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[Infographic] UK Power Consumption : Facts and Figures

Marty Huggins10 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The power sector in UK is gearing up for the almost eminent energy crisis. As the winters approach the power consumption in Britain is bound to go up. This is a major concern for the citizens of UK but we understand that cities around the world face similar situations. Our friend John Mercury submitted this…

Technologies To Beat The Energy Crisis

TLB bureau10 years ago2 years ago05 mins

The closing of nuclear power stations, climate change and increased demand for fuels has created a bottleneck leading to the current energy crisis. Under the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD) passed in Brussels, coal or oil power stations which do not meet emissions-reduction targets will be closed before 2016. If the UK is to keep…

Bristol Named European Green Capital Of 2015

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

The city of Bristol has been named the European Green Capital of 2015. It’s the first city in the UK to win the award, which promotes and rewards the environmental efforts of cities in Europe. Representing the largest of any environmental policy challenge, cities are accountable for 67% of the world’s total energy consumption and…

Understanding Some Of The Common Terms Used In Health Insurance

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Every day we get tons of emails from the loyal readers of our blog enquiring about health insurance. Considering the bulk of emails, we are not always able to get through each and every one of them. But from the mails that we do read, we have noticed that a lot of people are confused…

Why Should You Invest In Green In 2014

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Global transitioning to a green economy is evolving surely and steadily, and there are substantial benefits to embracing renewable energy resources in 2014. Experts agree that sustainable development is the wave of the future as the global shift towards reducing our carbon footprint continues. Contemporary investments seek to capitalise on trends in this arena with…

Does Virtual Currency Have A Real Place In Today’s Economy?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago17 mins

When faced with the idea of virtual currency, many aren’t sure how to think of it. After all, virtual currency has yet to become mainstream. Or has it already? The truth is that virtual currency may soon be available as a method of payment at your local retailer, and that you may be able to…

Care.Data – The Story So Far

Vicky Ellie11 years ago1 year ago18 mins

What is Care.Data? In January 2014, NHS England announced a new scheme to collect patient information from different parts of the healthcare system and store it in a central database managed by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). The HSCIC has been collecting patient data from hospitals since the 1980s, but under the…

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[Infographic] 5 Ways To Keep Your Credit Reports Clean

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago02 mins

Good credit is essential to prosper financially, and in this day and age, your credit is a huge indicator of worthiness to most financial institutions ( banks and lenders etc..). Great credit is a critical component to getting a home loan, car/vehicle loan, revolving credit cards, student loans, leasing an apartment or home, and even…

Understanding Forex Basics For Newbies

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago08 mins

If you’ve heard anything about forex, then you probably know that it’s easy to learn and very profitable. Many people use forex as a second form of income to help pay the bills. Of course, in most instances, the claims of simplicity and profitability may be a little overblown. Forex is still a confusing concept…

5 Radical Suggestions For The UK Energy Market

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago16 mins

The controversy surrounding energy prices, competition in the market and investment in renewables is showing no signs of abating. It seems that the only consistency in the UK energy market relates to the operating profits of the big 6 providers. Tinkering with the system by politicians and an avalanche of criticism from the media doesn’t…

Want To Become A Great Entrepreneur? You Need To Identify Opportunities

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago08 mins

Do you think that you have the potential to become a truly great entrepreneur? You may feel that you’re just waiting for that moment of inspiration, allowing you to unleash an invention that will stun the world. That’s certainly a wonderful way of thinking, but it’s worth noting that many who are successful in the…

3 Great Cloud Payment Options For Your Business

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

Payment is the backbone of any business. It’s important to make the process as easy as possible to ensure customers and clients have no excuse to procrastinate. When payment can be automated, money is in your business account more quickly, which helps keep the books balanced. The good news is, there are several great cloud-based…

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[Infographic] The Best and Worst States for Small Business

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Infographic via Complete Web Resources, an Austin-based SEO consultancy and web design firm. There are a myriad of factors to consider when launching a small business, but many new business owners fail to consider the impact of their state’s business climate on their own business. Thankfully, this infographic breaks down the factors affecting small businesses,…

Top Industries For Graduate Schemes

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Getting a job when you leave University is not the same as it used to be. No, we’re not talking about the number of graduates who potentially end up without work when they complete their studies or end up working in McDonald’s or somewhere similarly irrelevant to their degree, but at the number of graduate…

Five Ways Healthcare Will Improve as a Result of the Affordable Care Act

Tate Handy11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

This year the Medicare open enrollment period overlaps with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace also referred to as “Obamacare.” Medicare isn’t part of the Health Insurance Marketplace established by ACA, so recipients don’t have to replace their Medicare coverage with Marketplace coverage. Medicare enrollees may also benefit from the improved…

What Exactly IS Bitcoin? What Future Of Selling Might Look Like

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

If you’ve been around the internet and the finance industry, you probably heard of Bitcoin. Chances are you are wondering just exactly what a bitcoin is. Maybe you don’t understand how it exists, or where you can find one. Well, even though there isn’t a straight answer to either one of those questions, you can…

Hey Entrepreneurs – Are You Aware of These Investor Threats?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Investing is generally a better idea than sitting on your money. With the constant inflation we face, saving money doesn’t make as much sense as it used to. If your money isn’t making more money, it’s losing money, as its purchasing power will most likely decrease over time. Many entrepreneurs have found success with various…

7 Biggest Business Failures of 2013: Who Went Bust?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago27 mins

Back in 2008 the world as we know it changed forever with the advent of the credit crunch and banking crisis. At the same time, the internet continued to change the way people do business. It’s been a rocky ride for some. Here are seven of the most dramatic business failures for 2013. HMV take…

Slow but Steady: Business in Arizona’s Post-Recession Economy, Part Three

Jason Hope11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Continued from Part 2 Arizona’s post-recession economy has yet to kick into full gear. But there are hopeful signs. There are also some concrete steps the state can take to help things move along. Education When it comes to the economic future of Arizona, there is perhaps no greater factor than education. An educated workforce…

Slow but Steady: Business in Arizona’s Post-Recession Economy, Part Two

Jason Hope11 years ago1 year ago16 mins

Continued from part 1 We’ve seen how much of an impact the construction and automotive industries have on Arizona’s economy. What other factors are involved? Population growth Arizona has long been a destination state. People from across the country looking for jobs, business opportunities, retirement homes etc. have long flocked to the area. And in…

Phoenix (Arizona U.S.) and Business Opportunities

Slow, but Steady: Arizona’s Post-Recession Economy, Part One

Jason Hope11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

A few years ago, business in Arizona was booming. The state’s economy was supercharged, thanks to booming real estate and construction markets. Jobs were plentiful, as the state’s unemployment rate hovered consistently in the low single digits. The abundance of well-paying jobs drew thousands of people to the state, adding human capital and further enhancing…

Women Are Changing The Face Of Trades In The UK

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago08 mins

Image Source: Benjamin J. Delong The construction industry in the UK is worth a reported £1.5 billion, making up a tenth of our total GDP. Even with these impressive numbers, there remains a shortage of skilled people to keep up with the demand, from builders and electricians to carpenters and plumbers. This situation has given…

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