Black swan events are characterised by their rarity, strong impact and the insistence they were obvious in hindsight. Continue reading The Black Swan Theory | The Occurrence of the Statistically Improbable
Before the advent of a system of exchange, people mainly used barter, but this quickly proved to be ineffective and inefficient. Continue reading The Currency of Ancient China | When Coins and Notes Were Born
A cash flow crunch is not always the result of bad planning. All businesses have business cycles–some can be planned for, while others cannot. Continue reading The Cashflow of a Business | Mastering the Basics
Are we spending an unnecessary amount of money to display wealth that we are better off investing or saving for a rainy day? Continue reading The Wealth Eating Moth | A Story from the Gospel of Matthew
St. Matthew, a tax collector, was working at a collection booth in Capernaum when Jesus came to him and asked, “Follow me.” Continue reading St. Matthew | The Patron Saint of Bankers, Accountants and Financiers
From a business perspective, blockchain is a type of business process improvement software. Continue reading What is Blockchain? A Simple Explanation
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Most business owners will not only receive this advice, but also learn to live by it when making business decisions. Continue reading Business Angels and Archangels | The Work of Human Hands
When we are seeking to discover our calling, especially as it pertains to business–where do we go seeking answers? Continue reading The Financial Obstruction | Breaking Free from the Chain
Historically, both immigration and settlement were necessary for a healthy economy. Continue reading The Cattle and The Carrot | A Story of Nomadism and Settlement
The financial information that users need to make meaningful decisions depends on the sorts of decisions they make. Continue reading The Science of Meaningful Financial Decision Making | A Story of Numbers
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