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In our digitally-led world, great people as we know, are the only true competitive differentiator in business today. They are the heart of the business and the key to unlocking stability and success, even during times of economic…

John Aves looks at the financial benefits that flow from creating a loyal customer base and outlines how to measure the return from loyal customers, as well as the cost of disloyal ones. According to a recent Times article, the decision…

Instead of having traditional appraisals and annual reviews, Netflix has introduced a permanent evaluation process. Managers and team leaders are encouraged to ask themselves a simple question of colleagues: “If an employee told me he or…

Contrary to popular image though, Rome is no sleepy backwater, and it boasts a thriving startup scene that capitalises on the city's famously flexible attitudes - both in terms of navigating a somewhat chaotic infrastructure, and in finding…

Tell us about MelCap Partners and the services it offers? MelCap Partners is a boutique investment banking advisory firm that has been providing M&A advisory services, the private placement of debt and equity capital, and general…

What led to the foundation of FJVA? In 1998, my father, Francis J. Vassallo, had concluded his term as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta in which he was instrumental in liberalising Malta’s economy and directing it towards EU…

Omiros, please introduce us to Brookstreet. Brookstreet is a unique, commercially motivated and flexible Private Equity/Venture Capital (PEVC) investment group supporting companies which experience transformational growth. Our mission is…

When I work with new CEOs, one of the first things they ask me is “what should I do in my new position?” It takes more than future planning and strong processes to be a great CEO. When you embark on your new role, the chances are you’ll…

Research last year revealed that the UK’s best-performing businesses put their success down to learning and development. The UK L&D report surveyed and analysed more than 100 companies, with the top performers claiming that staff…

“Trends point to a very different reality for boards today than five or ten years ago”, says Susan C. Keating, CEO of WCD. “With boards asking more questions of management and exercising more oversight in areas that were once fully ‘owned’…

Cascading down a tropical hillside onto one of Phuket’s most secluded beaches, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort’s perfect location on the island’s west coast and tip-top hospitality are only two of the reasons why you should add this tropical…

Men continue to dominate the world’s richest lists, with the likes of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates becoming the first in history to achieve a net worth in excess of $100 billion. Bill Gates followed Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second…