In the dynamic world of business, one key element sets successful ventures apart from the rest: the ability to identify and capitalize on gaps in the market. All great businesses, from industry giants to innovative start-ups, share a common trait - they fulfil a need that others may have overlooked. However, the question that arises is how...
A well-rounded and effective board of directors is a crucial asset for any business. Philip Keezer asks what the perfect recipe for success is when building a board.
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While tech has made many things possible that would have seemed impossible just a generation ago, it has also had other impacts which are less obviously beneficial. One such impact has been upon our privacy. Technology has made the world a smaller place, and turned everyone’s phone into a social nexus. This process has been accelerated by...
Are leaders born or made?
What research there is suggests that leadership qualities result from a combination of genetics and skill. Yes, there are natural born leaders, but someone can also learn how to be a good leader. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi are great examples of born leaders, but...
The great Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, "The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm."
This saying is especially true in the business world, where change is constant. Making sure that both you and your business can respond effectively is key to success,...
The life of an entrepreneur is a thrilling journey marked by constant innovation, strategic decision-making, and unrelenting pursuit of goals. Yet, the very nature of this path can often lead to long hours, high stress levels, and energy depletion. Staying energized and maintaining focus amid extended work hours is a critical skill that every entrepreneur must master....
Money and investment are always a big part of the start-up journey and two common approaches to this are raising finance through debt or, by giving away equity in your business in return for investment.
Both options have their pros and cons, but which is right for you? This is a difficult question and...
Taking your entrepreneurship to the next level is one of the most fulfilling things you can do, but it also takes a lot of time and effort. Between finding suppliers, talking to customers, managing a team and thinking about the big picture, it is easy to neglect other areas of your life, including your health. Finding the...
We all love tech, and today the digital economy is the economy. Every aspect of the economy, and of our lives has been changed by the advent of new technologies over the last century, with progress having accelerated in recent decades toward what some anticipate will become an exponential trend.
Technology that once seemed...
Employees are the backbone of any business and a good team can be the difference between success and failure. Hiring the right people is crucial therefore. Hiring the right team reduces turnover costs, encourages growth, improves team morale and increases productivity.
Finding the right people in a crowded market is difficult however, so, how...
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