Author: VELOCE

It's hard to imagine life without credit cards these days, especially during a pandemic. Even before, most of us got used to paying everything using credit cards. Slowly, but surely they are substituting cash and make everything quicker. Unlike earlier, when you had to go to the bank to check your balance, now you're only a couple of clicks away from finding out. You can easily send money to your friends in need, transfer funds, buy a concert ticket or send a present to someone, using online banking. All you need is your phone and internet. Many of us use it without thinking, but what about the history of it? How much time did it take to become what it is today? How were online banks even functioning before? Online banking started in the 1980s when internet banking represented a dif...

Globally, we are still dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while in many places’ lockdown restrictions have eased significantly, in many places they have not. Notwithstanding lockdown restrictions, we will inevitably all soon return to work. When we return, we are faced with a challenge - how do we keep ourselves safe? It appears, or so we are told, that this virus shows no signs of slowing, and rather, will be with us for a very long time. If this is the case, then we must put safeguarding measures in place to preserve our health, physically and mentally. The idea of returning to work is certainly enough to prompt a nervous breakdown, especially considering that there are still hundreds of deaths as a result of this virus every single day. There are, thankfu...

One latest buzz that doesn’t seem like it will disappear anytime soon from the websites, management journals, and corporate documents is "sustainability."  As climate change and its undesirable effects are finally getting attention, more people are starting to pay attention to the sustainability practices of big industries and their climate initiatives and as well as their environmental footprint. Fortunately, most brands out there see environmental sustainability as not much beyond an opportunity to market and retain the young consumers' audience. As value-add features, it comes as no surprise that these sustainability measures are mere tokens. However, posing as an environmental hero isn't that easy nowadays. Gen Zs and Millennials now have the information and tools necessary to sprea...

Working remotely is now becoming a norm for many, especially during this COVID-19 crisis. Working from home requires a reliable and trouble-free computer. This is where having a Mac is a plus owing to features like reliability, security, longevity, etc. That said, things can still go wrong with a Mac that could hurt your productivity and security! Well, do not wait until your Mac computer has issues so that you can take reactive steps! Your productive work time is precious, and a small delay or mishap can prove quite costly. Let us look at some simple ways you can protect your Mac as you work from home. 1.Secure your Mac At your workplace, you often don’t give much attention to your computer security because the IT guy will keep security issues in order. At home, you might still g...

So, you think you’ve got a winning business idea that you cannot wait to turn into a reality? Your vision might be great indeed, but you cannot build a real business without considering the financial aspect of it first. Since long-term planning is extremely essential for any business owner, you must take some time to consider all the options you can choose from to avoid financial problems down the line. If you are interested in knowing how to get a quick infusion of cash for your start-up, consider the next 3 ways of doing so. 1. Use Your Personal Assets You do not have to be a millionaire to set up a successful business, but having some valuable assets or significant savings can help you avoid a lot of the trouble associated with other means of getting capital. First off, consider h...

You’ve got your grandmother’s recipe for her famous tomato sauce and think the world needs to try it. The only logical conclusion is to jar it and sell it online. Sounds like it should be simple, but selling homemade food can be complicated. Once you do have all your details figured out, it can be quite lucrative as either a side business or something that you take the full time. If you are interested in selling food online, then read on and see what steps you need to take to get started. 1 - Know your local laws There are a lot of regulations about food safety and every local jurisdiction is going to be different. In some places, you can cook and process the food in a home kitchen for sale. While in others you are only allowed to sell food online if you process it in a profess...