The US Immigration reform bill new bill (the proposed US Citizenship Act of 2021) offers a lot of promise to aspiring immigrants and undocumented workers inside or outside the United States, however, it is unlikely to achieve all of it’s intended objectives.
Read MoreIn the modern world, we don’t have to travel internationally to engage in international business. Thankfully, the internet has enabled many people to access the global market from the comfort of their own home.
Read MoreJoe Biden has sent a legislative proposal to the US House of Representatives asking them to enact legislation addressing a host of legal immigration issues, as one of his first initiatives after taking office.
Read More2021 has not yet given reason for optimism, in terms of immigration opportunities in Europe or North America.Until the pandemic is over, immigration numbers are likely to remain low. This week we update you on what is going on in Canada and the UK
Read More2020 has been a turbulent year for the world. Covid 19 need not be discussed anymore than it already has been, and with a vaccine around the corner, there is hope that 2021 may yield some return to “normality”.
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Read MorePerhaps the most important step in starting your business is making sure it’s easy to get paid. In the past, simple cash payments with proper invoicing and receipts were sufficient for most businesses. However, in the digital age, it is important to have yourself setup to receive payments online in a quick, efficient and secure manner.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Saad Ahmed is now officially working with out team as our Business Consultant. Saad can help all our startup clients navigate the financial and operational complexities which come with starting a new business.
Read MoreE Commerce is becoming more and more important in the modern world. Therefore, an easy way to begin attracting customers for your side hustle is to build a web page showcasing your skills, products and offerings. However, you have to be careful to mitigate liabilities through your terms and conditions, so that your business stays secure.
Read MoreOftentimes, many people have broad catch all job titles, which include vast skill sets. For example, operations managers, HR professionals or accountants typically handle a variety of different jobs. These jobs can often be broken down into easily identifiable subsets of skills. When you want to start a side hustle in the service industry, it is important to be able to breakdown and address the skill subsets you possess.
Read MoreMany immigration consultancies and firms are putting out expensive ads, talking about a whole host of “pandemic” immigration programs governments are opening up, to attract workers and keep their economies running. However, many Immigration consultancies may be feeling the bite of the pandemic as well, and are for the most part exaggerating the various, and oftentimes non-existent programs currently open. Therefore, this article aims to give a common sense explanation on various avenues which could be profitable for intending immigrants looking to take action during these times.
Read MoreThe global economy is in the middle of a major transition, as a result of the pandemic. We are now more than six months into this global phenomenon, and many regions are experiencing economic recession. These regions include the Middle East, the UK, Europe, the US, and pretty much everywhere. It is natural, in these conditions, to anticipate that growth prospects will be cut short. However, what is less reported is that though many people have lost their jobs, many people still do have jobs. In addition, though certain sectors have seen a huge drop in business, such as tourism or healthcare, certain sectors have become more firmly rooted in the global economy, such as the e-commerce sector.
Read MoreIn response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement directives which mandated the exit from the United States of students who had online course loads for the upcoming year, Harvard University and MIT took the government to court. Just five minutes into the hearing, it was announced that a settlement had been reached between the parties.
Read MoreRecent developments have been chaotic, and worrying for a number of different stakeholders. In this update, we aim to provide a summary of some of the recent changes, as well as some possible workarounds which many people and organizations are undertaking to navigate the current chaos.
Read MoreThe world is certainly in a funny time with the Coronavirus running through almost every health system globally and wreaking havoc. It is expected, however unfortunate this may be, that this pandemic has also exposed dramatic societal inequalities and brought them into focus. Unfortunately, this time in history has also seen examples of police and authoritarian brutality being publicly displayed in countries such as the United States. For example, the recent killing of George Floyd and many others highlight the rampance of police brutality in the US.
Read MoreMany businesses are going online, and with online transactions, new forms of contractual practices are coming into existence.
Read Morethere have been different healthcare approaches to the pandemic from country to country, and no unified or universal approach seems to have been utilized during the current crisis. This could be due to the waning influence of organizations such as the WHO, or more decentralized global healthcare provision worldwide due to nationalistic and isolationist policies pushed by various governments in recent times. However, this could also be a result of different requirements, social needs, demographics and geographical conditions prevalent from country to country.
Read MoreThis is a summary of some of the effects of Covid-19 on various business sectors. One certainty is that some of these changes will have permanent effects on the way business is done in the future.
Read MoreDuring the Covid-19 crisis, many businesses are keeping the wheels turning by moving their business online. This week we discuss how companies’ do this, and also what risk and transaction management strategies can be used to keep business safe and secure.
Read More“Force Majeure” or “Act of God” is a concept in the law which allows people and firms to suspend or terminate contractual obligations, when events beyond their reasonable control prevent them from performing their obligations.
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