By Senyo M. ADJABENG
In today's competitive job market, the phrase "the job in getting a job" could not be more accurate. Job-hunting is not merely about finding opportunities; it requires a strategic approach that encompasses several nuances, each vital to achieving success.
"The job in getting a job" refers to...
By Kwasi KYERE
Access to credit remains one of the most critical drivers of economic growth and social development.
Yet, in Ghana, traditional credit systems have often focused on urban-based businesses, formal enterprises, and established individuals, leaving behind key demographics that hold the potential to transform the nation’s economic trajectory.
Women entrepreneurs, youth...
By Daniel ANKOMAH
So, there I was in the office, surrounded by reports and charts, when the phone rang, and it was an old school colleague. After exchanging the usual pleasantries, he threw a question at once that seemed simple yet carried significant implications: "Chief, I beg, quick one,...
By Amos SAFO
In one of my articles published after the end of the 2024 elections, I raised the red flag over the rising specter of violence and vigilantism in the name of democracy. I expressed worry over the speed with which Ghana was sliding into violence after the election.
In...
By Wisdom ANKU
Crowdfunding platforms and intermediaries like other alternative investment intermediaries are entities that facilitate investments in assets other than traditional stocks and bonds.
Examples of alternative investment intermediaries include private equity funds, venture capital funds, and hedge funds.
While crowdfunding intermediaries can provide diversification benefits to investors and the much-needed...
“The greatest gift of leadership is a boss who wants you to be successful." - Nelson Mandela
How my KNOW YOUR STAFF (KYC) theory started
About ten years ago, I co-facilitated a bank-wide training program for front-line staff, with Mrs Maame Yaa Tiwah Addo-Dankwa, Head of EOCO, (Economic and Organized Crime...
By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR
Insight
In a world defined by volatility and uncertainty, agility has become a strategic imperative for CEOs.
Business agility enables organizations to pivot quickly, respond to market changes, and seize new opportunities without losing sight of long-term goals.
For CEOs in Ghana, agility is especially critical in navigating challenges...
As government plans to repeal certain taxes as part of its reforms, a development finance and economics expert, Dr. Eric Boakye Yiadom, maintains there is a need to broaden the tax net as a key strategy for driving economic growth.
He believes that broadening the tax net by ensuring everyone...
A Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) by UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) for 2024 revealed a mixed outlook among some businesses in Ghana regarding their preparedness for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
According to the survey, which engaged 725 respondents from diverse sectors, 21 percent of businesses...
By Ebenezer YALLEY
Cross-border payments have become a convenient form of service for trade facilitation, scaling traditional modes of payment. Data compiled by Statista shows that in 2023, the total value of cross-border payment was US$190.1 trillion. This is predicted to hit US$290.2 trillion by 2030, with the bulk...