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Why a 4-day workweek is or isn’t the solution
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Gender Equality as a pillar to drive Growth in Emerging Economies
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...
Why Digital Renewable Technology is the Next Big Investment Opportunity
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...
The Impact of Digitization: Ensuring Cyber Security in Real Estate
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...
Telemedicine: A Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Investment Opportunity
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How to Build a Strong Network in the Age of Teleworking
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5 Keys to Driving Growth via Digital Networking
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5 Strengths Of Being A Green Business
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Automated Data Analytics: The Future of Decision Making
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How COVID-19 Has Triggered a Decade of Growth in SME Financing
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...
Why COVID-19 is Making Estonia the New Haven for Businesses
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...
Why Businesses Should Start Leveraging ITC’s Market Analysis Tool
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How COVID-19 is Driving Rapid Action in the M&A Market
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5 Key Factors to Consider When Launching a Crowdfunding Campaign
As COVID-19 puts pressure on financial institutions as well as traditional investment partners, crowdfunding is growing as a viable digital option. To assist business leaders in considering how and when to leverage this powerful tool, we’ve outlined five factors that...
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