Have you ever really thought about how you formulate your goals? Do you draw up clear, written goals that are expressed in such a way that you also set unambiguous deadlines for whether and when you want them to be achieved? Or are your goals vague, such as “I want to be happy”? Sure, that’s a nice wish, the kind of thing everyone wants, but it’s not a clearly defined goal. Do you know what you really, specifically want?
With a current net worth of $105.6 billion (according to Forbes), Warren Buffett is one of the most successful and influential investors and business magnates in the world. The son of a US congressman, Buffett first bought stock when he was 11 years old and first filed taxes at 13. In 1956, he founded Buffett Partnership, which was renamed Berkshire Hathaway after the company bought a textile manufacturing firm with the same name. Today, Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate holding company which owns and operates over 60 companies, including Helzberg Diamonds, battery manufacturer Duracell, insurer Geico and the Dairy Queen restaurant chain.
Joe Ashford, founder and non-executive chairman of consultancy firm K4 Global, speaks to CEO Today about his company, mental health, and offers his advice to prospective entrepreneurs. 1. You are the founder of K4 Global, an investment company with a portfolio of businesses in the property, services, motoring, sport, and technology sectors. Tell us more […]
Despite having a ton of work to do, executives shouldn't overlook the need to improve how they present themselves throughout an entire workday. Keeping a professional appearance is important if you want to make a lasting impression and exercise authority and control no matter how hectic the day goes. Then again, it gets challenging to […]
With extensive experience in industries such as tech, gaming, education and real estate, thought leader Roman Semiokhin is well aware of what it takes to create a successful business in a post-pandemic world. 2020 was a year of great financial uncertainty, with Covid-19 impacting virtually every industry, and business leaders required to adapt to major […]
Western businesses promote the idea that the individual is more important than the planet and community - an idea that has now spread globally and has caused critical damage to our planet. Too often companies have an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality, where their waste is someone else’s issue. They also view people […]
Making sure that your website reaches the right people For the success of your business, your website must reach the right people. You can do this by putting your business in front of as many potential customers as you possibly can, which will bring you loads of traffic, or you can focus your SEO and […]
Giacomo Chiesi, Head of Global Rare Diseases at the Chiesi Group, explains how being a family business contributes towards greater success. There is an increased emphasis on the need for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to be adaptable and flexible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family businesses – often small or mid-sized privately held companies where decision-making […]
Par Chadha explains how to build business relationships that will stand the test of time. Solid business relationships are the bedrock of organisations destined to succeed. They are intangible assets and harbingers of better things to come in the future. They do, however, require a fair amount of effort. It can be difficult for busy […]
Starting a business with a friend can be exciting and fun. Working with someone that you know, like and trust, that you have had closeness and fun with. What could be better?
Martin Warner, one of Britain's leading entrepreneurs, shares what 25 years of entrepreneurship has taught him about success. I've been fortunate enough to build several global businesses over 25 years as an entrepreneur. Despite each one being unique, I've applied the fundamental lessons of entrepreneurship I've learned to every single one. These will help you […]
This admiration embedded itself throughout my own career and from seeing at close quarters some great leaders in my industry. For example, my first boss in investment banking was sharp and seriously challenging. His management style was very direct but fair, and he rewarded his team when they surpassed expectations. These same traits were attributed […]
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