Monday, 4 March 2013

Apple iWatch

iPod, iPhone, iPad and now the iWatch. Apple are furiously working on developing a watch. What is next. Have a read and see if you would buy into it. Apple iWatch

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Facebook decline?

Social media has become so intertwined in our lives. How do you use yours? Have you become too reliant on Social media? Have a think of the reasons why you use social media and what the next best thing is going to be. Is Facebook all it can be, or are there other avenues? Is Facebook in decline?

Monday, 25 February 2013

Net Present Value

In Business studies, Net Present Value theory is covered. it is part of Investment Appraisal and it basically covers the return on investment over a period of time. With inflation through cost of goods sold etc, the value of your money today will be worth far less in the future in terms of buying power. If you ask your Grandparents how much they bought their house for and compare it to the price your parents paid for theirs, there is a huge difference. I am sure you could name a few products that you have bought that have increased in price over time. The point is that one dollar or one pound etc will be worth less in the future. A pound now worth 33p

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Startup checklist

There are many reasons why Start ups succeed or fail. Here are a few reasons to think about when trying to improve your chances of success. Start ups article

Soft Skills

Soft Skills are now regarded as really important in industry. When recruiting, soft skills are often sought after. In examinations, soft skills are often mentioned when discussing HR. This article is a great resource for your studies and as a benchmark for you in your future careers. Soft Skills article.

QR codes

QR codes are the future. If you have a QR reader app on your phone, use it now.


NetFlix and Apple

I have just come across this great article talking about the potential successes of two well known brands and the value of their balance sheets. A great resource for financial calculations, theory and wider issues. House of Cards