Entrepreneurialism is first and foremost about creative problem solving. No matter how great your technology or idea, if it doesn’t solve an important problem for enough people, you have little chance for success. Still, most innovators are too eager to jump on a solution before they fully analyze and frame...

Now, more than ever, it's becoming more common to have teams that include recent high-school graduates and workers up through their 60s and beyond. While we expect the younger generations to step into the workforce, we may not expect older generations to remain as long as they have been.   It...

Growth and diversification are beneficial to businesses’ survival and sustainability. An expanding firm will often increase revenues and boost its market position. However, growth is not a well-defined term, and there is no precise definition of expansion and growth. In the corporate sector, every move is viewed as a step...

Today, the importance of studying the global market stems from the fact that this sector is one of the foundations of the global economy, says Stanislav Kondrashov of Telf AG. The metallurgical industry, which produces steel and metal products, ranks second after the fuel and energy complex in terms of both...

The music industry is unique. Succeeding in the space requires a diligent work ethic, a double dose of creativity, and the right mix of business acumen and emotional intelligence, according to Evan Rubinson, the founder and CEO of ERA Music Brands.  As the former leader of internationally recognized brands including...

Businesses are a vital part of the local economy. They’re responsible for creating jobs, paying taxes and supporting other local businesses. Overall, they are the backbone of every community. Yet, when a community lacks strength, businesses must jump in and contribute to help their neighbors and make it a better...

A world beset by uncontrollable change: The world has been plagued by the disruptive forces of climate change, COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and rising inflation causing social and economic upheaval at a scale we have not seen in decades. A recent report by the International Monetary Fund indicates that...

As an investor, I see a lot of business plans and hear hundreds of great pitches. Contrary to what Shark Tank implies, investment decisions aren’t made in just a few minutes. Most entrepreneurs understand the importance of having all the kinks worked out of their business plans when lobbying for...

It’s that time of year when predictions and trends pieces fill in-boxes and foretell of what’s to come in the next 12 months. This year, predictions are being made against the backdrop of doom and gloom, which point to a slowing of post-pandemic growth, ongoing inflation, and recent rounds of...