Business & Finance - 15 January 2007

I received a bonus from work and have £3000 available to invest. Rather than just putting it into a cash ISA I am considering opening an online sharedealing account and investing in shares.

However, even the cheapest online brokers charge a flat fee of around £8-10 per trade.

I don't mind a moderate degree of risk, but I get the feeling that after trading fees are deducted I will struggle to beat the performance of a tracker fund or even a normal savings account even if I make good stock selections (and this is by no means guaranteed!)

Is there a general rule of thumb for the mimimum amount of money that a private investor should have before they consider investing directly in the stock market? Should I just stick with a cash savings account, or possibly tracker / mutual funds?

2007-01-15 23:58:22 · 12 answers · asked by Jon S 1 in Investing

I need to update my resume and wonder if you have some good SAP consultant resume I can use as example ?

Thanks !

2007-01-15 23:53:23 · 1 answers · asked by roy_s_jones 6 in Careers & Employment

i want to choose a career that i have passion in it. Since i'm so confused that what i used to love to do during school days wouldn't be that interesting anymore or simply NOT suitable in the future 10 years or when i'm turn into 40s. i want to be exactly sure...in choosing the right degree course for the right career path. help me, please !

2007-01-15 23:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by elmo 2 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-15 23:44:50 · 4 answers · asked by chatambudza 1 in United Kingdom

or is that only for charges to a bank account?

2007-01-15 23:38:27 · 6 answers · asked by gary j 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I want to import some stuff. What is the process??

2007-01-15 23:35:28 · 2 answers · asked by Sanyam 1 in Small Business

I'm from romania AND I HAVE 36 STAMPS FROM SWITZERLAND FROM 1812-1898 .

2007-01-15 23:33:21 · 3 answers · asked by speed d 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Cant decide whether to study web design or social work

2007-01-15 23:29:23 · 7 answers · asked by The Way 4 in Careers & Employment

On receipt of the change they tipped the waiter 2 USD.The balance USD 3 was shared 1.5 each among the TWO.
Now each of them has spent 23.5 ( 25 less 1.5 recd back ) and that makes it 47 and the tips is 2 totalling to 49.Can anyone tell me WHERE IS THE BALANCE ONE USD.

2007-01-15 23:26:13 · 4 answers · asked by fcashyam 3 in Other - Business & Finance

How do i join one, and what requirments do i need? Can anyone introduce me to a chatline company?? Or introduce me to any paying part time job, fyi, im only free before 12.30pm or after 8.30pm. Would anyone pls help me.

P.S: No nonsense pls.

2007-01-15 23:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by jade s 4 in Careers & Employment

Is there an organization other than The BBB and the hotel's main office to file a complaint about a hotel?

2007-01-15 23:24:18 · 2 answers · asked by da dude 4 in Corporations

what jobs arent aplicible for both sexes

2007-01-15 23:21:28 · 16 answers · asked by roxanne w 1 in Careers & Employment

How would I go about getting a design and product sample/prototype made? How do I protect myself from getting my idea and product ripped off? I also have a great name for the product. Help, I'm going to make millions !

2007-01-15 23:14:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have got myslf in a right mess due to ill health.
I now owe nearly £10,000 to credit card companies and i am really struggling to make the payments.
I want to pay this money back as i got myself into this mess.
But what help is there out there for me to manage these debts without declaring myself bankrupt.

2007-01-15 23:14:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

is preferred if suitable for a graduate and related to aquatic,marine,water quality,fisheries management,ecosystem management field

2007-01-15 23:12:28 · 2 answers · asked by ginlui 1 in Careers & Employment

I hate my job (am looking for another) mainly because mostl of the time you can actually hear a pin drop on the carpet tiles and when people do speak its usually about work. It's driving me crazy!!! Yahoo Answers helps me get throgh the day.

2007-01-15 23:10:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Do Vets normally arrange work experience for people I have to do this to be accepted onto a course I want to do. I am hoping to become a veterinary nurse. Has anyone got experience of this at all? Thanks.

2007-01-15 23:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by profile not in use 2 in Careers & Employment

natural resources are very vital for the survival of human race. forexample water, oil, minerals are unevenly distributed through out the world. just by being a national of a particular country or a resident of a particular region one doesnt become the sole possessor of the natural resource of that particular region. there has to be an effective way by which the mother natures gift is distributed among the human race with out any barrier in the form of nationality, religion or race. only then can the human race move forward en mass

2007-01-15 23:07:23 · 9 answers · asked by anbe sivam 1 in Other - Business & Finance

A General Manager for a manufacturer has gone to our distributors and asked for our contact details.

Is he allowed to do this?

I am not trying to be petty but the company i work for need to know whether he can just have this info.

My old driving instructor ran off with my money but the company he worked for said because of the data protection act they couldnt tell me where he lived so i could instruct a solicitor.

2007-01-15 23:07:16 · 3 answers · asked by Mr Jolly 3 in Careers & Employment

I am looking for somebody who understand really good enough to make it very simple explanation. Thanks.

2007-01-15 23:06:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

Serious answers would be real helpful, cheers!

2007-01-15 23:04:20 · 14 answers · asked by leeafc_16 1 in Careers & Employment

We have all theise ads and commercials everywere around us, there getting kinda annoying, weight loss pills, exersis machines, slim fast, do we worry too much about our weight?

2007-01-15 23:03:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Where does the money go/reside after electronic transfer from one bank to another (excluding weekends & hols.) that takes up to 5 working days?

2007-01-15 23:03:02 · 2 answers · asked by Ian h 1 in Personal Finance

What is he?

2007-01-15 23:02:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Hello guys,
Last week my hosting company sent me an invoice for the next payment and a day after that i recieved a "Successful invoce payment" regarding the fact the comapny took the amount from my visa card automatically on his own.
I wonder how this could be possible in the system?
Instantly i read the agreement of the company which they had stated that "Inform us, Otherwise we charge your billing automatically from the credit card account".
This make me amazed. Now can you help me how i can disable auto payment option forever. Imagin this way one can get how much from my account without my permission.
And further how this option works at all in online banking system?Maybe i lack information in this issue!!!


Thanks

2007-01-15 22:59:50 · 2 answers · asked by mephelistomelas 1 in Credit

2007-01-15 22:45:16 · 14 answers · asked by ajith kjp 1 in Investing

What do I need to consider?
What resources do I require?

2007-01-15 22:44:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2007-01-15 22:44:15 · 12 answers · asked by cas_soi 1 in United Kingdom

I got married 2 years ago - was unable to sell my house at that time - bought another house with my wife - now I want to sell my previous home - Am I liable for capital gains tax.

2007-01-15 22:36:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United Kingdom

TELL ME RETAIL ,INFOCOM, MARKETING,FINANCE OR PRODUCTION OF ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

2007-01-15 22:34:57 · 4 answers · asked by abhishek s 1 in Small Business