Mutual funds offer an efficient means to invest in diverse companies, industries and investment types. Investing in individual stocks or bonds of a single company can expose investors to unacceptable levels of risk. Mutual funds allow investors to spread this risk by investing in hundreds or even thousands of...
Do you know what your company's business model is? How well do you understand it? And why does this matter? In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding and leveraging the power of a well-defined business model can make all the difference between thriving and struggling. A business model is...
“Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness”. — James Thurber
Last week, we examined various issues that make banks vulnerable to the outside world through various lapses. This is a continuation of various reminders:
Cash limits
Gone are the days when branch managers preferred...
Technology is transforming business processes at a rapid pace including accounting. Technological advancement has led to the emergence of many digital tools such that the accounting profession is embracing the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) also called software robots or bots to streamline many activities. Robotic Process Automation...
In the ongoing debate about higher taxation, one sentiment echoes louder than others - the widespread resistance against increased taxes. As a change management expert I find it imperative to delve into this issue and shed light on why, despite popular opinion, increased taxes may not always translate into...
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." This sentiment rings especially true for Ghana, a nation poised at the cusp of significant transformation. Nestled in the heart of West Africa, Ghana is a beacon of hope and potential, rich in minerals and...
WHAT THE NUMBERS TELL US
It is estimated that agriculture accounts for 80 percent of global deforestation. Out of thousands of plant species cultivated for food, a mere 200 substantially contribute to the world's food output, according to "THE STATE OF THE WORLD’s BIODIVERSITY FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE" by the...
Dear Mother Africa,
Beautiful art thou, clothed in riches and wealth untold. You are indeed graceful to behold in all your splendor and Melany.
I see a glimmer of hope in you where we all individually and collectively start working on our inner demons, accepting them for what they are, and...
In recent times, there has been a public outcry for kidney support. In some studies, Tannor et al.(2019) explained that limiting the use of herbal preparations may mitigate chronic kidney in developing countries. However, I am yet to read one empirical study that revealed that the recent incidence of...