Help & Advice

When you work from home, it’s important to have a separate area for your office, but that doesn’t mean it has to be an island that separates you from the world. It doesn’t have to look like a cubicle, either. In fact, you’ll be more productive if it doesn’t.…continue reading →

You know the markets inside and out. You have a grasp on what makes a sound investment. However, when it comes to your own business, you’re not quite as confident regarding capital. Maybe you don’t have as much cash on hand as you’d feel comfortable investing. Perhaps you’re looking for investors and funds beyond your own network. Either way, you’re certainly not alone.…continue reading →

From a business perspective, few developments can hurt your financial standing more than a lawsuit in which someone alleges he or she has been mistreated or injured. These situations aren’t always unavoidable,  but they can be prevented in many cases.…continue reading →

Your dashboard is full of tiny symbols that alert you to different issues with your vehicle. But do you know what every single one of them means? There are certain dash symbols that light up when you turn your car on, but then turn off. Here are 9 common dashboard icons and what they mean. …continue reading →

The good news is the world’s economy has largely recovered from the most recent economic downturn. The bad news is lower unemployment is making it more difficult for companies to find the employees they need, particularly in more specialised fields. Attracting enough workers with the right expertise can be a huge challenge and the inability to find those workers can hurt companies. Unfilled positions can slow company growth, lead to problems with customers, or result in burnout for existing workers. Here are ways to find the employees you need, regardless of the type of business. …continue reading →

If you’re planning to or are already in the process of selling your home, you probably have quite a bit on your mind and safety and security might not be at the top of your priority list, but they should be. Whether you are selling your home by owner, or a realtor is selling it for you, during this time there can be big safety risks you and your family face, and it’s important to be aware of these risks, and take steps to avoid them.…continue reading →

You already know about passwords, but you might not have heard about passphrases. Simply put

• A password is usually composed of around 10 letters and symbols. They are usually random, for example: ‘SVP0RTTR3!’
• A passphrase is longer, containing spaces between words. They are usually random but readable, for example: ‘The fox ironing needs to be done by Shrove Tuesday’.

So, why should you think about using passphrases instead of passwords?…continue reading →

Small businesses have been given the chance to compete with business giants, and despite stiff competition a lot of them still stay on top of their game and continue to provide exceptional products and services that are on a par with industry standards. But not every small business is lucky. There are several things that cause their early demise, which can be prevented if only small business owners are armed with the right know-how and strategies to flourish in their industries.…continue reading →

For the last few decades, stocks and shares have been some of the most highly traded and widely recognized financial instruments. However, in an age when everything from cryptocurrencies to foreign exchange pairs are competing for the attention of investors and traders, it can sometimes seem as though stock trading is no longer worth it. That’s definitely not the case though: in fact, plenty of stock traders are still out there developing their portfolios and adding to them with each passing week. …continue reading →