The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, November 11, 2007

SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Non-cash incentive makes better sense
One of our friends, a motivational strategist, is an expert at introducing incentive systems in mid-sized North American companies. One system that he introduced in a company was an “all-expense paid family vacation to Las Vegas” ... More

TAX TALK
Can a buyer pay with three cheques?
He passed away three years ago leaving a Will requiring the ownership of the house to be transferred to the eldest of his three sons. According to the Will, if the house is to be sold, 50 per cent of the ... More

AUTO FOCUS
There’s a new Hunk in town
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BOOK VALUE
7 practices of the rich
Get passionate. Be tenacious. Think big. Leverage knowledge. Be thorough. Take action. Take risks. Know your audience. Learn to negotiate. Listen to your gut. Enjoy competition. Be your own best asset.These are the 12 skills that Donald J. ... More

PORTFOLIO MOVES
Birla Infrastructure Fund: Capital goods pruned
Infrastructure funds have been strong performers over the past year. However, even among such funds, the divergence in returns has been as high as 10 percentage points. A closer look reveals that concentrated allocation to a few sectors at the ... More

YOUNG INVESTOR
LONG AND SHORT
It depends, maybe, perhaps, if…
Remember that old joke about weather forecasting? Everyone has heard at least one version of it. My grandfather routinely coughed up one, amidst clouds of snuff (N. R. Pattanam Podi — Made in Madras) each night as we watched the news on ... More

COMMODITY CONCEPTS
Sow technologies, reap benefits
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Investment Nuggets
Though not the most recognised public face of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger’s contributions to the philosophy of value investing cannot be overlooked. Notably, Warren Buffet credits Munger with Berkshire’s ... More

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