Learning from famous family business failures

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer September 4, 2023 From boom to bust: Learning from famous family business failures Over 83 percent of our clients are family businesses. Family businesses are often considered the lifeblood of economies worldwide, contributing significantly to gross domestic product and employment. However, they are not immune to failure.  By Tom Oliver Analysts peg Aug inflation at 5% Private-sector analysts expect the pickup in overall inflation in August to hit 5 percent, slightly below the central bank's average projection of 5.2 percent.  The Bangko Sentral ng Pillipinas (BSP) earlier said the rate of change in the prices of goods and services that households commonly purchase may have ticked up to within 4.8 percent and 5.6 percent in August, from 4.7 percent in July. By Ronnel W. Domingo Screening test proposed for free tuition in SUCs Students who are attending state-run universities and colleges (SUCs) must pass a national test in order to be entitled to free tuition and other benefits, instead of enjoying these subsidies by simply getting admitted and retained by the institutions, according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. By Ronnel W. Domingo Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BIZ BUZZ New MPIC infra partnership Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is making good on its commitment to increase investments in infrastructure. The firm is expected to sign as early as this week an agreement with Malaysia's Hartasuma Group to explore joint venture and joint development projects.  By Miguel R. Camus INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE Globe raises P2B from new tower deal Globe Telecom Inc. transferred a second batch of tower assets to Unity Digital Infrastructure under their sale and leaseback deal, receiving over P2 billion in cash from the transaction so far.  By Tyrone Jasper C. Piad Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi . Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime