The importance of being a pioneer
Few things are so neglected in strategy as the importance of being the first company to enter a market segment, which no one has decided to enter before due to
Small pigs, big ideas
At the end of September, Martyn and I collected our new piglets from a neighbour. Last year it seemed quite funny to cart two pigs around in the back of
The simple route to investment success
The severe downturn in world markets from 1990 to 1993 was not only a potentially catastrophic time for investors, but for their advisers as well. Imagine trying to sell investments
The South Beach way of staying slim and trim
Dear Reader, Now that we have put our clocks back and the first heavy rainfalls have finally arrived, I need to talk to you about Christmas and it’s unhealthy ‘side
It never rains, it pours
When we first came to live in Portugal, skirt hems were on or below the knee, only holidaymakers wore shorts and local men kept their shirts on, even in the
The 2005 budget steps up anti-abuse measures
How will the 2005 budget affect you? Resident reporter Chris Graeme spoke to two partners at Deloitte to see what the various changes imply for individuals and companies. Portuguese
Fute (Factory Utilities Tube Limited)
Fute is a Portuguese ‘David’, competing with great success against several international ‘Goliaths’. Much smaller than worldwide giants, such as Brabantia, Leifheit and Hailo, Fute has increased its sales 10
Area, age and usage
At the heart of the Property Tax Reform is the new ‘VPT’ Evaluation System (Valor Patrimonial Tributário). Comprised of five basic components, this calculation is based on factors relating to
Wine and your health
By Maurice Lee, The Cellar Master After my last article, I have received many emails regarding the issue of wine and health. An email from one particular reader, Nick, said
B-limey, Auntie Jude!
When I was in England last year, updating and upgrading my clinical hypnotherapy and past-life/regression techniques, I caught up with my long-lost nephew, Richard, whom I had last seen when