How to terminate the perpetual existence feature of companies In an earlier article about long-term planning, I argued strongly for the adoption of strategies by company managers and owners that give real effect to the “perpetual existence feature” bestowed on companies by law and practice on incorporation. However, like our local “community groceries” or the […] The post The
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated bags of cement and a trip of sand to the Potter’s Village Children’s Home to aid the completion of accommodation facilities to relieve congestion in the home. Handing over the items to the home, Richard Asare – Commercial Suite Manager, Stanbic Bank, said employees of the bank are committed to […] The post Stanbic Bank supports
Preamble Retirement planning is simply defining your pension income for “tomorrow” with deliberate actions and decisions necessary to achieve same. In many developing economies; Pension is dreaded by many. In the case of Ghana, research indicates that only 2 out of every 100 Ghanaians retire financially comfortable at age 60. 23 out of each 100 […] The post Financial
As nations worldwide continue to embrace the concept of waste as a resource to cherish and not to discard, Ghana is also coming up with initiatives that will not only improve the sanitation situation but also contribute to sustainable industrial development. One such initiative is the Hybrid Waste to Energy as a Solution for Ghana […] The post Tackling the problem of waste
Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year, according to market research firm, Omdia. Newly released data published on February 23 notes that Samsung Electronics recorded 31.8% in global TV market share by revenue in Q4 2020, and retained the largest annual category market share by revenue in 2020 at 31.9%. Samsung’s […] The post Samsung
Financing Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to expand has been the major objective for governments, policymakers, financial and non-financial institutions. The upsurge in the interest of finding sustainable financing for SMEs have made RCBs very important especially in the rural areas where they are mostly the only financial institution available and willing to finance such […] The post Micro,
For years now, cocoa farmers income from the sector has kept decreasing while the cost of production and living has kept increasing. Cocoa farmers, who ignited an industry worth over £131bn, are unable to afford the quality of life enjoyed by even the lowest-paid person working in the cocoa processing and chocolate manufacturing factories. However, […] The post Quantity
“Banking is necessary, but Banks are not”….Bill Gates The above quote from Bill Gates hit me hard when I came across it a couple of years ago. I asked myself “What does he mean by that?”. I got his idea when I travelled in 2019 with a group on a study tour at Jack Ma’s […] The post The changing role of the branch manager in a digital world (one)
Zipline’s drone logistics network will provide on-demand, last-mile delivery of COVID-19 vaccine doses, supporting equitable access even in remote and hard-to-reach areas UPS complements government’s ground delivery to National and Regional Cold Rooms as part of the company’s wider equitable distribution efforts Zipline set up the medical drone delivery service in Ghana in 2019 with […] The post Zipline,
Can also derail financial inclusion agenda Some tax experts have taken umbrage with the campaign by Minister-designate for Communication, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, pushing for taxes to be applied on revenue generated by telecommunication operators (Telcos) from mobile money charges – saying such a move will amount to double taxation and can derail the financial inclusion […] The post Taxing
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in partnership with West Blue Consulting, United Parcel Services (UPS), Trade Law Centre (TRALAC) have officially launched the eTradeHubs portal, www.etradehubs.com. The eTradeHubs portal is a one-stop for Trade Tools, Information & Collaboration which aim to reduce the time and cost of doing business by supporting businesses at all […] The post eTradeHubs
Fidelity Bank Ghana, one of the leading banks in Ghana, has named highlife and afro-beat singer-songwriter KiDi as the brand influencer for its innovative bouquet of digital products and services at the launch of its Digital Banking Campaign on Monday. The Fidelity Digital Banking Campaign seeks to reinforce the value and safety of digital financial […] The post Fidelity’s
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confirmed it is currently reviewing two more vaccines submitted by global pharmaceutical companies for emergency authorisation and use in Ghana to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the regulator, told journalists at a virtual press soiree that the authority will soon come out […] The post FDA reviewing two more
The Rector of MountCrest University College (MountCrest), Mrs. Irene Ansa-Asare Horsham, has noted that Ghana needs more qualified law graduates that are ‘fit-for-purpose’ to fill the ‘gaping holes’ in the public sector, in academia, the administration of justice and the management of law practices. As a matter of urgency, she said, there is also a […] The post MountCrest
Africa’s fintech start-up industry is one of the continent’s brightest spots. Companies like Paystack (bought by Stripe in late 2020 for $200 million) and Flutterwave, are changing the game and helping to fuel a firestorm of venture capital investment interest in African-made IT solutions. It’s easy to see why. One way or the other, people […] The post Cash
Learn How to Embrace Failure and Make Your Startup Thrive In the start-up world we often hear phrases like ‘fail fast,’ ‘celebrate failure’ and that failing can be the best thing that ever happened. But let’s be honest: failure sucks. At the very moment “the failure” hits you, often the last thing you’re thinking about […] The post Finding the Fortune in Failure appeared
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