It has been an immensely challenging year for the Philippines, with the coronavirus pandemic and a particularly damaging typhoon season combining to cause immense socio-economic panic. Three recent typhoons have proved to be particularly devastating, killing in excess of 100 people in the region while causing damage to farms and infrastructure that’s thought to be […]
You need to identify what your hosting needs are and your company’s priorities in the coming months or years before you can pick a web hosting company. Consider long-term objectives, and while as a start-up you do not have a high-traffic website, a substantial level of growth could require you to sustain service levels in […]
Being a green-minded business sounds like the responsible thing to do, but it is right for your long-term success? In real terms, sustainability is about taking action to ensure that your brand’s impact on the world around you is a positive one. This idea has gained considerable traction in the business space as companies have […]
Feeling the entrepreneurial itch? Ready to revamp your career in 2021? If you’ve always dreamed of owning your own business, the new year is a great time to take stock of professional opportunities. While entrepreneurship may not be the right fit for everyone, owning your own business is a uniquely fulfilling and rewarding endeavor. It’s […]
In whom, or what, can you place your automotive trust? God, regular human beings, or an optician? In a world of citizen ‘journalism’, where the power of multi-media activities is no longer the remit of a monied elite, Iain Robertson is seriously worried about the blend of mixed messages, false hopes and ill-researched conclusions being […]
87% of business leaders name digitization as one of their top priorities. And yet, only 40% have managed to implement digital initiatives on a broader scale. And that’s a telling statistic. Sure, you can build an online store relatively quickly, as there are convenient site builders that take a lot of the technical obstacles out […]
A fire can be catastrophic for a business, and it can take months or even years to fully recover from the repercussions of such an event. Any enterprise that has experienced even a minor fire knows the troubles and losses it brings. It is much better to take precautions to prevent a fire instead of […]
Credit scores can be frustrating. You may have had one or two late payments, and all of a sudden, your credit score plummets. You may then spend the next several months, or even years, trying to increase it to a number that puts you in a favorable lending position. Even if you’ve been doing everything […]
Sound business financials involve a combination of making money and spending it. Business owners are always looking for opportunities to invest in their companies in ways that increase the bottom line. Unfortunately, some investments do not get the attention they deserve. Investing in fire safety is one example. The risk of fire varies from one […]
The business world is always an uncertain one, with markets reacting – either negatively or positively – to the slightest thing. 2020 has been unique, however, in the way that businesses and their finances have been affected. The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many businesses have had to shut their doors altogether, and those that […]
29/11/2020
Edition 288 – October/November 2020
An ill wind By Business Money group editor Robert Lefroy Lack of cyber securi...
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