Matchmakers transforming how we buy and sell shares November 3, 2013 Annabel Palmer talks to the duo behind Asset Match, the online peer-to-peer trading platform CROWDFUNDING platforms are multiplying across the world, with investors flocking to websites like Kickstarter to take a punt on small, private companies in the hope of high reward. Indeed, according to a recent report by research firm Massolution, by the end [...]
Networks matter for people and businesses of all shapes and sizes November 3, 2013 NO ENTREPRENEUR is an island – who you know can determine whether or not your business idea is going to be a success. Although networking is often considered to be a soft skill with soft benefits, it is actually vital for turning an idea into reality. When people mix, ideas and money flow more easily. [...]
A rural idyll a stone’s throw from London November 3, 2013 Under an hour from the capital, the Four Seasons Hampshire is the perfect place to recharge your batteries THREE years ago, during my first ever stay at a Four Seasons Hotel, my friend and I invented a game. In order to win all you had to do was walk from our room to the bar [...]
Hotel focus: Oitavos, Portugal November 3, 2013 TRAVEL writing tradition dictates that a property sitting amid mountains, forestry or, in this case, the windswept dunes of Portugal’s Atlantic coast, should be described as “nestled” among its surroundings. Not the Oitavos Hotel though. The five-star hotel near Lisbon looks like it has crash landed in the sand and grasses – a tower of [...]
Premier League: Tottenham go fourth after brave Lloris defies doctors November 3, 2013 EVERTON 0 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas praised the determination of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who defied medical advice to help secure his 11th clean sheet of the season at Goodison Park yesterday. The France captain needed four minutes of treatment after a heavy second-half collision with striker Romelu Lukaku left him unconscious [...]
There is no sporting comeback to rival Nadal’s, says Becker November 3, 2013 THE ASTONISHING rise from the verge of retirement to world No1 by Rafael Nadal following seven months out with a knee injury represents the greatest sporting comeback ever, according to six-time grand slam champion Boris Becker. Nadal, who begins his ATP World Tour Finals campaign this week, was sidelined by tendinitis following last year’s Wimbledon [...]
Robshaw calls on England to add to Australia scalp November 3, 2013 ENGLAND captain Chris Robshaw has called on his team to build on Saturday’s 20-13 victory over Australia and enjoy a clean sweep of autumn international triumphs. Robshaw scored England’s opening try at Twickenham as they recovered from a 13-6 half-time deficit to record their eighth win in nine matches. And with Argentina and New Zealand [...]
Sport Comment: An encouraging start, but could do better November 3, 2013 ROW L in the East Stand at Twickenham was not a good place to watch uninterrupted coverage of the England-Australia international on Saturday. And it’s doubtful if many of the rows from B to Z were much better. For those who don’t attend rugby matches, it may come as a shock that you can buy [...]
No excuses for loss, says Cech November 3, 2013 CHELSEA goalkeeper Petr Cech insists there can be no excuses for the Premier League title hopefuls’ surprise 2-0 away defeat at Newcastle on Saturday. Strong winds and rain made for tough conditions at St James’ Park, yet Cech said it should have been possible to break down the hosts. “Apart from the wind, we can’t [...]
Jol determined to save his job November 3, 2013 DEFIANT Fulham manager Martin Jol is not entertaining thoughts of the sack, despite home supporters at Craven Cottage turning against him during Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United. Fans chanted “Jol out” as the Cottagers suffered their third defeat in a row and the Dutchman is favourite with bookmakers to be the next Premier League [...]
