Ollie McAninch

Ollie McAninch

Ollie McAninch is a former public and private sector economist turned digital media pioneer. After working in the media for over a decade, he helped develop The London Economic to promote independent investigative journalism.

When he isn't contributing articles, Ollie spends the bulk of his time looking after animals, pressing apples and planting trees.

How long before your business accept payments in bitcoin?

For many businesses, talking about bitcoin is like talking in a foreign language. With adoption levels currently quite low, most business people know little or nothing about it. As a consequence, apart from early adopters, most businesses are avoiding it as an unnecessary inconvenience. But what if your next great...

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How much do newspapers really pay for stories?

I’ve been working for press agencies selling stories to the national press for almost 15 years now. The vast majority of news and features comes from independent press agencies and journalists who get paid for finding and writing the stories. The one thing all of my friends ask me is...

Quidco opens new Sheffield office

Whilst London real estate is slowing, the North continues to see positive growth. Quidco, the cashback and rewards company owned by the Maple Syrup Media Group, has recently announced that they are moving in to brand new premises in Sheffield’s Fountain Precinct. The 8,750 sq ft office space is nearly...

Choosing The Right Land Surveyor

A new project can be exciting but it can also be incredibly daunting. There are so many things to consider, plan and prepare for before it can even begin to take shape. Whether you are plotting your own ‘grand design’ new-build, undertaking a renovation job or even just a looking...

London Businesses Likely to be Hit Hardest by Rate Increases

Thousands of businesses across the UK are set to be hit with changes to their business rates, with the majority of increases affecting companies based in the capital. Business rates are calculated in part based on the rental value of properties, and since the last revaluation in 2010 the value...

How to Tackle Dropping Wealth Levels

Recent research has found that people in their 30s are half as wealthy as those in their 40s when they were the same age, signalling a drop in wealth levels. This has made it harder to afford houses, led to lower pension levels and made it harder to save up....

Could your finances survive “One Unfortunate Week”?

It’s estimated that 4 in 10 adults in the UK have less than £500 in their savings account and around 28% of adults have nothing saved for a rainy day! That’s why PayPlan has created an interactive journey entitled “One Unfortunate Week” designed to raise awareness of the importance of...

Horse Racing: Latest News & Upcoming Events

The time of year when events pick up pace in the horse-racing world is fast approaching. Between many exciting festivals leading up to Christmas, and the usual queue of news regarding jockeys, trainers and retirements, let’s take a look at some of the stories headed your way this October. Almanzor...

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