06/27/2021 Charles Post in Uncategorized Leave a Comment on Studying Business: Techniques to Help Survive Your Exam Studying Business: Techniques to Help Survive Your Exam The importance of your business exams cannot be stressed enough if you are planning on graduating and getting your final industry qualification, the exams are notorious for their length and intensity with many saying that they are the hardest exams that they have ever done before. I don’t mean to stress you out with the harshness but it would be unwise to downplay the situation from what it is. Taking your business exam is a crucial part of your career and a bit of stress could provide you with the motivation that you need to be successful. If you are looking for ways that you can help revise what you need to know in order to ensure that you are fully prepared for this intense exam then you will be glad to know that there are a number of things that you can do. A lot of what makes up effective revisions is ensuring that the sources you are using are reliable and clear in what they are trying to say, with something as complex as a business in particular it can be easy to lose the information in what is generally a lot of unnecessary jargon. Study Guides When it comes to studying for any exam it is always going to be a good idea for you to invest in the relevant study guide that is provided by your independent examination board, doing this means that you have access to all of the relevant information and topics that you are going to be tested on. Rather than wasting time looking over things that are not going to come up you can simply check the study guide and expand upon the given topics if you wish to get some extra points for context on the subject. If you are entering your first year within your business study then you will definitely need the cfa level 1 study guide which is filled with all of the relevant examination board topics that will be covered during this study period. They may be expensive but if they can help get you onto the road to success in both your educational and professional lives I would argue the price is worth it, but if you are looking to find study guides at a more affordable price point why not try buying secondhand from an online retailer as many people give them away when they no longer need them or have finished the course. FlashCards A great way to ensure that you remember all of the information that you need when it comes to your exam revision would be to split things up into categories and put small segments of the information onto individual flashcards. Using a single word prompt on one side to help you remember what is on the other side you can very quickly memorize large amounts of information in a very effective way, flashcards are portable too so that you can continue revising on the go and no… Continue Reading
05/19/2021 Charles Post in Uncategorized Leave a Comment on The 5 Hottest Businesses in San Antonio The 5 Hottest Businesses in San Antonio San Antonio is a busy place with a large population. For this reason, there is always a demand for new businesses to meet the needs of the people of San Antonio. As well as being an extremely populated place, San Antonio is also extremely trendy. San Antonio has gained a reputation as a hub for all that is cool and in right now and in order to be successful, local businesses have to abide by this look closely. Luckily for these businesses, many of them have thrived and have managed to stay current and popular with the people of San Antonio, even businesses that aren’t considered to be too glamorous. Here are the 5 hottest businesses in San Antonio. At Home Party There is nothing that the people of San Antonio love more than a good party. The clubs of San Antonio are fantastic, but getting into a club can be extremely difficult and the entry cost can be extremely expensive. For this reason, more and more people are choosing to have parties at home. The people of San Antonio don’t just throw your standard parties and for that reason they need party planners, which is where the At Home Party company comes to help. They completely plan your party and simply request for you to cover the costs, which saves people a lot of time. At The Cleaners With all the parties that are constantly happening, there is bound to be a lot of mess. At The Cleaners has been tidying up the homes of busy San Antonio citizens for the last 4 years and they offer guaranteed customer satisfaction when i0t comes to the quality of their cleaning. If you are someone that is expecting the visit of home inspection services in San Antonio, then you will want to make sure that your home is as clean as possible. Business Mentors UCR As previously stated, there are lots of businesses in San Antonio and for that reason, it can take a lot of work in order to have a successful business among all of the congestion. Business Mentors UCR is a business that offers advice to businesses that are just starting up, as well as offering them business connections to allow them to network with people who can allow their business to gain success. The Bar We couldn’t write a top five of San Antonio’s hottest businesses without mentioning one of the many bars that they have. The Bar is one of the most popular bars in San Antonio and it is said that every party goer finishes their night at the Bar for some inexpensive drinks and fantastic music that gets everyone re-energized and back into the party mood after a long night. Something that The Bar offers that everyone loves is free toast at 6 am, which is extremely useful for anyone that has been too busy partying instead of eating. This shows just how much the business cares about its customers as they… Continue Reading
08/26/2020 Charles Post in Uncategorized Leave a Comment on The Business of Law: How do Law Firms Actually Make Money? The Business of Law: How do Law Firms Actually Make Money? The world of law is a seemingly confusing and cut-throat world. Lawyers are known for being cold, ruthless, and calculating. Because they have to be. In a courtroom, there is little room for error. Especially when you hold another individual’s fate in your hand. Aside from being a tough field to work in, is it also a very lucrative field. The common image of lawyers is them on the top floor of a skyscraper, sitting in a massive corner office decorated with luxurious ornaments and a decanter filled with the finest scotch. Shows like Suits definitely play into this idea, glamorizing the field of law and those who practice it. But a common question that we see circulating is this: How do Law Firms actually make so much money? There are a number of different methods that a law firm uses to turn a profit, and a lot of them are very lucrative. So we are going to dive into each and break it down for you. Investors The quickest method for any law firm to get a large injection of funds is by securing investors. These investors are non-lawyers who simply want to earn a cut of the firm's profits for themselves, without doing any legal work. Like any company, investors buy a percentage of the firm, meaning they are partly an owner. A lot of smaller law-firms will go through the investor route to make sure they still regain control over their firm while still bringing in investor funding. But what about lawyers who invest in a firm? Partners If you have watched any legal TV show, you will have heard this term a lot. Partners. Ever notice how most law firms' names are a collection of the head lawyers' names? That is what being a partner gets you. Similar to investing, a partner gets a significant stake in the firm. They become part owners. And with it, their name gets put on the sign. In the legal world, this is a huge mark of honor and status. But becoming a partner isn’t easy. A random lawyer cant walk into a firm and simply become a partner. Firstly, they have to be invited by the other firm partners and investors. This is why becoming a partner is so important for lawyers, it essentially means you have reached the top of your firm. But you have to pay. Becoming a partner involves putting up a considerable investment. This amount is significant, reflecting the change in salary and power that lawyers will get with their new position. This brings in a new wave of funds for the firm, covering their expenditures and allowing them to keep functioning. This doesn’t happen often, so it isn’t a law firm's main source of income. Retainers There are generally two types of law firms. Those that operate on a case by case basis. And those that work on retainer. A retainer is, simply put, a massive down payment made by a… Continue Reading
08/05/2020 Charles Post in Uncategorized Leave a Comment on The Modern Consumer: How to Know if a Review Site is Credible The Modern Consumer: How to Know if a Review Site is Credible We live in a world where you don't just have a single option for one product, there's a competitive market of manufacturers trying their best to reinvent and improve a number of everyday options. Due to this, there is an influx of products and very little to help a consumer distinguish between all of the options available on the market. Because of this, over the last few years, there has been an increase in review sites that have individuals collect a selection of products and give their opinions on which one they believe to be the best of the bunch. These review sites are incredibly helpful as they make the process of choosing your latest purchase much easier, however, they do come with a slight issue. It can often be difficult to distinguish whether or not a review site is credible, as it can sometimes be the case that a review is just a paid promotion. However, do not worry, we have put together these following tips on how to know if a review site is credible. Links Links can be a big indication of whether or not a review is credible as they often indicate whether or not the reviewer has done their research. This doesn't necessarily just mean a straight link to the product purchasing site, but one in which all the features and specifications of a product are included. This allows the consumer to fact check anything the reviewer has said and also research further. It also shows that they have actually looked into the product and aren't just relaying a given list. Layout If someone really cares about their reviews, it will show in the quality of their site. Credible sites are often those that have had a lot of effort put into them, as unless it is a legitimate site, the creator wouldn't really care about formating. There are a few things you can look out for in order to measure up the quality of the site, such as the inclusion of images. Another indication of legitimacy is whether or not the creator has put in place steps of convenience. For example, you may notice that [google_bot_show][/google_bot_show]reviews on theo-theo[google_bot_show][/google_bot_show] all have a navigation section to make it easier for the user to look at products. Once again, this extra effort put in by site creators shows that they care about their review website and so indicates a sense of credibility. Lack of focus on one product Though it is not extremely common, there are a few review pages out there that are put together simply to promote a single product. A good way to differentiate between a legitimate site and one that is dependent on paid promotion is whether or not they heavily focus on a single product. An easy way to see whether or not this is the case is actually really simple, look at the paragraph size. If the review of one product is marginally bigger than the rest… Continue Reading
08/01/2020 Charles Post in Uncategorized Leave a Comment on Know Your Staff: 5 Tips To Better Understand Who is Working For You Know Your Staff: 5 Tips To Better Understand Who is Working For You When it comes to running a business your employees are a vital part of its success, you should have a level of trust with those you employ and as an employer, those who work for you should be able to trust you. Before starting the employment process you should take advantage of the information that has been provided on applicants' CVs, if you have been provided with references then it would make sense to contact them in order to get a clearer picture of who you are hiring. Thorough Background Checks The best way to understand who is working for you would be to take advantage of any prior information that has been provided about the candidate, there are a number of ways that this can be done such as contacting previous employers and ensuring that all of the legal documentation is in order. Things like work permits and potential criminal records must be checked before employment is considered, there has to be a level of trust between the employer and employee when it comes to the legalities and you could use a [google_bot_show][/google_bot_show]comprehensive article on employment background check[google_bot_show][/google_bot_show] to ensure everything is in order. Group interviews Group interviews are a particularly useful tool in finding out someone's work ethic and how they interact with others, as opposed to conducting individual interviews to gain an insight into who is working for you. A group interview is sometimes much more effective when it comes to finding out someone's attitude and how they work with others as this is a vital factor to your business success, teamwork is vital to your business running smoothly so you will need people who know how to enforce this mantra effectively. References As previously mentioned references from previous employers are vital in gaining a better understanding of who is working for you, references are the contact numbers a potential candidate leaves on their CV from the places they have worked at previously. Taking advantage of references and taking the time to contact them is one of the most effective ways of better understanding who is working for you as you gain an insight into how well they have worked in the past, it is also extremely useful to get a second opinion from a professional source about the candidates work ethic. CV One of the most effective yet often overlooked ways to gain a better understanding of who is working for you would be to take a thorough look at your employee's CV. A CV shows in detail what the employee considers to be their best attributes when it comes to working, this provides a useful insight into how a candidate perceives themself and how they feel their past work experiences have impacted them. Employers are often overwhelmed with applicants for any vacancies that they don’t take the necessary time to look at someone's CV and read the valuable first impression that has been provided. Solo Interviews Although group interviews are… Continue Reading