Why going for gold could be a wise investment choice November 18, 2012 GLOBAL gold demand may be on the decline – down 11 per cent, or 138.9 tonnes from the third quarter of 2011. But it has had a series of highs since the economic downturn. Gold is the classic “store of value”. It’s traditionally seen as a safe haven in troubled times, providing a hedge against [...]
Oil baron: How to profit from a chance discovery November 18, 2012 THE argan tree isn’t found in many suburban gardens. Native to southwest Morocco and the Israeli Negev, it grows knotted and thorny, thriving only in harsh semi-desert environments. But Dana Elemara, organic food enthusiast, import-exporter, and supplier to the cosmetics industry, found a way to capitalise on this exotic survivor. Formerly of Goldman Sachs, Elemara [...]
Deaf to all criticism: Finding inspiration in some unlikely places November 18, 2012 IT WAS the worst speech I’ve ever heard. The proud winner of an entrepreneurial award thanked the judges for their clever choice and then pranced around the stage, spouting his amazing life-story. He had struggled to grow up in poverty, living between an abattoir and a brothel. At an early age he started a business, [...]
Taxing times for Britain’s start-ups November 18, 2012 YOU’VE found your niche, you’ve written your business plan, you’ve arranged suitable financing. Surely that’s the hard part done? All that remains is the difficult work of growing your company, making your sales, and pleasing your customers. Unfortunately, it’s not true. Before a business is even registered, every entrepreneur becomes enmeshed in Britain’s complex, opaque, [...]
Breitling brands it like Beckham November 18, 2012 DAVID BECKHAM has lent his face to brands ranging from Adidas to Emporio Armani – and now Breitling has joined in on the action by confirming it has partnered with the sports star for its latest campaign. The ads, shot by world-renowned photographer Anthony Mandler, see the 37-year-old sporting a leather aviator jacket and the [...]
The new Casio Edifice is right on time November 18, 2012 FORMULA 1 drivers have never shied away from lending their faces to major watch campaigns and now Casio has launched a watch it says is inspired by the workings of a formula 1 car. The official racing partner to team Red Bull has created a limited edition of its EQW-A111ORB, incorporating the distinctive blue and [...]
There is room for two on the US’s east coast November 18, 2012 Hopping over a grate steaming with hot air from the metro system below, I stroll past the gleaming plate glass wrapped around the ground floor of the towering skyscrapers of downtown. As I swing open the door of the city’s chicest fashion boutique, the rooftop bar next door breaks through the traffic noise with an [...]
Why Madrid should be on your wish-list November 18, 2012 MADRID has beautiful architecture and amazing galleries but no commanding coliseum or sparkling Eiffel tower. Instead you can experience laid-back tapas culture, boundless nightlife, fine dining, high-art and fashion, all within the space of a weekend. What’s more, this vibrant capital is on our doorstep, with direct flights to Madrid from London City in less [...]
Hamilton’s US victory aids his old foe Alonso November 18, 2012 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton did his old nemesis Fernando Alonso a huge favour in last night’s American Grand Prix, by pipping the Ferrari driver’s championship rival Sebastian Vettel to the chequered flag. Hamilton’s superb win in Texas has set up a thrilling finale to the Formula One season as Alonso and Vettel will go head to [...]
Cook’s captain’s innings takes Test the distance November 18, 2012 ENGLAND batting coach Graham Gooch hailed Alastair Cook’s greatest ever innings after the captain’s defiant 168 not out took the first Test against India in Ahmedabad into a fifth and final day. Cook’s 21st Test century and Matt Prior’s unbeaten 84 gave the tourists a sliver of hope of snatching a draw from the jaws [...]
