Author: Susannah Griffin

The impact on the financial world was sensationally underlined in the US, when a swathe of retail investors sought to bring down eminent hedge funds by bidding up the beleaguered GameStop stock. Behind the David and Goliath headlines, are some trends that the wealth industry must acknowledge, and consider deeply, the potential consequences.

Operating in UK, India and the Netherlands, SNAK is on a mission to unlock potential and deliver results to each and every one of its clients. Working with a vast range of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, SNAK’s award-winning work they deliver is as diverse as the clients they serve. Recently, we profiled this unstoppable firm as they continue to further establish their reputation as being one of the best IT software development companies operating in UK and India.

The role of pharmacy benefit managers often goes uncredited within the USA health system. As a third party, acting outside of integrated health systems, it’s easy to see why many organizations can’t employ one focused on their business. This changed thanks to VativoRx LLC, named in Acquisition International’s Global Excellence awards as Most Innovative Pharmaceutical Benefit Management Firm 2020 – USA. We take a closer look to see why.

Disability-related tribunal cases have increased 133% over the past five years, making it the second most prevalent type of workplace discrimination, new research shows.

Startup companies in the information technology sector need space to collaborate and innovate. In-person and remote meetings require a specialized office, but new businesses may not be able to invest in a permanent location. These are the best eight coworking spaces for tech startups because they include everything a company needs without a traditional lease.

The stock market can be a profitable and exciting way to diversify your income and investments. It can also be a bottomless pit of confusion. Even if you have decided to hire a professional to trade on your behalf you will still want to be knowledgeable about the market on a basic level so that you can both understand your money moves and have your expectations managed along the way. It can be overwhelming thinking that you must understand every detail about the market to be able to enter it. Instead start slow and familiarize yourself with the fundamentals that are applicable to all types of participants.

In 1974, more than four and a half decades ago, Mohsin Haider Darwish (MHD LLC) was established as a family business in Oman under the outstanding leadership of Late Mohsin Haider Darwish. Now, as the firm enters a new era of success and growth, the mantle of leader has passed to his daughter, Areej Mohsin Haider Darwish. Join us as we find out what makes Areej the Most Influential Female Business Leader 2020 – Oman.

Situated in New York City, Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP is a leading law firm that handles complex litigation cases across the United States. Principally dealing in mass torts, the firm of nationally recognized partners is committed to treating every client with respect and as an individual, striving to get each client fully compensated under the law. We put together a profile of the firm and its Founding Partner, Marc Jay Bern, who is the recipient of the Acquisition International Leading Complex Personal Injury and Product Liability Attorney of the Year award, New York.

Water and energy solutions provider, Davis & Shirtliff, is a well-established brand in the East Africa region and is known for providing high quality products that are readily available and at competitive prices. Recently, we caught up with the firm’s Head of Marketing, Josfrider Musima, to find out more about Davis & Shirtliff one of the Most Outstanding Water Equipment Suppliers in East Africa today.

Injuries can be an incredible challenge to tackle, but finding the right lawyer to handle the case that follows can make all the difference. Joseph P. Awad has built a strong reputation for himself that has led to his being named as Leading Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law Firm of the Year, New York in Acquisition International’s Leading Advisor awards. We take a closer look in the light of his success.

In the current economic climate, the lack of employment opportunities, risk of layoffs, long-term unemployment outlook, and competition in the workplace have led to higher stress on the job and much lower satisfaction in the daily grind. COVID-19 has left the economies of the world reeling and caused many people to reevaluate their career priorities. As the Leading Global Franchise Consultant of the Year, Frannexus CEO Seth Lederman is on hand to help. Find out more about this outstanding leader as we reveal more about the firm and its exceptional founder.

When Mr. Guy Matthews established his law firm in 1972, he did so with the vision of serving two distinct but related purposes: to protect intellectual property rights and enforce those rights through litigation. Matthews, Lawson, McCutcheon & Joseph, PLLC has been built around these two core missions to become a leading law firm committed to helping their clients to strengthen their intellectual property rights. We found out how the firm has adapted over the years, led by Mr. Matthews, to maintain its top tier position in a sector that is constantly evolving.

Whether it’s because of the GRAD program, the 6 percent corporate tax rate, or one of the many grants and loans available for business relocation, many businesses decide to move to Georgia. Georgia is home to Google, NCR, UPS, General Mills, Boeing, and Home Depot, among many others.

AI has already begun to revolutionize every aspect of our lives, with the potential offered by this new technology still relatively untapped. A company that is heavily invested in the development of AI and its uses throughout different industries is AI.io. Recently recognized as the Most Innovative AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions Firm – 2020 in Acquisition International’s Global Excellence Awards, we look more closely at AI.io to discover more about the unique service they consistently provide.

Are you ready to take the plunge into starting your own company? This decision is only the beginning. There are still several steps between making the decision and launching, and skipping any of them can reduce the likelihood of your success. By organizing your finances, writing a business plan, and working with the right professionals, you will be better positioned to deal with anything unexpected that arises and outlast your competition.

The security needs of businesses vary greatly dependent on the sector they are in. Despite the varying requirements, each business’ broader approach to security should follow a similar format where vital assets – those that needs to be protected – are surrounded by several security layers.

Construction is perhaps something that many of us take for granted every single day. Without it, we wouldn’t have buildings to work in or homes to return to after a long day’s work. Civil construction contractors also have a lot to live up to, delivering outstanding service throughout the world. Today, we meet 2020’s Leaders in Sustainable Construction Services – UAE: Airolink Building Contracting. We find out exactly what makes this firm so good, and why it deserves to be recognized for all it does.

Employee tracking provides accurate logging of employee hours, giving smarter insights not only into projected labor costs but also into employee efficiency and productivity. Accurate employee hours allow employers to generate more accurate payroll numbers to ensure each employee gets paid according to the total hours rendered. Also, accurately tracking employee hours enable employers to comply to employment laws. But how can business owners accurately track employee hours?

The murky world of Intellectual Property is hotly contested, with many law firms handling portfolios on a client’s behalf. As we look once again to those lights of the legal profession, we turn to Santiago R. O’Conor, the Leading Intellectual Property Prosecution and Litigation Lawyer of the Year, Argentina in Acquisition International’s Leading Adviser 2020 awards.

Beginning life in the United Kingdom back in 1998, DC Risk Solutions was formed to provide an insurance solution for high severity, low frequency medical claims. Now, more than two decades on, the firm has released its latest product, Integrated Payor Solutions as a salesforce-native medical claims adjudication and payment platform. It is this innovation that has seen DC Risk Solutions earn the title of Most Innovative Cloud-Based Technology Provider 2020 – Healthcare. Join us as we find out more.

On a mission to help all people take control of their aging, LiveFreely is a highly innovative company that provides seniors and their caregivers with the necessary tools to be able to proactively age. LiveFreely has been recognized in this issue of Acquisition International as the Leading Innovators in Digital Health Technology Solutions 2020 – USA. We discover more about the company following this latest recognition of its success.

Managing a project proactively and effectively is very often the key to ensuring a successful outcome. So much emphasis can be placed on results, that the process of managing the project throughout can sometimes be lost. However, one firm has taken it upon itself to ensure that every client can see their every project through to successful resolution. Cloud Coach has been named the Best Enterprise Project Management Software Provider 2020 in this issue of Acquisition International, so we endeavour to find out more about the company.

Resonant is changing the way that radio frequency (RF) filters are designed and, in the process, has disrupted and transformed the market and supply chain for RF front-ends (RFFE). The company has used these tools to develop XBAR, a new resonator technology that is equally revolutionary because it is the technology foundation needed to develop higher frequency 5G filters that utilize the cost-effective manufacturing techniques of today’s SAW filters. Discover why the firm has won the title of Most Innovative RF Filter Design Company 2020 – California.

From a small, local business, Steele Rose has grown into a nationally renowned network of legal firms operating across the UK, offering a wide range of services with Probate and Estate Administration to a client base that extends all over the world. Leaving the outdated and stale preconceptions of the legal industry far behind, Steele Rose is a forward-thinking company of legal experts dedicated to providing excellence in their legal services for clients and their local communities.

Experience is one of the most valuable things that a lawyer can have in their arsenal of services when working on behalf of a client. An experienced lawyer can reach into their own knowledge to come up solutions that many others simply would not be able to. That is certainly the case for the Leading Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Business Restructuring Lawyer of the Year, Greece, Mr Serafim Sotiriadis. We profile both the man and his firm, Serafim Sotiriadis and Associates Law Firm to learn more about what they both have to offer.

The world of pharmaceuticals and healthcare has been around for centuries, but great advancements have been made since the days of Hippocrates. Where once there was guesswork, now there is understanding and the ability to bring meaningful change to people’s lives. Making the most of natural health products is an American company, Swanson Health. This year’s recipient of the title of Most Outstanding Natural Health Products Company 2020 – USA. Find out why this company has excelled in delivering exceptional natural health options for its clients.

Did you know that every three minutes, a traveller needs emergency medical treatment abroad? For those people in need of urgent assistance, the team at Angels of Flight Canada Inc. are a godsend, providing expert medical advice in a challenging situation. Earning the title of Most Outstanding Aeromedical Transportation Company 2020 – Canada in the ongoing Global Excellence Awards 2020, we look more closely at this incredible organization and the impressive work that its team undertakes.

How can businesses better support L&D in their organisations and build effective upskilling strategies to remain competitive?

Organizing data is a requirement in any business to run various areas smoothly.

While trading has been made easier than ever thanks to all the tools and options we now have at our disposal, it is still far from easy.

Law firm accuses taxman of ‘breath-taking incompetence’ over catalogue of data loss incidents affecting tens of thousands of members of the public.

Before you start an internship program in your company, understanding internships and how they work are a must.

With less than 30 days to go until the UK leaves the EU, it’s vital that businesses get ready for the transition that will take place.

ForgeRock®, the leading provider in digital identity, today announced the release of volume two of its global report, “The New Normal – Living Life Online.” The study polled 5,000 consumers throughout the U.S., U.K., Germany, Australia and Singapore to understand consumer preferences when it comes to online experiences, including how they log in and what app features they value most. The report also uncovers what is at stake for organizations that fall short on delivering digital experiences.

As the telecoms industry nears the new era of 5G and disruption, organisations need to focus on innovation, and how to continue competing in the sector. To become more efficient and customer-friendly, many companies are looking for new technologies to help reinvigorate and future-proof their business; preparing them for the unescapable disruption to come.

The eventual goal of Bitcoin is to supplant fiat currency but volatility still remains the biggest barrier.