Until the nineteen-seventies, Western countries paid little attention to corruption overseas, and bribery was seen as an unpleasant but necessary part of doing business there. In some European countries, businesses were even allowed to deduct bribes as an expense. James Surowiecki allowattentionbribe share on social
You can make a lot of mistakes and still recover if you run an efficient operation. Or you can be brilliant and still go out of business if you're too inefficient. Sam Walton brilliantbusinessefficient Change image and share on social
In the business world, I did fairly well, but wasn't happy. A bout of sciatica put me flat on my back. All I could do was read, listen to my mother's stories about the Sandovals, and daydream: a return to self. My writing career had begun. Sandra Cisneros backbeginbout share on social
I consider a merchant someone who has a certain intuition and instinct, and - very important - knows how to run a business, knows the numbers. Millard Drexler businessimportantinstinct Change image and share on social
The actual business of writing dialogue is not thought of as a craft. David Hare actualbusinesscraft Change image and share on social
We are taking a business-as-usual position at my agency, though business before 9/11 wasn't that hot either! Richard Curtis agencybusinesshot Change image and share on social
Business deals are successfully negotiated every day throughout America. The common thread is a mutual desire to reach an accord. And the media business is no different. Gordon Smith accordamericabusiness Change image and share on social
People across the nation know Montana as 'Big Sky Country' or the 'Last Best Place' thanks to our stunning landscapes, blue-ribbon trout streams, and welcoming communities. Fewer people recognize that Montana has one of the most competitive business climates to go along with our exceptional quality of life. Steve Bullock bigbluebusiness share on social
It's a business you go into because you're an egocentric. It's a very embarrassing profession. Katharine Hepburn businessegocentricembarrass Change image and share on social
This industry is 90 percent business, 10 percent talent. Pitbull businessindustrypercent Change image and share on social