Market Contraction is an opportunity Attitude determines outcome. How businesses emerge after a market contraction depend a lot on how they take on the challenge - fight it with downsizing maneuvers, embrace it as enhancement opportunities, or enact a mix from both camps. Although majority of executives select the pruning...

Unless you are in the gaming industry, you may not realize how Virtual Reality (VR) is taking off. In fact, long thought of as totally futuristic, the technology is becoming increasing accessible, and for consumers looking for VR experiences, there is increasingly more and more content to choose from. For...

We are currently living in an entrepreneurial world, in which setting up a business faces a real challenge indeed. For those who do take the plunge, a great deal of success can be achieved. The initial stages refer to the business as a ‘startup company’, in which the business is...

CEOs of successful brands often find themselves in a challenging situation. They want to help their businesses grow and become more successful, but they also understand that a brand’s success isn’t everything. In the long run, it’s important that CEOs are able to grow their personal brands simultaneously if they...

Have you defined your personal brand?   Are you consistently living your personal brand every day? Do you know how to balance between your personal branding and your corporate status as a spokesperson and corporate ambassador? If you’re like most of upper management professionals, top level executives I have trained or...

A recent survey by BGF of business leaders across its 400-company investment portfolio found that AI is being widely embraced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an overwhelmingly positive outlook. An impressive 89% of respondents viewed AI as an opportunity for growth, while only 7% saw it as a...

The latest e-Conomy SEA report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company forecasts Southeast Asia’s digital economy reaching $263 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in 2024—a 15% increase over the previous year. Revenue is projected to grow by 14%, reaching $89 billion, as the region advances toward profitable, sustainable...

One of the most important changes of the past thirty years is the advent of a digital and globalized economy. Thanks to that, we could finally write and read content generated by random users from all over the planet, on top of the official channels and traditional media. Information was...

Crafting an effective brand story is essential in today’s digital age. This article explores the key elements of a compelling narrative and offers strategies for improving your online presence. Learn how to leverage storytelling techniques, personalize your message for different audiences, and measure the impact of your brand story across...

Keeping an expensive, inflexible phone system that requires on-site support can slow your business down. Transitioning to a virtual business phone system could be the solution. Virtual PBX systems, or Cloud PBX, offer a modern alternative to traditional phone services. Traditional systems require on-site phone lines, costly hardware, and dedicated office...

Karpenko Nikolay Viktorovich is a recognized expert in the world of private banking and finance management. He has made a name for himself in the European business world by pioneering unconventional investment approaches and delivering comprehensive wealth solutions. Nikolay Karpenko, biography of whom disassociated from Russian markets in 2010, holds...

Peloton Interactive, Inc. has announced the appointment of Peter Stern, a distinguished leader with extensive experience at major brands like Apple, Ford, and Time Warner Cable, as its new CEO and President, effective January 1, 2025. The company anticipates Stern’s appointment to its Board in the near future. Board Chair...

In today’s digital-first world, businesses face a range of risks that can threaten their long-term success. As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s take a look at the  parallels between cybersecurity and online reputation management - and talk about why prioritizing both will foster continued business growth. Two Sides of...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the role of CEOs, especially in midsize companies, is undergoing a profound transformation. This essay delves into the evolving responsibilities of CEOs in the age of AI, highlighting the critical leadership skills required to harness AI's potential effectively and responsibly.   Modern...

In May this year, Sizhe Huang's groundbreaking project, Umi, earned her the prestigious A’ Design Award in the Interface Interaction and User Experience Design category. This accolade marks yet another milestone in Sizhe’s career, which shows her pioneering approach to user-centered design. Umi is a holistic communication system that blends...