I enjoy reading Jim Rohn’s motivational comments and views on business and thought you might be interested in the following article. The following words are his. I’ve said it before, that success is the study of the obvious—but sometimes we need someone to remind us and show us the simplest way to get there. Here […]

Ah, networking – the joys of talking to loads of strangers… I thought this week that those of you who are new to Networking or who are considering starting, it might benefit from a few ideas. It is daunting.  But here are four things to say, to make it easier: #1 – “Mind if I […]

Just to prove that there is life beyond Financial Services, I thought I would share with you one of my hobbies namely being a member of Westerton Male Voice Choir. That’s me in the Back Row 2nd from the left and we’re performing “Highland Cathedral”. The clip comes from one of our practice nights. Please […]

As readers will undoubtedly know, it’s all set up to be a very important week in parliament this week with Theresa May’s next meaningful vote scheduled for tomorrow – and subsequent votes on Wednesday and Thursday depending on the outcomes. All that uncertainty means that there are still a number of different possible outcomes for […]

Ian Cowie, writing his usual Personal Account column in the Sunday Times Money section, has China in his investment sights last weekend. He reminds readers of the value of investing internationally and how China’s growing economy has significant potential despite worries over a trade war. As recent events seem to have increased hopes that such […]

I read an interesting article in Money Marketing last week which I thought might be of interest to you.  It concerns the new loan charge tax that could be demanded from 50,000 people and which sets a worrying precedent. “No one is more vitriolic about tax “evoiders” than me. Just the other day, I argued […]