Autumn Statement 2015: Here’s why the government’s new housing target is easier said than done November 25, 2015 NULL
The challenging landscape for the UK’s serial entrepreneurs November 25, 2015 Gone is the job for life; the portable career is a thing of the past too; even owning your own business is no longer what it used to be. These days, it’s all about scaling fast, exiting and starting again – welcome to the world of serial entrepreneurship. The energy, innovation and determination which [...]
Defence company shares rise – but should you buy? November 25, 2015 Shares in companies involved in defence leapt this week after the government announced plans to spend an extra £12bn on the “diverse” threats facing the UK. Shares in the FTSE 100’s BAE Systems, Babcock and Rolls-Royce all rose. Analysts are recommending defence stocks as a buy – but should they be in your portfolio? [...]
The critical conversations all leaders forget to have: Do you know how to go beyond a thank you? November 25, 2015 It's safe to say that all of the world’s most successful organisations recognise that active employee engagement with their corporate mission and strategy is critical to superior business performance. But because the engagement of employees is measured at a corporate level (conducted by a head office through a global survey), the assumption prevails that the [...]
Swot up in 2016: Four great finance books to read – from Bitcoin to the history of gold, how to spot a ponzi scheme and money making tips from motivational guru Tony Robbins November 25, 2015 BITCOIN by Dominic Frisby Bitcoin is king of the digital currencies and, for all its naysayers, it is not going away. 2015 was a year when both bitcoin and its underlying technology, the blockchain, inched further towards mainstream acceptance. Frisby explains the modern history of currencies and why bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, was [...]
What should you look for from a trading education course? November 24, 2015 Even if you have a background in finance, if you’re new to trading the markets, learning the ropes is vital. From understanding basics like the difference between contracts for difference and spread-betting to the more complex tools involved in technical analysis, education isn’t an additional expense but a driver of returns. Thankfully, platforms – the [...]