Opening and running a Cyprus bank account

May 12th, 2012 | Guest Blog Post | millionaireblog | No comments.

If you are a resident of Cyprus, permanent or otherwise, you will find that opening a bank account in Cyprus has many benefits. Opening a bank account in Cyprus can be a relatively easy process if you know what you’re doing and are careful to follow the rules and regulations set by the government for opening your own bank account there.
The benefits of a bank account
A bank account in Cyprus can be beneficial to both permanent and temporary residents. Permanent residents of Cyprus are required by law to have an open bank account when they are applying for residency. Therefore, a bank account is an essential benefit for those hoping to live as a resident in the country. A bank account will allow residents local access to their funds, which will make paying for residential fees — such as rent, utilities, etc — much easier. An open bank account also allows permanent residents to take out loans, set up checking and savings accounts, and make investments. Read more... (717 words, estimated 2:52 mins reading time)

How to use stories to bring your business presentations to life

May 4th, 2012 | Thinking out loud | millionaireblog | No comments.

Have you ever read a novel you couldn’t put down, or watched a film you couldn’t turn off, or listened to an audio book which held you spellbound?

Why did they have that effect on you? They told a story.

Storytelling is an essential aspect of speech-making. Listen to most World Champion speakers, and the one thing they have in common is that they tell a story or stories in their winning speeches.

Listen to great motivational or inspirational or business speakers, and the very best ones have one thing in common – they all use stories to illustrate their main points. Read more... (498 words, estimated 2:0 mins reading time)

Top Tips For Contractors Setting Price Structures

April 17th, 2012 | Guest Blog Post | croatianinvest | No comments.

So you are starting out as a contractor and freelancer, you’ve become networking and engaging with prospective clients but you’ve come across a stumbling block; money. Money unfortunately makes the world go round and at the end of the day, life has become a business. You need to make sure that you set the right prices for your work because ultimately it is a reflection of your quality. Industry experts claim that it is more beneficial to set the price high to indicate the standard of work rather than short-changing yourself as cheap.

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