Political

According to a study that was released on Monday, California could potentially earn $4.2 billion in revenue from business if it rules in favor of legalizing the marijuana industry. The study also claims that along with the said revenue, this could also create 20,000 jobs for the citizens. The said...

In the US, elections is a hot item that everyone is talking about especially that it’s just a few days away. And as always, people have the tendency to speak up their minds – employees and business owners alike. However, some business are not just being vocal about it....

The death of Thai King has created ripples of uncertainty in the country as seen by the sentiments being aired in social media. Some people say that they fear for the future of Thailand. Speculations that the general elections would be postponed because of the incident have been disproved...

President Ivan Duque has yet again registered his lack of confidence in his executive and where its loyalty lies. The president has vowed to dedicate his time in the hunt down of Farc insurrection commanders who, according to him, have brought in war after three years of peace. It is not only his time that...

Clinton has the odds in favor of her – which is a good thing for the global equity says hedge fund manager Jamie Dinan in an interview with CNBC. However, not all businesses are happy about it. Health-care stocks have been declining as Clinton widens the lead gap. So far,...

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, also known as the CETA, the Canada / EU treaty which was just freshly negotiated, has been receiving controversial news lately. According to the European Commission, this agreement would open up business opportunities for EU firms in Canada as well as Jobs in...

Although it has not taken effect yet, several industries are now anticipating the negative impact that that carbon price plan will have on their businesses. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proposed a minimum price which the Canadian business owners fear will affect their ability to compete in the international market. Some...

Error, text is too long or too shortIn a related article on Big Biz Trends, the benefits of business travels are explored in depth. The article discusses how face-to-face interactions can lead to stronger relationships and increased productivity in the workplace. To read more about how business travels can...

Handling the Regulatory Environment: Approaches for Companies The regulatory environment is a complicated network of rules, regulations, and standards that control different sectors. For businesses to successfully navigate this environment, a thorough understanding of it is imperative. Rules can differ greatly depending on the area, the sector, & even...

The proposed changes to overtime rules have been a topic of discussion and debate in recent years. The current overtime rules, which were last updated in 2004, set the salary threshold for exempt employees at $23,660 per year. This means that employees who earn less than this amount are...