A striking paradox exists in Ghana: despite our people's abundant talent and wisdom, many capable individuals shy away from pursuing innovative ventures. The primary reason for this hesitation is a pervasive fear of financial inadequacy. This fear hinders the entrepreneurial spirit and stifles economic growth as potential business leaders...
Merriam-Webster defines ‘addiction’ as “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behaviour, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence”. In moderation, anything can be argued as alright, depending...
A New Era in Ghana's Democratic Journey Ghana, often called the Heart of Africa, is renowned for its stable political climate and progressive democratic governance. This commitment to regular, peaceful presidential elections is a model for other emerging democracies. The 2016 presidential election, resulting in a power transition from the National...
Political parties rely heavily on financial assistance to sustain their activities. This has led to a situation where financiers of a party can unduly influence the outcome of elections and the policies of political parties. The question we ponder over is whether the state should sponsor political parties or whether...
Local agroeconomic clusters play a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of regional economies. Moreover, by focusing on local buyers, these clusters can create a ripple effect of benefits that extends beyond the businesses themselves, touching the lives of countless individuals within the community. I want to explore ten...
In marketing and e-commerce, conversion rate refers to the percentage of visitors who take a desired action, such as making a purchase, filling out a form, or subscribing. It is a crucial metric businesses use to measure the effectiveness of their marketing efforts and website optimisation strategies. A high...
A successful process of raising funds for your business is the first step towards achieving success. Your business may not be able to materialize productive investment opportunities without access to easy and timely finance. Whether it’s a start-up or an expansion, financing is a crucial step towards business success. Generally,...
Definition of Credit Bureau Agencies Credit bureau agencies are specialised organisations that gather, maintain, and share credit information about individuals and businesses. They play a vital role in the financial ecosystem by giving lenders insights into a borrower’s credit history, outstanding debts, payment behaviour, and overall creditworthiness. These agencies thus...
The Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill 2024 represents a landmark legislative effort in Ghana's ongoing journey towards achieving gender parity across all sectors of society. This bill, recently passed by the Ghanaian Parliament, seeks to address the historical and systemic gender imbalances that have long permeated the nation's political,...
The term “social impact era” may very well be new to some and very familiar to others. It first began to gain global popularity during or around the time of the global financial crises between the years 2007 and 2009. These financial crises occurred when banking systems and global...