Business

Hidden Electric Bill Errors and Overcharges: 5 Myths That Could Cost You Thousands

If you’re a CEO, CFO, controller, purchasing or facilities manager, you may have never considered the fact that your electric bills could contain errors and hidden overcharges. However, businesses in Virginia and the Carolinas typically overpay by 5-15% due to these errors. “Four out of five commercial or industrial customers are overbilled by the utility […]

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Lifting the corporate veil – The case of Dubai World

With Dubai World struggling with massive debt repayments, particularly for its subsidiary Nakheel PJSC, its debt holders are in conflict over how to enforce payment obligations. Under Nakheel’s sukuk (Sharia-compliant bond), if Nakheel defaults on his debt, lenders would simply foreclose on the sukuk’s collateralized assets. Given that Dubai had no proven foreclosure law prior […]

Business

Manufacturing automation and safety technologies

As a business leader, you must continually look for ways to increase operational efficiency and performance, and reduce manufacturing costs. In addition to improving productivity and streamlining production processes, the work environment is something that demands special attention from business leaders. It is crucial to ensure safe working conditions and reduce incident rates. This can […]