The European tech industry has come of age. With over 130 unicorn companies (organisations with a valuation of $1 billion or more), 85 of which were born in 2021, Europe now has a higher unicorn growth rate than the US. The region has also produced decacorns for the first time (companies valued at $10 billion or more), as iPath from Romania and Klarna from Sweden make massive waves. All of this shows just how much of an impact the European tech industry is having on the global stage, and it’s not too much of a stretch to say that the…
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Having a good credit rating is important in the UK if you want to be able to access financial products like mortgages and loans. There are a few things you can do to make sure your credit rating is as high as possible, and this article will cover some of the best methods. Check your credit report If you’re looking to improve your credit rating, one of the best things you can do is check your credit report. This will give you an idea of where you stand and what areas you need to work on. You can get a…
The original Schengen Agreement was signed in Schengen, Luxembourg, on June 14th, 1985. It was then supplemented by the Schengen Convention in 1990 and essentially incorporated into EU law by 1997. Under this normative framework, countries within the Schengen Area (numbering 26 as of this writing) are not to enforce immigration control at their mutual borders. Furthermore, by common accord, they established a standard visa policy that allows holders of the Schengen visa to travel to any of the member states and to stay for a period of up to 90 days within the span of 180 days. Nationals from…
In 2022, many people decided to take their lives in hand and start a new economic path. The start of a new investment journey may be a really good way to give your capital the change to grow instead of just saving it. What drives most people to embark on this new adventure is the desire to try to secure a more economically stable future for themselves and their family. However, many people forget how risky investing can be. While it could be a great way to generate financial growth, investing can be dangerous as the outcome of your every…
Frontier markets have been a hotly debated topic for a while now. They are interesting to watch, especially as we look at a world that is rapidly developing and evolving. It’s true that there are risks associated with frontier markets. However, they do offer a fair share of unique opportunities as a balance. It’s important to weigh up the pros and cons in order to identify whether or not a Frontier Markets investment is right for you. What is a Frontier Market? A frontier market is generally considered to be an equity market of a country that is in the…
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are becoming the currency of choice for the world’s wealthiest and are slowly replacing traditional payment methods. Everything from everyday goods on Amazon to luxury villa rentals can be purchased with Bitcoin. Now, yacht enthusiasts can charter or buy a yacht with crypto increasing payment transparency and efficiency. Global yacht brokerage YACHTZOO has partnered with BitPay, the world’s largest cryptocurrency and Bitcoin services provider, enabling the world’s wealthiest to buy and charter a yacht with cryptocurrency. What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtul currency not reliant on any central authority, such as a government…
Moving to a different residence can be a fun endeavor but rather costly. Apart from the price of finding a new home to reside in, moving might incur a slew of charges. The best way to keep your relocation costs minimal is to plan ahead of time. When it comes to loading up your stuff, investing a little additional effort in the months before relocation can save you a lot of money. Compare pricing and revise your assumptions about your relocation options and charges. Another thing crucial to moving houses would be renting a vehicle that moves your stuff, whether…
For a very long time, galleries have been essential for any artist looking to sell their work. The benefits of gallery representation have historically outweighed the independent route, but recently, increasing numbers of artists have chosen to ‘go at it alone’ by selling their work through the direct-to-consumer business model. As a professional painter, I have always had to consider which commercial direction is best. Even in a creative profession, the reality is that one must be business-savvy to continue thriving in their career. There must be a balance between maintaining a stable income, improving one’s artistic output, and creating…
Activision Blizzard is a leader in the console and PC gaming market, thanks to its legacy franchises like Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Call of Duty. However, according to CEO Bobby Kotick, “Our biggest market is on phones. Android is the biggest platform in the world for us, then iOS.” However, he notes that the company doesn’t play favorites: “We’re generally indifferent and create great compelling, differentiated content that will support most platforms.” Within the first few weeks of launching Call of Duty: Mobile in 2019, it had been downloaded millions of times. The free-to-play first-person shooter game generates revenue…
Once a hospital has decided that it wants to utilise blinds there are a wide range of control systems that are available to choose from. From cordless control to solar control the different operating systems make blinds perfect for the different needs throughout a hospital environment. This article shall explore some of the control systems that are available and the specific benefits that each bring. SV System Cordless Slider The SV System from Morley Glass and Glazing offers a cordless slider which is a manually operated Venetian blind that comes with a designed magnetic slider allowing the blinds to be…
