CMA Management articles from October 2000

CMA Management archives from October 2000

New realities.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Have you seen the TV commercial for E*Trade in which a young man paces around his trendy apartment, nervously walking to and from his computer until he finally sits down and clicks the mouse to complete a transaction? This advertisement is a...

Stocks for the Long Run (2nd Ed.): A Guide to Selecting Markets for Long-Term Growth.(Review)
October 1, 2000... Stocks for the Long Run remains the classic, step-by-step guide to building a portfolio of both domestic and foreign stocks that maximize your return while minimizing your risk. With valuable new information, thought-provoking research, and...

Trading Online.(Review)
October 1, 2000... A mere ten years ago, few people could have imagined a global network connecting everyone and everything, providing a boundless data stream, accessible to all, at virtually no cost. The Internet has redefined the scope of communications,...

What Warren Buffett Thinks Now.(Buffett answers investment questions at company's annual meeting)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... A front Line report from the 'Woodstock of Capitalism' -- Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. Each year, hundreds of professional investors descend on Omaha, Warren Buffett's hometown, to attend Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. For...

Trading Tactics: Beating the Odds Through Technical Analysis and Money Management.(Review)
October 1, 2000... In an accessible and entertaining narrative, Daryl Guppy explains how he uses charts and trading software to reap big returns in the world's financial markets. He offers valuable pointers on how to finance and equip a successful home-based...

CMA Canada Strikes Online Learning Partnership with U.K. Counterpart.(Society of Management Accountants of Canada; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... CMA Canada has entered into a partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the United Kingdom that enables members of both organizations to access their respective online professional development programs. ...

Correction Notice.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2000... We apologize for errors that appeared in the YMG Sustainable Value Fund (SVF) Performance chart in "Spreading the Word" (July/August issue of CMA Management). The chart below is how it should have appeared in the article.

Entrepreneurs pick and click for profits.(Entrepreneur of the Year Institute survey; web sites)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Leading Canadian entrepreneurs are recognizing that the strength of e-business is in online connection to customers, according to the Entrepreneur of the Year Institute's annual survey. More specifically, the survey shows that 83% of companies...

Let's Make a Deal!(PricewaterhouseCoopers report surveys merger and acquisition activities)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Building revenue and market position are the primary motivators behind mergers and acquisitions, but acquiring management and technical talent has also emerged as one of the top deal drivers of M&As. These are the findings of a recent...

Lose the Desk!(Hewlett Packard produces mobile color ink jet printer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The HP DeskJet 350C/350Cbi mobile printer gives you the flexibility and reliability to print no matter where your work takes you. The rugged, durable design and high-volume ink-cartridges provide no compromise printing that withstands the...

Corporate Governance.
October 1, 2000... Enhancing shareholder value. Corporate governance is playing an increasingly important role in the oversight of Canadian companies. Managers involved with public companies are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having...

How to be an Effective Manager.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The eight "Cs" of good communication Understanding the importance of voice, posture, poise, and tactfulness when dealing with employees, vendors, and clients or customers is key to a manager's success. A dictatorial management style does...

Building a Winning Team.(choosing an investment banker)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... An investment banker may be the quarterback you need It has often has been said that it's lonely at the top. How does the CEO or professional overcome this isolation to achieve both business and personal success? By accumulating networking...

Trading Places.(stock exchanges and technological change)
October 1, 2000... New trading platforms with instant access to the best pools of liquidity are slowly making obsolete the old-time systems run by exchanges and traditional broker-dealers. You can forgive most Canadian mutual and pension fund managers if...

Turning Knowledge into Value.
October 1, 2000... Genomes. Lipids. Recombinant DNA. Analysis. Research. Innovation. Against a backdrop of tangibles, the intangible reality of intellectual capital flows throughout the realm of biotechnology firms across Canada. The concept of intellectual...

Financing your Business.
October 1, 2000... How to protect yourself from signing unlimited guarantees. You are a small or medium-sized business owner and you have just reached your objective, which is to finance the expansion of your company through your commercial banker. You plan...

Protecting Your Piece of the Pie.(sharholders' rights)
October 1, 2000... Putting together an effective shareholders agreement Whether you're a shareholder in a privately held company with two shareholders or 200 shareholders, it is usually a good idea to enter into an enforceable shareholders agreement. A...

THE FREEDOM TO GROW.(software enables production planning)
October 1, 2000... When it comes to a management system for your small business, one size does not fit all. However, a new wave of business management solutions is allowing small and mid-sized companies to enjoy the same type of customized solutions as larger...

YELLOWKNIFE FEVER.
October 1, 2000... CMA David Lovell oversees growing prosperity as Mayor of Canada's northern capital Most folks may call him Mr. Mayor, but when his niece runs into his office in City Hall during a recent interview, David Lovell becomes plain "Uncle Dave."...

Growing the Distance.(investing in Registered Retirement Savings Plans)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... With the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) season fast approaching, many investors have questions about making contributions. There are guidelines you need to follow, and tips to consider, which can help increase the value of your RRSP...

Managing the Wealth.(knowledge management)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Knowledge is power. But without the adequate management of it, the consequences for your organization could be devastating. Ask yourself, "Why am I reading this?" Is it because somebody flagged an article from this publication and then...

It's in the Cards.(new credit card benefits)
October 1, 2000... Credit card companies are constantly enhancing the tracking and reporting features of their products. Pick a card -- but not just any card. Whether your business is small, medium, or large, Visa and MasterCard have credit cards to improve...

Understanding International Markets.(managing a business in a global economy)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Meeting the challenges of global stakeholder measurement Meet the 21st century business. Marketing rules. The customer is king. Sales growth equals global expansion. Committed employees help create loyal customers. Top management and top...

Double Whammy.(Ontario charges double warranty tax)
October 1, 2000... Ontario is the only province to have ever introduced a double charge to tax on warranties. While the provincial government has recently decided to eliminate this additional tax, how clear is the plan? It's hard to think about warranty...