Printed Sensors are a US$3.6 billion (€3.1 billion) market driven by diversity, says Dr Matthew Dyson, IDTechEx technology analyst, has recently published the below article. This article follows the release of the new IDTechEx report, “Printed and Flexible Sensors 2020-2030: Technologies, Players, Forecasts“. When considering the prospects of an emerging technology, it is easy to make broad-brush […]
Archives for July 2020
Should I Do My Own Bookkeeping?
Should I do my own business bookkeeping? The question is common among small and mid-sized businessowners intent on maximizing profitability and optimizing resource allocation. However, at some point during business growth and development, the decision and opportunity to wear every hat becomes increasingly difficult. Is delegation the right choice? What is the best way to […]
It is security, not COVID-19, that challenges 5G’s commercial deployment
Since the beginning of the current pandemic, false and unsubstantiated rumours of 5G and its impact on people’s health have been prevalent in social media. Phone masts have reportedly been damaged or destroyed in several European countries, says Adrian Taylor, regional VP of sales for A10 Networks. The problem has been particularly acute in the […]
Two ‘diamond’ investment crooks told to pay back £173k
Two fraudsters – jailed for their roles in a £415,000 boiler room investment fraud involving worthless coloured diamonds – have been ordered to pay back £172,987. Their money will come from the balance of bank accounts, a Maserati car and a share of several properties. The two men were were sentenced in October 2018 at […]
5 Ways COVID-19 Has Complicated Lease Accounting — And How to Fix It – FEI Daily
© SonerCdem/iStock/Getty Images Plus Months into a public health emergency that has upended lives worldwide and unleashed persistent economic turmoil across industries, many businesses are still struggling to respond effectively and create viable plans. It’s an unpredictable situation, and companies are using every measure at their disposal to improve their financial position while waiting the […]
Credibility Marketing: Self-Publishing A Financial Advisor Book For Authority, Not Book Sales
Executive Summary There is no question that writing and publishing a book as a first-time author is a huge commitment, yet a growing number of financial advisors are finding that having a self-published book is not only a doable and personally rewarding undertaking, but that it is also a highly effective return on their time […]
Facebook strengthens its music library with IPRS deal
Facebook has signed a music licensing deal with the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) to strengthen its music library across its social networking platform and Instagram. The IPRS is a representative body of authors and owners, which include composers, lyricists, and owner publishers of music. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the […]
Ebay nears deal to sell classified-ads unit to Norway’s Adevinta: Report
EBay is in advanced talks to sell its classified-ads unit to Norwegian group Adevinta as the online auction pioneer seeks to refocus on its core marketplace business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The price of the cash-and-stock deal was not disclosed, but the eBay unit is expected to sell for roughly $8 billion […]
Disney cuts back on Facebook, Instagram ads: Report
The Walt Disney Co. has “dramatically” slashed its advertising budget on Facebook and Facebook-owned Instagram, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. It’s the latest setback for the social network, which is facing a growing advertising boycott over its policies and actions on hate speech on its platforms. The Journal, citing unnamed sources […]
SoftBank-backed Policybazaar aims for 2021 IPO
By Saritha Rai Online insurance platform Policybazaar aims to go public in 2021 at a valuation north of $3.5 billion, potentially becoming the first of India’s mega-startups to debut as its digital economy booms. The startup plans to secure about $250 million in a round of financing at a $2 billion-plus valuation before a September […]