AESX PLATFORMS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF WEST AFRICA SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC INITIATIVE
The Alternative Electronic Stock eXchange has created a specialty exchange for sustainable (financial and social) investing, the MicroFinance Exchange MFDAQ.
The MicroFinance Exchange announced yesterday (20 May 2008) the availability for subscription of the first social enterprise to seek capital through the Exchange.
The West Africa Sustainable Economic Initiative (WASEI) is the brainchild of former Grameen Financial Officer Linda Yahr, supported by an impressive team whose mission is to create a “ladder of prosperity” to “bottom of …
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HERO BRINKMAN AND THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN POLITICIANS
If you want to read about my personal views on Hero Brinkman click here (in Dutch only).
Karel Frielink
WILDERS MOVIE WIDELY CONDEMNED
The Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has reacted to the provocative film Fitna (‘strife‘) that Member of Parliament Mr. Geert Wilders has released on the internet on 27 March.
Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende (click here for the Arabic version):
‘On behalf of the Dutch government, I would like to respond to the online film by Mr Wilders.
The film shows images of violent acts and holds Islam and the Koran responsible for them. The government condemns such acts and those who commit them.
The film equates Islam with violence. We reject this interpretation. The vast …
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299 STEPS TO WEBSITE HEAVEN
A must have Ebook
299 Steps to Website Heaven is a must have Ebook for all small and medium sized businesses with websites and is written by Nikki Pilkington.
Written in bite size chunks, the ‘299 steps’ approach allows you to make the most of your website without being overwhelmed.
Find out how to:
– choose the best keywords – choose the RIGHT keywords – research your competitors – help Google to help you – get higher listings in Google – ensure you don’t get banned from search engines – analyse your site as a search …
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WEBSITE PROMOTION, SEO AND WEBSITE MARKETING
Save money
You want more hits and more traffic to your website? There is a lot you can do yourself to promote your website. It isn’t necessary to spend thousands of dollars or even pounds. There is an E-book to educate yourself and it only costs £20.
In Nikki Pilkington’s 299 Steps to Website Heaven you can find out how to:
– choose the best keywords – choose the RIGHT keywords – research your competitors – help Google to help you – get higher listings in Google – ensure you don’t get banned from search engines – analyse your site as …
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KPMG CURACAO (NETHERLANDS ANTILLES) IS SEEKING: A (SENIOR) MANAGER/DIRECTOR – AUDIT
Professional for assurance engagements in the financial services sector
KPMG is a US $ 11 billion professional services organization with 100,000 people in over 830 offices in 160 countries, helping turn knowledge into value for its clients worldwide. Excellent career opportunities are available with the KPMG Dutch Caribbean practice for their office in Curacao. These opportunities are with the Assurance Services group to service its clients in the financial sector and the tourism industry.
(Senior) manager/director – audit
Your portfolio will comprise primarily of assurance engagements in the financial services sector. Clients will include international mutual funds, offshore finance companies …
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SELLING A COUNTRY THROUGH THE INTERNET? THIS IS NOT A FAIRY TALE
Non-fictional character is fouling his own nest
The Netherlands Antilles form part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The other members of the Kingdom are Aruba and the Netherlands. The Netherlands (located in Europe) is one of the richest countries on earth. Nevertheless, many Dutchmen are complaining that they don’t have enough to get by or even that they are facing poverty in the near future. There really is no justification for this attitude. The country is in a crisis. The Dutch people seem to be completely at loss as to who they are, what defines them and how to handle …
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WEALTH AND BUSINESS PRESERVATION CONFERENCE ON CURACAO, NOVEMBER 1-3, 2007
Conferencia para Preservación de Capital y Activos 2007
Curacao offers you a safe-haven, asset-protection, family safety and much more. If you are looking for a stable jurisdiction to domicile your business and family, Curacao is the place you are looking for.
This 3-day conference (November 1 – 3, 2007) is directed towards high net worth individuals from Latin American countries. During the conference, Curacao will be recommended as a centre of the international financial services sector, and information …
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WHAT ARE THE SIDE-EFFECTS OF THIS WEBLOG?
Mouse Rage Syndrome causes stress and anxiety
When reading this weblog did you experience quickening of the heart and profuse sweating? Have you furiously clicked and bashed your mouse? If so, you may suffer from the Mouse Rage Syndrome. A report published by the UK Social Issues Research Centre suggests that there is a link between badly designed websites and negative effects on human health. Badly designed websites can directly cause stress and anger amongst those using them.
Mouse rage is caused by websites that have slow to load pages, excessive pop-ups, unnecessary advertising, …
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INVESTCURACAO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Website launched
Curacao’s Private Economic Partnership recently launched its new website: InvestCuracao. Visit the site for information on investment opportunities, investment trends, general information for investors as well as Curacao’s long-term investment strategy.
Also, watch the Curacao Intro Movie (button on the bottom of InvestCuracao’s website) for a fabulous view of Curacao: The Pearl and the Capital of the Caribbean. Curacao is a dream-destination for both investors and tourists.
Finally, the Island Territory of Curacao launched the 2006 edition of OPEN ARMS. An investor’s guide to the welcoming island of Curacao.
LET’S MAKE ECADEMY THE PLACE TO BE FOR USA BUSINESS NETWORKERS
Ecademy is looking for 1,000 local club leaders in the USA
I’m using Ecademy for business networking. Why? Ecademy provides business people around the world with:
• Trusted business introductions and referrals
• Advertising for your business across the globe
• Employees, partners, suppliers and customers
• Admission to networking events around the world
• Unique tools on the website to build and manage your network
• Build your reputation around your expertise and connections
• Help and advice from thousands of professional business brains
• Contacts, Knowledge, Support & Transactions
To find out more and …
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