The Rise of PayPal and How it's Bettering Business Online
PayPal is now one of the most well-recognized payment processors in the world, especially online, but it was not always the case that PayPal dominated online transfers of funds. Paypal’s inception came as a subsidiary of handheld security software corporation Confinity in 1998. Two years later, it merged with and ultimately completely absorbed Elon Musk’s X.
Finance
Feb 20, 2018, 10 a.m.
The net present value (NPV) of an investment
In situations where cash flows - cash inflows or outflows - occur at different points in time, generated by a project or investment, the net present value - or NPV - is a quantitative tool that can support decision making. decision.
The NPV is one of the most popular and relevant methods of evaluating future cash flows because it incorporates the concept of the time value of money.
Finance
May 29, 2015, 4 p.m.
Return on investment for a web project
The success of a web project is measured by how well it achieves its objectives. The objectives of a project can be multiple: customer satisfaction, increased market share or conversion rate, etc. While it's difficult to quantify the intangible, such as brand awareness or the real value of a follower on Twitter, there are financial indicators that will help you if your project objectives are solid and quantified.
Finance
Apr 28, 2015, 8 p.m.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Golden Anniversary
For as long as I can remember, Berkshire Hathaway Type A shares have topped the list of the world's most expensive stocks. As you read this, the price of a single share stands at around $220,000 USD, the equivalent of 6 years' work at the average wage. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its creation, I'd like to take a look at the current situation.
Finance
Apr 19, 2015, 5 p.m.