We often hear that “entrepreneurial thinking” is one of the keys to success for local businesses – but we often expect small business owners to simply know what that means. Unfortunately not all entrepreneurs are born with a gift for sales, a head for business...
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, local businesses face numerous challenges, from competition to changing consumer preferences. To thrive, they need to continuously innovate and adapt. Fortunately, Business Innovation Programs are providing invaluable...
2022 is nearly here. And as pandemic restrictions gradually lift, most of us are looking forward to the new year with anticipation of “getting back to normal”. But we did that last year, too. Then came the Delta variant of Covid-19. And then look at what happened....
Anyone who has been locked down, or unable to see family and friends as a result of the pandemic, is looking forward to connecting with people again. While the anticipation of connecting is almost overwhelming, it’s perfectly natural that a small part of our psyche is...
The pandemic has been a time of unexpected innovation for many organisations. Without warning, the digital transformations that many of us have been championing found new pathways and momentum. Everything from enabling remote work to reimagining customer service was...
Let’s face it. You’re not going to be reading this post if you’re not already at least partly digital in your approach to doing business. But perhaps you’re not quite as confident or experienced in the scope and impact of digital technologies as you’d like...