SMART is an acronym used to describe the process of setting goals. The acronym stands for the words “specific,” “measurable,” “achievable,” “relevant” and “time-bound,” which are essential traits of setting objectives. The SMART method provides a way to measure your progress and be accountable for your success. Setting SMART goals allows you to realistically evaluate…
Author: Melvyn Mangion
Start-up : Boosting growth through outsourcing
Running a business requires a lot of organization and a strategic plan to follow. Running a start-up is even more difficult. Striking a balance between all your focus areas is vital and will enable you to manage your resources better and adequately organize your finances. Modern technology is instrumental as an entrepreneur because it helps…
Setting up a new business – what to ask yourself
It seems everywhere you look nowadays people are starting their own business, or touting how successful they can be with a new business idea . Recent events around the world have also forced many to attempt to diversify their earnings in order to give themselves a financial cushion. The pandemic changed the business world. Believing…
Climate Change – U.N. Report Is a ‘Code Red for Humanity’
Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released in August 2021 that the United Nations called a “code red for humanity.” Climate Change is not fiction. “It’s just guaranteed that it’s going…
Food designer – what is that?
Like every product, food is designed. Like most people of my generation, I grew up eating cookie biscuits. It’s basically a circle biscuit with dots, being chocolate chips. It wasn’t until recently that I realised that those biscuits had been designed. They are the result of a number of intentional decisions taken at the development phase….
How to believe in yourself
The level of success you see in your life is a direct result of your belief system. You must believe in yourself. I’m not talking about religion or philosophy here. What I mean is your belief in your ability to succeed. Believing in yourself means having faith in your own capabilities. It means believing that you…
Single use Plastic – ways how to cut it down
Beach time is right around the corner. The weather is already warming up as Summer is approaching fast. As a kid, I felt the beach was the perfect family destination. I want it to remain that way for future generations. Today, I worry about how we’ll preserve our oceans and protect its marine life. Pollution,…
Save on water in simple ways
Water is a precious resource – but it can’t be taken for granted. We need to save on that. Climate change, and the more extreme weather that comes with it, means that water supply is becoming more unpredictable as droughts become increasingly common, especially in the summer months. In the UK, the average household currently…
Home Buying – your first investment. Tips for you.
Buying your first home can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating because of all the financial steps and real estate procedures you need to prepare for. Here’s what you need to know. Are you ready to buy a home? Going to open houses is one thing (albeit made more complicated with social distancing)….
Rent : How do you budget for it?
Budgeting is imperative for any person. Regardless of whether you rent or own a home. However, in it is even more important for a renter. Creating a budget may prove to be an exceptionally daunting task. Renting has become very popular in Malta in recent years. Once you have found the place that you want…