August 18, 2014

This profile of “asteroid miners” Planetary Resources is worth a read, if only because this seems so out-of-this-world: The team is currently busy at work at Planetary Resources’ new facilities, building prospecting spacecraft. Developing and producing its own technology in-house is both economic and savvy for a moderately small company with big aims, says Lewicki. […]

Are you hungry? You will be. This excellent short history of pizza is awesome: I hope you aren’t hungry when reading this. For that matter, when did pizza become a popular takeout food in the United States, to such an extent that in some homes Friday night is “pizza night”? The United States received its

Some companies shy away from social media because they feel it might be a good way for their employees to waste company time, but actually, proper use of social media is essential if you want your company to be profitable in the 21st century. If you’re not massively tech-savvy or switched on, you might not

While the UK real estate market may no longer be as buoyant as was at the beginning of 2014, it is still providing money making opportunities to private, residential landlords. This is largely thanks to the buy-to-let sector, which continues to thrive as a viable economic engine that drives growth and expansion. Alongside re-mortgaging, the

There are a multitude of skills that people can display on a daily basis, although many of them are specific to particular tasks and scenarios. Despite this, there are a select few that have universal appeal, as they can be applied in many different circumstances at any time to secure a particular advantage. Take negotiation,

If executed well, online marketing can make a huge difference to the exposure of your brand and give your reach a real boost. It’s key to integrate different aspects of the web to create a great marketing strategy and a seamless customer experience, so here are some tips to help you do just that! Your

Even in a thriving economy, starting a small business can be extremely difficult. With the recent revelation that many small and medium sized businesses in the UK are suffering from a significant skills shortage, for example, it is clear that independent ventures can find it difficult to source talent and drive long-term growth. A lack

Even in a thriving economy, starting a small business can be extremely difficult. With the recent revelation that many small and medium sized businesses in the UK are suffering from a significant skills shortage, for example, it is clear that independent ventures can find it difficult to source talent and drive long-term growth. A lack

Even in a thriving economy, starting a small business can be extremely difficult. With the recent revelation that many small and medium sized businesses in the UK are suffering from a significant skills shortage, for example, it is clear that independent ventures can find it difficult to source talent and drive long-term growth. A lack

It is sometimes forgotten that a job interview is a two-way process; yes, a representative of the interviewing company will ask the bulk of the questions, but there is also ample opportunity for the candidate to put forward their own queries and find out what will be expected, when, why and how. For every unsuccessful