The World’s Ultra Rich Are Now $2 Trillion Wealthier
Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI’s), or individuals who have more than $30 million in net assets, the ultra rich, are now $2 trillion...
Five Social Media Sites You Have Never Heard of Before
In 2015, active Internet users worldwide totaled 3.2 billion, which is nearly half the population of the world. Of these, over 2 billion are...
What Does it Take to Succeed as an Executive?
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By understanding the core elements of what constitutes High Performance Leadership at different stages of our careers. In the...
Six Countries That Have Faced Severe Economic Sanctions
Historically, nations have leveraged economic sanctions as a non-military tool to act against a targeted country, often for political or humanitarian reasons. Recent years...
Four Countries That Went Bankrupt But Lived to Tell the Tale
In July, Greece became the first developed country to default on the International Monetary Fund when it missed its $1.7 billion debt payment. European leaders are now...
Eight Fascinating Facts About the Oil and Gas Industry
2014 saw the beginnings of a massive drop in oil prices across the world. With the increased global supply thanks to U.S. shale gas,...
Eight Cultural Differences You MUST Know Before Doing Business in China
It is no secret that the economic and geopolitical clout of China is growing by the day. The rising power is increasingly displacing the...
Insight: What is the Economic Impact of Family Businesses?
The family business is the most frequently encountered ownership model in the world. It is estimated that family-owned firms account for approximately 70% of...
Five Ridiculous Products Made by Top Companies That Should Know Better
Some companies have product launches down to a science. Between extensive R&D, quality assurance checks, and thorough market research, it seems that many companies...
8 Amazing Disruptive Innovations by Family Businesses
We live in an age of disruptive innovations. Take a quick look around you and witness companies such as Uber or Airbnb disrupt entire...
