Written by Elisa KoekEver since we can remember we have seen the landscape of work changing over time due to automation: while humanity used to exist of people working mainly in agriculture, this now only accounts for a quarter of the workers, according to the World...

The investments of today determine the power of tomorrow and this is exactly what we see when it comes to renewable energy investment. Since 2010, global investments in green energy have increased significantly. The costs of solar and wind power have reduced by 85%...

A 4-day workweek may soon be a reality. Iceland, Belgium, the UK, New Zealand, Japan, and Spain, are already testing whether full pay for fewer hours does in fact enhance employee productivity, motivation, and job commitment. Companies like Unilever in New Zealand,...

Written by Elisa Koek The costs of healthcare in the United States are among the highest worldwide. An MRI scan in the US can easily cost three times as much as the same procedure in Spain, and, on top of that, there is no public healthcare in the US. Since half of...

Written by Elisa Koek In 2020, 14% of the total investments in Africa went to women-led startups, according to the annual report of The Partech Africa Team. Although this number is significantly higher than in the United States, where only 2% of investments were...

John Wilson, Founder & Vice President of Energy Growth Momentum, shares why investing in green energies is not only key towards building a sustainable future for us all, but also a key high-growth opportunity that investors should be focusing on right now. In...

As digitization occurs, the real estate industry must keep a close eye on its cybersecurity as it opens the industry up to more potential security breaches. However, measures can be taken to ensure the cybersecurity of businesses within the industry. The world has...

Conferences, courses, and conventions have moved into a digital world. Now, to establish relationships of trust within the professional world, you have to participate in online seminars and be actively present on social networks. Weaving a network of contacts in the...

The digital age has provided business leaders with an opportunity to expand their networks in order to grow and diversify. Scott Gurfein, a serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of Product Equities, shared his thoughts and experience. Prior to the pandemic,...

What does “going green” mean and how can it impact your business? Aris Markantonakis, Head of Sales and Exports at his family business, Mills of Crete, and Opportunity Network member,  has spent the last 20 years making his Greece-based business “go green",...

SMEs represent 90% of global business interactions and 40% of the average countries annual GDP. Knowing this, it’s hardly a surprise that SMEs are providing 70% of today’s employment opportunities. But what is surprising? SMEs also represent one of the most...

How did a country in the Baltics manage to host 5 unicorn companies while holding a population of only 1.5 million? With the entire business world turning to digital, Estonia’s 20 years of betting on innovation finally seem to be paying off. It’s not news to anyone...

Data is only as valuable as the analysis you can draw from it. Discover how tools, such as ITC’s Market Analysis tools, can help you leverage it. This article will take about 4 minutes to read  To achieve success in business, making the right decisions at the...