Make better powerpoints
Powerpoint presentations have become a vital tool in communication, whether it�s to source funding or support for new business ideas, presenting feedback to management or your team, sharing research findings or creating content for social media, knowing how to make powerpoints that attract, connect and engage with the audience has become a crucial skill for […]
Don�t under-inflate the effects of inflation
When life gets a little out of hand, we might say that things are blowing up! Sometimes it comes out of the blue, and other times we can see it coming, but generally, when we look back at how events unfolded, there were signs of a crisis looming. Inflation is much the same; it�s happening […]
Healthier uses for your phone
In recent years our cellphone and mobile device usage has increased significantly. In a recent Irish survey, it was found that the average smartphone user picks up their device more than 50 times per day; a third of people check their phone within five minutes of waking up and 70% within the first 30 minutes. […]
Articulate and action
We need to be strategic about growth and not just hope it will happen organically. Through a recent interaction with business coach Grant Newland, the importance of this was brought to the fore of our conversation. But it is not just about growing businesses; it�s about developing people, families, and communities. It�s easy to think […]
Simplifying structured notes
Simplifying structured notes is a little like opening up a fob watch movement and understanding how all the cogs, bezels, springs, gears and screws work together to tell the time. It�s much easier to understand that it�s a device for keeping time. In the same way, it�s easier to understand that structured notes offer an […]
Do as I say
�Do as I say� not as I do.� This has been a popular phrase for many, many years. In fact, it was first recorded in John Selden’s Table-Talk in the 17th century. Possibly, for as long as we�ve had structured societies, we�ve noticed a disconnect between what we say and what we do. In the […]
PSPs – Private Share Portfolios
We�ve been sharing blogs that dive a little deeper into specific investment products throughout this month. The world of investing and wealth management is overwhelming, and if you don�t engage with it daily, it�s easy to lose track of what you have and why you have it. Our hope at Victus Group is that you […]
Making better money choices
Many important questions in life involve money, and good choices can put us on the road to financial success. Bad choices, however, can lead to years of financial duress. While the questions we ask ourselves may not involve investing in the latest hot stock, they may likely deal with more basic matters like identifying how […]
Here�s a RA-minder!
How often do you sit down and review your entire financial portfolio? If you�re like most people, probably once every few years� We have found that how we save and invest is not a daily conversation for many people, so it�s easy to forget what we have in place. At Victus Group, it�s essential to […]
Are you on the road to burnout?
Are you wondering why some people get burned out while others don’t? What is the difference between stress and burnout? And, what can you do to manage stress and avoid burnout?� Without a doubt, we are living in a time of significant stress and burnout and we need practical and self-loving ways to address this […]