 percentage point drag.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax. Photo © Ketterman).

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Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016

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EU and many parts of Asia Pacific are spending gains from rising incomes, low interest rates and low oil prices. percent in 2016, as consumption growth and rising employment, combined with comparatively limited new supply levels, should simulate demand. Rents in EMEA are forecast to rise by 3.2 Consumers in the U.S.,

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Keys to the Cape’s Forecast.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

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3 Your Income Tax Return Preparer. A good commercial attorney will draw up employment agreements, construction contracts, review insurance policies and more. You can learn a lot about investing and run some scenarios that will show you how much income you will need to retire and develop an action plan. 5 Your Financial Planner.