Lacey Rose, Forbes

Stories by Lacey Rose, Forbes

10 Super Towers felled by recession

10 Super Towers felled by recession

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2009

The recession put the brakes on some of the most ambitious skyscrapers ever conceived.

How America can revamp its rating agencies

How America can revamp its rating agencies

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

The SEC is talking tough about changing how these agencies work. But we have a few suggestions of our own for how to make ratings firms credible again.

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

The best ways to help: Offer to introduce your laid-off friend to useful contacts, to check his or her rsum and cover letter and to mention any job opportunities you hear about. Also forward information about upcoming industry association events, job fairs or networking opportunities.

10 fastest fuel-efficient cars

10 fastest fuel-efficient cars

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

Ten autos that combine great gas mileage and speed.

Yes, I'm a CEO who really uses Twitter

Yes, I'm a CEO who really uses Twitter

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

Here's how I got into it and what I get out of it.

From China, the world's new car capital

From China, the world's new car capital

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

China is the world's bright spot when it comes to car sales. Despite a slowdown in sales, China has even dethroned the US as the world's biggest auto market--every month this year, more cars have been sold in China than in America, where industry sales have plunged by a third in recent months.

What the American CEOs earned in 2008

What the American CEOs earned in 2008

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

The chief executives of America's 500 biggest companies took a collective 11% pay cut last year, earning total compensation of $5.7 billion.

6 biggest risks to your business

6 biggest risks to your business

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2009

And how to minimize them in a bad economy.

How CEOs manage stress

How CEOs manage stress

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2009

Most chief executive officers have truly CEO-level anxieties. Here's what some of them do about it.

Why Google is the new pirate bay

Why Google is the new pirate bay

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2009

If the Swedish site shuts down, search engines could become the new starting points for digital pirates.

US cities where it's hardest to get by

US cities where it's hardest to get by

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2009

These struggling metros have a combination of high unemployment, steep cost of living and low median income.

The world's cleanest countries

The world's cleanest countries

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2009

Europe, led by Switzerland, leads the way as the U.S. falls.

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2009

Lessons from entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in the last 18 months.

How to say yes to your employees in tough times

How to say yes to your employees in tough times

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2009

Cash isn't always the best way to reward workers--especially these days, when it isn't available anyway.

Welcome to the new corporate jet

Welcome to the new corporate jet

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2009

You say the era of private business travel is over? Here's one alternative.

The 100 most trustworthy companies

The 100 most trustworthy companies

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2009

These companies are noteworthy for the transparent and conservative accounting and prudent management.

Can't sell your home? Rent it

Can't sell your home? Rent it

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2009

Find out how to profit from your property when the housing market dips

Why you need a wealth manager

Why you need a wealth manager

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2009

Wealth managers do a lot more than pick stocks. They can help you plan your total financial life. And you don't need to be rich to use one.

A saviour when cash is tight

A saviour when cash is tight

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2009

Learn the art of bartering. Here are some tips.

The world's biggest companies

The world's biggest companies

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2009

This comprehensive report analyzes the world's biggest companies and the fastest-growing of these titans.