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Fine Wines: The Art of Investing in Wine
Learning about fine wine has become an increasingly popular pastime for many, including Thibaut de Roux, who has more than 10 years of experience in wine tasting. Investing in fine wine is one of the more pleasurable investment options available to investors, who can...
Successfully Raising Venture Capital
Venture capital investments have been seen to increase steadily in countries across South and Latin America, as well as India, Southeast Asia, Central Eastern Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States – which includes Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan,...
How Big Data Is Being Implemented During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has created many shifts and changes in society and business, particularly in the technology industry, which has seen even higher levels of engagement during the health scare. People have turned to technology to feel connected with their...
The Many Beautiful Alpine Lakes of Chamonix
Chamonix is an area that is best known for its skiing. However, there are also numerous Alpine lakes to visit in the area. The Chamonix valley is found in the north-western part of the Alps, only 15 km from both the Swiss border and the Italian border. A popular...
Wine as an Investment: Tips for Beginner Investors
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 Strategy: Learning from the Chess Masters
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...
Start-Up Finance Beyond COVID-19: The Post-Pandemic Future of Venture Capital
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...
2020 Big Data Banking and Payments: Predictions and Themes
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...
The Secrets of Venture Capital
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...
France Unveils Financial Plan to Support Start-ups
With lockdown measures in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, companies around the world continue to worry about the economic consequences of the pandemic. Start-ups in particular are more concerned about the situation, given that a lot of focus in the...