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Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man
He Lifeng has a direct line to President Xi Jinping and is a gatekeeper to the world’s second-largest economy.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live
People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery
How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release
A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Boeing considers selling storied space business, WSJ reports
A sale would include the troubled Starliner space vehicle and operations supporting the International Space Station, the Wall Street Journal reported.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
British man admits to arson attack on Ukraine-linked business in London
Dylan Earl pleads guilty to offence under UK’s new National Security ActBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now
Some things never go out of style.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise
Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters
WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
How Donald Trump Is Making Big Promises to Big Business
Crypto. Big Oil. Tobacco. Vaping. The former president has been making overt promises to industry leaders, a level of explicitness rarely seen in modern presidential politics.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
A New Business on Wall Street: Defending Against D.E.I. Backlash
Companies are conducting vulnerability assessments, compiling research reports and writing plans for what to do if their diversity efforts come under attack.Business - The New York Times - October 27 -
Selling Your Business? Here Are 3 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition
The importance of proper preparation in selling your business.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
Breer: Patriots ‘open for business' as NFL trade deadline approaches
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer shares what he's hearing about the Patriots ahead of the NFL trade deadline.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?
Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances
Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business
War of words between Big Tech companies reveals fierce rivalry in cloud computingBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected
With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business
His Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, is reinventing itself after his death. With steep overhead costs, employees are ready to get creative.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates
Former law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot have been helping the campaigns of Kamala Harris and other Democrats this fall.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business
Quarterly results boost Gautam Adani’s conglomerate as it seeks to bounce back from damaging allegationsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut
Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia
When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30
