For those who are risky enough to start something of their own, the road to success is close. It is essential to have some money on the side before you run into something new and keep your business going for the first few months until cash begins to flow. Other...

Traveling through time can be an ambitious dream for many people, and the reality is that the benefits would be outstanding. Many books and movies have dealt with that vision, and who knows, maybe we can find a way to approach this concept too. Until then, it does not hurt...

Going on a diet is not easy, and for many people, it does not only have to do with having a killing body but is also linked to health issues. The word ''diet,'' of course, is so old-fashioned. Today we call it healthy eating, and perhaps this is the right...

It is estimated that 70% - 90% of the new products that come on the market each year fail to produce profits. When profits are not there, the product does not have a reason to exist. The numbers speak for themselves, and the percentage of products that fail is literally...

Scaling your business is more complicated than it sounds. In fact, about 70% of corporate transformation efforts fail. But there's a silver lining: There are steps you can take to improve your odds of success. Forget steady growth along a nice, smooth runway. You're eager for the rapid takeoff of...

Despite significant advances in recent years, women still face a range of unique challenges when it comes to entrepreneurship and the road to success can be a bumpy one. A recent article in Forbes magazine highlights the pitfalls that exist for female business owners - everything from difficulties entering certain...

International Media Ideas (IMI) began as an exhibitions company in Dubai in 2007. Until today, it has managed to develop significantly. In 2008, it became an official contractor for top venues in the UAE, such as DWTC and ADNEC. In 2010, it expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain,...

Make your application stand out to increase your chances of winning. Before customizing your application, you must first become acquainted with the award's criteria and requirements. Furthermore, underline why you deserve to win by outlining your successes and achievements clearly, concisely, and persuasively. With these tips, you may distinguish your award...

If you’re a business owner and you haven’t taken the time to pre-plan your exit strategy, do it this year. Even if you have no intentions of leaving the helm soon, you might be feeling differently in a year or two. Plenty of entrepreneurs wind up following other ideas and...

A recent wave of research highlights women's strategic advantage in the tech industry through well-developed soft skills. While technical expertise remains fundamental, women’s strengths in areas like communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability offer a complementary edge in traditionally male-dominated fields. Unlike their male counterparts, who often focus heavily on hard...

Temu, the popular online shopping app that’s attracted millions of users with its affordable quality merchandise, hit another important milestone after making its debut on the Big Game with its first nationally televised commercial. The 30-second spot titled “Shop Like A Billionaire” aired during the first half of the NFL’s...

While it didn’t reach the record highs of 2021, 2022 continued to exceed historical levels for M&A activity -- PwC even predicted that it would still end up as one of the strongest years on record. Perhaps this sounds surprising since so many companies cut back significantly on their cost...

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...

As we head into 2023, many business leaders resemble fatigued soldiers returning from years of battles. From lockdowns, the great resignation, remote working, supply chain breakdown, and now increasing inflation driven by overheated economies and global instability – it has been exhausting. It is already clear that 2023 is not...

When you grow your start-up this coming year, you need to pay great attention to many things as you scale upward. The scaling of a start-up is a make-or-break journey that can take you beyond the clouds or right into the ground if not done correctly. Start-ups are beginning to...