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THE ART OF MAKING MONEY

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Have you had a business idea in your head for a long time but haven’t acted on it yet? Have you started an idea (be it a blog, a business, a service, etc.) but can’t seem to make it take off? Are you a wantrepreneur who wants to become a profit-generating entrepreneur? This is for you. Over the years, I’ve launched, scaled and failed with a variety of online businesses. Some took off and are thriving to this day, and others didn’t exactly work out. I have learned firsthand and from my mentors what the art of making money is … Continue reading THE ART OF MAKING MONEY

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LONDON TRAVEL TIPS

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1.Travel around London with a Visitor Oyster card A Visitor Oyster card is a smartcard with pay as you go credit that allows you to travel on most public transport in London. Buy one online and have it delivered to your home so that it’s ready to use as soon as you arrive in London. That way, you won’t have to queue to get one.  Pay as you go fares are cheaper than buying paper single tickets. You can also use your contactless debit or credit card to pay as you go on London’s public transport, although overseas transaction fees may apply. 2. Touch … Continue reading LONDON TRAVEL TIPS

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CRYPTOCURRENCY FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions What is cryptocurrency mining? Without Miners, cryptocurrency market would not work. Miners provide a two-fold role in cryptocurrency. Firstly, they process complex mathematical problems to “unlock” new coins. Secondly, they validate transactions on the network. They must have consensus on any change to the network for the blockchain to remain consistent. Non-consensus can lead to forks in the network. Forks are incredibly difficult to make happen on the Bitcoin network, and for many this is one of its strongest attributes. What’s the difference between a broker and exchanges? Cryptocurrency exchanges are all those platforms that allow traders … Continue reading CRYPTOCURRENCY FAQ

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WHICH CRYPTO?

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Bitcoin has not just been a trendsetter, ushering in a wave of cryptocurrencies built on a decentralized peer-to-peer network, it’s become the de facto standard for cryptocurrencies, inspiring an ever-growing legion of followers and spinoffs. What Are Cryptocurrencies?  Before we take a closer look at some of these alternatives to bitcoin, let’s step back and briefly examine what we mean by terms like cryptocurrency and altcoin. A cryptocurrency, broadly defined, is virtual or digital money which takes the form of tokens or “coins.” While some cryptocurrencies have ventured into the physical world with credit cards or other projects, the large … Continue reading WHICH CRYPTO?

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PROPERTY HOT SPOTS 2019

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Greater Manchester You should know by now that property prices in Manchester city centre have exploded over the last few years. And it’s not just property: the city has been transformed, and is now one of the most vibrant and exciting places to live in the whole country. The city centre is still a strong place to invest in property now, but it also opens up opportunities in the surrounding areas. This is the same “ripple effect” (which we’ve covered on our Property Podcast) that we’ve seen in London in the past. After the last crash, prime London was the first to recover … Continue reading PROPERTY HOT SPOTS 2019

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INVESTMENT WATCHES

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The 5 best watches to invest in: 1. Tudor Heritage Black Bay A new addition to the Heritage Black Bay family this diver’s watch in stainless steel draws its characteristic elements from Tudor’s history. Fitted with Tudor’s MT5602 self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system, with power reserve of 70 hours. What the expert says:  “Stick to the classic pieces that people will always want and you’ll have a watch that, 10 years down the line, will recoup the majority of your initial outlay. Tudor’s recent phoenix-from-the-ashes revival was spearheaded by the gorgeously but not slavishly retro-styled Black Bay.  Now it’s … Continue reading INVESTMENT WATCHES