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Flourishing in a Social Enterprise World

Tom Spencer

Rise of Social Enterprise. The growing trend towards social enterprise could be a game changer. A social enterprise, in essence, is an organisation which is not run primarily for profit and is required to reinvest any profits to further its social aims. A world based on social enterprise may be closer than you think.

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Combatting COVID-19 in Emerging Markets

Tom Spencer

When the COVID-19 crisis became evident in South Africa in mid-March, the South African government put strict lockdown measures in place, including school closures and store lockdowns which were accompanied by reducing the output of production facilities. Obstacles in Emerging Markets. Conclusion.

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Skincare Business Launch With Expert Assistance

Business Consulting Agency

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving beauty industry, launching a successful skincare company demands a delicate balance of innovative product development, strategic brand positioning, and a deep understanding of consumer preferences.

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How to Fix the Most Soul-Crushing Meetings

Harvard Business

Meetings are notoriously one of organizational life’s most insufferable realities. In a meticulous inventory, we calculated the hours spent in meetings by directors and above across the enterprise (a population of about 500). They collectively spent more than 57,000 hours per year in recurring meetings.

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. In simple terms, asset management firms are the ‘manufacturers’ of investment products (e.g., clients can purchase iShares on the RBC Wealth platform).

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The Entrepreneurial Odyssey: Benefits of Business Ownership

Business Consulting Agency

Building a business involves constant innovation, from conceptualizing unique solutions to market needs to developing groundbreaking products or services. These ventures not only meet consumer demand for environmentally conscious options but also contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Internal Strategy: Lessons Learned (1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Some notable consulting projects included: Planning the 5-year global strategy for the CEO across geographies, customer segments, products, and distribution channels with heavy emphasis on the post-COVID trends and profit pools. Defining and identifying emerging disruptive business models (e.g., Business as Usual Activities.