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The fifth victim from this weeks show is Sophie Kain, the scientist who grossly miscalculated the quantity of milk required in the first task.The candidates’ task this week was to design, make and sell sweets to children visiting the London Zoo. The aim as always was to win the task by making the most money; the juggled teams, led by Adam and Ghazal.It didn’t take long before the two teams

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The casualty of this week’s task is Gerri Blackwood, fired for picking the wrong location yet again. Sir Alan Sugar handed the two teams £200 each and set them the task of starting any business of their choice in a day. The aim was to make as much money as possible, the team with the most money winning the task. The task appealed to the entrepreneurial spirits of the apprentices’ and was

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Another interesting episode, two people got the famous phrase “You’re fired!” from Sir Alan Sugar. Ifti got the sack for not contributing to the task as his mind was on his family, while Rory was shown the door for being an effective project manager.The two teams were set the task of designing and pitching a dog accessory to three retailers. Team Stealth settled on a flat pack doggy wardrobe,

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The last blog addressed what you require to make money - “cause and effect”, thinking and doing things in a certain way and not ignoring the consequences of your actions. Today’s blog is about understanding what money is.The answer to the above question seems obvious; the average man/woman on the street would say money is a pound coin, or a five-pound banknote. To many, money is seen as a “thing”

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Cause and effect, the single most important principle key to being, doing and having all you want in life, including making money.To be honest, this is one principle I have ignored too many times in my own life and I would guess you at some point, have done the same: ignored the effects of your actions.If you care to think about how you arrived where you are now, you will realise your past

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The first apprentice has been fired saying good-bye to the dream of a six-figure salary with Sir Alan Sugar. One down, fifteen to go. Andy, a car salesman, made some fundamental errors as project manager on the task of making money by selling as much coffee as possible. picking the wrong location for their mobile coffee shopbuying too much stockignoring competitor’s pricesnot being

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I had posted a new thread on one of the forums I joined recently, and was looking through the sections for interesting threads to read when the question “What is your advice for saving money?” caught my eye. The forum poster plans to pay off their debt this year and needed advice on saving as much money as possible. Of course, I posted a reply and asked that they checked out this blog for

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If you are thinking of having more money than you do now, then the quickest way to go about it is not by getting another job but by managing your current finances better. Anyone interested in making and having money needs to know the two options available. The first is to increase your income, while the second option is to cut down on your costs (living expenses). While both result in greater

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P T Barnum was one of America's first millionaires, one of the most famous and recognizable men of his time. He made himself famous globally through his business empire. He also helped his employees and partners become rich, and did it all during difficult times - war, slavery, famine, political upheaval, and economic panics. His advice on money: If you desire to attain independence,

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If you plan to have money, you will do well to avoid running into debt. Nothing drags a person down like debt.I received some mail from the post today, most were unsolicited from credit card companies trying to lure me into debt. As I tore them up, I remembered a time when my credit card and student loan debts were a big burden.Getting a credit card was easy as a student; I got mine during

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There is a lot to learn from those older than you are. Baby boomers - people over 45 years - are turning to the internet to make ends meet, says a report by Birmingham Midshires. The report states an estimated one million UK baby boomers are struggling to find work because of their age, and one in 10 over-45s are now self-employed and relying on the Internet to make money and grow their

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Earning more money will not translate to having more if all you do is spend on your lifestyle. Have you ever wondered why you had more money while you were a student than you do now you are working and earning more money than ever before? I recall a gathering I accompanied a friend to over the weekend. It was a surprise birthday party organised by the celebrant’s partner. The number of

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If you think making money involves hard work, think again, then read this article. Every now and then, you hear or read about a concept that blows you away. That is how I felt when I read the article about virtual real estate in the Financial Times this Saturday. For the unconverted, this article should prove to you, money is made by thinking, not by working hard, cooked up in an office for

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A lot more people are bored at work than never before and some of these people are doing jobs seen by many as interesting. I was in the square mile today - traditional business centre of London - on my way to the station when I walked past a glass building housing employees of a big investment bank. As I walked past, I noticed a man at his desk playing the card game solitaire on his computer.

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A couple of things have to be in order before you start investing, top of the list are your thinking and emotions. Get your thinking and emotions in order before you starting investing in the stock market or else you will lose money and may not recover from the experience. I always listen to the radio on Saturday mornings when carrying out house chores. The show on this Saturday was about

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Many people think buying a property and renting it out is a good investment even when they have to top up the mortgage with their money.Amazed, that is how I feel every time I hear someone who has an investment property having to cough up money from his or her pocket to cover the cost of owning the property. It seems some people don’t understand what an investment means and what its purpose

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It is easy to avoid stepping on dog pooh provided you are aware and thinking of what is in front of you, just as should do with your money.What do you do when you step on dog pooh? Do you blame the dog’s owner, the dog or yourself? My guess is you like many others would blame the dog’s owner for leaving their dogs’ mess on footpaths. However, I do think you also played a part by not thinking and

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“If you think life is all about making money then you are wrong” There is more to life than just making money. First off is who you are and what you stand for, after comes good health, family, friends, and your contribution to the world. Money you can see comes miles behind because it is nothing but a tool, used in exchange for what you want. Making money matters as long as you

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Imagine the advantage that comes with repeated payments for your work. You carry out a task once but you are paid for it not once but three times and more. A good way to make money don’t you think. Take a photojournalist as an example, he (she) takes a photo once but receives payment for the photo repeatedly by newspapers and magazines who want to use the photo in their publication. The

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The only way to make money - by thinking The last time I checked, the odds of winning the UK National Lottery jackpot was 1 in 14 million, and for £100,000, the odds were about 1 in 2,330,630. What if I told you the odds of you being successful – financial, emotional, spiritual – are in your favour would you believe me? Well, they are, the odds are on your side and have always been. The

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If I gave you hundred grand, what would you with it? Will you save it, use it to buy your dream car and home, or think of ways to grow it? Have you ever thought of those who have money being astute about money? You would be wrong to think so; managing money is tricky for both the well to do and those who have none. We were in a coffee shop catching up on life when my friend asked me what I

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Congestion charging is on its way to Greenwich as shown by proposals drawn up by the Local Council and Transport for London.The proposed scheme will see drivers charged £2 per trip through the Blackwall Tunnel, and £6 to drive into central Greenwich, an area covering the Cutty Sark and the Greenwich Observatory.Should the scheme by approved - which is almost certain - drivers will end up paying a

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Think your friends have nothing to do with making money. Think again… The type of friends you keep and how they think could be restraining your potential. If making money is your thing, then you should be spending your time with friends who are doing so and amongst other things energetic about life. Do you have friends who just seem to get you down talking about how life is difficult and

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Here is one reality show that has not made headline news but one I think we could learn from. Enjoy! … Letting your emotions get in the way could affect your thinking and limit your ability to focus on making money. I saw a programme “Did They Pay off Their Mortgage in 2 Years?” a few days ago. It was the follow up to a programme that two years ago challenged people to loose their debts by

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Lets be honest making money by thinking involves dedication Have you ever complained about people who have more money than you do? You might like to know that their dedication got them to where they are, and you too could be in the money, if you are devoted. I had gone to visit my sister and her family over the weekend, spend some time with my nephews and catch up on life in general with

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Making money by “thinking” is easy making money on its own is not Have you tried and failed at anything lately? You will need to, and identify why you failed if you want to be successful. I met up with a friend a couple of days ago, we hadn’t seen each other for sometime and we were eager to catch up on how the other was doing. We talked about everything, family, making money, running a

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David Beckham, the former England Captain is leaving Real Madrid for Los Angeles Galaxy, after signing a five-year deal worth $250m (£128m). His annual salary is estimated at $55 (£28m) when you include his sponsorship contracts, merchandising sales and so on, not a bad sum for kicking a ball. The news of the deal has lead to an outcry from all quarters, on how ridiculous the deal is and that

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Make money by thinking and accounting for your cash flow How much money can you save? A good question, but one you can answer only after giving your finances an overhaul. According to moneysupermarket.com, the average family could save £5,000 simply by shopping around for the best financial deals. In addition, you could save more by spending wisely on day-to-day items. However, to realise

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The following video clips emphasise why it is critical you improve your financial literacy, if you don’t want to be vulnerable to financial losses from unscrupulous business practices. Although the reports feature American banks, UK credit card companies are applying the same tactics. Enjoy!

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What is the current interest rate? A good question and one you should be able to answer. You see, there are certain things you should not ignore, regardless of how boring they are to you. One such thing is the state of economic affairs of the country where you live and work. For your information, the Bank of England increased the interest rate to 5.25% today. My worry however is not for today’

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If you think making more money is difficult, think again. Hint: Think! Have you heard a friend grumble to you about their measly salary lately? Maybe its you doing the complaining. You will need to think and do something to qualify for a big salary, if that is what you want and provided you have the ambition. A friend, lets call him Alex, had a job as a teacher in a good school. He enjoyed

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Making more money than your work colleagues is possible, but you will need to think. You don't need a lot to get ahead at your place of work and neither do you need a lot to be employable. You just need to abide by few rules and have the right thought. Luckily for me my first job after graduating involved working under a guy I would never forget. His name was Peter Sharpe, he was a project

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Making money involves talking about it; you will be amazed at how you feel after talking about money with your partner or family. A sense of calm and comfort is what I felt, peace of mind from knowing where one stands, the need to assume what the other feels about money no longer needed. Assumption, if you care to know is a horrible thing, because it disappoints almost all the time. In other

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If you want to make money will you have to pay attention to certain things Because of you, I have started to watch the Business Channel...the words of my cousin in a recent email. A good thing I said in my reply, but more important is your recognising how business works, what money is, how it's made, and where you fit in. You see, money is one thing you need to know about. Through the

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If you think about it, you will realise there is always a price paid for every choice you make, and you ultimately decide how much you will pay. I met Leonidis at a gathering in a friend's house. We just got on, had the same ideas, opinions and values. Leo, as he likes being called, ran an importation business, and had being doing so for three years, not bad for a thirty-year-old guy.

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There is a reason why cartoon shows like “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy” are very popular – they address the issues we don’t talk about. I saw an episode from “Family Guy” some time ago, where Stewie had to resort to drastic measures to get his money - won from a bet they had – back from Brian. To summarise Stewie gave Brian 24 hours to hand over the money, and had to beat him senseless

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You really do make money by thinking Don’t believe me? Read on I recall a lesson learnt sometime ago about scrutinising my money transactions. I had gone to a store where I planned to buy foam for a sofa I was making. The store was located on a busy road and in a London borough known for its ruthless parking attendants. I found a parking bay on a side street close by. On parking the car

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How quickly 2006 came and went. 2007 should be no different considering three days have gone already - I can’t believe it. Anyway, it’s that time of the year again, when you make your New Year’s Resolutions – list of things you want or need to achieve for the year. Apparently, more than 16 million British adults will be making one. Most people’s resolution will also include items that

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It is Christmas time again, a time when you feel obligated to buy presents for family and friends. I find Christmas to be one of those times when we lose our senses. I say this, because it seems we have forgotten what Christmas is all about. The Christmas’ I remember and cherish most are those where the focus was not on presents but on family spending time and doing things together. I

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Who is thinking of making money from you – Part 2 It seems banks have found another way to rob their customers. Until recently, banks were permitted to charge their customers exorbitant penalty fees. Thanks to the OFT (Office of Fair Trading) this is no longer possible. The OFT is investigating current account penalty fees and is expected to clamp down on banks when their investigation is

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Who is thinking of making money from you? I find it disturbing that I not only have to be alert about salesmen/women trying to sell me stuff, I also have to worry about my bank as well. I got a letter from my bank the other day, it read sometime like this…. Welcome to Private Banking…. As a desirable customer, you would enjoy the following services…a personal banker, discounts to hotels

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You can get a refund most of the time, but only on one condition – you ask for it. I had a booked a hotel on a last minute trip to London. On getting where the hotel was my partner suggested we walk past the hotel, check out the condition before going in to confirm our booking. What we saw was not encouraging, paint to the stucco fronted elevation was flaking, the sash windows were rotten

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Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants. John W. Gardner Are you missing practical education? Education you can use in the real world. You probably are. Since graduating from university in

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“If you think making money by thinking is difficult then read this article” I love it here. You are not frowned upon when you hand over a fifty-euro note to a cashier. Using paper money (cash) to pay for goods and services is normal in Greece, unlike the UK. What is the big deal in paying with cash you ask? There is a deal my friend, there is a deal. You see cash money has an aura – an

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It is always a difficult period – when you lose your job. You are distraught, angry and anxious about the times ahead. I had just been speaking to my mother about my sister losing her job. Her services were longer required as they say. A couple of weeks before, a friend had emailed me asking if I knew of any jobs going as the company he was working for were losing their contract and he

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Do you know why you work? Am not sure many of us do. I certainly didn’t know why I worked until a few years back when I saw the ‘light’, as they say. Do you also know there are different types of work? You probably knew all the work you did were different, like work you did around the house, work you did for family and friends- like running an errand or babysitting, work you did for fun and,

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Money, education, living....words that reflect what matters to me.On these pages you will read about my experiences on the above, and my hope is you would learn something new that would help you along your own journey through life.I have created this blog for students and young professionals because am a life long student and I love;peoplewritingcommunicating with peoplereading everything and

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