Is China’s trillion-dollar investment in its Belt and Road Initiative, advertised as building a stronger global economy, its true objective or simply allowing China greater political and military influence over strategic trading partners? Since being announced in October 2013 by President Xi Jinping, Chinese state-owned enterprises have created access and influence throughout Southeast Asia, Africa,…
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There are 20 million children under the age of five in the U.S., and about a quarter of them (5 million) are in some form of organized childcare (centers, nurseries, preschools). The childcare market is worth $47 billion – a figure that’s expected to grow to $52.5 billion by 2021. Back in the 1970s, as…
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A global security conference hosted by GardaWorld International in Houston, Texas, in early February provided a welcome opportunity to confer with area Oil &Gas sector companies on security concerns for business travelers in various regions of the world, particularly the Middle East and Africa. Representing Summit-Tek, Senior Director Michael Daigle had the opportunity to meet…
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In 2017, Forbes reported on social media being a cause for some candidates being rejected for jobs they were otherwise qualified for. The article caused a stir, and led quite a few people to ask why social media and the web are open sources for people looking to gain information on another person’s personal life.…
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Company growth is the single most crucial factor in running a business. Through high sales and a wide profit margin, a company can comfortably grow organically. Through mergers and acquisitions, a company might have opportunities to grow which would never evolve naturally. In complicated or busy markets, mergers can often be one of the best…
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When you hire a company to look into your security, you want them to be secure themselves. You won’t want to hand over all of your data, trade information, and staff details to someone you cannot trust. Investigative companies are commonplace in the world of business. Finding one which stands out amongst the competition is…
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One of the most common things we find ourselves explaining is the difference between the types of intellectual property. While it’s a slippery thing to understand, gaining basic knowledge into the core differences between them can mean is very important. Adequately protecting yourself against intellectual property theft will help strengthen the legal bubble surrounding your…
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Brand protection is more than just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. You can be a startup just trying to find your footing in a competitive market, or you could be a multi-million dollar company which already has hundreds of employees under your roof. While needs may vary depending on what your company specializes in and…
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Should you find yourself involved in litigation, you’ll want to have the best preparation team backing you. In most cases, the more accurate and convincing the information increases your probability of being victorious. Having an experienced investigative team on your case relieves some of the stress brought on by legal proceedings, and a combined century…
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Living in the United States of America comes with a variety of benefits, not the least of which is our constitutional rights. Many might seem cut and dry while taken at face value, but our First Amendment is often misunderstood. Free speech is a benefit of being on American soil, but it may be used…
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