The Courses

The Courses have been designed for a wide variety of people, who usually have very little knowledge of the City or the Stock Market. A large proportion of those who have already attended have been women. It is a sad fact of life that women often face old age alone, either through divorce or widowhood, but it has been traditional in Britain for husbands to handle the finances of the family. Many women feel at a loss as to whom they should turn to for advice, and often feel that they will never fully understand investment. Fortunately this is not the case, and many women who have attended a course and taken part in the portfolio classes which follow, choose shares and manage investments with great skill and competence.

Others who have attended courses include those who have led such busy lives that little time or energy has been available to look after their own financial affairs. Decisions about investments and savings may have been made once or twice over the years, but it is only when retirement is being considered that future finances suddenly seem extremely important. Neill & Co can help clarify personal aims and objectives, so that the right questions will be asked, the right advisors sought and the correct choices made.

The company also holds seminars for older teenagers and students. The choices of career and future employment are much discussed, but 'money' is usually only mentioned in the context of future prospects. Financial planning, investment and savings are considered topics for the distant future, and thus costly mistakes are often made and opportunities missed. The seminars will provide some examples and alternatives, and include an explanation of shares, portfolios and of how and why Stock Markets move.

Here is the outline of a Typical Beginner's Course.