Money
What makes a successful investor? Zopa lifts the lid on the quirks commonly shared by British investors
A new study commissioned by Zopa, the pioneering financial services company, has revealed the interesting characteristics shared by British investors. The research, which polled 2,000 people with an investment of at least £2,000, found some surprising traits. While all Britons have their own individual superstitions and idiosyncrasies, those who invested were more likely to own a blue car than any other colour (one in five), one in four shunned going to the cinema and a third tuned in to Radio 2....
5 Tips on How to Manage Your Company Tasks Effectively
It is the responsibility of the manager of a company to maintain the smooth sailing of every task on a daily basis. The manager is the leader of a team who leads by inspiring and motivating his people. It is obviously a challenge because things are never smooth in a business organization. In such a situation, only a good manager who is smart and intelligent can easily tackle the daily tasks just by properly hiding his subordinates. In this article,...
The Reason Why Millennials Don’t Want the Typical Office Job
According to the report, more than 70% of millennials would want to be their own bosses. To them, being their own boss comes with a lot of freedom and it is a certain lifestyle of one making their own decisions. Given the level of technology we have today, anyone can actually become anything they wanted to become. This is by making proper use of the available aspirations and tools. Being the CEO of an advertising agency which has employed millennials,...
How to build a company’s visual identity
How can I create a visual identity for my company? Visual impressions and visual cues are very important for all people who can see. Visual things like the way somebody is dressed, the way a house is decorated or the color and shape of objects are of enormous significance. Moreover, the first visual impression is the most important one and makes us decide whether we like an object, a person or a particular place. Therefore, you should not neglect the...
What You Should Know About Investing in Diamonds
A lot of people think of diamonds as something to wear on their wrists, ears, necks or any other place where they can show them off to people in their vicinity. What they might not realize is that diamonds also make for an excellent investment opportunity as well. Diamonds tend to accrue in value over time, depending on the scarcity of the item in question and the demand for them, much as stocks, bonds or any other asset might. You...
Beginners Guide to Managed Funds
What is a fund? Funds are an easy way to invest your money no matter whether you are new to the world of investing or have been in the game for years. They are a convenient way to diversify across a various amount of investments and give you access to the experience of a professional fund manager who will be able to help you with all of your fund related questions and queries, you can find fund managers at websites...
How your SME can bridge the cyber security skills gap
There is currently something of a crisis that has the potential to affect every business across the UK – there is a shortage of individuals with expertise in cyber security. This cyber security skills gap is serious; it has been predicted that the worldwide need for cyber security jobs is expected to reach 6 million jobs by 2019, but that only 4.5 million people will have the necessary skills and qualifications. Here are some important ways that your business can...
6 important questions to ask about your credit score
Borrowing money can be a complex business these days. Whether you’re applying for a mortgage or a personal loan, want to take out a new mobile phone contract, car finance or rent a place to live, your prospective lender, company, employer or landlord will first want to carry out essential checks to establish your ‘creditworthiness’. Why? Well, any company you are considering borrowing money from will want to be reassured that you’ll be able to pay back the debt, in...
Smash These 5 Biggest Obstacles To Grow Your High-Street Business Quickly
Business owners face a lot of challenges every day - from satisfying the customers to staying a step ahead of the competition. And even though every business has its own unique problems, a lot of them share similar challenges. As a business owner focusing more on the offline market, smashing the following 5 challenges will help you grow your business quickly. Industry Knowledge – A lot of people venture into businesses because they are passionate about a product or service....