Credit Scores

Whether you are applying for a loan, trying to buy that car using finance, renting an apartment or using a store card, the most important thing going for you is your Credit Score. This is the first thing that is checked to see whether you have the tendency to pay your bills. If you have a history of not paying bills, would you let someone buy something off you on credit, knowing that there is a chance that you might not get your money back? There are ways to build your credit score up, but unfortunately you can lower your credit score just as easy. Read the following article.

Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis is practically a household name. In my opinion , he was one of the first to get consumers on mass to stand up for themselves and seek out the best deal on MoneySavingExpert.com, whether it be for gas, electric, credit card rate, savings etc.  With his constant appearances on TV, radio and in the newspaper, he has become a  trusted brand and a first choice stop for easily understood advice and the best deals on the market. He has since sold his website to Moneysupermarket.com for 87 million pounds.To read more about the sale read both articles. Article 1 and Article 2 For those learning business, this would be a good example of a business buying another business for its brand, foot traffic and market awareness.

Fashion, practicality or innovation?

Apple are a great brand. They are trendy and innovative. They have a huge following worldwide and in a way I am  but not totally surprised when I saw this story in the news.  A man loves his iPod to the extent that he has incorporated it into him through having magnets surgically implanted into his arm so that he can wear his iPod like a watch. Thereby having his iPod with him at all times amongst a back drop of artwork. It is different, it does look pretty cool and iPod will get a lot of exposure out of this. No doubt the tattoo artist will get a lot of exposure for his work and lots of goodies from Apple. I would like to see how he gets on with security when he decides to fly somewhere, or puts his hands in his pocket near his credit card. Will these magnets ruin the magnetic strip in the card thereby ending up with a useless card? I have read somewhere that people are having logos tattooed or painted on themselves for cash. marketing is getting creative, if you get chance read the blog about the houses being painted bright colors. It will be interesting to see what deals this guy will get. Have a look for yourself.