The start of the COVID-19 pandemic launched an interesting and challenging period for businesses of all kinds. While traditional brick-and-mortar businesses faced closures and lockdowns, as well as less foot traffic, online businesses were also affected. As a result, our collective need to protect online assets became self-evident. An increase in cyber attacks, supply chain disruptions, and shipping delays is our new normal. Cyberattacks have plagued online and…
A culture that’s versatile and inclusive, where everyone feels seen and heard, and where leaders set a good example, can provide employees with a sense of fulfillment, inspiration, and motivation to aim higher. Collecting actionable insights offers the key to transformation. Employee experience means putting on employees’ glasses and understanding their experiences in the workplace from the first job interview and through various milestones in their careers. By…
The business world is ruled by numbers. As a result, understating these numbers can grossly affect the heights to which a business could go. A carefully constructed data strategy can help business owners avoid this common mistake. Whether you are an industry giant like Apple or Samsung, or a startup with limited resources, data analytics and analysis are extremely vital to the success of your next business strategy.…
Businesses today are beginning to realize the benefits of workplace inclusivity. Employees who identify with marginalized groups are less likely to feel disenfranchised, more productive, and more satisfied on the job. With statistics showing that diverse workplaces perform better financially than homogeneous ones, business leaders follow strategies that allow all people to feel welcomed in their workplace. Below are nine ways that workplace diversity and inclusion can boost…
LEI is an acronym for Legal Entity Identifier. All companies that make financial transactions such as trading and investing in the stock market must have an LEI code. Some argue that an LEI is only needed at the time of making a transaction. However, we need to understand that LEI is more of an international level recognition. The LEI is a far more evolved and structural system that…
Have you ever heard of Brigadier General Norman “Dutch” Cota? If not, allow me to share a story with you. This event had profound implications not just for the outcome of WWII, but for you as the owner and hiring manager of a small or midsize business today. Everything went wrong with the Allies’ D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. German troops destroyed almost all of the tanks…
Everyone knows lucky entrepreneurs whose businesses always seem to succeed. Even among challenges, those founders come out unscathed.…
Creating a feeling of community and connection among your remote staff is critical to creating a pleasant employee experience of the holidays. While keeping in touch with your remote staff is a year-round goal, the holidays are an excellent opportunity to step up your efforts. It brightens up a hectic time of year and sets a good tone for the year ahead. With so many ways to communicate…
So your team has finally decided that your start-up needs to have a mobile app. You’ve threshed out the main function/utility the app will provide, how its components align with usage, and all of its features and specifications. But you’re still faced with the question of which platform would be perfect for your mobile app development. Not to mention which technology you should be using. And oh, wait!…
The majority of startup manuals discuss the processes required to take a business from concept to exit. Is your strategy fully in place yet? Adhering to the right startup measures is, of course, easier said than done. Nurturing any business is a challenge. Each step takes a different skill set. The obstacles are multifaceted. Difficult. Puzzling. And frustrating. Can startup founders keep their patience, keep their head? That’s…
