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The potential of good research is unprecedented, the world has progressed so far on the strength of human intelligence and research. Whether a multinational corporation or an academic institution, research plays a vital role in the betterment of society in one way or another. However, there is good research and...

Conferma Pay appoints Square and Mastercard veteran Jason Lalor as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows Sabre’s acquisition of Conferma Pay in August 2022. Prior to joining Conferma Pay, Jason Lalor served as chief executive of Square’s European business, headquartered in Dublin. Before that, he spent six years...

No matter your industry or organization, you exist in an ecosystem: An integrated network that delivers a product or service through cooperation and competition. Multiple players make up business ecosystems: Think suppliers, distributors, government agencies, competitors, and ultimately, customers.   Why does this matter?  If you activate your ecosystem, you can...

There I was, scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post about whether or not the term ‘boss mum‘ was appropriate or acceptable to mothers who run their own businesses with staff.  It was a simple question that you might expect would have ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers depending on...

We’re only a handful of days into the new year, and already there are myriad issues competing for our attention — and potentially keeping you up at night: Inflation. Ongoing supply-chain issues. Worker shortages. Quiet quitting. Fluctuating financial markets. Near-constant AI innovation. Regulatory changes. The list goes on and on....

Put simply, uninspiring leaders can cause damage to their organizations and their workforce. Ten to fifteen years ago, leaders often focused more on getting staff to follow their rules and complete tasks. However, modern leadership focuses more on how best to engage employees and unite the workforce in purposeful ways....

Are you a business owner looking for a way to streamline your operations? Do you need an efficient and reliable system to manage your finances, inventory, customer relations, and more? If so, then ERP systems are the perfect solution.  What is an ERP System? An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system...

2023 has almost arrived, and the rolling evidence of a recession arrived with it. Economic downturn demands resilience from business leaders. They are on a critical mission to survive the recession and thrive afterward. Recession brings diverse terms to diverse groups of businesses. There is a group of businesses that...

A new study has revealed that Gucci is the world's most popular luxury brand for 2023, according to the CEOWORLD magazine. Unsurprisingly, eight out of the ten in this list are fashion brands. The only ones that aren’t are Rolex (the most prestigious watch brand) and Tiffany (high-end luxury jewelry...