It seems like there is a new type of investment created every five minutes and although each can be very different in nature, they all have a common theme; to make us multi-millionaires in our sleep! Here is a look back at some of those investments that never quite worked out how they were planned for various reasons, either poor planning but the responsible institutions or changing economic...
There can be little doubt that life as a pensioner can often be testing, especially for those that have not planned financially for the later years of their life. However, financial worries are not the only concern of the pensioner, with many citing a loss of independence as a primary concern. Here are a few top tips for maintaining a degree of independence as a pensioner.
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After an extended period of prosperity and unprecedented growth, the UK economy, like many economies of the Western world, has fallen on troubled times with many predicting that a recession lay just around the corner. Combined with rising oil prices and a general increase in living expenses, many families are starting to feel the squeeze as the latest credit crunch really takes hold. So what...
Most of us will be familiar with the dot-matrix printers of old; the striped green and white paper, the perforated edges and the 1980's style font. It brings back memories of days gone by, when computing was a simpler process, doesn't it? However, many of the younger generations will be unfamiliar with such technology, having instead been raised on the high quality output of modern day inkjet...
For many people, growing old can be a daunting prospect, what with the thought of loneliness, a growing list of ailments and an inability to help ones self. However, it really needn't be that bad as there a number of help options available depending on your individual circumstances and specific requirements. This article aims to explore the various options and highlight some of the help that is...
The government have announced plans to shake up the way benefits work. New legislation due to be enforced as early as October means thousands of Brits, living off incapacity benefit will be forced to give up their benefits and find other ways to sustain life.
Currently, anyone wishing to submit an incapacity benefit claim needs to see their GP for a long-term sickness form. It can often be...
Project management consists of 4 main elements; scope, resources, time and cost. All elements need to be managed properly if the project is going to be a success. Poor management can lead to project failure hence why it is so important.
Project Scope
The project scope outlines what the project is to accomplish and consists of defining the size of the project, the goals and the...
More and more business are talking about 'Corporate social responsibility', it's definitely the buzz word of the moment... but what do they actually mean and is it something we all should be doing?
Corporate social responsibility or CSR is a concept where companies consider the interests of society and take responsibility for the impact of their activities on their employees, stakeholders...
We've researched and written countless business plans. What do we believe are the essential elements of an attractive business plan?
Profiles
Strange as it may seem, perhaps the most important element of the business will be the profiles of the people who are behind the plan. Not only should there be a profile of the person who has generated the vision but also those others on the team,...
Shoppers have been warned to be careful with chip & pin due to criminals using the devices to copy data detailing their account, and cloning the cards to be used abroad in countries where chip & pin has not been introduced. Even cashpoints are prone to fraud, with criminals using cameras and other devices to steal cards, pin numbers or simply data from the card.
There are three ways for...
