on one of the biggest issues facing businesses of every size: the Millennium Bug.

In a special ten-page report, the magazine outlines some of the problems businesses can expect to face as well as offering some strategic advice and helpful resources.

Technology writer Jamie Thain explains why there is no "golden goose egg'' to cure the Millennium Bug -- a programming shortcut that means many computers will not recognise the year 2000 -- and why businesses must take the problem seriously. He also explains how the problem extends far beyond that of just desktop computers and could affect everything from the brakes on your car to airports.

Ahmed ElAmin takes a look at how local companies like MM&I are working with firms to limit damage control and develop contingency plans that will enable companies to survive should everything go haywire on January 1, 2000. And lawyer Rod Attride-Stirling explores some of the potentially damaging issues facing the insurance and reinsurance industries over Year 2000 problems.

The 80-page magazine, published by Crown Communications, a division of The Royal Gazette Ltd., also includes an in-depth look at how deregulation of the Island's telecommunications industry is progressing; a special feature on time management, as well as a profile of Mutual Risk Management boss Robert Mulderig; focus on four of Hamilton's longest-running small businesses; and how local companies are caring more about their most valuable assets -- their employees.

The Bottom Line is available free from most major newspaper outlets from Thursday, July 16. Extra copies can be obtained by calling 295-5881 ext. 270.

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