All experienced investors know that the key to minimising risk in an investment portfolio is diversification. This means setting aside a percentage of the portfolio for investment in alternative assets, alongside traditional stocks, shares and bonds. There are many...
Business leaders and chess masters often have numerous common traits and characteristics. There are multiple similarities between chess strategy and business strategy, so it stands to reason that one can learn how to be better at business by gaining a thorough...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic downturn at a level never before seen, even during previous economic crises. As the pandemic rages on, the ambiguity of what might happen next causes even more problems for businesses, with no-one knowing for sure when it...
Big data has been revolutionising the banking and payments sectors for some time, bringing more information than ever before to the table for analysis and changing the way our financial services systems work beyond recognition. Big data has paved the way for new and...
Venture capital funding is a popular source of funding for start-ups and businesses that may not qualify for finances with traditional lenders. Additionally, entrepreneurs with an eye on quick growth and (hopefully) a lucrative exit are also drawn to it. However, for...
