Make a blockbuster film – Business English
How much do I need to make a blockbuster film?
With the summer film season in full swing, some of you may be wondering how much money you need to make your own blockbuster film. After all, with the latest Batman adventure, The Dark Knight, earning almost $200 million in the first few days of its worldwide release, who wouldn’t be tempted to make a film and retire on the proceeds?
New time sheet codes
To: All PersonnelFrom: Finance It has recently come to our attention that many of you have been handing in time-sheets that specify large amounts of “Miscellaneous Unproductive Time” (Code 5309). However, for accounting purposes, we need to know exactly what you are doing during this time. Attached below is a sheet specifying an extended job […]
Green IT and business – Business English
The link between green IT and business is awkward. Computers are not eco-friendly, yet many companies cannot run without an IT system. At the same time, businesses have a duty to the environment, and green issues matter to their customers. So, if a company ignores green IT, it risks damaging its name and its profits.
Green IT therefore appears on the business agenda, but development progress is slow. So what’s the problem?
Business and Sport – Business English Articles
On paper, it seems perfect: the world of business using its money to help develop sport. In fact, over the last few years companies have given billions of pounds to athletes, teams and sports events.
But are the aims of business and sport really the same? And when business and sport forget their social duties, aren’t they letting down each other (not to mention sports fans)?
Corporate lingo
Here’s a little clarification of corporate lingo. COMPETITIVE SALARY: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors. JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY: We have no time to train you. CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE: We don’t pay enough to expect that you’ll dress well. MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED: You’ll be six months behind schedule on your first […]