Author: admin

3 actions to make your company more resilient to climate change As we have seen, by piggybacking on established capabilities, organizations can advance their climate adaptation efforts. Taking steps to manage climate risks is just the starting point. Companies can seek opportunities to create value, but they must also be careful not to inadvertently cause problems. Here are three initiatives to consider when addressing climate adaptation. 1. Align adaptation and decarbonization for co-benefits Integrating a company’s climate adaptation efforts with a net-zero program can have significant benefits. One example is the agroforestry practices embraced by coffee companies like Nespresso and…

Business software companies have proven their resilience in the face of economic challenges, with investment surging by an astonishing 7.4% year-on-year in 2022, even as the tech industry as a whole faces a recession I experienced Notably, the European technology sector as a whole declined by nearly 19% over the same period. (Source: Notion Capital, Deal Room, 2023) These key findings come from a comprehensive analysis conducted by Notion Capital of Europe's dynamic business software ecosystem. According to research by a venture capital firm, start-ups and scale-ups in the business software sector have shown exceptional performance, with total sales expected…

Japan's economy recorded impressive growth in the second quarter of 2023, government data showed on Tuesday, evidence that the country is finally recovering from the coronavirus slump, although signs of significant challenges remain. .Japan's economic output increased at an annual rate of 6% in the last three months of this year, according to Japan's Cabinet Office. This is the third consecutive quarter of expansion, following a revised 3.7% increase in the January-March period and a slight increase of 0.2% in the previous quarter.Rapid economic growth was supported by the strong performance of the country's export sector. The second quarter numbers…

Due South Barbecue in Roanoke will continue to serve smoked meat platters, hushpuppies and fried tomatoes under new ownership after previous owner Del Marie March left the restaurant.Dharamjit and Jagroop Singh purchased the Melrose Avenue store on July 1. After the company closed its flagship Due South store in Christiansburg five months ago in March, there were questions about what would become of the store.Jagroop Singh said the Singhs, who are originally from India and have business interests in the printer cartridge industry, were looking for new opportunities as there were signs that the ink cartridge business was moving online.…

The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I have been fortunate to have spent over 10 years of my career serving the small business industry. One thing I've consistently seen over the years is that small businesses grow, whether it's a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Missouri, an e-commerce business based in Virginia, or a hair salon in Texas. To thrive, you need to: Owners must strategically invest in tools and technology that will help them succeed.This is more than just ordering a laptop online or setting up your company website for all your business transactions. However, it's a good…

Boost your strategy and make more profitable business decisions with the Business of the England Premier League 2023-24 report. A deep dive into the commerce that drives your success. English Premier League 2023-24 Business club. English Premier League Business Report Summary The Premier League is one of the largest and most popular soccer leagues in the world and forms part of the “Big 5” leagues contested in Europe. Based in the UK, the 2023-24 season will consist entirely of English teams, with some exceptions. The team sponsorship market will be worth $1.504 billion for the 2023-2024 season. The betting brand…

Many employers are finally beginning to understand that employee development is essential to keeping employees engaged, developing an internal talent pipeline, and retaining top talent. Research backs that up. A Deloitte survey of Millennials found that 63% say their leadership skills are underdeveloped, and 71% of employees likely to leave the company within the next two years are concerned about their leadership skills. I am dissatisfied with the way my skills are being developed. That number continues to grow. These statistics alone demonstrate that not investing in employee development can be detrimental to your company. Additionally, it can often be…

More and more small business owners are using artificial intelligence.getty Marketing experts Ming-Hui Huang and Roland Last wrote an influential article titled “Artificial Intelligence in Services,” in which they argued that the intelligence required to perform service tasks requires , theorized that there are four types of intelligence: mechanical, analytical, intuitive, and empathetic. A key point related to this theory is that to perform more sophisticated service tasks, artificial intelligence applications need to be able to go beyond mere mechanical and analytical capabilities and develop capabilities that require intuition and empathy. There is a need for that type of intelligence…

New all-business class airline raises funds, introduces first plane, plans to launch in fall by Gary Leff August 9, 2023 Six months ago, I wrote about BeOnd, which was set to launch as an all-business class airline with a hub in the Maldives. This seemed unreasonable to me. But this project involves people with real experience in airlines. The company's CEO is a former Gulf Air and AirBaltic executive. And they just announced that they received funding and plan to launch just a few months from now. Beond calls itself the world's first premium leisure airline, but that doesn't seem…

August is National Black Business Month! How will you celebrate? Let's celebrate the rich traditions, culture, talents and dreams of Black entrepreneurs across every zip code in Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia recognizes our city's Black-owned businesses for continuing to provide vital goods and services to our residents, and we are committed to advancing the economic opportunities that support the lives of multicultural business owners and their families. Black businesses are present in many sectors, including barbershops, coffee shops, bookstores, retail, hair salons, technology, restaurants, real estate, arts and entertainment, finance, cosmetics, and more. Our goal, along with our economic…