Investment

Why diversifying your business doesn’t always bring success

While diversification has brought huge success for some businesses, for others it has been a costly error. When entering any new industry, strategy should come before size

Amsterdam leads the way as European office take-ups take off

A healthier economy and falling unemployment are boosting office occupation in Europe, with cities like Amsterdam registering significant office market growth

Quinta do Lago: how to get more from your holiday home

When buying a holiday home, it’s essential to ensure that the property will generate a long-term return on investment. Quinta do Lago has done just this for 45 years

NJMPF puts retirement planning centre-stage in South Africa

Encouraging saving and offering insurance is just the tip of the pension fund iceberg. To truly support members, financial literacy is key

Brexit is scary, but there’s money to be made for those who face the fear

Though it threw markets into turmoil, firms and
investors willing to ride out the Brexit panic found the challenges hid a range of lucrative opportunities

Getting in on the ground floor is the best way to invest in projects

Early-stage property investments focused on forward sales can yield reliable, market-beating returns if partnership is embraced

Freddie Achom – the Brexit effect

As Brexit sends start-ups to the continent, crowdfunding is overtaking venture capital funding in the UK. Investors may be looking for alternative routes, but the outcome may not be as bleak as it’s being portrayed

Chaffee Crossing is home to a host of international businesses

Arkansas’ second-largest city has drawn $1.5bn in capital investments thanks to a perfect mix of lifestyle options, transport links and business-friendly infrastructure

Port Arthur is expanding beyond oil to welcome European business

By investing heavily in local infrastructure and moving away from a reliance on oil, Port Arthur, Texas is working to develop an environment conducive to international business investment

The Trump effect might be no more than media hype

A lot has been written about President Trump’s first few months in charge, but little of it dwells on matters of substance

Virginia Beach combines fun in the sun with serious business benefits

Foreign and US companies alike are flocking to Virginia Beach to take advantage of the area’s futuristic connectivity and business environment

Network effects allow tech companies to dominate the market

Harnessing network effects is the key to tech industry domination. However, giant killing is easier said than done – it takes a certain self-assured confidence to rise to the top

Fine wine market achieves five year high as investors diversify

A portfolio approach is the key to investing in fine wines, explains Cult and Boutique’s Daniel Paterson

MuniFin’s green bond reveals investor demand for sustainable options

Known for its green forests, Finland is aiming to become known for its green bonds

As economic conditions threaten the reliability of state pensions, people are more likely to turn to private pensions. Using a good consultant is key to getting the most out of such schemes

Clear, analytical consulting: OVB helps clients navigate private pensions

With state pensions increasingly at risk due to continent-wide austerity, the need for private schemes is greater than ever. With this comes the need for sound, honest financial consultancy

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