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The mergers we’ve seen in the past year should send a clear message to executives in all industries: Innovate or die. Amazon threw down the gauntlet in 2017, first by acquiring Whole Foods and then by securing pharmacy licenses in a number of states and entering into acquisition talks with pharmaceutical companies Mylan and...

Asia is home to some of the greatest and most populated countries in the world, which is what makes it one of the most important consumer markets at the global level. Those who want to enter the Asian market can set up new businesses or can expand their operations through...

Projects are hard. They are complex and have many moving parts. They require a number of people to work together to achieve the project outcomes, and seem hard to plan and organise. Because of this complexity, they are often the work we procrastinate about, therefore making our job harder still...

Reading the news today, it would seem we have all fallen subject to European Union control. Why do I say this? On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) took effect. (This has much to do with why we are all seeing several emails informing us...

You probably associate leadership with skills, behaviors, and theoretical models. As a retired Navy SEAL Commander and founder of several multimillion-dollar businesses—with a long history as a martial artist and yogi—I propose that leadership stems from your character and heart. A professional who masters their thoughts and emotions, and has...

Why Your Goals Should Be Ambitious: As a CEO of multiple companies, four of which were acquired, I have extensive experience in helping lead organizations to success. But after I traded my old role as CEO for my new one as a business coach and mentor, I remained in acquisition...

Unsurprisingly, the prestigious Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts, once again ranked as the world’s top university for producing billionaires, according to The Wealth-X Billionaire Census 2018. Have you ever pondered this question: where the world’s super-rich went to university? Which university churns out the most millionaires and billionaires? All of...

Often enterprise CFOs want to become CEO. According to a survey from Robert Half Management Resources, 64 percent of CFOs are motivated to make the leap to the top post. Turning that dream into reality, however, is often easier said than done. In addition to waiting for the right opportunity,...

Employee Retention: Your Company’s Best Friend - Did you know that the cost to replace a highly trained employee could exceed 200 percent of their annual salary? Employee turnover is expensive, no matter what type of position an employee holds, so as a business owner and company leader, it’s important...

In a recently released report, GOBankingRates named “25 Best Countries To Purchase Rental Property And Make Money In 2018." And the results will surprise you. Yes, buying real estate is almost always a significant and best investment. To help you make a smart choice! Here are the top five countries...