(Akiit.com) For many parents, August is a month of both pride and tears. Pride because their teenager is taking that big educational step and tears because for many it’s the beginning of an empty nest. Yet, there’s a going-away-to-college question that far too few parents ask or even contemplate: What ...
(Akiit.com) Money isn’t a laughing matter. And less so in the current economic climate. What you have now, what you can save and what you leave behind will make a difference in more ways than you can imagine. safety net noun noun: safety net; plural noun: safety nets a net ...
(Akiit.com) When it comes to running a business, there are no doubt a million things on your mind, every single hour of the day. But what you might not realise, is that these thoughts largely revolve around making money, and keeping the money that you have. But a good business ...
(Akiit.com) “Vietnam has benefited from a surge in exports and foreign investment as businesses look to scale back their China operations or relocate to avoid higher U.S. tariffs. But it’s also fighting claims that Chinese exporters are routing their goods via Vietnam and slapping fake labels on their products to ...
(Akiit.com) More than 50 years ago, this nation enacted legal guarantees that fair housing would be available to all Americans. Despite this federal assurance, however, a disturbing and ongoing stream of reports and lawsuits remind us that we are still on an aspirational journey. Aggressive enforcement of fair housing and ...
(Akiit.com) Once again, the House Democrats are at odds with the solid recommendations of our top military leaders. After prodding from House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA), the House passed the National Defense Authority Act (NDAA) 220-197 on July 12. The legislation passed without the support of any Republican ...
(Akiit.com) You see the word “recycling” all over the news, social media and on your television. Activists are pushing for recycling to become a natural way of life rather than an unattainable habit. When you think about recycling, what springs to mind right away? Whether you’re separating your glass and ...
(Akiit.com) You read about it all the time in the news; hard working employees leaving their jobs because they aren’t getting the recognition they deserve in their current role. If you are a business owner you need to take note and listen up. Retaining excellent employees isn’t actually that difficult, ...
(Akiit.com) If you are thinking of starting a master’s degree but you’re unsure as to whether or not it is for you then don’t worry, you have come to the right place. Whether you’re straight out of university or you haven’t studied for years, doing a master’s degree is a ...
(Akiit.com) Do you ever have those moments that truly inspire you? Those that leave you thinking that the future isn’t so bad, that you can achieve anything you want to, that you are able to do anything if you put your mind to it? This can often come if we ...
(Akiit.com) Within hours of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt began summoning the heads of American industry to Washington. Roosevelt knew the country would need an unprecedented buildup of planes, ships, and other war materiel. Without hesitation, American companies responded. Ford, Packard, Chrysler, 3M, Hormel, General Mills, Pillsbury, Cargill, Boeing, and ...
(Akiit.com) The road to business success is not an open highway. In fact, it’s more of a twisty dirt trail with plenty of blockages along the way. Of course, to reach your final, successful destination, it’s vital that you be ready for these roadblocks and know how to handle them ...