Many economists believe that the economy as we have come to know it will seamlessly merge with the modern-day sharing economy at some point in the near future. At the center of this transition is Airbnb. Started by two roommates in San Francisco. They put out an airbed mattress and […]
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Housing Market Trends in the UK and Why They’re Important
Economists were caught slightly unaware at the beginning of 2020, as property values across the length and breadth of the UK experienced a New Year bounce. More specifically, house prices increased for the first time in one-and-a-half years overall, while optimism returned to the market after a stagnant and uncertain […]
India’s Top-Selling Smartphone Brands at a Glance
Highlights Indian smartphone market is booming at a rapid pace Over 30 million smartphones were shipped in the first quarter of 2018 alone Xiaomi, Samsung, VIVO, Micromax, Oppo, and Nokia top the list of best-selling smartphones in India The smartphone market in India has witnessed a huge growth in the […]
The future of Online Gaming: VR, AR, Cloud & Bitcoin Gaming
Technology is developing at the speed of light. In recent years the gaming industry has pushed the envelope by implementing various cutting-edge technologies, which later became mainstream. As one trend cements itself in the industry, another emerges, and right now there are plenty of developments in the gaming industry to […]
How to Avoid the Student Loan Trap in 3 Simple Steps
If there is one economic issue that remains perennially controversial in modern society, it is the cost of tuition and steadily the rising level of student debt. According to recent statistics, student loan debt rose by a staggering £12.6 billion last year, which represented an increase of 17% year-on-year. This […]
Can Wonga SA impact on personal finance literacy in South Africa?
The results of the 2nd annual customer survey have just been released by online loan company Wonga South Africa. It's an exercise Wonga began here in South Africa 2 years ago, and one that new CEO Brett Van Aswegen intends to continue. Given the climate of the payday loan industry […]
Becoming an Energy Efficient Business
For many businesses, energy efficiency is one of those time-consuming, zero-return activities which are the first to be abandoned whenever the phone rings. Though this is understandable, the truth is that most businesses could affect at least a 10% saving via low-cost, and no-cost, means. Translated into balance-sheet figures, a […]