By Andrew MIRACLE I launched a new startup called Ublock pronounced ‘Unblock’ that provided last mile internet service using private tunnels over a 2 week period. It grew to 33 customers specifically through word of mouth with Average Customer Value at US$15 or GH¢200. The most interesting part of this experience...
…tips and best practices for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships By Alvin MINGLE The procurement space remains one of the most dynamic, especially in the dealing with suppliers to ensure they deliver products and services that are essential to business development and revenue generation. In our area of...
By Godwin GADUGA “Managing change is not an easy task. It requires commitment, effective communication, strong leadership, and a willingness to work through resistance. It also helps to have a sense of humour and a game plan” – Godwin Gaduga To stay ahead of new technological advancements and economic developments, companies...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In this insightful interview, Professor Sergiu Mișcoiu at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), where he serves as a Director of the Centre for International Cooperation and as Director of the Centre for African Studies, discusses the political situation in the French-speaking...
By Nana Essilfuah TAMAKLOE In the fabric of Ghana’s economic development, the banking sector stands as a cornerstone, shaping the flow of finance and opportunity across our society. However, the true potential of banking lies not in transactions, but in the personal stories of those it serves. At Absa Bank Ghana...
As the good book says, “Anyone who wants to build should first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it”. The budget is one of the most important aspects of any project as it essentially lays the foundation for managing costs...
By Bernard BEMPONG  A strategic approach to tax planning is fundamental for a business aiming at substantial returns on its investments. Tax planning involves controlling or minimizing tax liabilities while remaining compliant with the relevant legislation. It involves analyzing a business’s financial situation, income, expenses and other relevant factors to...
By Korsi DZOKOTO In 2017, a newly elected government embarked on a sweeping reform of the financial sector, with the primary goal of purging it of instability and systemic risk. This reform agenda included the aggressive closure of financial institutions that were judged to be unviable due to poor financial...
By Jeffrey SACHS (Prof) The latest campaign of the United States against China is the charge that China has excess capacity in a range of manufactured goods and so should restrain its exports.  The truth is simpler.  China and other countries of East Asia are the world’s low-cost producers of...
International memorialisation company Remembers Group has launched Ghana’s first memorialisation platform called GhanaRemembers to preserve the memories of Ghanaian people, organisations, events and places while offering a convenient platform for visitors to explore the rich cultural heritage of the country. GhanaRemembers is data-driven with various features including interactive memorials; articles and...