The law must change
“It is imperative that structures are designed within the boundaries of each individual site while making the necessary allowances for the stability of nearby structures.”
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The evolving role of the corporate lawyer
A corporate legal office (CLO) can be generally described as the department within a commercial organisation which is vested with the responsibility of overseeing every legal aspect of the business. In the past, this role was generally incorporated within the ‘administrative’ function of an organisation, with specific legal services being farmed out in a reactionary manner.
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Don’t try to fit a square peg in a round hole
The decision of whether to be part of the family business at all is not an automatic one, and is indeed, one of the most important decisions of all, said Denise Xuereb, AX Group’s Construction and Development Director.
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All we have is moments
Elements of the “Butterfly Model” were included in the framework used for the Butterfly Unit in Simblija Care Home. The Butterfly unit is memory support unit which houses residents who suffer from different degrees of dementia.
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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
One of the most difficult decisions that businesses face across the globe is whether to diversify or not. Business diversification can open up a number of opportunities, but the risks and uncertainty tied to this strategy can have long-term repercussions. So why do businesses opt for diversification?
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The answer is in the balance sheet
Business restructuring is tricky. There are a number of angles that can be adopted to turn a business around but the approach that I have always preferred is to start with a close examination of the balance sheet.
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Succession planning in family business
In Malta most local businesses are family owned and manage. Many of the businesses are passed from one generation to the next.
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The pitfalls of part-time work
I believe in women and feel strongly about their entrepreneurial skill sets. As a company we have always promoted women, even in high ranking positions. Locally, however, I feel that, although the situation is constantly improving there is still a long way to go.
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