Business

Venture capital can help a business boost market reach and begin the journey from start-up to SME to corporate and beyond. Capital raising is a crucial step in the business journey then, but it’s also a complicated one. With a good product, team, and pitch however, any startup can access venture capital. So, what...

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...

Productivity is considered to be the holy grail these days, both in personal development contexts and corporate environments. But how well do you really understand it? And, more importantly, how well do you know how to measure productivity in your team? Although I’ve been managing teams for years...

Recently I came a statistic that highlights a significant deficit within our economy and business ecosystem. It's not a financial deficit, but will no doubt have implications for the bottom line. According to research explored by PMI, only 4-7% of leaders are considered to have strategic thinking skills. That sounds like a really low...

For a lot of companies, their sales department is the engine keeping the whole organization running. Whether you’re a Forbes 500 company, or a small startup just getting by, a strong sales team can make the difference between barely making it to the end of the year, and thriving, even in a period of economic downturn.

If you’re a well rounded marketer, you’ll know by now that good copy isn’t the be-all end-all of a successful campaign. It’s not visuals either. While those things matter, numbers are what make the difference between a roaring campaign and weak results. And there’s no better way to stay on track than measuring KPIs...

In the immortal words of Jim Morrison, 'Summer's Almost Gone'. As the days get shorter and the warm summer breeze gives way to the crisp air of autumn, businesses are gearing up for a new season. The end of summer marks the return of employees from their well-deserved breaks, and as a business leader, it's your responsibility...

With the world hooked on the latest series of Yellowstone – it’s worth reflecting on what it is about this show that people find so compelling. Beneath the surface of the drama, is a meditation on the power of holding onto a core set of values, no matter how much society changes around us.This is as good...

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of business, success often hinges on more than just strategic planning and operational efficiency. Entrepreneurs and leaders who exhibit a 'wealth mindset' tend to outperform their peers, not just in terms of financial gains but also in fostering innovation, resilience, and a positive company culture. In this article,...

Amongst the excitement of Christmas and New Year, it's easy to get carried away with planning your moves for the coming year. The end of the year is also however a great time to take a look back at the year that was, and take stock of what worked and what didn’t.   Entrepreneurs...