Tag: organization

July 25, 2024

The core problem that API banking tackles is steep barriers to entry. “In the past, exclusive access to financial data and the ability to execute transactions created a moat around banks, to their benefit but also to their detriment,” says […]

July 25, 2024

Outsourcing can revolutionise business operations by enhancing efficiency, boosting productivity, and significantly reducing costs. However, the real challenge lies not in the decision to outsource, but in executing it effectively to achieve these benefits. This guide delves into the secrets […]

July 24, 2024

When we think of a leader, many of us imagine a magnetic, extroverted person — a “salesperson” who loves socializing and thrives in the spotlight. We associate leadership with traits such as assertiveness and extroversion, just as we do with […]

July 18, 2024

Increasingly popular “earned wage” advances on worker paychecks are consumer loans subject to existing federal laws, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said, moving to set federal guard rails for a fast-growing market. In proposed interpretive guidance, the agency […]

July 17, 2024

Every year, thousands of workers suffer injuries on the job, many of which are preventable. In 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Many of these incidents result from employer negligence, leaving workers […]

June 28, 2024

Like sports fans who love to evaluate various team decisions and outcomes, a friend loves to analyze other businesses: how they fare against their competition, what they appear to be doing right or wrong, what their margins might be — […]

June 26, 2024

Funding Circle has returned its small-business lending company (SBLC) license to the Small Business Administration following the sale of its American business unit for about $41.7 million. The controversial London-based Funding Circle Holdings announced on Monday that it was selling […]

June 24, 2024

For small business owners, maintaining a clean and inviting workspace is not just a matter of aesthetics but a critical component of successful business management. Investing in professional cleaning services offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond the surface cleanliness […]

June 20, 2024

Anthropic just raised the bar for AI. Again. The AI startup, which was founded by a team of former OpenAI researchers in 2021, has announced Claude 3.5 Sonnet, the first in its upcoming 3.5-era line of generative AI models. Anthropic […]

June 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, employees’ engagement and motivation are crucial to an organization’s success. As leaders, it’s important to understand not only the importance of fostering these elements but also the strategies that can significantly improve them. Employee engagement […]

June 12, 2024

What if you laid someone off but forbid them from telling anyone? The Financial Times is reporting that accounting powerhouse PwC is conducting “silent lay-offs” in the U.K. — they’re asking people who take a voluntary severance package to keep […]

June 11, 2024

As a strategic coach, I work with high-performance leadership teams to build growth roadmaps. Oftentimes, the companies double in just six to 12 months. These growth rates expose issues and cracks in the business that must be addressed quickly. Identifying these issues quickly and systematically solving them […]

June 10, 2024

Small businesses are the latest victims of fraudsters who previously turned their spoofing skills to imitating big companies’ websites. The International Trademark Association’s head of counterfeiting says no brand is immune from criminals who create fake sites and rack up […]

May 30, 2024

“Everything feels more expensive.” I’d be a very wealthy guy if I earned a buck every time I heard someone say that in the grocery store this year. And yet, if we take government data at face value, inflation has […]

May 30, 2024

Managers play an essential role in employees’ mental health–but they may not be getting the guidance they need to provide effective support. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work in America Survey, more than 90 percent of U.S. workers […]

May 28, 2024

In an op-ed published in the New York Times on Tuesday, Melinda French Gates gave a glimpse into the next stage of her philanthropic efforts. She is departing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next week, which she co-founded in […]

May 17, 2024

Today technology can change finance departments for the better, and advanced technologies are having a massive effect on traditional practices. Things like routine data processing are streamlined to become powerhouses of insights and efficiency, combined with strengthening finance teams by […]

May 17, 2024

Selecting the right studio for your business headshots is essential in crafting your professional brand and enhancing your online presence. A high-quality headshot can solidify your professional identity and be a powerful first impression for company executives or anyone looking […]

May 16, 2024

This May, more than a dozen high-flyers from the Inc. 5000 Community got together to swap notes on customer acquisition. There was clear consensus: Today, there are two simple but essential and nuanced ways to think about reaching prospective clients […]

May 16, 2024

I’m constantly amazed as I look at performance of organizations. I think, “Why do we revel in achieving our quotas and scaling goals, when we could be doing so much more?” I call this, ‘opportunity math.’ If we achieve our […]