World Cup can cost
For those who have made it over to Germany for the current World Cup finals, the costs are obvious. There are air travel, accommodation, food and, naturally, entry into the games. But the overwhelming majority of persons will visit the stadiums...

Motivated to own my own business
A LITTLE MOTIVATION can go a long way. One citizen from South East St. Andrew got the motivation she needed to pursue her dream of owning her own business. Twenty-six-year-old stay-at-home mother, Sharnette Coleman, who lives in the Kingston 5 area...

How to market your business
MARKETING, AS EXPRESSED in the other two columns is a key part of launching a successful business. One may not be able to afford expensive marketing campaigns involving billboards, advertisements in the media and expensive sales promotions.

Corporate takeovers see rise in stocks
new york (reuters) U.S. STOCKS ROSE on Monday as corporate takeovers boosted investor enthusiasm for equities in a market on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting this week and the prospect of higher interest rates.