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Internationalization of the Cypriot Banks
The recent developments in Cyprus banking are driven to a large extent by the banks desire to grow through further internationalization in the region. This article addresses the issue of internationalization for the Cypriot banks and suggests actions for increasing their capabilities in this area, given that internationalization is a major pillar of their strategy. Successful internationalization requires significant international experience which often accumulates over time by doing the right things, i.e. servicing relevant countries and relevant markets. When the target region is South East Europe, servicing developed countries like the UK, does not help to accumulate relevant know-how, as economic conditions, business practices and cultures are very different. Furthermore, servicing overseas clients from home may not have any significant contribution to experience, if the target markets are broad local markets such as SMEs and retail customers.
TAG Unveils Landmark Study of State's Technology Industry
In the midst of the “dotcom" bust, Georgia was experiencing a boom in technology entrepreneurship, experiencing a significant upsurge in new technology-based companies as most of the nation saw a decline in tech businesses. That data was one of the more startling discoveries in the first ever comprehensive study of the state's technology industry unveiled recently by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). The study, which analyzed the tech industry back through the late 1990s, found that Georgia grew its technology commercial establishments by 4.4 percent in 2003 – the height of the aftermath of the tech bust – while the rest of the country saw a nearly 1 percent decline in tech businesses. “The State of the Industry report confirms what many of us have always known, technology entrepreneurship is alive, well and growing in Georgia," said TAG President Tino Mantella. “In fact, from 2002 through 2005, we have grown technology establishments in every year from over seven percent growth in 2002 to nearly three percent in 2005." Commissioned by TAG, along with leading sponsors - the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Research Alliance and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce - the report looked at a wide variety of indicators over the period including job growth and investment capital.
Kenya: Five-Year Trade Plan Launched
The Trade and Industry ministry requires Sh17 billion to promote trade activities in the next five years, permanent secretary Mr David Nalo has said. Speaking during the launch of the ministry's strategic plan for 2006-2011, the PS said the plan seeks to turn the ministry into an effective, client-oriented and responsive institution. .
The Root Causes of Challenges—Part 2
Last month, we began our discussion on the root causes of challenges by addressing personnel. This month, we will tackle accountability and objectives. Accountability It amazes us to see how many real estate companies have not fostered a true sense of accountability between their real estate sales and mortgage operations. Most will have a system in place to identify the capture rate on buyer-controlled transactions and to track income and expenses. Many have some form of customer satisfaction survey tool and the ability to track cycle times and items such as "met closing date." The irony is that few firms actually take the time to interpret this information to identify challenges and opportunities. It is important to take the time to identify what the lost opportunity was for those transactions that did not get to the mortgage partner.
Americas Media Group's Global Expansion Booms
Specializing in strategic media planning & marketing for real estate developers, Americas Media Group (AMG) has expanded into a fully-integrated marketing enterprise with more broker, developer and media connections than any agency worldwide. Americas Media Group (AMG) has rapidly expanded their capabilities to offer media buying, marketing and public relations expertise to over 120 clients in more than 20 countries. Edward De Valle, President & CEO of AMG explains his strategy, "We at AMG benchmark our work against the largest firms in the world, because we strive for excellence with our clients by remaining innovative in the way we do business globally and pioneering full-media exposure of new regions worldwide." Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 6, 2007 -- Specializing in strategic media planning & marketing for real estate developers, Americas Media Group (AMG) has expanded into a fully-integrated marketing enterprise with more broker, developer and media connections than any agency worldwide.
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