It’s often been called the “lifeblood of any business.” And how fitting that phrase is, because without it, any business, no matter how sexy or how packed with potential, is dead. I’m talking about cash flow. Many entrepreneurs and business leaders focus on the wrong things, (eg. product development) to the detriment of their business. […]
Customer expectations are at an all-time high. And it’s just going to get higher. Zappos, Starbucks, Ritz-Carlton and many other brands are continuously pushing the bar. Now, as a matter of divine right, customers expect great service not just for big-ticket and expensive purchases, but for every kind of transaction, and for every step of […]
Imagine rebuilding the Eiffel Tower every day. And I don’t mean doing it the same each time. I mean fashioning that chunk of steel each morning into some new architectural form it has never existed before.That’s what many businesses are experiencing right now. The breakneck speed of change brought about by AI makes organizations feel […]
With people working remotely more than ever, many are experiencing the challenges that come with the job. Isolation, lack of supervision, distraction, and burnout can be experienced by employees working from home. In this post, we look at some of the counterintuitive ways a well-meaning employee can combat burnout and stay motivated and productive in […]
“My life’s over!” Hordes of knowledge workers experienced an existential crisis when they first witnessed the potent powers of AI. Writers stared at screens as ChatGPT wrote entire articles in seconds. Graphic designers watched Midjourney make multiple renditions with a single click. Programmers salivate at how AI produced flawless blocks of code. It seemed like […]
At what price should product X be sold? Should I hire this candidate over the others? When’s the best time to launch the new line? Should this branch be closed permanently? Which supplier offers the best deal? Decisions are at the heart of every business. They can be tactical, strategic or operational—backed by data, […]
Since the mid-1990s, website owners and webmasters the world over have been active in the process called “search engine optimisation” (SEO). This is the cataloguing of websites on the early search engines at the time and it was as simple as sending a search engine your web address. In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin […]
I know what you’re thinking. No, this is not about some witty math riddles, nor does it involve involuntary servitude at gunpoint (good luck with that). This article is about remote staffing or hiring people who work remotely away from the office. Now, how can remote staffing allow you to hire a $125K professional for […]
Remote work is fast becoming an effective yet cost-efficient option to manage business processes and increase productivity. Gone are the days when the best way of motivating employees is to micromanage them on site. With increasingly fast Internet speeds and cutting-edge technology, it is now possible for team members to collaborate effectively online with the […]