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Is China’s Position as the “Factory of the World” Still Secure?

Is China’s Position as the “Factory of the World” Still Secure?

Is China’s reign as the “factory of the world” finally starting to waver? China has been the go-to destination for global manufacturing for decades. It offered low labor costs, vast infrastructure, and efficient supply chains. However, we simply cannot overlook the recent developments. Rising wages, supply chain vulnerabilities, trade tensions, and the growth of competing […]

Cryptocurrency 101 – Your Beginner’s Guide to Digital Assets

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Have you ever wondered  how digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum actually work? We probably don’t have to tell you that the cryptocurrency market saw an astronomical rise (and some downturns) in the past few years. We now have more than 22,000 different cryptocurrencies, and the crypto market cap surpassed the $2.55 trillion in June […]

How Small Startups Achieved Big Exits Through Strategic Acquisitions

How Small Startups Achieved Big Exits Through Strategic Acquisitions

Have you ever thought about the path a startup takes from the initial idea, all the way to a successful exit through a strategic acquisition? This topic is very important for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Let’s take a look at some numbers. According to a report by Crunchbase, over 15,000 startups were acquired globally in 2020 […]

How to Scale Your Startup and Avoid the Common Pitfalls

How to Scale Your Startup and Avoid the Common Pitfalls

Have you ever wondered how to scale your startup and what’s keeping it from scaling successfully? As startups grow, they face numerous challenges that can make or break them. With only about 50% of startups surviving beyond the five-year mark (Bureau of Labor Statistics), you really need to understand the complexities of scaling your startup […]

Behind the Scenes of Startup Funding and How to Secure an Investment

Behind the Scenes of Startup Funding and How to Secure an Investment

Why is securing funding such a challenging milestone for most startups? With only 0.05% of startups receiving venture capital (according to a Harvard Business School study), you really need to understand the nuances of the fundraising process if you expect any chance of success. Startup funding can provide the necessary capital to develop your products, […]

Should You Outsource or Hire In-House if You’re Running a Small Company

Should You Outsource or Hire In-House if You're Running a Small Company

What is the most efficient way to build your team while ensuring agility and innovation? The decision between should you outsource or hire in-house is one of the most important choices you’ll have to make as an entrepreneur or a business owner. This decision will impact everything from operational flexibility to cost management. According to […]

How to Maximize the Impact of your Digital Marketing Strategy if You’re on a Shoestring Budget

How to Maximize the Impact of your Digital Marketing Strategy if You're on a Shoestring Budget

An effective online presence and a good digital marketing strategy are a must for any business seeking growth and sustainability. With 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide, digital marketing provides an unparalleled opportunity to reach a vast audience at a relatively low cost. Content marketing costs 62% less than traditional marketing and generates approximately three […]

Market Expansion and How to Take Your Business Global

Market Expansion and How to Take Your Business Global

Why limit your business’s potential to domestic markets when the global stage offers almost unlimited opportunities for growth? Market expansion is a strategic move that can lead to an average revenue increase of 60% for companies that successfully manage international expansion (according to a McKinsey Global Institute report). Let’s take a look at some of […]

10 Steps to Test the Viability of Your Business Idea Before Launching

10 Steps to Test the Viability of Your Business Idea Before Launching

Have you ever wondered why so many startups fail within their first few years? About 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years, according to statistics from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This high failure rate […]

Are We on The Road to Universal Financial Inclusion?

Are We on The Road to Universal Financial Inclusion?

What if everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, could access financial services? Financial inclusion simply means ensuring that individuals and businesses have access to valuable and affordable financial products and services. Despite substantial advancements, the World Bank estimates that approximately 1.7 billion adults worldwide are still unbanked, lacking basic accounts at a financial institution. This […]