As some of you may know, when I first left University, I took up work with a company called Field Associates. It was a small business which positioned itself in the market as a ’growth consultancy and business brokerage’. What I came to learn was that this company handled a range of small business opportunities […]
I’ve already written about choosing investments in the stock marketing, but one of my preferred types of deal is the venture capital, or ’angel’ investment. The reason I enjoy these types of deal is the flexibility which they allow to provide significant benefits to all parties involved. As the capital partner, I’m looking to maximise
The question of whether to engage a financial adviser is a difficult one to answer. Despite this, if I am asked what added value an adviser brings, the answer simply rolls off my tongue. If your car breaks down, and you have a problem with the engine, you don’t try to fix it yourself. You hire
Are REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) a good investment? Will they continue to be in the face of a rapidly inflating property market? Whilst REITs are usually fairly unique (other than being a vehicle for investing in real estate), there are several factors that individuals can take into account when assessing an investment in one.
Building a passive income is the best way to become financially free. If that sounds like a bold statement to you, I’d ask you to look at a list of the world’s wealthiest individuals and see what they do for a living. Entrepreneurs and investors are those individuals who have realised that working for someone
Since I started investing, I’ve learnt a great deal – mainly through making mistakes and learning from them, but also by planning and preparing. The most recent iteration of my investment strategy includes a due diligence checklist; which I’ve decided to write about here. This list isn’t an exhaustive list of everything I might request
