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Survey says: More optimism, more hiring for US economy
Despite the protracted crisis in Europe and emerging concerns from China, two independent surveys commissioned by Grant Thornton revealed that executives have growing confidence in the US economy. First, the International Business Report is a survey of 2,800 global businesses. … Continue reading
Posted in flexible packaging, labels, package printing, paper/paperboard/cartons
Tagged economy, inflation, taxes, The Great Recession, unemployment
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Top 10 Posts of 2011: Economics, recycling, package design, labeling, etc.
In the course of reviewing the 65 posts I wrote this year, I came across a pretty astonishing statistic: 17,113 readers came to this site and another 9,045 came to my Blog on the Converting Quarterly Website in 2011. The … Continue reading
Posted in coating/laminating, digital printing, flexible packaging, labels, package printing, paper/paperboard/cartons, slitting/rewinding, sustainability
Tagged converting, flexible packaging, ICE USA, labels, plastic film, printing, recycling, source reduction, sustainability, taxes, The Great Recession, unemployment
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Twelve year-end tax tips for businesses and individuals
Now’s the time to employ late-year tax planning strategies. “It’s not too late to change what goes on your tax return when tax season rolls around,” says Justin Ransome, a partner in Grant Thornton’s Washington National Tax Office. “Just a … Continue reading
Posted in flexible packaging, labels, paper/paperboard/cartons
Tagged inflation, taxes, The Great Recession, unemployment
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