by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 23, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Reading an article about The Future of Shopping in all its glory, the browsing online, videoconferencing, superimposing items, click-and-collect, scanning barcodes, price-matching , Quick Response and technological advances mean the future seems less leaps-and-bounds and more vaulting and ricocheting. With a question being posed: ‘Is E-Commerce a disruption for retailers'? For the small business that [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 19, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Could 2012 see the appreciation of customers being a new currency for banks? (Space has been left for any comments of the sarcastic variety) Although.... could be as Banks, previously reluctant to join in with social networks are beginning to realise they might be missing out. Aware of the big numbers therefore potential, banks will be [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 16, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Management, Miscellaneous, Outside the Box, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. A statement which might truly, according to promoted top ten lists, be relegated to Christmas’ past, as real time toys in emails to the North Pole seem to eschew traditional play for interactive with added technology. Updated after Christmas dinner games, such [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 15, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
An Email sent to us which we’d like to share: It is a slow day in a little Greek Village. The rain is beating down and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit. On this particular day a rich German tourist is driving through the village, [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 8, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Management, Market Update, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
The ease of online shopping isn’t new but, as technology marches ever forward, it’s the ease of the experience and the convenience of the transaction that has the customers spending. Click and collect, virtual stores and mobile access are all keeping shopping habits on the move. Who needs to write a shopping list! Grab a drink and [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 6, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, Monthly Musings, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
Economic Advantage to Hibernation Amassing goodies, storing up supplies and generally expending any remaining energy, exemplifies the wind-down to the end of a year, a time that can be used for potential hibernation. With predictions of a winter with Britain in recession, due to economic roller-coasting, the squeezes on budgets and employment, plus additional interruptions [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 1, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
It’s no news to describe the current UK economy as ‘abnormal’ therefore, following the OBR’s latest economic forecasts for growth, the Chancellor’s autumn statement wasn’t too surprising. With plenty of commentary around (both winners and losers) we were able to enjoy a ‘lighter’ viewpoint via The Daily Mash. Apparently the future of a cutting-edge economy [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Nov 30, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Vision.... `is the art of seeing things invisible' (Swift). Strategically placed around us are aids; PC, phone, light, files etc. Aids to us getting things done. It’s also good to be reminded that beyond the centre of our focus there is another life, therefore, personal touches are added to the mix; photos, letters, cd’s, favourite [...]
