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Why We Shouldn’t Worry About the Declining Number of Public Companies

Harvard Business

In a parallel development, the number of companies listed on U.S. The number of listed firms can decline because of three developments: 1) bankruptcy, failure, or closure of listed firms, 2) delisting of firms going private or acquired, and 3) decrease in number of initial public offerings (IPOs). westend61/Getty Images.

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How Digital Technology Is Changing Farming in Africa

Harvard Business

UjuziKilimo , a Kenyan startup, uses big data and analytic capabilities to transform farmers into a knowledge-based community, with the goal of improving productivity through precision insights. And SunCulture , which sells drip irrigation kits that use solar energy to pump water from any source, has made irrigation affordable.

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How To Get The Attention Of Top Executives: The “Sidestep” Method

Tsavo Neal

Instead, they rely on a small army of advisors who provide specialized knowledge based on their qualifications, experience, and skills. Let’s say, for example, that you’re a consultant who wants to help renewable-energy companies create effective business plans – and by “effective” we mean “able to help raise financing.”.

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Could Your Business Use an Advisory Board?

IMC USA

If retired, outsiders may lack the energy to productively serve your board. But if your business needs perspective, bringing in some outside professional assistance can help solve persistent problems and introduce new ideas into your company’s knowledge base. Use the Pluses.

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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

At a company, there is more security in the relationships you develop, and more likelihood that they will last throughout your tenure at the company. However, extensive energy can be spent learning the political dynamics, internal processes, and even standard operating procedures for software tools.

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So, you’ve built a new capability, but no one uses it! What gives?

Kates Kesler

Cari should focus her energy on a few high value linkages where collaboration between her group and others will build credibility and momentum. Even if using the capability may save time, it requires an upfront investment of energy by the new adopters. Determine what services are relevant and develop a bespoke set of solutions.

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What does the future of cryptocurrency and NFTs look like in the financial space?

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The market has already seen challenges, particularly in the financial services space where customers are investing large amounts of wealth, time, and energy into cryptocurrencies. What are we doing wrong? Customers choosing to explore new avenues and sources of wealth crave fast, personal, and secure services.