A financial checklist is a set of actions meant to be completed by a business within a particular period

A financial budget is an instrumental business planning must-have. A business without a budget is like a man with no direction

When it comes to information technology, risks can represent security threats posed to a business, its components, information...and process

Business innovation consists of finding new ideas and implementing new processes, products, or services to promote new value and growth.

Over the years, the role of information technology has been transformed from being a “good to have” function within the workplace to a...

Technology has become an integral part of business given that most activities and operations nowadays are centered around its use...

For over more than a century, society has undergone change at an unparalleled pace...

When it comes to implementing change, the manner in which it is delivered is as important as having the right strategy

In as much as change is the order of the day for businesses to stay competitive, we must not lose sight of the cost related impact of change

Change in business simply refers to a set of actions or plans taken to achieve a new set of goals

For the first half of the year, we followed up on macroeconomic issues affecting businesses in Nigeria. While some of these occurred as...

Conflict is quite inevitable as it is part of our everyday life and the workplace is not exempt

Projects have now become a core aspect of business operations for companies, regardless of their size and structure.

The level of competition in businesses today is so high that companies need to be strategic.

Customers are the pillars of a successful business, companies must adopt a customer driven approach by getting to know their customers

Employees are an essential part of any business as they contribute to its success.

To help your business improve its productivity, effectiveness and keep costs low, you will need to regularly measure its actual performance

Life is complicated and, as with project management, to get a complex project right, you must have some basics nailed down. Find out more...

Running a business is one of the most adventurous journey for business owners considering the multifaceted operations it entails.

It is a general belief that profit is the driving force of every business but what about value? Find out more...

We recently examined business models, the three major categories in which these can be classified and the critical questions to address in o

In these changing times, the modi operandi for businesses has taken a different turn from what we used to know. The level of competition is

We previously discussed competitive advantage; its meaning, how firms can achieve it, and most importantly how it can be sustained. Today, w

Last quarter, we looked into some of the pressing issues such as inflation rates, new regulatory policies, insecurity and updates on the...

Across the world, micro, small and medium sized enterprises have been known to be the backbone of the economy and have played a key role in

Many companies strive to attain a competitive advantage, but the question is how sustainable is it?

According to the late American executive Jack Welch: “Number one; Cash is King, number two; communicate, number three, buy or bury the compe

In our last article, we examined how cost optimisation strategy can drive accelerated growth and stated that it should be part of an organis

n our last article, we looked into how to establish a growth strategy (Ansoff matrix), which enables a business to attain expansion and incr

Growth is a function of a business lifecycle that is ever-present irrespective of its size. This is because growth represents an increase in

Today, let’s examine why branding is important for your business, as it cannot be emphasised enough how important it is.

Over the last few months, we have seen how defining your product or service strategy, establishing your niche, as well as putting your plans

Everyone has a story or experiences which have led them to where they currently are. The International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Da

The first thing that comes to mind when stakeholders are mentioned is finding out who these are, as their involvement will be crucial for a

In 2010, my mentor told me that he would soon retire from active duties, handover the running of his business to two of his children and rel

What is a strategic asset?Strategic assets can be exemplified as business know-how and as such are ...

Health is wealth, so goes the old adage. I’ve always taken it to mean that there is nothing more valuable than good health as one cannot rea

It is a popular belief that the start of a new year presents new opportunities for individuals and businesses... and so it is for 2021.

Debt financing is simply the process of borrowing funds for business with an agreement to pay back within a given time frame. The borrowed

Last year, we had touched briefly on how to secure appropriate funding and two major sources were highlighted: equity and debt financing. In

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we would like to acknowledge women from all around the world who through courage and determination a

what is a financial forecast? A financial forecast is simply a short- or long-term projection of your business future revenues and expenses

A business plan is a formal document that defines what your business objectives are and how you will implement them to achieve the desired o

A niche market is a segment, area or activity of a larger market and/or industry with specific needs and opportunities for which a business

Defining the strategy of your product or service lifecycle at an early stage is therefore crucial to avoid falling into the pitfall of focus

Horizon scanning is the systematic approach for detecting early signs of changes...

In business, where problem solving is the bedrock of a successful venture, knowing when to seize an opportunity is vital for growth...

A forensic financial review of your bank statement can help improve your cash-flow by recovering excess charges on your bank transactions.

With 2021, there is hope for a fresh start for those businesses that have emerged and those that have adapted to a new normal...

Everyone says the world around us is changing. This is true, but the but the main constant is to always be prepared to adapt to these change