Prior to launching the popular niche finance website, MoneyScience in October 2004, Jacob spent 4 years developing the scholarly journal Quantitative Finance for its former publisher, the Institute of Physics Publishing. Jacob currently maintains MoneyScience and associated websites, www.tbook.finance and www.quantschools.co.uk, while providing specialised publishing and marketing consulting services on a freelance basis.Specialisms: Online Marketing for Niche Markets, New Product Development, Social Media Management and Consulting, Online Publishing, Publishing Technology, Business Analysis and Development, Financial Education, Editorial Commissioning, Social Networking, Portal Design, Search Engine Optimisation, Client Engagement and Discovery Processes, Research and Reporting.In November 2008, Jacob was chosen to be a member of the Courvoisier Future 500."Last year, Courvoisier, in partnership with The Observer, led a search for the country's most innovative business brains and creative talent. The results of the search led to the creation of The Future 500 - a vibrant online network of 500 of the country's most dynamic individuals. "