It is an undeniable fact that the current COVID-19 pandemic has produced retrogressive effects on all spheres of economic endeavors. Like the celebrated American Judge Benjamin Cardozo stated “danger invites rescue”. The cry of distress is the summons to relief and a burden has been placed on all policymakers...
The World Trade Organization is in the news mostly for the wrong reasons nowadays. Many people regard it as an ineffective policeman of an outdated rulebook that is unsuited for the challenges of the twenty-first-century global economy. And WTO members generally agree that the organization urgently needs reforming in...
In July 2016, John-Paul Iwuoha released a great article - ‘5 Reasons Most African Businesses Do Not Survive Beyond a Generation’. The business transformation specialist clearly articulated the devils that have long denied capable great potentials in Africa from becoming like the IBMs, the Coca-Colas, the Fords, the Nestles,...
McCormick and His Company
Willoughby M. McCormick is not a name that many instantly recognise. It is not a name that is easily identified with any revolutionary trend in the world of business. However, it should. Because for one thing, the company McCormick started sometime in September 1889 is still...
The anchor for effective and vibrant communal labour concept is Leadership. Here, to lead is to serve. It is one leadership position where there is no alternative interest except the community interest. One earns no personal reward or benefit for being appointed or selected to lead.
The leadership burden is...
I have never regreted taking the bold steps to study holistic medicine as my profession. Do you know that about GH¢5,000 worth of herbal raw materials for a single herbal product could generate GH¢500,000 cool profit for you? Interesting, Chinese and foreign natural medicinal products have infiltrated our market...
It is an undisputable fact that competition exists in every field, and remains an important tool in many industries. Competition leads to innovation, product quality, and improved customer experience among others.
Every company in their respective industry is usually compelled to compete for customers and subsequently turn them into loyal...
“When you see your neighbour’s beard on fire, fetch water for yours.” – Akan proverb
“Open your eyes and look within: Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” These words of Bob Marley taken from his ‘Exodus’ song not only stirs self-reflection, but are actually a rousing call to...
