A new process - GIbraltar signs its first TIEA

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14-04-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

The G20 summit in London a few weeks ago was the first opportunity world leaders have had since the arrival on scene of the economic crisis to come together round the table under the world’s spotlight, where a clear focus and dogged determination to set the world on a new course towards a new age of prosperity, sustainability and growth emerged.

Small Business - Studying the Credit Crunch

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20-03-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

The effect of the credit crunch extends beyond the world’s top financial institutions to the wider economy at large, such as small businesses and the property market. The crisis has, however, also had an effect on students the world over, an effect which is no less significant for those enduring the student’s ‘life of leisure.’

Small Business - Great news, I lost my job

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12-03-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

Talk of jobs being lost, particularly in the banking sector, in Gibraltar has been rife for the last couple of weeks and although it is expected that these job losses might be limited, it’s of little consequence to those anxiously waiting to learn whether they’ll be losing theirs.

The Credit Crunch bites on

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10-03-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

Chambers' Client Report Spring 2009

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23-02-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

The world’s economy revolves around its banks and today, the world watches on with bated breath as the full scale of the downturn slowly reveals itself. Dramatic though it may seem, the stark reality is that the global economy is in free fall and the credit freeze maintains its grip despite billions in bailouts and central bank interest rates dropping to their lowest levels ever.

Small Business and Online Social Media

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19-01-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

Over the last year or so, Gibraltar hasn't escaped the Facebook/MySpace/Twitter rage and a growing number of people are turning to these social media sites to share their experiences both with friends and family and the world at large. Social media websites like Youtube, Del.icio.us and Technorati are free social media tools that are examples of how genuine innovation can become big business. But with the arrival of all these free web tools, are local small businesses wise to take advantage of them, or would their efforts be put to better effect elsewhere?

Small Business - Focusing on small business to drive the economy

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19-01-2009 | by Selwyn Figueras

The year 2008 proved to be a bit of a mixed bag for Gibraltar's small business community. The global economic crisis along with the freezing up of credit, played its role along with a few other, Gibraltar-centric issues contributing to the uncertainty.

Gibraltar Gaming Review - 2 of 2

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02-01-2009 | by Steven Caetano

Gibraltar Government publishes LLP Bill

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28-11-2008 | by Jonathan Garcia

The Gibraltar Government has published the proposed legislative framework for the incorporation of limited liability partnerships

Small Business - Seven tips for small business success

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21-11-2008 | by Selwyn Figueras

Seven steps in the right direction for your small business, burgeoning or otherwise.