Category: Sustainability
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Strengthen an SME with These 10 Tips
More than half of SMEs in Spain do not survive beyond their fifth year. This is a worrying figure, considering that they also account for almost half of all employment. Therefore, taking measures to strengthen Spanish SMEs has become urgent. To do this, we cannot ignore the influence of the ecosystem. There are external factors…
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11 Quotes About Change
Here are some quotes about change, drawn from some of history’s brightest minds, to inspire us to seize opportunities with courage, determination, and hope. Change is a chance for improvement, but even if it goes wrong, it brings learning and growth. These quotes also highlight opportunities that arise from change—the possibilities that change offers. Changing…
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Quick Guide to Increasing Website Conversion
The website of a small or medium-sized business (SME) is usually just a catalog of products and services, serving little more than to introduce the company. And when we talk about introducing the company, most of the time it’s just providing contact information and “talking about ourselves.” But this interactive tool provided by technology has…
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The Foundations of an Agile and Flexible Organization
Ironically, uncertainty is the only certainty on the business horizon. This brings complexities and unplanned eventualities that demand organizations be agile, flexible, and internally disruptive. To achieve this, strategically purposeful data is key to shaping how the organization responds to these forces and supports its people, while teams themselves also experience the complexities of change…
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How to Internationalize Your Business While Reducing Risks
Internationalizing a business requires considering many factors beyond the mere possibility of expansion (whether by opportunity or necessity). Although it can bring significant rewards, it is not a path free from challenges and substantial risks. Decision-making and choosing the right approach are critical; to make the process more manageable and increase the chances of success,…
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SMBs Grow by Embracing Digital Technologies
SMBs make up 99% of organizations worldwide. They are the main source of job creation and play a vital role both socially and economically. With such impact, SMBs need the capacity to keep innovating and thriving in a digital economy. During the pandemic, we became aware of the importance of digital transformation, and those companies…
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Essential Tools for Your Startup’s Success
In today’s highly digitalized world, any startup has the opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of technological tools that can streamline and enhance its operations. Having the right tools can make the difference between a startup’s success and stagnation, so let’s explore some of the essential tech tools every startup should consider integrating…
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Making the Leap from Startup to SME
The world is full of startups, with young people who want to create a tech-based company instead of a traditional business. But to achieve a certain level of success, it is essential at some point to move from being a startup to becoming an SME. After all, the data shows that only 1 out of…
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How to Make Your Organization More Agile Through eCommerce
Since the start of the pandemic, organizations have experienced a series of changes—sometimes traumatic—that have transformed them forever. The adoption of eCommerce has, in many cases, been a lifeline in the midst of an entirely new situation. Many business models were hit head-on by the pandemic. In the VUCA environments in which our organizations operate,…
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A Piece of Advice for the Manager of Any SME
Reaching an executive position in a company is not a matter of luck. At least, luck alone does not make a Manager. A director of a small or medium-sized business usually has a professional background and solid knowledge that have earned them that position. In any case, learning (and unlearning) is a continuous process that…
