Leadership styles and styles of management are not fixed. They evolve to reflect changing societal values, adapting in the light of new information about how people best operate and what we expect from our teams and workplaces. Recently – particularly against the backdrop of the […]

As the world’s attention turns to tackling the climate crisis and making the overdue, critical shift to carbon net-zero, awareness of sustainability initiatives – and the role that financial markets and financial products have to play – has been thrown into the spotlight […]

We are currently at the intersection of some of the most-critical issues facing both our planet and its global population – including human rights abuses, poverty, the climate crisis, food insecurity, economic instability, social inequality and environmental degradation. Each […]

The main preoccupation for most entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs is securing the requisite funding to launch a new business or venture – both at early-stage and throughout the lifecycle. It’s an expensive gambit: developing high-quality product or service offerings, bringing the […]

Innovative technology has opened up a world of possibilities for businesses interested in international trade. Where previously this might not have been a cost-effective option for many, our increasingly connected global community – and the rise of digital marketing in […]

Sustainability, as defined by the United Nations (UN), is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The current global population is just north of 8 billion, predicted to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 and 11.2 […]

Financial reporting is integral to a business. Any organisation, big or small, is legally required to compile comprehensive documentation of their financial activities.  With ever-evolving legislation presenting a constant challenge to public companies, getting the stats right […]

Perceived value indicates how much a customer is prepared to pay for a product or service. This is determined by a product or service’s ability to meet the customer’s needs and inspire desire, especially in comparison with competitors.  Understanding the customer’s perception of […]

The world of finance is always moving forward even in – and sometimes because of – times of crisis and challenge. Innovations in finance come from the development of new financial services and products. These developments can be a reaction to consumer trends or can inspire […]

Financial statement analysis is a skill which is usually the reserve of accountants and financial specialists. Yet understanding these key documents that offer a snapshot of a company’s financial health is a desirable skill for anyone in business including managers […]

Every business needs a financial strategy to help it grow and stay afloat, even large corporations for whom decisions are more about the transferring of resources or managing a portfolio of businesses.  The function of the finance department is increasingly seen as integral to […]

A lean start-up is one which begins with the search for a new business model, not a new product or service. A successful lean start-up offers new ways of doing things that solves a common problem for a target market. It is also co-created by target customers who are early […]