Business

Mark Zuckerberg has recently been in the news announcing a host of developments all geared towards shifting the Facebook brand away from social media and towards the ‘metaverse’. The company's name is set to be changed to reflect this transition, and Zuckerberg has also hired around 10,000 new employees to work on the metaverse project.These announcements make...

According to a survey, around 88% of employees believe that strong company culture is key to business success. But where should entrepreneurs begin when trying to develop a successful company culture that keeps people engaged, whether staff or customers? To begin this process we need to go back to basics, and identify the values...

Key to being a successful entrepreneur is running a successful team. Management is about more than just delegation and direction setting however and, for those willing to invest the time, paying close attention to personality types can be a key tool when it comes to building an effective team. Being able to effectively identify...

For a long-time now, Facebook and other social media platforms have been central to marketing strategies for businesses around the world. With their enormous reach, relatively low costs and adaptiveness to an increasingly digital economy, using social media to reach new audiences has been a no-brainer for many. Recent events should give entrepreneurs pause...

As borderless payments become more and more common and easier to access, businesses are using this technology to reach ever more customers globally. Whether you're a fintech expert or you know nothing about blockchain, borderless payment technology will present opportunities for your business and so it is worth understanding some of the basics.What is a borderless payment?

With inflation currently dominating the headlines – and the OECD suggesting rising prices could be here to stay – many entrepreneurs will be wondering what impact this might have on their businesses. The word ‘inflation’ conjures up images of rapidly soaring prices, and people pushing wheelbarrows of cash to buy a loaf of bread...

Branding your online store to be distinct and trustworthy is one of the best things you can do to boost your business. But it’s also one of the hardest. If branding was easy to do, every logo would be as recognizable as McDonald’s yellow “M” or Disney’s castle. So while we’ll...

Creating a great company culture brings huge benefits to your business - as I've written about here. Even the best company cultures can't stop human nature however, and conflicts between employees will always be a reality that needs to be managed. Solving employee conflicts is a delicate task that you should be prepared for. Ignoring it,...

Any company or organization needs a good structure to run smoothly. Without clear procedures, hierarchies and policies, confusion can seep into your daily activities and affect the productivity of your company negatively. That’s why learning how to have a flawless company structure is extremely important if you want to take your organization to the...

Future-proofing a business is a complex process, which involves saving money, optimizing processes, or developing a strong team. However, fintech managers play a big role in future-proofing a fintech company. The skills they develop can impact business trajectory, and in turn the state of the business in the future. So what skills should fintech...