Who owns Genworth Financial?

Who owns Genworth Financial? China Oceanwide Holdings Group On October 24, 2016, China Oceanwide Holdings Group agreed to buy Genworth Financial Inc. for $2.7 billion. Is Genworth reliable? Genworth’s current credit ratings are less than stellar: AM Best gives it a C++ (Marginal) rating. The Better Business Bureau gives the company a B+ rating. The […]

Who is Alexis Carey?

Who is Alexis Carey? Alexis Carey is a Senior Reporter at News.com.au. Most recently she was a Finance Editor and Reporter at the same publication, and before that, a writer at the Mamamia Women’s Network. Alexis joined the Inner West Courier in 2013, covering local, state and federal politics, transport, education and general news. How […]

Did Edison invent the mimeograph?

Did Edison invent the mimeograph? Thomas Edison received a patent in 1876 for “Autographic Printing,” covering the electric pen and flatbed press; a patent for “Autographic Stencils” followed in 1880. The mimeograph was invented by Albert Blake Dick in 1887, who licensed and refined Edison’s patents. Why did Thomas Edison invent the mimeograph? The first […]

How do you plan a hostel?

How do you plan a hostel? Here is a simple 5-step plan to help ensure your hostel prospers, which can also inform much of your business plan. Define your dream hostel. Decide your hostel’s unique selling points. Work out the set-up and costs. Build a strong guest relationship and leverage your hostel’s cultural environment. What […]

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