Islamic finance was trendy topic for traditional bankers a few years ago (despite it being around for over 1300 years), it’s since quieted down, but it’s still an important area of global finance. Here’s a nicely laid out beginner’s guide to Islamic Finance.
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Speaking in public is notoriously known for being the most common activity people are afraid of doing. Of course, in work and life, we often don’t get to choose to avoid public speaking – it’s a necessary skill as you advance in your career. So, if you want to improve your public speaking, here’s something
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Ok, so you realistically you won’t beat Amazon at the e-commerce game, but if you want don’t want them to beat YOUR e-commerce business or if you want your share of the e-commerce pie, you need to do this (and here’s why).
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The Swiss bank, Credit Suisse, now has the notorious distinction of being the first domestic bank to ever been found guilty of a corporate crime by Swiss authorities. The crime? The Swiss bank was found guilty of failing to stop money laundering by a Bulgarian crime ring. Many banks have been under scrutiny for failing
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Whether you’re working in-office, remotely or a hybrid work environment, being able to communicate clearly is an important skill to being an effective leader. From my own experience, I know not all leaders & managers are equipped with this skill (effective communication). But I’m sure you’re smarter and savvier (you’re reading this aren’t you?), so
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Email, email, email. This is one of the drums I repeatedly beat (not just for e-commerce) for ANY business. Email is still so critical to success. These are the three emails you MUST have for your e-commerce business.
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Last issue, we talked about how Apple is entering the finance arena with their own buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering. As BNPL use increases, the need for more rules crops up. So, the UK government has proposed stricter rules for BNPL (via MarketLoop).
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Not everyone is a born leader and that’s ok. For those of us who aren’t born with natural leadership abilities, here’s six examples of how you can be more of a conscious leader.
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Recurring revenue is one of the Holy Grail’s of business models. Investors LOVE seeing some kind of subscription or recurring revenue stream in a business. E-Commerce and DTC (Direct to Consumer) brands are no different. A new report finds that as many as 75% of DTC brands will launch some kind of subscription offering by
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The Buy now, pay later trend has taken on new meaning now that Apple has thrown its weight into this part of the finance market. Earlier this month at Apple’s WWDC keynote, Apple announced it was putting part of its cash surplus into its own pay later service.
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I’ve run a hybrid and remote-only business for nearly fifteen years now, but I know since the pandemic, managers and companies new to hybrid or remote work are having a tough time figuring out how to manage your remote workers. Here’s fives tips to help you with your work-from-home staff.
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Last month, Shopify launched their Shopify Audience Network to a segment of their customers. While the concept makes sense (kind of, targeting e-commerce buyers is a good thing), it does create a bit of murkiness in terms of those who participate in the network. Do you really want competitors re-targeting your buyers? While concepts like
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Consumers are seeing gas prices go up at the gas pumps and according to the Kummerle Commodity Report, US oil production is below trend and not at a level to meet current demand. The recent Kummerle Commodity Report predicts oil prices above $65 over the next five to ten years if US oil producers want
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The traditionalists have always had a “work hard, play hard” mentality. We’re now seeing that this mentality is not the most ideal way of working and approaching a work/life balance. If you’re an executive feeling burnt out, here’s some advice from a famous workaholic on how she’s combatting burnout.
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I’m a big supporter of strategies over tactics (for any business model). Traditionally, the concept of improving your sales conversions was an acceptable goal to focus on for your e-commerce business. In this e-commerce growth playbook, they explain why this strategy is flawed and outline the steps for a new strategy to grow your e-commerce
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Just a reminder, in case this news got lost amidst the last two years, the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) will cease to be used for setting interest rates for loans, mortgages and corporate debt by June 2023. Why? Too many scandals and manipulation using LIBOR has finally sealed LIBOR’s fate. LIBOR will be replaced
Managers seem to fall into three categories: Managers who can’t relinquish ANY control and micro-manage you Managers who are TOO hands-off and don’t take any responsibility Managers who have just the right amount of responsibility yet let’s you do your job (you want to aim here) But for those who have a tough time letting
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Demand Curve, shared some useful tips for improving your Amazon product listing for better SEO traffic: Your product listing depends on two elements: Performance: Are customers likely to buy your product? It’s a bit of a chicken & the egg, if your sales conversions are good, Amazon will naturally boost your listing. Along, with sales
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Have you ever reached the cashier to pay with your credit card and your mind goes blank forgetting your PIN to pay? Fumbling around feeling a bit anxious that you’re holding up the line. Mastercard is testing biometric payments using fingerprint and/or facial recognition technology to speed up payments. [via Retail Brew]
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…traditional views on work is to you have to “look” like you’re doing work, or rather being busy. But that can be a barrier for being truly productive, innovating and just achieving more. This “invisible work” is the what will help you achieve more.
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E-COMMERCE MARKETING As advertisers start to abandon Facebook ads (or have yet to realize their costs have skyrocketed lately), they’re realizing all the Facebook Ads tactics can be thrown out the door and falling back on some timeless marketing principles. E-COMMERCE STATS & TRENDS Is e-commerce slowing down? Or did shoppers just starting using shopping
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So, we recently learned stablecoins aren’t so stable. Now that the dust is (sort of) starting to settle after the Terra/Luna implosion, here’ some lessons future stablecoin investors, creators and regulators can learn from this. Which also brings us to question, just what kind of “asset” is Bitcoin? (Is it even an asset?)
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The biggest obstacle to being productive is multi-tasking (contrary to what we tend to believe). Here’s how to resist the urge to multi-task and focus on one task at a time. Brought to you with Best Self Planner
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Our favourite Swedish furniture retailer is testing out adjustments to their retail locations to act as distributions hubs as more and more customers shift to online buying. Unlike another well-known retailer that took too long to recognize the importance of their e-commerce offering, it’s good to see Ikea make some big adjustments to catering to
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Mastercard has tipped its hand for plans in the Metaverse by filing 15 trademarks for its brand name, indicating plans for: Processing virtual cards Holding entertainment & education services in the Metaverse Creating a marketplace for digital assets that are authenticated by NFT’s Clearly, Mastercard see’s an opportunity in the Metaverse and are trying to
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Contrary to Jim Carrey’s 2008 film, Yes Man, the best thing you can do for your life, sanity and productivity is learning how to say “No”. Here’s 16 tips for how and what to say “No” to.
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You don’t have to be into fast-fashion to have heard of e-commerce heavyweight, Shein. While there’s a lot of murky stories about the company’s founder, there’s a lot to learn how Shein skyrocketed out of nowhere to be just about everywhere.
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Introduction: What is Enterprise Risk Management? Enterprise risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks to the organization. It is a systematic approach to identify the sources of risk that can affect an organization’s objectives. Risk management is a process which identifies and analyzes possible events, quantifies their probability and impact on
Introduction: What is Procurement? Procurement is the process of obtaining goods, services, and supplies for an organization. It can be defined as the act of buying. The procurement process is often broken down into three main phases: Planning and Preparation, Solicitation and Award, and Contract Administration. In the planning and preparation phase, a buyer will
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Introduction: What is Corporate Compliance? Compliance is the act of ensuring that a company follows the law. This includes all laws, regulations, and policies that are relevant to the company. Compliance is a broad concept that takes into account many different areas of business. It includes everything from ethical behavior to regulatory compliance. Compliance is
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Good managers listen more than they speak. But if listening isn’t a “natural” skill for you, how do you become a better listener? Here’s 9 tips to be a better listener: Repeat the last few words of what was spoken back to the speaker Repetition is fine (in point 1), but contrary to common practice,
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Introduction: What is Digital Banking? Digital banking is a new way of banking that has been introduced to the market. It is a form of online or mobile banking. Digital banking allows customers to bank on their own terms and from their own devices. Some people may have heard about digital banking, but they don’t
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Here are 10 wonderful visuals for reframing how you view productivity & success: 10 visuals that will change how you see success & productivity: 1. pic.twitter.com/gagZeSmwfR — Elliott 📖 | 🚀 (@elliottaleksndr) March 15, 2022
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A large-scale study found well-being and happiness to predict outstanding work performance. Are you working on your well-being and happiness?
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Research has shown that workers perform 33% better, 75% are more committed to their company and 49% less likely to leave, if they find their work to be meaningful. But the amount of workers who believe their work is meaningful is not so sunny. Here’s a look at five sources to help you make your
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Good leaders don’t just criticize, they provide useful/practical feedback. We’ve all had managers or leaders who aren’t the best at giving feedback, so here’s nine tips for giving & receiving constructive feedback.
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Bad bosses. You know, there’s ALWAYS one you’ll encounter. I know I’ve received many comments from clients who don’t know how to handle a bad boss. How do you avoid becoming a bad boss or manager? Good leaders inspire, but how do you do that? One strategy is to truly be an authentic leader, which
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I write a lot about leadership and how many of us are thrust into a leadership role without really any kind of preparation. You might be good at your job, but managing and leading people involves a whole different basket of skills. Bad leaders tend to micro-manage, lead with fear or a heavy-hand and leave
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Good leaders are good problem-solvers. But we’re not all born with this ability. Here’s a simple yet effective problem-solving strategy: Instead of adding new elements to a solution, consider removing existing elements. It feels very counter-intuitive, for example in some European cities, urban planners have removed traffic lights & road signs in certain places to
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It used to be mark of shame to have a gap in your resume / CV. Even if you had very legitimate reasons for work gaps, it was always something that hindered job searchers. Finally, recruiting & hiring practices are starting to catch up and those job gaps are beginning to be accepted as normal
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I regularly share how much of an extreme Introvert I am. But I remember being an employee and the moments in my career that resulted in promotions. I couldn’t sit back and hope for a promotion, I had to take the bull by the horns and ask for it. Whether you’re an Introvert like me
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New progressive leaders & managers look to remove traditional biases that could derail any kind of innovation. One such bias is “motivation to conform” or in more layman terms, a room filled with “Yes-people”. In this McKinsey article, they suggest a possible solution to overcome this is: trying Anonymous brainstorming and silent voting. FINANCE &
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Watch this video to see how this long-standing Swedish tradition contributes to staff wellbeing and productivity. FINANCE & MONEY EDGE Credit Suisse Leaks Data on Over 18K Accounts 3 Major Fintech Trends to Watch for 2022
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In a work-from-home or remote world, you might be saving time on commuting to and from work, but much of your time might be being wasted on energy-draining & pointless interactions like endless & pointless Zoom meetings. McKinsey shares how to avoid these draining interactions by categorizing interactions into these three categories. FINANCE & MONEY
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I’ve written about this repeatedly, often managers and leaders are promoted to leadership roles without any kind of training or coaching as to how to be a good leader or manager. Just because you’re good at your job, doesn’t mean you’re immediately a good leader or manager. The best managers and leaders don’t try to
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Whether you’re in the office or working from home, it’s easy to get distracted from actual work. I’m a firm believer, we really only have the ability to focus on “deep work” for about four hours. With the digital age we live in now, distractions are at their highest. The first step is to understand
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In a lot of industries & societies, it has traditionally been a “mark of pride” by the number of work hours you put in. However, that’s proving to be an archaic way of thinking about work. The “work hard, play hard” mantra doesn’t hold anymore in this day and age. Burnout is a real thing.
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SPACS or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, have been the rage in recent years (despite the fact, they aren’t new). The attractiveness of SPACS has to do with: An alternative (and simpler) way of taking a company public Makes it easier to raise capital Allows retail investors to buy the company’s IPO One of my favourite
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In this issue: Remote work is saving people & businesses time and money Canada set for another strong year in M&A after a record 2021 The world leaders in real-time payments As the Omicron variant spreads like wildfire throughout the world, many companies are moving back to a remote or hybrid working model for the
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With Omicron raging like wildfire, plans for people to return to the office are either stalled or being reversed. While there is no right answer for the “new” work model, each company needs to figure out what’s the most ideal plan for your company. One thing that can’t be ignored is the desire for more
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