Small businesses are the backbone of logistics
70-80% of companies engaged in logistics that are Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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8 pieces of advice for less hassle with contracts!
The negotiation and conclusion of contracts are sensitive tasks – time consuming, complex, and the details matter. And when cross-border transactions are involved, things can get really complicated. Unfortunately, many business owners despair at this situation and therefore neglect the careful design of a useful contract – with the attitude: “Everythings gonna be all right ….”. A fatal attitude! The… Continue reading "8 pieces of advice for less hassle with contracts!"
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A Simple Truth, Jamaica Best Positioned for Global Logistics Hub, Part II
What the logistics hub is intended to do is deepen and expand this participation.
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Why it is difficult to find good managers
As a law firm with a focus on commercial and corporate law and contract design we had the chance to experience a lot of managers in various positions in companies. Some of them really impressed us and that made us curious about the secret of “good managers”. Therefore we spoke to a lot of company owners, experienced managers and also… Continue reading "Why it is difficult to find good managers"
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A contract is a “good” contract, if…
Contract negotiations are a demanding but also fascinating part in a project, no matter what the project is. A “good” contract as the result of the negotiations improves the relationship between the parties and ensures a high quality performance on both sides. Many people, however, do not pay attention to the contract to be signed because they think it is… Continue reading "A contract is a “good” contract, if…"
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A Simple Truth: Jamaica Best Positioned for Global Logistics Hub, Part I
What Jamaica represents is a centralized location in the Americas where logistics and related activities can all be clustered on one island. Jamaica will become a platform for the use of digital technology to plan the design, production, packaging and distribution of goods; financial services; a strategic depot for the storage of natural resources, ship and airplane repair, legal services, tourism and so on.
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The fascinating method behind the “Nigeria Connection Spam”
Everyone knows these emails and has already received such emails themselves: A man or a woman, often with Asian, English or African-sounding name, and often an employee of an important-sounding foreign bank, has discovered a large sum of money in an account of the bank. The money does not belong to anyone and therefore the bank employee is looking for… Continue reading "The fascinating method behind the “Nigeria Connection Spam”"
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Jamaica, why a logistics hub?
What Jamaica represents is a centralized location in the Americas where logistics and related activities can all be clustered on one island. Jamaica will become a platform for the use of digital technology to plan the design, production, packaging and distribution of goods; financial services; a strategic depot for the storage of natural resources, ship and airplane repair, legal services, tourism and so on.
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A reflection on Jamaica’s Maritime Awareness Week 2014
Yes, the land of Bolt and Bob is a maritime state. While it is true that Jamaica isn't often thought of in this way, even by Jamaican's themselves, it is none the less true.