Money

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

The high street tech giant is among the most complained about companies on one of the country's most popular consumer watchdog websites - where almost daily somebody moans about unexpected charges.

You can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your business. Especially if you’ve opened up in a busy city like London. Investing in security should be a top priority right from the start. If you have a store, you’ve probably already invested a good amount of money into renting or buying it, renovating, and furnishing it. You must not neglect to secure your investment properly. Unfortunately, security is often overlooked as an unnecessary and unwanted expense, if...

There are several catalysts behind the recent fluctuation in gold prices. The US dollar is one of the driving forces, and it has been extremely strong lately due to an increasingly protectionist economic policy. The Fed is expected to raise rates three times this year, current-dollar GDP rose by 4.3%, and investors are rallying to purchase dollars instead of the currencies of smaller, more vulnerable countries. Gold prices are dipping following the Dollar Index reaching its one-year peak and 10-year...

Sponsored Fundraising Fighting for Charity and the Charlie Watkins Foundation collaborated on a fundraising event to raise money for young people suffering from mental health issues. The event was a white-collar boxing evening that used the fundraising platform DONATE. The Charlie Watkins Foundation The Charlie Watkins Foundation was established following the tragic suicide of a 22-year old man. Charlie had suffered from mental health issues since losing his mother at the age of nine. The Foundation aims to raise funds...