Competitiveness is like a multifaceted diamond – it has many dimensions that intersect and overlap to create an overall picture of strength. As business leaders, understanding and evaluating these key dimensions provides critical insight into how well-positioned your company is amongst rivals in the marketplace.
If you’re launching a startup, your domain name is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It’s part of your brand identity and can influence how people perceive your company. A good domain name should be short, easy to remember and spell, relatable to
In the world of B2B sales, having the right sales channels and strategies in place is crucial for success. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to determine where to focus your efforts. Should you double down on tried-and-true tactics
Developing countries face immense challenges on the road to economic prosperity. Poverty, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to capital prevent many potential entrepreneurs from starting businesses that could drive growth and opportunity. However, governments have tools at their disposal to nurture entrepreneurship even in
Climate change threatens our planet. Rising temperatures, extinction of species, melting polar ice caps, intensified natural disasters – the list goes on. The effects seem daunting. Yet where there are great problems, there also lies a great opportunity for innovation. Enter climate tech. New technologies
Bernard Arnault is the wealthiest person in Europe and one of the richest men in the world. His luxury goods conglomerate LVMH encompasses over 70 distinguished brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Sephora. Arnault built his empire from scratch, turning a struggling construction company into
Starting and running a business is no easy feat. It requires a unique combination of skills, talents, and knowledge across a wide range of disciplines. From finance and marketing to operations and HR, today’s entrepreneurs need to be jacks of all trades. The most successful
In today’s digital world, social media has become an integral part of almost everyone’s daily life. From catching up on friends’ vacations to getting news and entertainment, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter allow us to stay connected and informed. But beyond personal use,
A startup is like a sapling – full of potential, but needing care and feeding to grow tall. The soil, sun, and rain matter enormously during those early days. But moreover, the spirit of the gardener tending that young tree makes all the difference. Do
The Cyber Battlefield Cyber attacks are on the rise. Hardly a month goes by without news of another major data breach or cyber-attack. As more of our data, devices, and critical infrastructure get connected, the threats continue to grow. On the other side, cyber defenders
Strategy and tactics – two words that are often used interchangeably in business. But in reality, they mean very different things. Strategy is the overall plan to achieve a long-term goal. Tactics are the specific actions taken to execute the strategy. The strategy sets the
Welcome, curious minds, to a journey through the fascinating realm of leadership. In this exploration, we’ll delve into the question that often sparks debates and introspection: Why do women make better leaders? We’ll unravel the mysteries behind this phenomenon, examining it from different angles and
Have you ever dealt with recurring problems in your business or life that seem impossible to solve? You fix one issue just to have another pop up, playing an endless game of whack-a-mole. What if there was a way to get to the bottom of
As an entrepreneur and investor, I always want to build or invest in businesses with defendable competitive advantages. In the tech world, we call these advantages “moats” – features that set a company apart and make it hard for others to compete directly. Lately, I’ve
Have you ever wondered how leading companies continue to stay on top, even as new technologies and markets emerge? Their secret lies in a strategy called “market straddling.” Market straddling allows dominant players to leverage their strengths in existing markets to “straddle” into new, emerging
We’ve all been there as startup founders – nervously making that first sale, hoping our product works for someone other than us. Do you tell that brave soul willing to take a chance on your untested product that they are customer number one? In this
For decades, India has been the world’s top destination for IT services and business process outsourcing. Global giants like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant were born in India and have powered the country’s rise as an economic powerhouse. As the outsourcing industry matures, what does
Ah, the sales pitch. That delicate dance of rapport building, problem identification, solution provision, and motivated closing lives at the heart of entrepreneurship. As startup founders, our livelihoods depend on pitch prowess. But what are the ingredients of an effective sales pitch? What transforms a
Remote work has become increasingly popular over the past few years. With advancements in technology enabling people to work from anywhere, more and more companies are hiring remote employees. However, managing a team that is geographically distributed comes with its own set of challenges. As