Investment groups, sometimes called “investment clubs,” are groups of individuals who come together to discuss, research, and contribute to investment opportunities. An investment group can be a group of young entrepreneurs coming together or a powerhouse of professional investment brokers. Most investment groups pool money to purchase investments together, which not only increases buying power but can disperse risks. Here […]
How to Launch Your Own Investment Group
4 Ways to Branch Out in Your Freelance Work
When it comes to freelance work, there are far more positives than negatives. From flexible schedules and working out of a home office to skipping long commutes and finding a way to earn money doing something you truly enjoy, freelancing can be a wonderful and satisfying experience. As for disadvantages, one issue that can crop up from time to time […]
Fizzy Automatic Insurance for Delayed Flights
Insurer AXA launched Fizzy, insurance that uses blockchain technology to automatically refund travelers for delayed flights, in Italy in June. Users can purchase a Fizzy policy up to 15 days before their flight. Fizzy records flight details on the blockchain, calculates risk of delay, and charges accordingly. If the flight is delayed by two hours or more the user is compensated automatically upon landing; […]
Doctor Service Through App
This month Southeast Asian ride-hailing app Grab announced its partnership with Ping An Good Doctor – China’s leading online healthcare firm. Set to launch in Q1 2019, the partnership will see Grab users being able to book physicians and buy medicines through Grab’s third party services function GrabPlatform, using GrabPay to complete transactions. Grab will own 30% of the venture, […]
Worst Business Decisions of All Time
Worst Business Decisions of All Time? These are the top eight: The company that could have bought Google for under $1m Back in 1999, search engine Excite, one of the most well-known brands on the internet, turned down the opportunity to purchase Google for only $750k. Google went on to dominate the world and are now valued at around $367bn, while Excite were […]
4 Ways Automation of HR Process Benefits Small Businesses
Small businesses are hard pressed when it comes to time and money. When you’re dealing with fewer resources, you simply have to learn to make the most of what you got and to optimise your operations. In order to do this, automation of HR process can provide a huge leverage. HR has to deal with a lot of administrative tasks. […]
Jammy Super Portable Digital Guitar
Jammy is a new super-portable digital guitar with the detachable neck by RnD64. Main Jammy features are: Extreme portability: it fits into most of the backpacks and complies with the airlines’ carry-on regulations. It’s all about the neck that can be easily detached making the whole thing only 17” long. Increased playability due to detachable neck: its 15 standard sized frets […]
Healthy Bed Time Snacks for Dogs
Bocce’s Bakery makes small-batch dog treats using locally sourced, 100% natural ingredients. Founder, Andrea Tovar, decided to make healthier snacks after reevaluating her dog Bocce’s health and diet; finding that the preservative-plagued treats she had been giving him weren’t helping with his weight problem. These new Bedtime Tea treats are made from banana, lavender, vanilla and oats—and ensure pooches (and […]
Ratio Cafe with Robot Bartender and Barista
The Ratio café, featuring a robot bartender and barista, just opened in Shanghai.After customers pre-order and pay via an app they can take a seat while a robotic arm makes their drink. Ratio’s robot can grind coffee beans, pour shots, and ensure that each drink has the perfect ratio (hence the cafe’s name) of ingredients. Founder Gavin Pathross says Ratio solves a key flaw […]
Housecraft, a Fun AR App for Laying Out Furniture
Perfectly plan your future home with your phone! Housecraft uses your device’s camera and the power of augmented reality to let you place fully rendered 3D models anywhere in your world. Intuitive Interface. It’s never been easier to carefully position a piece of furniture in a room. No dollys required. Precise Measurements. Feel exactly how big objects are and how they’ll fit […]