Can a Four-Day Workweek Work in the US? Recently, Microsoft Japan conducted a trial to improve work-life balance by giving employees Friday off with pay and found productivity increased by about 40%. Ninety-two percent of employees were pleased with this result, which doesn’t come as a surprise in a culture that has a word for …
The Evolution of Small Businesses in the United States The United States has long been known as the land of opportunity—a place where anyone who works hard can achieve anything to which they set their mind. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the birthplace of the American Dream, which has contributed to the …
Scrappy Success: How Female Founders Make Ado with (Almost) Nothing The Small Business Administration (SBA) states that 30% of businesses fail during the first two years of being in operation; 50% fail during the first five years. Some of the main reasons why businesses fail are the lack of a realistic business plan, insufficient capital, and inadequate internet visibility. …
Make Your Brand Identity Stand Out: Guest Post by Analisse Weathers This week’s post is a guest submission on brand identity by Konverser Analisse Weathers, a content writer from the Philippines. When you think about creating your business, are you looking forward to an expansion of branches or making your business stand out among the …
Written by: Pavita Singh One of the defining traits of the current generation is an entrepreneurial spirit. Some of the most brilliant minds are coming together with innovative ideas that will change the course of society. The entrepreneurs of today are creating the jobs of tomorrow. As an entrepreneur, how do you ensure that your …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Investment banking is a popular and highly competitive industry. An investment banking career can take many shapes, including corporate finance, sales and trading, and asset management. Investment bankers advise companies on all aspects of the business’s finances. This can include advice on sales, mergers, and purchases of companies, …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh for Konversai Blog It has been said that if you only focus on your weaknesses, the best you can be is average. But if you focus on your strengths, your best is limitless and entirely unique to you. We live in a culture that tends to be defined by “what’s not enough?” We …
