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Red tape hinders expansion of SMEs — international survey

May 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Regulation and red tape remains the most significant constraint to business expansion, according to owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. The finding was released by leading accounting...

Business

Pinoy business owners have 3rd highest stress levels worldwide

By Marianne V. Go | February 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Filipino business owners have the third highest stress levels worldwide, according to a survey released by Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A), a member of Grant Thornton International. More than 7,000 business...

Business

Businessmen more upbeat this year

By Marianne V. Go | January 5, 2006 - 12:00am

Business owners in the Philippines are more upbeat this year, a survey conducted by Grant Thornton International showed yesterday. The survey found out that business owners in the Philippines are more optimistic...

Business

RP improves to 22nd place in list of world’s ‘super growth companies’

June 19, 2005 - 12:00am

The Philippines improved to 22nd place in the worldwide list of countries with the highest proportion of "super growth" companies, a survey by Grant Thornton International showed. Based on the Super Growth...

Business

Businessmen upbeat on economic future — survey

By Marianne V. Go | April 8, 2005 - 12:00am

Local businessmen are now more optimistic on their economic future, expecting an increase in profitability, employment and export earnings this year, according to the International Business Owners Survey (IBOS)...

Business