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How integrated business planning can improve your competitive edge.

A competitive advantage is closely associated with timely action. Many scenarios come to mind – tennis matches, games of chess, and bargains in marketplaces. As the economic recovery gains momentum across the region, enterprise leaders are attempting to track consumer sentiments, industry trends, and various other data points vital to their success. Traditional business planning …

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Simple marketing strategies for SMEs.

C-suite, Industry

Small business owners should strive to set themselves apart from their competitors. However, there is a great deal of information available online, and you may not know where to begin, or you may not have the budget for sponsored advertising. You can raise the profile of your business online and via social media without spending …

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Pricing decisions that SMEs need for strategic growth.

C-suite, Industry, Leadership, MENA Region, UAE

The price of commodities has increased dramatically in the past two years due to the pressures of COVID-19. The prices of a number of companies have increased in recent years in response to pressures to achieve higher financial returns, manage new corporate tax policies (9 percent in the UAE announced recently), and keep up with inflation …

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60 Day Startups provides a unique opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs.

Industry, Leadership, UAE

As the first community-led female-only business accelerator in the UAE, 60 Day Startups (60DS) is mentoring and supporting its largest cohort to date, consisting of 15 startups led by multi-cultural, passionate, energetic, and inspiring women who are keen to fuel their dreams and scale up their businesses. The program’s third cohort includes entrepreneurs, students, mothers, …

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Breaking the bias at work in 2022: Women in business.

C-suite, Employee Experience, Leadership

International Women’s Day falls on March 8th. This year’s theme, “Break the Bias,” highlights the need for a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, which would strengthen the case for gender equality. Whether deliberate or unconscious, the bias makes it difficult for women to advance in their careers. It is crucial to recognize that …

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Growing a generation of balanced leaders.

C-suite, Leadership

It is not uncommon for the topic of gender balance in the workplace to arise repeatedly, but more often than not, it is reduced to a simple box-ticking exercise – did we hire enough women this year? However, the issue goes beyond equality and gender disparities and creates a society with strong and balanced leaders. …

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A CFO’s Ethical awareness is crucial for small businesses.

C-suite, Leadership

After two years of economic turmoil attributed to COVID-19, many companies, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), have run out of cash and hope. Thus, the incentive to cut corners, including those requiring questionable ethical considerations, has never been greater. Managing these challenging times requires the leadership of chief financial officers (CFOs), who are known …

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