When you start a business, you’re in charge of juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. And if you establish a limited liability company (LLC), you may need to create a business operating agreement for your company. To familiarize yourself with all things operating agreements, keep reading. Business operating agreement So, what is an operating agreement? Glad you […]
Archives for April 2020
How smart devices will transform the next generation’s daily life
Intelligent living happens when smart devices, software and services work together seamlessly to form an ecosystem that surrounds us. Its aim, says Olivier Dobo, marketing director of HONOR UK, is to help people live life more efficiently and effectively, so that they can focus on what truly matters. Our new report, Intelligent Living in Europe, prepared with Canalys, forecasts that […]
Amazon India to clear backlog of essential items before taking new orders
Amazon India will fulfil existing orders of essentials before accepting new purchases, the online retailer’s country manager Amit Agarwal said on Twitter in a bid to placate consumers facing delays or cancellations of deliveries comprising essential items. The e-commerce company is working with local authorities to get clearances and curfew passes for on-ground workers, Agarwal […]
Oil jumps as Trump talks up truce hopes for Saudi-Russia price war
LONDON (Reuters) – Crude oil futures jumped 10% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he expected Saudi Arabia and Russia to reach a deal soon to end their oil price war. Brent crude futures rose more than 11% in early trade. By 0958, Brent was up 8.97%, or $2.22, to $26.96, while U.S. […]
In a U-turn, US surgeon general asks CDC to see if face masks can prevent coronavirus spread after all
People stand in line while wearing face masks in the Elmhurst neighborhood on April 1, 2020 in New York City. Stephanie Keith | Getty Images America’s top doctor appears to have softened his stance over the effectiveness of face masks when it comes to preventing the spread of the coronavirus. U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams […]
Revealed: scale of plunging fund performance in March
Many popular equity funds fell more than 22% in March, according to analysis from an online investment provider. As the Coronavirus outbreak hit markets, UK Smaller Companies funds fell by an average of 22.56% in March, UK All Companies by 18.51% and UK Equity Income by 18.42%. Some energy funds saw 40%+ falls due to a […]
ETtech Top 5: Startups turn to layoffs, pay cuts; healthtech firms speed up efforts to fight Covid-19 & more
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Startups turn to layoffs, salary cutsWhat’s the news? Startups have started laying off staff and, in some cases, asked employees to take pay cuts as they look for ways to weather the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Why it matters? In these unprecedented times, layoffs and pay cuts, according to companies, will […]
SoftBank won’t buy $3 billion in WeWork stock
By Peter EavisSoftBank has decided it will not buy $3 billion in WeWork stock from other shareholders, a board committee of the office space company said Wednesday night, dealing a blow to shareholders, including Adam Neumann, the company’s co-founder and former chief executive, who had hoped to sell their stock. SoftBank, a Japanese conglomerate and […]
Global Product News: March 2020
We’re working hard to bring small businesses and advisors the tools and features you need to get through these challenging times. Here are the latest product updates from our talented teams, plus a peek at what’s coming soon. We’re here to support you, so please reach out if you have any questions or need a […]
Bigbasket, Flipkart look to hire cabs for deliveries
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi A driver from a cab aggregator might deliver your next grocery order from Flipkart or Bigbasket as the online retailers are in talks with the ride-hailing platform for deliveries of essentials amid the national lockdown. Flipkart has also sought government approval for the same as it is in advanced discussions with Uber, […]