Payment processing – make sure your company does it right
Despite its popularity, payment processing has serious implications for businesses and consumers
Who gains from the credit crunch?
As we’re all forced to tighten our belts in light of the economic climate Exec discovers that some businesses are doing better than ever
Oil Shortage: The Repercussions
As we bid farewell to the era of cheap fuel, Exec looks at what effects can already be seen as a result of fuel and energy prices, and what shocks are yet to come
International trade: A world of difference
With many organizations conducting business outside traditional capitalist borders, the face of commerce is changing.
Arctic Drilling: Whose Baby?
The battle over who has drilling rights over a rapidly melting Arctic continues...
Profit From War: An Essential Partnership
It’s a controversial business but armed hostilities - or warfare, if you prefer – is heavily reliant on private industry. Exec finds out more
Sovereign Power
A raised global profile and investments in banks hit by the credit crunch have thrown a spotlight on Sovereign Wealth Funds. Exec finds out whether they should be feared or welcomed
NAFTA AT 15
Election campaigning has highlighted NAFTA’s propensities to divide society and act as a focus for economic and political disaffection. Exec looks at NAFTA fifteen years on.
Born or Bred?
If you have a hot business idea, staying at college might lose you an opportunity and perhaps you’ll learn more from the people you hire to fill your gaps. Exec asks if the entrepreneur is born or bred.
Sarbanes-Oxley: Still stifling US enterprise?
The Sarbanes-Oxley act has been causing controversy and consternation in US business for five-and-a-half years. Exec discovers if it’s still smothering US enterprise culture
The branding evolution: how the Internet is affecting established brand principles
Is ‘the power of brands’ transferable to the Internet or are ‘virtual brands’ anything more than hi-profile fads? Exec investigates the value of the brand.
Why America leads tech business – for now
The United States may not be more creative than any other nation, but its three essential ingredients – faith, energy, and the courage to fail - characterize our enterprise culture.
Video resumes: The face of the future?
A new generation of tech savvy job seekers is turning to video resumes to help market themselves. But most companies aren’t yet up on this new technology.
Mergers made in heaven
CEOs that live through multiple corporate acquisitions may find they get easier as you go. But as merger consultant Robert Sher warns, no deal is a small deal.
L Hunter Lovins: Sustainability pays
The business case for going green hardly needs to be rehearsed any more. One of the most eloquent advocates of sustainability is L Hunter Lovins.
India's economy: The other tiger?
India is rising to economically rival China as a destination for inward investment, outsourcing and as a market in its own right. ExecUS investigates.