Thinking Aloud
Will Autonomous Vehicles Shape Singapore’s Transport Future?
Will the autonomous vehicle (AV) shape the future of transportation in Singapore? Dr Maren Celine Schweizer, CEO of Schweizer World also asks - are its citizens ready for AVs plying the roads with no human hand on the steering wheel and no human eyes watching out for traffic and pedestrians?
The Seven Rules of Fearless Growth: What Fearless Companies Are Doing To Grow Faster And...
In today's era of disruption, your company needs to stay agile enough to survive and thrive—yet it's all too easy to respond to today's business climate with fear and indecision. Business consultant Amanda Setili insists it takes only a few simple steps to guarantee success. Here she offers seven rules to help you navigate the new economy and achieve fearless growth.
How Startups Can Keep Product Development Lean
A start-up operates in a different environment than an established company and has very different needs when it comes to product development, says Steve Owens, Founder and CTO of Finish Line Product Development Services.
Motherhood Isn’t For Everyone
Customer-centricity is a popular trend that causes companies to work outside their corporate DNA; it’s a fad that’s gotten out of control. Andy Cunningham, author of "Get to Aha!: Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition" argues that customer service, like motherhood, isn't for everyone.
Top-Down Problem-Solving For Healthy Businesses
As the owner, the turnaround of your company starts with you, but you can’t implement top-down problem-solving unless you get everyone involved, says Robert Bethel, author of "Strengthen Your Business: Fail-Proof Strategies from the Man Who Has Rescued 77 Businesses".
[Sponsored] A Small Biz Health Insurance Prescription
One of the things that has come to light in recent years is how little consumers really understand about health insurance, says small business expert Susan Solovic. She says consumers often don’t understand what kind of health insurance they’ve purchased until it’s time to make a claim, and then many are surprised.
Embrace Artificial Intelligence & Move Your Startup Forward
Artificial intelligence is here to stay and you need to embrace AI if you want your startup to move forward and be the success you envision it to be, argues David Kosmayer, CEO and Founder of Bookmark.
Is Your City Right For A Small Business Revolution?
Quint Studer — founder and CEO of Studer Community Institute and creator of Pensacola's upcoming EntreCon 2017 — shares some insights his city has learned during its growth journey.
How The Membership Economy Is Disrupting Big Auto (And Pretty Much Every Other Industry)
Industries everywhere are being shaken up by the rise of the Membership Economy. The next industry to be affected? Big Auto. Business consultant and strategy expert Robbie Kellman Baxter weighs in on how the automotive industry will be impacted as more and more buyers choose an access model over ownership.
How Focusing On Only One Customer Can Change Any Business
Businesses of all sizes should focus on one customer at a time to create a great first impression and focus on making every part of the experience of a guest matter, argues Arjun Sen, author of "Customer Karma".
What You Need To Know About Ransomware
With ransomware spreading quickly, and new versions arising every few months, being aware and taking preventative measures can only help. Jesse Wood, CEO of eFileCabinet takes a look at what this form of malware is and how you can protect yourself from it.
Rest Your Weary Fingers — Voice Activation Is Coming To A CRM Near You
Voice activated technology doesn’t just afford us fun tools for our private lives – this technology is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the professional world too, says John Oechsle, CEO of Swiftpage.
Good Loving’s Gone Bad
As your company grows it no longer is just about you. You may tell yourself this early customer deserves to hear from you directly, but what truly deserves your focus and undivided attention is your job of taking your company to the next level of growth, says Les Trachtman, author of "Don’t F**k It Up: How Founders and Their Successors Can Avoid the Clichés That Inhibit Growth".
What Enterprise Can Learn From The Gig Economy
The gig economy has transformed and disrupted the global workforce. In its wake has redefined what we should expect from our payments, says Ralph Perdomo, research analyst at Nvoicepay.
How To Be A Successful Ecopreneur
An ecopreneur is someone who builds a business that creates products or services that benefit people, the planet and prosperity. Jessica Thiefels shares some tips for you to keep in mind as you navigate the world of ecopreneurism and build your business.
Not Having Enough Fun? Take An Oasis And Get More Done
Having fun is more valuable to your life — and your career — than you likely realize. The author of "The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done" argues that create an oasis of fun in either your personal, family or work life.
Soulful Leadership: Reimagining Leadership’s Purpose
The story of leadership today is one of serial crises with the meltdown occurring in virtually all organizations of civic society, ranging from government to education to healthcare, NGOs, and even religion. Dr. Gaurav Bhalla, CEO of Knowledge Kinetics and author of "Awakening a Leader's Soul: Learnings Through Immortal Poems" proposes a new narrative for reimagining leadership’s purpose - soulful leadership.
Today’s Digital Transformation
Today, change is happening at an alarming and unprecedented pace, and this pace will only accelerate. What is opening up for the unwary, or uneducated, is a digital chasm into which the unprepared will fall, warns Bill Lewis, co-founder at Temasys Communications.
The Truth About Achieving Laser-like Focus
Things in flow state are done purely for the enjoyment, where the end result fades to complete absolution in the moment. It's the difference between work that feels like work, and work that doesn't. That's when focus is achieved, says Lauren Ruef.
Creating Effective Digital Habits For Yourself And Your Company
One of the tricky areas to get right in today’s world is the balance between being connected to work through our wireless devices and protecting some pure time off. Terri R. Kurtzberg and Jennifer L. Gibbs, co-authors of "Distracted: Staying Connected without Losing Focus" explores the challenge.
Why Allowing Customers To Transfer Ownership Is Good Marketing Strategy
At a time when customer retention teams go out of their way to cling on to their base of customers, should you be making it easier for them to quit? Anand Srinivasan explores.
Startups – Beware The Changing Palo Alto Investment Model
by Germán Montoya is the Chief Strategy and Creative Officer at Rokk3r Labs
Venture Capitalism is changing. Almost synonymous with this startup-focused era, the once indomitable...
This Is Why You Should Start A Subscription Box Business
Subscription business models have been around for a pretty long time, but thanks to modern technology, this model has evolved from milk or newspapers delivery to a versatile eCommerce experience. Stefan Pretty, founder of Subbly explains why with all the tools available it’s now straightforward easy to start a subscription based business.
Ending Fear To Create Success
It’s ineffective to spend our time managing fear, feeding fear, or overthinking our problems when we could be making actual progress toward our goals, argues Kendrick Mercer, author of "Whole Self: A Concise History of the Birth & Evolution of Human Consciousness".
The Single Most Important Thing Retailers Need To Stop Doing
The very best retailers Matthew Bertulli knows pay very little attention to what the industry is doing. Sometimes they look outside, but the best look within more, he says.
What People Look For Today In A Smart Home System
The emergence of increasingly capable IoT systems has teased the idea of smart home systems that integrate autonomously with the specific needs of homeowners. Julian Lee, founder and CEO of Ambi Labs shares the few considerations that you should take before going in.
Four Trends In Artificial Intelligence That Affect Enterprises
by Kamal Brar, Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific at Hortonworks
We all have seen the headlines: "Google's AlphaGo defeats world-class Chinese “Go” player";...
How To Recognize Talent
What is talent, and how do you spot a talented person? You can spot a talent in less than 10 seconds - but only if you know what to look for.
Bots Don’t Buy: 5 Tips To Avoid Advertising Fraud
Since bots don’t buy products or services, brands looking to increase revenue through digital advertising campaigns must demand transparency and understand how campaigns are measured. Tom Alexander, CEO of PK4 Media shares top 5 tips to avoid advertising fraud.
Stop Thinking And Acting Local: Small Businesses Seeking Growth Should See Themselves As Global...
If you are a small business operator, risks are something you often want to avoid. But one of the biggest mistakes that small businesses can make is behaving like a small business, says Dr. Karen M. Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific.