While there are lots of benefits associated with spread betting, such as the potential for earning high amounts of tax-free profits, there are also several important risks you should be aware of. To get an idea of how spread betting can be bad for your finances, have a look at this report on how a teacher ended up losing much […]

Signs are a physical part of the everyday world. We pass them. Often, we read them. They’re one of the least intrusive methods of advertising because they simply blend into the world around them and when craftily designed, they add to the physical world they live in. A good program management team sees the sign creation and implementation process through […]

As a business owner, you know that running your business takes commitment and attention to details in planning, marketing, and financing. It’s important to focus on future business and growth as well as present operations. Business forecasting and planning are critical for continued success. Strategic Thinking If you own or manage a business, strategic thinking is an important skill. It […]

There have been some amazing innovations and developments in recent years that have transformed the healthcare sector in a number of positive way and that is a fundamental reason why health-related startups are attracting the attention of venture capitalists. Demographics have played their part in fueling growth in the number of healthcare startups, as there is an aging population of […]

Whether you plan to start a new business in 2016, or are looking for funds to expand your company, employ more staff, purchase larger facilities, or launch a new product, it pays to understand the best way to go about sourcing affordable business capital. However, since the global financial crisis a few years ago, the banking and funding landscape has […]

Any manufacturer who produces and sells consumer goods in the UK, has to comply with strict product safety laws or face some potentially serious consequences. You may be surprised to see just how many manufacturers have to warn of a product defect and arrange for a recall by advertising and reaching out to consumers who they know have bought this […]

If product advertising can be simply defined as the means by which you catch the customer’s attention and persuade them to choose your product rather than those of your competitors, then you’d be hard pressed to find a more effective form of advertising, particularly at point of sale, than attractive and effective labelling. What’s more, with modern colour digital or […]

Buying batteries can sometimes be a very difficult chore. There are many different companies that produce batteries. As you might expect, each of these companies claims to make the best batteries on the market. However, this is not the case. Some batteries are clearly better than others. There are companies that are known for making batteries that last an exceptionally […]

A new report issued by the website EY, known as the World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report, has just confirmed that the financial assets of Middle Eastern banks are set to exceed $800 million by the end of 2015. This is a development that has not been unexpected, but which has still managed to serve as a timely reminder of Islamic […]

When you find yourself strapped for cash, life can be very stressful. It can cause sleepless nights, bad habits and put added strain on your relationships. There are so many ways and thoughts about how to go about getting extra cash. Whether it’s starting a service, completing online application forms, or having a yard sale and getting rid of your […]