February 2010

North America Regional Update – February 2010

The US economy continues to make a slow recovery back from the bottom. In January 2010, unemployment improved, more new jobs were found and most measures of economic growth remained positive. However, most economists agreed that growth would be slow but steady, with full recovery and rapid growth beginning to occur at the end of 2010.
 

Editorial – February 2010

Welcome to the latest edition of Boss News - February may be the shortest month of the year but there certainly seems to have been a great deal of activity in the sector, as you will see on perusing the news items.
 

UK Candidates of the Month – February 2010

Experienced Sales & Marketing Manager (South):
Experienced candidate with good solid tenures at manager and director level.

Shoring Up your Offshore Advantage –

In a recent report, earlier this month, in PC World, India’s leading Software trade body, Nasscom, voiced concerns about the potential negative impact of President Obama’s January state of the nation speech, indicating it was time to slash the tax breaks for companies that ship U.S. jobs overseas, and give those tax breaks to companies that create jobs in the U.S.
 

UK Activity

UK inflation hit 3.5% in January up from 2.9% in December. Although this was not unexpected and was due in no small part to the rise in the standard rate of VAT, the adverse weather conditions also played a part, by hitting retail sales; sales volumes were down by 3.7% in Q4.
 
The Bank of England Governor reiterated the Bank’s view that the overshoot will be 'temporary', since there is a 'substantial' margin of spare capacity in the economy. Indeed, the Bank expects inflation to undershoot the target next year. 

Business Leader Interview

Business overview
 
1) Can we start with an introduction of yourself and an overview of your company
 
Neil Pitman - Introduction

North American Candidates of the Month – February 2010

There is some great talent available! Take advantage of the recovery and drive your revenue to new heights with these experienced professionals.
 
Call us for a free consultation regarding other cities and/or skills of interest to you!
 
Management
 
An experienced President, COO or VP Sales in the ECM Space

North American M&A Opportunities – February 2010

The Healthcare field is hot!
A proven Healthcare Solutions Company with a great core EMR solution is seeking acquisition.
 
A solid and growing, comprehensive EMR and Healthcare solutions provider is seeking a buyer. The company has years of successful software and solutions sales in the Healthcare space. They are very successful in the US and in the UK medical systems, with new accounts being added each month.

Experience is a comb given to men once bald

Most executives in business would agree that there's no substitute for experience. If you sail with somebody who knows where the rocks are hidden beneath the water, you can avoid being shipwrecked. 
 

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