Posts Tagged ‘career’
Starting but not finishing
The journey from an idea to a finished product is a long way. In many cases too long. It is not because people lack enthusiasm or motivation. It is all about persistence in pursuing goals.
It is fun to come up with a great idea for a new product, an incredible story for a book, or a project which could...
November 24th, 2009 | Personal Development | Read More
Help others by giving your time – volunteer
Londoners love giving their spare time. Volunteering is a big part of London’s life. There are lots of one-off and annual events, short and long term commitments which you can join. To help others and engage in a good-cause you do not necessarily need to give money. Sometimes your time is more...
November 13th, 2009 | Activities | Read More
Dominique Ventura – one step at a time to reach the top
There are a few lucky people who are born knowing what they want to become in their lives. For the rest of us, we need to stumble forward in the hope that some day we will trip over and discover our calling. So it was for a young man from France.
Ready to leave school, the police force were the only...
November 10th, 2009 | Our Interviews | Read More
Meeting new friends and business partners – networking in London
Why is going to networking meetings a great idea?
You can meet and connect to people with similar interests by going to a meeting with a theme that attracts you. From the beginning you know that you already have something in common with the other people there.
Prepare yourself beforehand to get the most...
November 7th, 2009 | Business | Read More
Free, quick and easy way to get your tax refund
‘But in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. ‘
- Benjamin Franklin
In the UK an employee pays income tax through PAYE, which stands for Pay As You Earn, and the tax rate is based on the amount of your income. When you start working in UK for the first time, your employer needs...
October 27th, 2009 | Getting Started | Read More