Greece Seeks to Reassure Markets with Budget Cuts

Monday, January 4, 2010 12:22
Posted in category Economic Outlook

Greece was poised to pass a deficit-cutting budget in the early hours of this morning as the government sought to reassure the markets of its commitment to fiscal consolidation. Approval was assured, given the socialist Pasok party’s 160-seat majority in the 300-seat parliament.
The 2010 budget projects a deficit of 9.1% of gross domestic product, compared with an estimated 12.7% deficit for 2009. That took the markets by surprise, opening the way for downgrades of Greece’s credit status by all three big ratings agencies.
George Papaconstantinou, the finance minister, has set next year’ s budget deficit target even lower, at 8.7% of GDP, banking on a mix of spending cuts and revenue-enhancement measures to do the job.

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Make it Happen in 2010

Monday, January 4, 2010 7:22
Posted in category Jobs

Although you shouldn’t let the recession hold you back, if you can wait, do. Now’s the time to plan for your dream move, without the risk, ready to act when the moment comes. If you work on making yourself indispensable in the hard times, when opportunities emerge, you’ll be in the perfect position to pounce.
To succeed in a crowded job market, you must stand out. Here are some tips that can help you whether you want to progress in your current role or are looking to move.
1. Get networking
Meet as many people who do your dream job as possible. The more like-minded people you talk to, the more likely you are to hear about opportunities. Take business cards out with you, but don’t foist them on people unless they ask.

2. Make yourself valuable

How you are viewed by other, especially employers, is key to how valuable you are as an employee. If you are seen as the person with a can-do attitude and a professional outlook, you’ll get noticed.

3. Consider your ‘brand’

Never underestimate the power of Google. Employers use it to find out all they can about employees, so clean up your act online. Pictures of you coming out of a club feet first at 3am are fun for you, but tell employers that you’re out of control.
Keep profiles clean, and brush up your CV too. It is the first point of entry for new jobs and should really shine.

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Save Money and Time with Outstanding Real Estate Service

Sunday, January 3, 2010 20:17
Posted in category Property Market

The most important factor attributing to a successful Real Estate business is the focus on fulfilling every need the clients require with knowledge and dedication.
These days, a lot of leading real estate companies, such as Wilmington NC Real Estate, has already understand the importance of providing their clients with outstanding service. They are not only providing the buyers with the full time staff, but also providing a lot of related information including tax information.
It could be of great help for you to save much money and time when purchasing a property.

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Achieve Your Money Plan in 2010

Sunday, January 3, 2010 14:46
Posted in category Money

Do you plan to save certain amount of money in the new year? It is not that hard if you have set a realistic weekly savings target.
To many people, managing money is difficult. However, it might be a bit boring, but it is actually very easy, not to mention important. It doesn’t matter if you are not good at math. Financial fitness is about being organized, not being a mathematician.
Here are a few steps to become a financially independent people in the next 12 months.

First of all, live within your means.
Don’t feel like you need expensive things to be happy. Great company costs nothing. Make a deal with yourself that you’ll only use the credit card for emergencies. The interest rate is just too high for impulse buys.

Secondly, fill out a basic budget.
Make a weekly or fortnightly budget. It is empowering as it indicates what one is earning and where it is going.

Thirdly, auto-transfer your savings so you don’t need to think about it.
Work out how much you can save, for example, minimum £10 per week. Then arrange for your savings to be transferred into a separate account every pay day.

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Save Investment on Expensive Camera Equipment on Your Trips

Sunday, January 3, 2010 13:35
Posted in category Money, entrepreneur

For people who are looking to get some quality photo shoot via using high quality cameras equipment but has a tight budget, it is more cost-effective option to consider camera rental on their trips.
These days, a lot of companies, like Hawaii Camera, are specializing in offering rental service of professional photography and lighting.
So why bother buying expensive camera equipment if you are planning to use them for once or twice? Why not just rent it? Browse online for the best source of cameras, lenses, lighting, water housings, tripods, memory cards and much, much more.

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Bath Rugby Club Report Loss

Saturday, January 2, 2010 11:32
Posted in category News

Bath_Rugby_Logo_1_Bath Rugby has reported a loss of £500000 for the year to June.
The club, which is kept afloat by the generosity of owner and Chairman Andrew Brownsord, had feared it might plunge £750000 into the red. But it said that it saw some “clear positives” for the future and hoped to finally make its plans for a new stadium clear “in the coming months”.
The after-tax loss has grown from £29000 in 2007 and £357000 last year. Turnover for the year to June was £8.721 million, up from £8.07million a year ago.
The club said extra income from the RFU for the club’s involvement in the England squad had helped control its losses.

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Ukraine’s Plea for $2bn Loan Refused by IMF

Saturday, January 2, 2010 8:09
Posted in category News

The IMF has turned down recession-battered Ukraine’s plea for a $2bn emergency loan before next year, a senior Ukrainian official said, citing his country’s failure to adopt a fiscally prudent 2010 budget and muster political consensus before the presidential election.
But officials said the financially stretched government had other options that might allow it to get through the coming months, to help pay gas import bills to Russia’s Gazprom as well as citizens’ pensions and wages. That could include IMF authorization for the release of $2bn in funds from Kiev’s central bank reserves to the government account.

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