Business

Warmhearted hospitality plus unforgiving customers equals the world’s highest service standards. Japan has become world-famous for its incredibly polished customer...

Taking on a big personal project — writing a book, for example — can be daunting, especially if it’s something...

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) successfully raised USD500 million, though a debut Eurobond, which was 240% over-subscribed. The significant...

Being able to pitch an idea to strangers is a necessary skill across many industries. For entrepreneurs and startups, though,...

What does it take to really start a business? As a consultant and mentor to small businesses and entrepreneurs, a...

When investors listen to a "pitch," establishing whether or not someone has a good business idea is the easy part....

There's a long-held belief that eating healthy means having to spend a lot of money. And while it's certainly possible...

A blustery autumn afternoon in Dublin. Sudden clouds have cooled the red rays of a setting sun, and the resulting...

Even when it's phrased as delicately as possible, accepting constructive criticism can be brutal. We'd all much rather be told...

You are an entrepreneur with a hot new product—an educational board game, a gluten-free brownie, or a trendy handbag. Your...