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Most companies are in pursuit of growth, as they assume growth means success — but that’s not always the case. How do companies determine whether they are succeeding as they continue to scale?   When the Kauffman Foundation checked up on the 5,000 companies that made Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing list, it discovered...

The German capital, Berlin has been ranked No. 1, above New York, Sydney, and Beijing, in a global league table of the best cities for millennials to live in, according to Nestpick's 2018 study. Among the top 110 cities where millennials want to live, the Canadian city of Montreal was...

New technologies that promise to “change the game” seem to come and go daily in the digital era. Blockchains might seem to fit into this category. But its numerous attributes and versatility make it stand out from the pretenders. In fact, blockchain’s security, transparency and ability to dramatically reduce transaction...

311…it was posted everywhere on every floor. 311 on the elevator. 311 in the hallway. And 311 on the door of one very determined executive vice president. “What is this all about?” many inquired. Those on the top floor knew…all 311 in that division. This particular company was in bankruptcy....

In my latest book about turning ventures into brands, Bigger Than This, I cite a stunning 116 companies over the course of only 200 pages. Some are Fortune 100 conglomerates and consumer brands like Starbucks and Uber, but most are smaller ventures that lead with empathetic stories and created swift...

Content marketing is an essential part of your overall digital marketing strategy. It helps build awareness and communicates your knowledge to the audience of the subject matter. The way you present your content is up to you, there are a variety of content publishing options for your to choose from....

On a global scale, the last two years has been a time of great contrasts and upheaval. While the world saw agreement on 17 inspiring UN SDGs and real enthusiasm around a global climate agenda in Paris, we have also seen dark forces emerge on all continents – working hard...

As probably most small business owners, I tend to start my conversations about what makes my firm tick – from its humble beginning. So, without further ado… my partner Erik Serras and I launched Ideal Properties Group 11 years ago. Erik was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and as...

India’s progress in the recent past has helped to ensure that South Asia is the fastest-growing region in the world. India faces significant challenges but alongside it are opportunities for Great growth. Some, which can tilt the balance for India, are: Economic and population growth: India is the world’s seventh-largest...

I have seen the word “trouble” associated with the role of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) quite often lately. For example, in a Harvard Business Review article entitled “Why CMO never last” (July/August 2017). The authors, Kimberly A. Whitler and Neil Morgan, outline their research, which found that CMOs are the...