Shaun Stenning | Investor | Serial Entrepreneur

In recent weeks, the stock market has fluctuated in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Last week was the worst for the market since the 2008 financial crisis, and this week has been a wild ride as well. And yet, experts say, you could lose out in the long run if you make rash decisions now.  Shaun Stenning said, “ The last few weeks, I've been covering my eyes before I look at my investments, and only peeking through my fingers — as if I'm facing Freddy Kruger rather than a series of numbers. It doesn't help that the financial headlines are full of frightening potential futures: a possible recession, trade wars, and potential market corrections.” “It's enough to make me want to take all of my money out of my investments and put it somewhere safe, like my mattress.” “But no matter how overwhelming a market fluctuation may be, I also know that pulling my money out of the market is the worst thing I could do when my portfolio is trending downward. That's because t...

There’s no doubt that today’s modern lifestyle can be stressful. Between work, family, and social obligations, it can be hard to make time for yourself. But it’s important to find the time. When you work as an employee you know that every month you will receive your salary, because you signed a contract. Something similar happens with the holidays that will arrive at a certain time. However, for people who create their own businesses , the situation is different; They are always busy and cannot put their obligations aside, because much of their functioning depends on it. According to Shaun Stenning , “Relaxing can help keep you healthy, in both your body and mind, helping you recover from the everyday stresses that life throws at you. Luckily, no matter how busy you are, it’s simple to learn how to create time for chilling and also how to best relax.” “What many do not know is that in addition to rest, vacations represent the period where creativity most flourishes. On the contrary, wi...

Hiring your first employee is exciting! And also pretty intimidating. You don't need a complicated system in place to make your first hire, but you do need to take a few essential steps along the way. If you're hiring your first employee, congratulations! It's important to start off on the right foot as an employer by making sure you follow all of the legal rules that now apply to you. According to Shaun Stenning , “But before bringing just anyone on board, you need to understand that extra manpower entails a whole new string of legal obligations, liabilities, expenses and, of course, paperwork.” “Beyond the red tape, hiring mismatches can result in high turnover, absenteeism, higher healthcare costs, workplace violence, and theft--substantial costs to an organization's bottom line and reputation.” Shaun said. To help you navigate the legal ramifications of the hiring process, we've laid out the steps and precautions you should follow to ensure you make informed d...

Just a couple of months ago, the majority of people across the globe were not taking novel coronavirus seriously. However, as the pandemic of COVID-19 began to spread across many countries at breakneck speed, it left all dumbfounded, and now the situation is looking grim. According to Shaun Stenning , “Being able to work from anywhere in the world is an appealing way of life, but without the right gear, it can quickly turn from a dream into a nightmare.” “A laptop, a smartphone, and Wi-Fi are the absolute basics for building a portable office, but there are some other gadgets that will make your working life more productive and much easier.” Shaun said. Here are some items to help build the perfect remote office. A Dedicated Workspace While a flat desk and comfortable chair is a great way to start, it doesn’t end here. You need to have a dedicated workspace in your house from where you can focus only and only on your work, without getting distracted from pets, kids, etc. Portable proj...