Whether you grew up during the latest recession or are simply wary of the stock market at large, you have every right to be skeptical toward the idea of hitting it big via trading and investing. That being said, the younger crowd should use that skepticism to their advantage when it comes to getting started with stocks. Think about it. […]

Are you currently running a company, and considering moving into foreign markets? If so, there is a lot to take into consideration. But what many businesses overlook when drafting expansion plans is the language barrier that exists between your home country, and the country you wish to expand into, or do business in. More often than not, this is an […]

Business and IT often have troubles understanding each other. Whether they are using in-house teams or third party service providers, those who work on the business side tend to see IT as completely cut-off from any business sense. IT teams in turn view business as oblivious to the current trends in business IT. Business might say that IT has problems […]

Rule 101 of any marketing is that you need to focus on the benefits, not the features. However, no matter how many times companies hear it, they can’t seem to follow this golden rule. It’s undoubtedly tough. It’s difficult to avoid focusing on the features you’ve worked so hard to introduce and to market benefits, you have to know your […]

Congratulations, you’ve scored yourself a new job! Before you get too excited there are some formalities that need to be addressed, specifically the terms of your employment. In New Zealand it is a legal requirement for all employees to have a written employment agreement, it outlines the terms and conditions of your employment and what is expected of you. What […]

You have probably heard time and again how important it is to come up with a set of financial goals. There are short-term goals, mid-term ones, and also goals to help you reach retirement; each set of goals can help you during a different phase of your life, so it’s crucial that you create a plan to achieve the goals […]

Are you the type of individual that doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty? Have you ever thought about putting that trait to good use? If you answered yes to both question, you should definitely consider starting a blue-collar business. There are tons of ways to make money utilizing your hands and completing projects that others simply do not want to […]

Whether you’re saving up for a big purchase or simply trying to form healthy financial habits, it can be difficult to get started on the right path when it comes to managing money. If you’re ready to make a change in your money management skills but you’re struggling to put away more than just a few dollars at the end […]

Fitness instructor is one job you wouldn’t want to miss out on. If you are looking for a gym job, here are the important tasks a fitness instructor must do: 1. Customer Service As a fitness instructor, you should offer your clients quality service. This will help them realize that they can always come to your gym whenever they feel […]

Running your own business is challenging, there is no doubt, but the media often focus on negative aspects. The positive aspects are fairly obvious, such as the potential for financial security, tax benefits or even creating your own dress code. However, not all the positive aspects are straightforward. Consider these five often overlooked benefits of being your own boss. Your […]