The History of Interest Rates

Interest rates in the UK have greatly fluctuated over the years – being influenced by a variety of factors. Understanding how and why the interest rates change can be highly beneficial for your business – allowing you to make well-informed decisions about your business finance.

Use These Shortcuts To Land Your First Job

According to a recent study, the overall unemployment rate for recent college graduates is roughly eight percent. As competition in the job market continues to intensify, it’s important for new and soon-to-be college graduates to be proactive when it comes to standing out in the minds of prospective employers.

The Psychology of Dating Nerves

You don’t have to be nervous before a date: just relax and try to not think about it. That will create a negative atmosphere, so just enjoy the present. In this infographic, learn the psychology behind “dating nerves.”

Energy Benchmarking in DC

Energy Benchmarking compares a building’s energy and water usage with the performance of other similar buildings. With new energy benchmarking regulations in place, Washington DC building owners need to submit yearly benchmarking reports. Learn all about benchmarking and the upcoming deadline in this in infographic.

Fly-Tipping Rubbish: A Real Problem

Ever heard of fly tipping? Fly tipping is the illegal deposit of waste on land, contrary to Section 33(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.The term “fly tipping” is derived from the verb ‘tip’ (i.e., to throw out of a vehicle) and ‘on the fly’ (i.e., to casually throw away). Taxes on landfill in the UK led to illegal waste dumping, or “fly-tipping.”

Big Corporate Lawsuits

Corporate lawsuits are widely prevalent. At any given time, the average large corporation in the U.S. can be juggling 37 lawsuits simultaneously. Lawsuits can also be fairly costly for companies on both sides of the table. It is estimated that litigation costs represent more than seventy percent of overall legal spending by the average U.S. business. In addition, many corporations fight lawsuits in which $20 million or more is at stake.

Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery in the U.S.

This infographic was designed for September’s National Recovery Month to help raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S. and spread a message of hope to those struggling with addiction. Learn about the abuse of heroin, cocaine, crystal meth, marijuana, spice and other drugs.