Home rental platform Airbnb is eyeing its much-anticipated initial public offering after witnessing a surprise turnaround in recent months. We also go deeper into various issues that are currently impacting India’s influencer marketing industry. Airbnb’s IPO plans The Covid-19 pandemic has hit several businesses across the world, especially those in the travel and hospitality industry. […]
Archives for August 2020
Tencent Q2 profit up 37% on the back of strong games demand
(File photo) Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings said second-quarter net profit rose 37%, beating market estimates, on higher demand for its video games as coronavirus put a dent in other entertainment options. Revenue from online games, which accounts for one-third of total sales, jumped 40% in the quarter, primarily driven by smart […]
Tencent Q2 profit up 37% on the back of strong games demand
(File photo) Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings said second-quarter net profit rose 37%, beating market estimates, on higher demand for its video games as coronavirus put a dent in other entertainment options. Revenue from online games, which accounts for one-third of total sales, jumped 40% in the quarter, primarily driven by smart […]
Preserving Capital Losses At Death By Gifting Embedded Loss Assets To Avoid A Step-Down In Basis
Executive Summary Over the past couple of decades, Congress has passed several laws impacting the Federal estate tax exemption, resulting in a significant increase from $675,000 in 2001 to $11.58 million today. As a result, under the current rules, most taxpayers will not be subject to a Federal estate tax liability, and thus, the current […]
Co-living companies turn their properties into integrated WFH campuses and quarantine centres
Co-living companies, which have been struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are targeting new segments to keep revenues coming. Despite current occupancies falling in the range of 40-75% for co-living companies and to near zero for student accommodation players, many are also striking deals with distressed property owners to add capacity expecting future demand, albeit […]
Co-living companies turn their properties into integrated WFH campuses and quarantine centres
Co-living companies, which have been struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are targeting new segments to keep revenues coming. Despite current occupancies falling in the range of 40-75% for co-living companies and to near zero for student accommodation players, many are also striking deals with distressed property owners to add capacity expecting future demand, albeit […]
How to motivate your employees
Employee motivation is something any business owner can take for granted. We often get to focused on figures, hours, deliverables and cashflow, with little attention left for the less tangible aspects of our businesses which aren’t as easily quantifiable. One of the less visible aspects of your business you should be interested in is employee […]
How to motivate your employees
Employee motivation is something any business owner can take for granted. We often get to focused on figures, hours, deliverables and cashflow, with little attention left for the less tangible aspects of our businesses which aren’t as easily quantifiable. One of the less visible aspects of your business you should be interested in is employee […]
How to increase profit margins
Increasing profit margins and generating good cashflow is always going to be the primary aim of any business. The ability to increase sales is essential to growing your business and there are always tweaks and measures you can explore to swell your bottom line. Let’s explore some simple ways to increase the net profit of […]
Airbnb to confidentially file for IPO in August: Report
Short-term home rental company Airbnb is close to confidentially filing paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission later in August, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Airbnb is preparing to potentially go public before the end of the year, the report said, citing sources familiar with the […]