According to research commissioned by the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) between 2019 and 2020, demand for venture capital in Ghana far exceeds the current supply.
For instance, the SME sector requires around US$15billion to meet its financing needs - a stark contrast to the US$70million available in venture capital...
By Edward KUDITEY
Energy transition refers to a significant shift from fossil-based energy production and consumption. Fuel fossil contributes to about 80% of the global energy mix and about 60% of Ghana’s. Therefore, an energy transition is a major structural change to energy supply and consumption in an energy system.
It is an...
By Maxwell Ampong
PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world.
These dimensions are deeply interconnected,...
By PETER MARTEY AGBEKO
It wasn’t long after my first column that my phone buzzed with a message from an old friend. Michael Kwesi Amuakwa, a trusted classmate from my days at St. Augustine’s College, had read the piece and felt compelled to reach out.
After years of friendship, he confided...
By Mohamed A. EL-ERIAN
“It’s the economy, stupid!” This famous mantra, coined by the political strategist James Carville, helped Bill Clinton unseat President George H.W. Bush in 1992, and now it explains another election.
The economy played a critical role in the 2024 presidential race, creating the conditions not only for...
By Senyo ADJABENG
Thoughts of and the mention of Covid-19 brings a lot of horrible memories for most people. For business people, it meant key challenges of being agile, innovative and transformational.
Mostly, hybrid work arrangements revealed and increased the emphasis on mental health, and reliance on digital collaboration. Businesses that...
By Allen OLAYIWOLA
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the way businesses operate worldwide, and Ghana is no exception. The unprecedented shift to remote work has tested the resilience and adaptability of businesses across the nation.
One tool that has stood out during this period is Microsoft Teams, which has...
Eve by Boz, the dynamic beauty and lifestyle brand founded by celebrated global executive Bozoma Saint John,has opened its new headquarters in Accra.
Focused on delivering high-quality hair extensions, hair care products and beauty accessories, Eve by Boz is committed to bringing innovative, locally produced beauty solutions to consumers while...
By Dzigbordi KWAKU-DOSOO
Entrepreneurship is often romanticized as a journey of innovation and triumph, but the reality is far more complex.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, and nearly 50% close within five years. Despite these sobering statistics, some...