Forbes Staff
Mar 09, 2011
This year's list broke records in size (1,210 billionaires) and total net worth ($4.5 trillion). China doubled its number of 10-figure fortunes, and Moscow now has more billionaires than any other city. Mexico's Carlos Slim widened his lead at No. 1. read »
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A spate of corruption scandals linked to last year’s Commonwealth Games in New Delhi and the granting of telecom licences have dented India’s image lately but not its status as a billionaire hotspot. Boosted by an economy that’s growing at 8.6% and a stock market that, despite a recent fall, is up 10% since last year, the nation reported a record 55 billionaires, half a dozen more than it had in 2010. The combined fortune of India’s wealthiest citizens is $246.5 billion, a good notch above last[...] read »
Auditors send professionalism packing and abdicate their public duty to shareholders when legislation threatens the lucrative business of being a public accounting firm. read »
A major reason why folks leave the corporate grind and pursue entrepreneurial endeavors is to heighten their sense of perceived control: No one can fire you if you own the shop. That’s true, but should your start-up succeed and grow profitable enough to attract VC funding, a new set of rules comes into play. Once again you’re vulnerable since board members can toss you out of the company you built almost on a whim. read »
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I focus a lot of my time and energy on helping clients remember the importance of ongoing communications as their strategic plan unfolds. Keeping employees informed on a regular basis helps to keep the finish line in sight and ensures that everyone runs the same race. read »