Business Resources
We know that there's more to running a business than getting the best rates for your foreign exchange and for sending and receiving international payments. You need an understanding of the financial environment that you operate in.
In order to give you just that you will find in this section articles which explore foreign exchange and the banking environment at large.
Budgeting is never easy, even in just one currency. When you throw in two, three, or even four currencies, plus the volatile foreign exchange market, budgeting can be a nightmare. This goes for all industries, but the creative industries, in particular, aren’t discussed very much and are quite unique in...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Feb 7 2018 by Alex Coates
Each year, thousands of businesses report being victims of fraud. The actual number of businesses that suffer is likely to be much higher, but it often goes unreported as businesses like to save face and maintain a reputation.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Dec 21 2017 by Todd Bishop
Phishing is the attempt to gain sensitive information over the internet or by telephone under false pretences, usually for malicious reasons. A common form of phishing is sending emails pretending to be from legitimate or recognised sources with instructions to click links, download files, or enter personal information.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Dec 7 2017 by Todd Bishop
While the world of sport is constantly evolving, sports sponsorships have been the same for decades. Archaic methods have made sports sponsorships stagnate, and the industry is losing out big time. We think it’s time for an update.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Dec 5 2017
Picture your son or daughter coming to speak with you at sixteen years old (an age to start making some sensible life decisions, right?), and sharing with you their serious (and well-thought-out) aspiration of a career playing video games professionally.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Dec 5 2017
We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that we think most people aren’t fully aware of how the fx industry works. People may hear things about a ‘strong euro’ or ‘weak pound’ on the news, but their only personal experience with foreign exchange may be buying...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Nov 9 2017 by Todd Bishop
Speed is everything in today’s tech-driven business world. In an attempt to increase the pace even more, some business leaders are discarding face-to-face meetings in favour of the latest technology solutions. But this prioritization of speed over in-person meetings severely diminishes the power of human interaction and the value of...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Oct 26 2017 by Quarina Sultana
Market challenges are part of the daily routine for businesses today. For many corporations, growth usually means expanding overseas by targeting foreign markets, or moving manufacturers, or using foreign suppliers. This usually brings a wealth of brand new challenges for corporate financial teams. Relationships with banks need to be established,...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Sep 26 2017 by Rob Affleck
The financial sector is rapidly evolving and technology is substantially transforming the industry, disrupting established players and new entrants alike. A recent survey suggested that half of consumers now use money transfer and payment services and this is set to rise, pushing digital to the top of the agenda.As artificial...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Sep 20 2017 by Quarina Sultana
Tired of calling broker after broker trying to find the best rate today, only to find the rate's already gone by the time you go back to the lowest one? The competitive nature of the foreign exchange market means you could be wasting your time chasing the carrot at the...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Jun 7 2017 by Charlie Beardall
Whether buying property, importing vehicles, or simply moving money around, a CUK Trading Facility checks every box.