SWOT analysis is a hugely useful business tool. The acronym stands for “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats”. Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the organisation, while opportunities and threats are external. In principle, the concept can work just as well in the private world, in practice, it can be quite a challenge for a person […]
Archives for May 2019
The right insurance cover can be there to save you whenever you need it
Insurance cover falls into the category of purchases you’d probably rather not use but still want to have around in case you do actually need them. It may not be glamorous and it is highly unlikely to be free, but it can be a whole lot more attractive and cheaper than having to manage a […]
Why you can put your confidence in a trust
We all have to face up to the fact that at some point in time we are no longer going to have a place on this earth. By acknowledging this reality, we put ourselves in a position to take steps to mitigate the impact our death could have on other people, especially those who look […]
Practical financial management for new recruits to the armed services
Starting a new job can be an exciting, not to say nerve-wracking, experience for anyone, especially if it is your very first job (or at least your very first proper adult job). Joining one of the armed services can be particularly emotional, particularly if it results in deployment far away from your family and established […]