Checks have for a long time been part of our business fabric. The convenience of using checks has seen their use moving beyond just business use into the personal realm. Is there, therefore, a difference between personal checks and business checks? Aren’t they both just paper instructions to the...
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company earlier last week got into bed with Kenya’s telecommunications heavyweight, Safaricom. As of the 19th of February 2018, Google made it possible for Kenyans to access the paid for applications on the Google Play store by accepting M-Pesa as a viable payment option. The move...
More than a million Americans are accessing unemployment funds created for the extended joblessness period and things are going to get even more challenging in the coming months. A recent study suggested that individuals accessing the unemployment funds will find it harder to find a job in the days...
Economic uncertainty refers to a state of unpredictability and instability in the economy, characterized by fluctuations in key economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation rates, and employment levels. It is often caused by various factors such as political instability, natural disasters, and global economic crises. Economic uncertainty can...
Metro bank has always been a darling to many users. Since it was founded in the UK by Anthony Thomson and Vernon Hill in 2010, the bank has been a real threat to the major and widely known banks. Its new and fresh energy welcomed many customers, and so did the free dog biscuits...
The latest move to hurt Herbalife's business comes from the inside: its main shareholder, Icahn Enterprises, has announced it will cash out at least 25% of its shares, with the intention of releasing more of them in the future. The information comes as no surprise, as several media outlets...
Starting a business and seeing it become a profitable entity is one of the most desired goals. However, it is always easier said than done. In fact, most business ideas around the world never go past the start-up phase. None of this means that that is impossible to start a business from...
The global economy has been decelerating, especially when the prices of raw materials, such as oil, began rising at a ridiculously fast rate. From that year on, the world has been experiencing a huge financial crisis, affecting many sectors, including lowly workers and fresh graduates who are seeking for...
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates on a decentralized network called blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that records all transactions across multiple computers. Unlike traditional currencies issued by central banks, cryptocurrencies are not controlled by any government or...
Most people these days are almost always looking for things that can help them get more money so they can pay their bills and afford their luxuries. Well, no one can blame anyone though. Mainly because having a hefty amount of money is basically any sane person’s dream. But...