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A Review Of “The Wall Street Primer: The Players, Deals, And Mechanics Of The U.S. Securities Market”, Leticia Camacho Jan 2010

A Review Of “The Wall Street Primer: The Players, Deals, And Mechanics Of The U.S. Securities Market”, Leticia Camacho

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Wall Street Primer provides a good insight into the world of Wall Street: the environment, the functions, operations, and the professionals or “players.” It was written by Jason A. Pedersen, a former investment banker and securities lawyer.


Entrepreneurship: The Engine Of Growth. Minniti, Maria, Andrew Zacharakis, Stephen Spinelli, And Mark P. Rice. (Eds.). Westport, Ct.: Praeger Publishers, 2007, 768 Pp., Us $300.00, Isbn 0275989860., Leticia Camacho Jan 2009

Entrepreneurship: The Engine Of Growth. Minniti, Maria, Andrew Zacharakis, Stephen Spinelli, And Mark P. Rice. (Eds.). Westport, Ct.: Praeger Publishers, 2007, 768 Pp., Us $300.00, Isbn 0275989860., Leticia Camacho

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Existing literature demonstrates that there is a close link between entrepreneurship and economic growth, primarily because new businesses contribute to employment creation. According to U.S. Census data, small businesses employ up to 50% of the private work force and generate 60% to 80% of the net new jobs each year. In a time where countries face multiple economic challenges, entrepreneurs could play a significant role in the economic growth of a country, a state, or a city.


World Economic Prospects [Book Review], Leticia Camacho Jan 2007

World Economic Prospects [Book Review], Leticia Camacho

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Companies are entering the world market knowing that current global economic conditions are pivotal to their future success. Understanding internal conditions and existing challenges in a target country are as important as knowing whether a product has export potential. This publication explores global economic performance, major challenges, and other issues that could play a vital role in the success or failure of a company’s efforts at globalization.


Understanding Financial Management [Book Review], Leticia Camacho Jan 2006

Understanding Financial Management [Book Review], Leticia Camacho

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Financial education is essential not only for accounting and finance students and business managers, but also for individuals who do not have a financial planning and control processes. Companies understand the need of financial education and many of them offer introductory financial courses for their employees. Seminars such as "Accounting for Non-Accounting People" cover basic principles of both financial and management accounting and are becoming very popular in the corporate world. Although Understanding Financial Management was written for MBA students or business managers and not for the non-financial individual, some of the principles discussed in this book could be of …


The Comparative Guide To American Suburbs [Book Review], Leticia Camacho Jan 2006

The Comparative Guide To American Suburbs [Book Review], Leticia Camacho

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IN the First quarter of 2003, employers took 1,508 mass layoff actions. this trend continues in 2005. there are many reasons for these layoffs, including bankruptcy, business ownership change, financial difficulty, reorganization, domestic or overseas relocation, model change over, product line discontinuation, weather-related reasons, and so on. The employment market is tight right now, and professionals are forced to expand their job searches beyond their geographic areas. Many professionals who have a family look for jobs in the suburbs, trying to avoid congestion and pollution. The U.S. Census shows an increase in nontraditional families also moving to the suburbs.


Profiles Of Florida [Book Review], Leticia Camacho Jan 2006

Profiles Of Florida [Book Review], Leticia Camacho

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Statistical questions are some of the most frequent questions at any reference desk; they are also some of the most complicated questions to answer. There is an overflow of statistical information. Researchers usually consult a variety of private and government resources in order to find the right statistical information. Researchers also face the challenge of decentralization where several government agencies collect and disseminate similar statistical information.


American Wholesalers And Distributor’S Directory [Book Review], Leticia Camacho Jan 2005

American Wholesalers And Distributor’S Directory [Book Review], Leticia Camacho

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At the beginning of the Internet era business experts predicted that wholesale distributors would disappear. They thought that in the new electronic world the middleman would be cut and manufacturers would “source and sell” directly to customers. Many proclaimed that this was the end of traditional selling and distribution. The reality, however, is that there are still a few traditional wholesalers outperforming the market. The reason for their success is their concentration in local markets, local suppliers, distribution channels and prime licensing. The new edition of the American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory provides access information to these wholesalers and distributors.