Growth Strategies | Page 8

The era of lifetime employment at a company is over

It's not just about setting up shop with your wares and expecting people to buy them. It's about researching the styles people buy, the prices they're willing to pay

The region is on the verge of technological advancement and as a consequence, attracts more and more start-ups willing to invest on marketing campaigns

Every entrepreneur fantasizes about scaling, but first ensure you've got a good reason for scaling

Being yourself all the time can mean saying no to 99 per cent of things in front of you, but that one per cent makes you able to move mountains

To succeed, founders must find common ground with customers, staff, investors or strategic partners

It can be the key to staff retention and company success

Around 300 million people globally suffer from workplace related depression and 260 million suffer from anxiety disorders

Cross industry investments and interests may look new but they have been a successful bet of titans like Apple

Hint: It doesn't cost anything

If companies want a hiring strategy for the future, they need to change how they identify and hire for soft skills

Marketplace management software companies are in a great position to ride the e-commerce wave

Striking work-life balance is key

Cross-cultural gatherings can be awkward and intimidating

There are several other productivity practices that better serve the unique needs of knowledge workers

The giant has what most local players don't-deep pockets and cash to burn

Vigilant and meticulous planning, optimised resource allocation, and realistic expectation-setting can help maximize your chance

The most important thing you need to understand when negotiating with them is that you need them, they do not need you

You must believe your business has a shot, but not that it will be a definite success

Spotify enters another Asian streaming market, India, on 31 January

In this climate of conscious consumption, organizations are under increasing pressure to ensure what they say and do actually align

The future world of work is going to be impacted by a lifestyle of customized preferences, personal development, and social responsibility

Equipping workers with new skills is one of the ways middle market firms believe they can transform themselves

Fear of cyberattacks is a well established concern in the sector and can cost US$18.7 million in direct and indirect economic loss

The trends lean towards adapting to the changes in the employee landscape and acknowledge the blurring of the lines between an employee's professional and personal lives

Potential economic loss across large-sized organizations in Asia Pacific due to cyber-security incidents can hit a staggering US$30 million