Investing

How Prime Central London Boosts The Local Economy

It is a common misconception that the ultra-wealthy residents of Mayfair do not contribute to the local economy. However, the findings in a new report from Wetherell quite clearly show this to be the opposite. In fact, the residents of the affluent neighbourhood support the shopping, leisure, and employments sectors substantially.

Mayfair is home to some 2,000 millionaires, of which 200 are earning nine-figure annual sums, and 20 are billionaires, who contribute an abundant £2.5 billion to the UK and local economy. With supporting data from Westminster City Council, Dataloft, and EGI, the report findings show that people living in the prime area support the economy through spending on employment, luxury shopping, consultants, and other expenditure. When reviewing the annual spending of super prime households in Mayfair, living in properties with a value of over £15 million, it revealed that the top three category spends are Interior and Artworks, Clothes, and Staff at £2,700,000, £644,000, and £325,000 respectively.

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Shopping

Why You Should Buy Good Quality Products When You Shop

When you are out shopping for virtually anything, it is important to consider the quality of the product before you buy it.  There are many reasons for this, but I will highlight a few of them below.

Buying quality products save you money.

Even though you have to come up with more cash up front in order to make your purchase,  you know that by buying good quality products, you will not have to continuously buy the same thing over and over.  This in turn will save you a ton of money.

For example, when you need to buy active wear, you are better off choosing Lacoste products rather than a cheapy no-name brand.  Why?  Because if you opt for top quality brands, you will be able to wear the same clothes for many years, rather than wearing them out after their first season.  The fewer times you have to go shopping, the less you will have to spend.

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Business

5 Payroll Pitfalls You Might Be Facing And How To Fix Them

As a forward-thinking employer, payroll is an area you cannot afford to get wrong when dealing with your employees. A single payroll mistake can cost your business a lot of resources and can result in personal penalties for you. Educate yourself about these five common errors so as to avoid these costly consequences.

Wrong Classification of Employees – Are They Independent Contractors or Employees?

Workers are either independent contractors or in-house employees. Getting the distinction between these two groups of employees is quite important since you are required to report the salary you pay your employees under each of these categories differently to the IRS.

Benefits such as medical insurance are a major distinction between these two groups. If you misclassify your employees, this error can have a significant bearing on the employee’s status and the taxes that should be withheld. You might be required to pay penalties amounting to 10 percent of whatever employment tax liability should have been remitted in the previous tax years.

But you have a way out if you if you learn that you have made this mistake. Rectify this as soon as possible to avoid paying these hefty penalties.  The key is to ensure that you maintain payroll compliance at all times.

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Gifts

Why Personalized Gifts Are Great For Christmas

Christmas is nearly here, and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect gift for their loved-ones. There are so many great gift ideas to choose from, so it’s really nice when people give you some hints about what they want or like.

Personalized gifts show your thoughtfulness.

If you’re in doubt as to what they might want, consider buying something that is personalized.  Get a t-shirt with their favorite saying, or get a set of personalized mugs made with pictures of your family.  These types of gifts show that you put some thought into your selection and they can often mean a lot more to the recipients than something quickly picked out from the local mall.  Another really neat idea is to get your loved ones a custom slide sandal.

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General

Rebuilding Your Finances After Graduating

Investing in your education can often set you up for the future. Going to college and gaining a degree can open up many lucrative employment opportunities for you. You’ll also acquire much practical experience that you can apply to your career.

On the flip side, all those years of education can be costly. Tuition fees alone can rock your finances. Plus, with the costs of living away from home and money spent on having fun, you’ll likely have little left. Almost all students come out with piles of debt, and some also graduate dead broke. Here are some pointers to help you rebuild your finances post-graduation.

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