We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the importance of life insurance, backed up by expert advice. But the other day we found out that there is a lot we can learn by just listening. We asked LIFE’s Facebook fans to fill in a simple phrase, and what they came back [...]
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Do you need to have a company secretary, and what duties do they fulfill?
Unless the Articles of Association specify otherwise, a private company does not need to have a company secretary. However, the duties of a company secretary still need to be fulfilled regardless of whether someone is formally appointed. A public company, on the other hand, must have a formal company secretary appointed. The duties of a [...]
How Is Your Procrastination Serving You? (You, Yes You)
When has procrastination served you well? If you reflect back, you may be able to dredge up a time or two when you put off an onerous task only to find your sloth (can I just call a spade a spade?) rewarded. You watched the game instead of shoveling the walk, and lo and behold [...]
World Snowboard Championships Set To Begin in Norway
For those who don’t already know, the World Snowboarding Championships are soon to kick off in Oslo, Norway, where the cream of the world’s snowboarding community will be heading in February 2012. But as well as a host of snowboarders who have established themselves in the world of snowboarding, there will be a few wildcards [...]
Hit and Run Killed 13-year-old Boy
In a devastating car accident last October, 13-year-old Charlie Kho was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Olmsted Township, Ohio. Charlie was walking home to his dads house with some friends around 7:00 pm. The driver was later found to be an 80-year-old woman who fled the scene for an unknown reason. Helen [...]
Guide to successful business planning
There is a lot to be gained from business planning but many businesses will search for a million reasons to avoid it. However large or small your business is, planning for the future is critical to its success. Apart from the obvious benefits of setting your stall out for the year ahead, creating an annual [...]
Don’t Make Resolutions—Take Action!
A new year is a clean slate. Take advantage of the new beginning by taking steps that will help build you a better future. Many people will tell you they don’t have time to plan. I say you don’t have time not to. The bottom line is: Life happens. We have a tendency to focus [...]
Weather related claims up 200 percent in three years
One of the insurers quoted said that household claims caused by adverse weather had doubled in the past three years. Perhaps this is not so surprising given the last couple of winters. Many of the claims relate to roof damage so it makes sense to make sure that your roof covering is in good condition. [...]