As the pandemic enters a third year, the prolonged growth of e-commerce sales permeates through an ecosystem of suppliers, sellers and customers. The global e-commerce market is predicted to hit $5.5 trillion in 2022, an increase of over 12 percent on 2021, with that number expected to skyrocket to $7.3...

You'd think that if 98% of business owners interviewed in a massive nationwide study thought that performance management was essential, they'd be managing performance. You'd be wrong because only 64% say they have an effective strategy in place to track it. There are other worrying figures to add into the...

Textile design involves the creative and technical process of weaving thread or yarn to create decorative cloth or fabric. This cloth or fabric is then decorated by making printed or woven designs upon it. To build a successful career in textile design, it would help if you are creative, have...

A shift in economic growth from the West to emerging markets over the past few decades has led to new business hubs worldwide. Regions such as Asia, the Middle East, and South America have seen rapid economic growth, coupled with improved infrastructure and, in some cases, lighter regulation.  Multinational organizations...

As global competition increases and technology creates opportunities for disruptive customer experiences, brand managers at the world’s top companies are leaning more on design thinking than ever before to maintain industry leadership. Below, we will explore this strategy and outline how it can be deployed to create great customer experiences....

In a survey I conducted of 190 leaders last December, a whopping 83% of respondents said that what they were most looking forward to over the holidays was a break from work and the opportunity to spend time with family.  And it’s no surprise.  According to recent Harvard Business Review...

CEOWORLD magazine (ISSN: 2771-7216), the definitive magazine for CEOs, CFOs, high-level executives, business leaders, and high net worth individuals, today announced the appointments of Dr. Bartosz Marcinkowski and Dr. William Putsis to its External Advisory Board (EAB). The changes reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to CEOWORLD magazine's position as...

Let’s start with what would seem like an obvious question—a simplified, but surprisingly accurate, representation of the choice many marketers face today. Would you rather choose: Option A: Pay $100 for an ad placement that gets 1000 impressions but leads to only five sales of $100 each?  Option B: Offer...

The future is AI. We hear that quote often and with mass adoption of this cutting-edge tech, believe it to be true. But we seldom ponder upon who is working hard behind closed doors, in the board rooms of the elite tech companies in the world to make this a...

As a marketer and a founder, I know that social media is one of the best tools I have to reach dream customers. But, all social media is not created equal. That’s why I focus on Twitter and LinkedIn. I can hear you asking, “There are so many channels, why...

As people across the US celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans during Black History Month, it's an uncomfortable fact that the number of Black CEOs is still only less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs, even with several years of unconscious bias training across corporate entities. And a...

Corporate clothing’s quality, colors, and design matter. It reflects the brand’s offering and positioning as modern and professional, or as outdated and disinterested. Brands that invest in well-designed and comfortable employee clothing show they value their staff members and see them as integral to the success of the business. On...

Going through a transaction alone is fraught with costly pitfalls and risks. In today’s hot mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) market, business owners are being approached directly with offers to sell their business. With a buyer in-hand, many owners charge ahead on their own without seeking the advice of experts. A...

Nearly one in three people listen to a podcast every month. Last year, it was probably only around one in every six people. Why the sudden uptick in podcast listeners? Around 50 percent of people prefer to listen to their podcasts at home. When the pandemic hit and we all...

If you haven’t looked to gaming to get ideas for your business, it might just be time to start. Extended reality — also known as XR — shows incredible promise when it comes to creating business inspiration. Here are just some of the potential advantages of XR. In the past, business leaders...