It’s Friday June 16, 2006, and we had some follow through in yesterdays trading session as the Nasdaq shot up over 2.8%, the S&P 500 jumped 2.1% and the Dow pushed its way through the 11,000 mark. But the volume on the Indexes weren’t as heavy as they should’ve been […]
Cycling: Health and Fitness Guide
When it comes to convincing people to try cycling, some would usually ask, “Why go cycling when you can burn your calories in the gym?” While it is true that working out in the gym can help in losing weight and toning our muscles, outdoor cycling has its own merits. […]
Education in Jamaica
Recently Education Minister Andrew Holness has made the news on many occasions whether it be grading primary school principals or expressing what he really thinks about the GSAT examination. Andrew Holness has not been forceful in his capacity and also has not led in the right areas as the Minister […]
Health and Wellness Tips With A Long Fitness Life
Your health is your wealth. A healthy man is a wealthy man, literally. You may think of a tycoon who owns so much material wealth but their health troubles them. What is the point of all the material wealth if you cannot enjoy it? The money spent on doctors could […]
Sharing Social Media Content
There are an abundance of bookmarking sites available today. I decided to wax eloquent on Digg.com because Larry Brauner wanted to know what all his Facebook friends’ favorite service was. They have a great community and this is the first site I choose to use now when I see an […]
Cryptocurrency and Taxation Challenges
Cryptocurrencies have been in the news recently because tax authorities believe they can be used to launder money and evade taxes. Even the Supreme Court appointed a Special Investigating Team on Black Money recommended that trading in such currency be discouraged. While China was reported to have banned some its […]
Business Opportunities in the Travel and Tourism Sector
Are you bored of your current job and want to start a business, but are unable to figure out the most beneficial business opportunity? If your answer is ‘YES’ and you want a flexible work environment, the comfort of working at home, as well as flexible working hours; this article […]
Are CFO Services Right for Your Small Business?
Short answer? Yes!Every business is sure to benefit from having a chief financial officer overseeing accounting and finances. These top-notch financial advisors help to keep all of your reports and book keeping up to date as well as give useful financial advice and strategy to keep your business on track […]
Modern Financial Management Theories & Small Businesses
The following are some examples of modern financial management theories formulated on principles considered as ‘a set of fundamental tenets that form the basis for financial theory and decision-making in finance’ (Emery et al.1991). An attempt would be made to relate the principles behind these concepts to small businesses’ financial […]
What Do You Know About Social Media?
What do you know about social media? Before you answer that question, let me tell you that you know more than you may think. Social media is simply another way for us to communicate and connect with one another. If you are a smart communicator and understand the power of […]