Businesses in Pakistan and Finland have issued a joint statement calling for further corporate ties. 2023

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The Finland-Pakistan Business Council (FPBC) hosted its 10th annual Finland-Pakistan Business Summit in Islamabad in 2023. This year’s summit was largely focused on developing cooperation in the energy and education sectors in order to increase bilateral commerce, investment, and the sharing of technological experience in support of shared growth and development. The summit was opened … Read more

Is what you’re doing a real business or more of a hobby? 2023

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Are you uncertain as to whether the Dutch government considers your business to be “legitimate” and taxable, or a non-taxable hobby? Tax is Exciting is here to clarify the distinction between a Dutch corporation and a “hobby.” Tax-wise, starting a business may be a difficult and unpleasant experience. According to the Dutch Tax Authorities, a … Read more

The shutdown of Silicon Valley banks has repercussions for companies in Portland and Vancouver 2023

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Companies around the nation are in astonishment and shock after learning Silicon Valley Bank failed on Friday. It is the second-greatest bank failure in American history. Kelly Oriard is the co-founder of Slumberkins, a Vancouver-based firm that distributes stuffed animals and mental health-related books for children. “Facing the reality of what it entails is terrifying,” … Read more

Before becoming a referee for AEW, Stephon Smith was seriously considering leaving the wrestling business 2023

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It is often believed that a professional wrestler’s retirement is never permanent. Apparently, this also applies to referees. Last week on the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, AEW referee Stephon Smith stated that he was prepared to leave professional wrestling before deciding to attempt a new job as an official. Smith wrestled for over a decade in … Read more

Silicon Valley Bank: The Great Recession’s largest financial disaster 2023

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US officials shut down and seized Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in response to a rush of consumers to withdraw their assets, but how does this affect British businesses? From its founding in 1983, the startup environment has been important to SVB’s commercial operations. With a history of investing in future household brands, such as Cisco … Read more