> Return to the #68 Newsletter Christmas is almost here and Google Santa Tracker is a great tool for keeping track of Santa’s latest movements. The annual Christmas-themed entertainment program allows users to follow Santa Claus on Google Maps as he makes his journey around the world on Christmas Eve. From the start of December the application allows users to play, watch, and learn through little activities that are added daily.
Looking for Deals Transactions?
> Return to the #68 Newsletter If you are looking for Deals transactions, go to Thomson One. Remember: This resource works only on Internet Explorer! Use the Screening & Analysis tab> Deals & League Tables Select the option you are interested in: Advanced search, M&A, Equity, Bonds and Loans. Search by Company info, Deal info, Deal value, Managers / Fees or Financials You will get data on the number of matching deals in the database. Select an output report (this can…
IESE Cities in Motion Index
> Return to the #68 Newsletter The Cities in Motion Index, (CIMI) published by the IESE Center for Globalization and Strategy, examines all aspects that make up sustainability and quality of life in 181 key world cities, including 72 capitals, representing more than 80 countries. Under the direction of Professors Pascual Berrone and Joan Enric Ricart, the index takes into account 77 indicators, covering 10 distinct dimensions of urban life: the economy,…
Doing Business Abroad
> Return to the #68 Newsletter The global competitive landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. As companies expand the geographic scope of their operations, with many becoming genuine global operators, the natural response is to broaden one’s horizons and extend one’s vision to identify new opportunities for growth and development. But choosing the right overseas work destination is no easy task. Working abroad is not without its risks, challenges and pitfalls,…
Statista
> Return to the #67 Newsletter Since September 2016 the IESE Library has enjoyed access to Statista, one of the world’s largest statistics, research & market data platforms, with access to over 1.5 million statistics, forecasts, studies, dossiers and infographics on 80,000 topics from more than 18,000 sources. It’s a great source for detecting trends in 600+ industries. The data can be downloaded in several formats (png, pdf, xls and ptt) and…