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CURT NICKISCH: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review. I’m Curt Nickisch. We have a complicated relationship with productivity. Businesses like to look at outputs, revenue goals, outbound calls, completed projects, maybe it’s lines of code written or the promotions won by your team members, but you have your own goals too, and it’s not always that hitting the established targets is the same thing as feeling really productive. Part of that comes from how expectations seem to keep going up. Each day we’re supposed to churn out more, and the number of hours we need to be…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why is it important to build a sustainable business? According to Alibaba's 2023 Sustainability Trends Report, 73% of consumers across 14 markets in Europe, Asia and the Middle East want to live a more sustainable life. The 2023 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey suggests that 70% of respondents are willing to pay “somewhat or significantly” more for sustainably produced goods.Adhering to sustainability principles not only benefits the environment and local economies, it also meets new customer needs and has a positive impact on your brand's reputation. Let's look at some practical steps…
Aaron Harper of pressure-washing company Rolling Suds is not your typical CEO. A forthright, no-nonsense leader, Harper is building the foundation for a rapidly expanding brand while simultaneously embarking on a campaign for corporate responsibility and self-regulation of the franchise industry.”What I'm saying is, as an industry, we have to decide how we're going to take responsibility,” Harper said. “The problem that we see today is: How do we solve these problems going forward? And how do we standardize that solution and who needs to be involved to implement it?”Related: Considering owning a franchise? Get started today and find a…
Whether you're negotiating salary at a new job, asking for a raise, or managing a business deal, negotiation is a necessary professional skill. But negotiations are not easy and can take a long time to reach an agreement. Getting it right is essential, as even a small mistake can cost you the success of the deal.We explain the dos and don'ts of negotiating and explain why negotiation skills are important in business. What not to do when negotiatingDespite your best efforts, one wrong move can derail a negotiation. We spoke to consultant and author Molly Fletcher to find out. The…
Table of Contents Message from the Superintendent I am pleased to share the 2024-25 Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) Business Plan that builds on last year’s priorities and OSB’s strategic objectives: engagement, compliance and organizational excellence. With these objectives in mind, the OSB will fulfill its mandate and advance its priorities to ensure a well-functioning insolvency system that supports business, investor and consumer confidence in the Canadian marketplace. This year, the OSB will continue to implement changes to its regulatory framework, seeking to modernize and reduce unnecessary administrative burden on those it regulates. It will develop cybersecurity guidelines…
From online shopping and telehealth services to remote work and virtual workout sessions, digital products are growing rapidly to meet market demands. Consumers rely on digital platforms for many daily activities, and there is no better time than now to start a digital business. But with vast opportunities also comes fierce competition. You need to not only get your business off the ground, but set it up for sustained growth for long-term success. Here's how: 1. Strategy with a comprehensive business plan If you run a digital business, you're probably tempted by “bright shiny objects.” However, these distractions not only…
How have business equity challenges evolved over the past 20 years? Meet Jane Nelson, social impact pioneer and Founding Fellow of the Business Fighting Poverty Institute. Jane is the founding director of Harvard Kennedy School's Corporate Responsibility Initiative and an academic partner of John Ruggie, the godfather of the Business and Human Rights Framework. Jane speaks candidly about her successful career to date and the changing dynamics within corporate strategy towards a more fundamental integration of capital into parallel business practices. Over the past 20 years, Jane has been present at many of the world's important conversations about social impact.…
Los Alamitos, Calif. and Las Vegas, April 2, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Verb Technology Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERB) (“VERB'' or the “Company''), the force behind MARKET.live, Popular 's livestream social shopping platform is, for the first time in our history, our audited financial statements on our 2023 Form 10-K, dated March 28, 2024 and filed on April 1, 2024. We would like to announce that we will make a disclosure regarding. (the “Form 10-K”) does not include a “going concern” opinion. As further described in our Form 10-K, we disclosed cash and cash equivalents of approximately $14.2 million and notes…
You just had the world’s best business idea. You worked out all the glitches. The only problem is you’ve built just one product, and you don’t have enough money in your business bank account to buy the materials needed to build more. One option is to find backers who are willing to invest in your business and become co-owners. They’ll supply you with capital, but they’ll also take a share of your profit. Another option is to secure financing and keep control of your company. That’s where your business credit history comes in. This guide shares the importance of building…
Turkish Airlines makes traveling to Istanbul easy with flights from nine cities in the United States. Turkish Airlines' business class is known for its comfortable seats, fine dining, and other in-flight comforts. With miles and points, a Turkish Airlines business class vacation may be closer than you think.Turkish Airlines has only two classes of service: Economy and Business. Enjoy a premium experience in business class. From luxurious lounges to free baggage, lie-flat seats and world-class service, Turkish Airlines will leave an unforgettable impression.In this Turkish Airlines Business Class article, we'll explain what you can expect from the moment you arrive…