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For a smoother path to investment success, diversify
September 17, 2019
The word diversification crops up in many contexts. You might hear a business person talk about diversifying revenue streams, or a footy fan mention a team’s need to assemble a group of players with diverse skills. In a variety of arenas, people agree that diversification can improve chances for success. Investors are no different. In...Read More
Good things come to those who wait
September 17, 2019
Do you know which popular vehicle name reads the same forwards and backwards? Find the answer at the end of this article. If you scrolled down straight away, you might be too keen for your own good. We’ve all heard that patience is a virtue, and it can even save you money. Now’s a good...Read More
How to do competitor analysis
September 16, 2019
How many other businesses are going after your target customers? What are they offering and how are they delivering it? Answering these questions will help you build a competitive strategy and make your business stronger. Here’s how to do it. The benefits of a competitive strategy Your competitors – the ones you worry about, anyway...Read More
5 tips for developing a business idea into a real venture
September 9, 2019
Having a solid business idea is a far cry from having a successful business. In this article, Benjamin Kluwgant discusses the best ways to approach turning your concept into a reality. Have you ever been working your day job and all of a sudden experienced a light bulb moment with a genius business idea? Well,...Read More
5 sustainable holiday destinations to add to your travel list
September 9, 2019
From wildlife-filled jungles to some of the world’s most spectacular beaches, sustainable travel is on the rise across the globe. While there’s nothing like swaying in a hammock with a cocktail or two, it’s even better when you know your holiday dollars help to support communities and environmentally-friendly practices, while protecting cultural and natural heritage....Read More
Climate change and ethical investing
September 9, 2019
The vision for ethical investing is simple: invest for the long term while making the world a better place. It’s noble and hard to argue with. Implementing the vision, however, is not so easy. The investing world is seldom black and white. Investors often face a decision choosing the lesser of two evils, or the...Read More
Burnout! Is it time to take some time?
September 2, 2019
By Emily Connell Nutritional Medicine Self-care – it’s a bit of a ‘buzz’ word. Everyone is telling us we need more of it – can’t pour from an empty cup and all that. But it’s harder than it sounds! It’s so much more than pedicures and massages (don’t get me wrong – these are great!),...Read More
Why ESG has moved from nice-to-do to must-do
September 2, 2019
Investors increasingly care about ESG. Traditionally we could rely on authorities to take our concerns into account and update the regulatory framework accordingly. But, with political polarisation increasing, this mechanism is coming undone. As a community of companies and investors, the onus is on us to step in and co-operate to develop an ESG structure...Read More
From bartering to smartphones—how our money habits have evolved
September 2, 2019
When’s the last time you used cash? New technologies are changing the way we transact Two sheep for an axe? A pigskin coat for a sack of grain? Three bushels of wheat for a goat? We’ve come a long way as a species. Back in the day, bartering was the only way to conduct transactions....Read More
Are you putting all your marketing eggs in one basket?
August 26, 2019
By Flying Solo contributor Cath Connell We live in exciting times! New technologies have made it so easy to grow your dream business by providing low-cost and potentially powerful ways to connect with your audience – often without having to leave the comfort of your office (or dining table)! No longer do we have to...Read More