When Shoprite first opened in my area, I couldn’t help but worry about the future of the neighborhood supermarket I had grown up shopping at. With Shoprite’s massive presence, wide selection, and flashy promotions, it seemed inevitable that the smaller store would struggle to compete. Yet, to my surprise, not only did the local supermarket […]
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Staying competitive often means doing more with less. Companies are constantly looking for ways to cut down on wasted time, reduce costs, and keep things running smoothly. At the heart of this effort is optimizing business processes—not just to survive, but to thrive. Let’s break down how optimizing your operations can boost both profitability and
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Introduction:In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, staying ahead of the competition is essential for long-term success and growth. Innovative business strategies play a crucial role in helping companies maintain a competitive edge. This article explores some of the key strategies businesses can adopt to stay ahead of their competitors, illustrated by a compelling case study.
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In 1965, Martin Seligman and his colleagues were doing research on classical conditioning, or the process by which an animal or human associates one thing with another. In the case of Seligman\’s experiment, he would ring a bell and then give a light shock to a dog. After a number of times, the dog reacted
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Hey, it\’s 3:43am in Nigeria and I am excited because I just stumbled on this great piece written by Ken Sundheim on the entrepreneur webpage and I just know you will love it! Enjoy this read: In the majority of cases, it’s not luck that makes people money, nor is it who they know. Rather,
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I periodically read research reports about business failures. I always find them interesting, although often they are depressing. Such as what I recently read. Which was research from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. This research found that 70% to 80% of new businesses fail within their first year. And while this was frustrating enough to
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We had just gone to say hi to a neighbor who just moved into our area in Lekki Lagos. My wife and I went to say hi and welcome them to the Area with a cute basked of home made cheese cakes. After the Initial pleasantries and settling down to some of the snacks and
People who advise entrepreneurs over a decent chunk of time tend to have the kind of world-weary perspective you\’d expect from someone who has seen so many startups succeed or fail. They know what can scupper investment opportunities and turn off potential investors. Wayne Barz manages entrepreneurial programs at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern
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Science has done a terrific job of answering some of the world’s most difficult questions, but certain mysteries still elude researchers. How does gravity work? Can your pet fish really predict an earthquake? Why do we yawn so much? Here’s what we don’t know and how close we are to figuring it out. 1. Why
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THIS IS FOR FRUSTRATED DREAMERS I was driving in to work this morning and I started thinking about all the days I dreaded going to work. I was so sick of it… the job, my boss, the people I worked with, the traffic… I would wake up angry every morning. I didn’t want to deal
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