Business World: Issue no.11 - September 2015

September 2015

Russell Bedford has published the September 2015 edition of its twice-yearly Business World magazine, a publication aimed primarily at owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Business World delivers views, analysis and guidance written by specialists from within the Russell Bedford network, together with guest authors from other organisations.

Business World is available to read in PDF format or as a digital magazine via CALAMEO.

Articles in the September 2015 edition are:

Shanghai is open for trade.

The launch of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone is a significant step designed to help provide more opportunities and easier access to the Chinese market for foreign investors.

Optimising the sale of your company.

There are many factors that can affect the value of your business. Identify them, work on them, and you will put yourself in the best possible position.

Chile – a rocky ride to a brighter future.

In the long run, as education reforms take effect, Chile will turn into a small but profitable market that investors will be unable to ignore.

Transfer pricing and SMEs in Europe.

The European Commission and most Member States have recently produced initiatives aimed at helping SMEs when dealing with transfer pricing regulations, but there is still a lot to do.

Say Hello to the Elephants - Quadrant Four: Sustainability.

We all have elephants – problems, needs or truths that we ignore, usually to our detriment. Here is a way to confront these issues, continuously reviewing your progress to make sure you are moving in the right direction.

Outsourcing your accounting needs.

Outsourcing your accounting functions allows you to focus on your core business activities and strategy. The cost is transparent and easier to manage.

Accounting for post-employment benefit plans.

To help you meet your obligations, here is a quick look at post-employment benefits and the accounting and disclosure implications under IAS 19.

Business World is available through the publications section of the Russell Bedford International website