A closer look into tech and energy giant Tesla's future

2016 was filled with news about Tesla. The tech and energy giant made waves when it first introduced the world’s first electrical car. The reveal was overshadowed by Elon Musk’s announcement for cleaner energy technologies. It seems that there is no stopping the company from changing the way society operates.

Elon Musk is one of the richest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of US $12.4 billion. Eccentric CEO Musk however places little focus on how much he is worth and more on how he can shape the future. That discussion turns to his forecasts for Tesla’s future.

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Tesla Solar: While not really a new topic, Musk is emphasizing the importance of solar energy. He believes that in the next few years, more homes will be utilizing this energy source. Moreover, calculations have made it possible for solar panels to look more elegant and sleek.

Tesla Semi: Supply chain logistics are dependent on transportation. Tesla envisions a future that uses freight trucks run on electricity. This will significantly reduce the cost of transporting cargo.

Self-driving buses: This is Tesla’s answer for urban public transportation. Although the company has given no indication of when these commercial vehicles will be made ready, the thought of traveling around a city in an unmanned craft is simply intriguing.

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It is clear that Tesla is still pushing itself in high-gear to improve society. Financial analysts recognize that the company’s growth – and consequently its overall net worth - will continue to increase as more people see the advantages of Tesla’s technology.

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Value-Adding Business Strategies For The Savvy Entrepreneur

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Anyone who's ever gone into business knows that it's no mean task trying to improve the company's value, especially in a tough market environment. What should an entrepreneur do to make investors and potential buyers see the company's worth?

Raise profitability - This is likely one of the more obvious things a company should do when they want to look attractive to buyers or to investors. It's not enough to show that there's still income coming in, but that profit is actually increasing. One can do this by establishing more efficient operations strategies and reducing overhead costs where possible.

Maintain a reliable and talented workforce - Fast employee turnover can be a red flag for people looking into a company's stability. From the get-go, a company should be able to find highly-skilled and committed employees, and find ways to motivate them through fair and competitive compensation packages, incentives, and benefits.

Innovate. - Whether it's a product, service, or a process of providing either, innovation is key to increasing the business' value. Having something that's unique, and hopefully patented, can help a business attract potential shareholders or buyers.

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Re-evaluate businesses - If a business or project is underperforming, it's probably time to eliminate it or pivot. This may be difficult if one is attached to a project, but it can be a very necessary step so that one is able to focus on growing the business unit that is making profit. Also, it will make sense to cut a project if it's making more debt as reducing debt is one way to add value to a company.

These are some ways a company can boost its value to gain the interest of potential buyers or encourage investors. Some strategies may take longer than others before they show its effects, but they may prove advantageous to a business owner, depending on whether one's objective is to sell as soon as possible, or to invite investors who can help the company expand.

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South Korea’s Samsung: The Makings of a Tech Giant

Samsung is undeniably one of the world’s fastest rising companies. But its humble beginnings were somewhat different from how people know the company today.

Founded by Byung-chul Lee in 1938, Samsung started as a Korean trade export company based in Daegu, South Korea. They sold vegetables, fruits, fish, and flour to Beijing and Manchuria. As the company prospered in the 1950’s until the 1970’s, it expanded into different ventures: insurance, petrochemicals, textiles, shipping industries, and electronics. The company released its first ever black and white television set in the 70’s, which made it a household name for those living in the South Korean metro.

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The company soon released other electronic products including VCRs, personal computers, and tape recorders. In the 90’s, the company produced air conditioners, washing machines, and other home appliances. After chairman Lee’s death in 1987, Lee Kun-hee took over his post and became the head of the company. In the 90’s, the company grew and established plants and offices in different countries including the U.S., Britain, Thailand, Germany, Spain, and China, among others. During the IMF crisis of 1997, the company continued to grow because of its electronics sect.

Samsung’s continuous growth is due to its focus on electronics. The company launched HDTVs, Blu-Ray players, smartphones, and home theater systems in the 2000’s. Samsung also received a lot of attention after it released the Galaxy S mobile phones in 2010. It also released the Galaxy Tab the same year.

South Korea’s tech giant continues to grow by the day, and it looks like it’s not going to stop any time soon. Tech fans will surely have something to look forward to, thanks to Samsung’s releases.

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Know Your Value: Here’s How to Calculate Your Company’s Net Worth

A company’s net worth is its overall value in a specific time and date. Calculating it is not as hard as it seems. The calculation applies to sole proprietorship, large corporations, and other kinds of companies. Business leaders and owners must remember, however, that the value of a company changes. A particular net worth value is only true at a specific point in time.

Here’s a guide on how to calculate a business’ net worth.

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First, add all of the company’s asset. Current assets include investments, account receivables, cash, and other kinds of assets that can be converted into cash equivalents. When doing this, the current value should be used in the computation.

After adding all the current assets, add all short- and long-term liabilities. Bills, accounts payables, and loans are included here.

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Subtract the total value of liabilities from the assets. The result is called the company’s net assets or net worth during the time of computation. If the company has common stocks or a good investment portfolio, its net worth can change only hours or minutes after this is done. For easier tracking, net worth calculations do not need to be too detailed. For corporations, the net worth result should be compared with its stock value and retained earnings.

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