If you have decided to dabble in or throw yourself fully into online share trading, then you need to create a plan. Share trading can be quite daunting without a certain level of knowledge and experience, so having a share-trading plan can set you on the right path from the beginning. Find out what a share-trading plan is, why it’s [...]

“You like me! You really like me!” Sally Fields’ legendary Oscar acceptance speech has been quoted thousands of times, but since the advent of social media, her poignant words have even more meaning, especially for businesses. Thanks to the proliferation of sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and others, businesses of all sizes, from major corporations to small mom-and-pop shops, have [...]

Today’s workplaces are not the same as they were. With growing globalisation and the so-called “Tiger economies,” having language skills to complement other knowledge can set your children apart when it comes to having marketable skills in the workplace. In addition to knowing more than one language providing an advantage later in life, learning another language opens up the understanding [...]

Being comfortable at the workplace is important for every employee. Not only does it shoot the level of productivity, but also adds a tinge of confidence in the employee’s attitude. This is why workplace flexibility was introduced; to help meet individual needs at the office by means of small tweaks or changes. Many factors can hinder your efficiency at work. It [...]

If you are looking to expand your business without eating into your budget you may want to consider using a virtual office. Traditionally it would take businesses a long time to set up an office. Not only would they need to purchase furniture and equipment, but they would also have to think about the cost of hiring staff and training [...]

They’re everywhere and taking the world by storm. As a matter or fact, you don’t even have to look far and wide to realize that mobile phones and other smart devices have outpaced laptops and desktops in terms of unit sales. And if you haven’t already heard, Cisco, in February of 2012, had predicted that by 2016, there will be [...]

The job interview is probably the most important step in the job application process because this is where you can sell yourself to the employer and show off your experience and ability to establish good interpersonal relationships. There is an art to the job interview that ensures you stand out and do well. Here are some tips you can follow [...]

It can be one of the most exhilarating times of a person’s life when he or she moves away to attend college for the first time.  After so many years of having a room all to themselves, a college student has to plan accordingly, not only for how they will study and adapt to new college courses, but also to [...]

To compete against other SMEs in the current economic climate, you need to find the best talent. To flourish and grow, you need to exploit technology to maximise your efficiency and productivity. This means more than just having a website that is search-engine optimised and can accept credit card payments. Now, small business need to find innovative ways to build [...]

Not many people will understand that they are actually messing up their financial future by carrying out ignorant activities. Spending few thousand bucks on a monthly basis for unwanted outings such as going on a tour on every month or partying hard on every week end might actually ruin your future. You might be independent and earning enough to look [...]