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Why it’s time to gamify to retain your customers in 2023 and beyond
Gamification is an e-commerce trend that has taken the retail sector by storm. Its popularity only continues to soar and is now an essential marketing tool for retailers determined to drive loyalty and sales.
Opinion by " Huma Khan
24.03.2023
Why it’s time to gamify to retain your customers in 2023 and beyond
How can startups survive in 2023?
Building a startup is always about dealing with the unknown because you can never be sure if your startup will make it. However, as the recession is looming over, the rules of the game have drastically changed, and striving businesses must tackle an even bigger uncertainty.
Opinion by " Andriy Bas
24.03.2023
How can startups survive in 2023?
Why customer criticism is a business’s friend
Many companies approach customer satisfaction incorrectly. In nearly every market, businesses prioritise profits, and by doing so miss out on valuable opportunities to either a) provide excellent experiences customers will remember or b) rectify bad experiences they won’t forget.
Opinion by " Dominic Monkhouse
21.03.2023
Why customer criticism is a business’s friend
How a ‘sell first, pay suppliers later’ model can revolutionise international trade
Peter Beckman talks us through his company Treyd, who enable retail businesses to sell products before paying for the goods, allowing fast-growing companies to sell more goods, control cashflow, and free up capital for growth. The Swedish company launched in the UK last May.
Opinion by " Peter Beckman
20.03.2023
Treyd
AI-powered chatbots: The next frontier in e-commerce customer service
The rise of e-commerce has led to the need for better customer service, as customers now demand instant gratification and personalised experiences. This has given rise to the adoption of AI-powered Chabots, which have become a game-changer in the e-commerce industry. The use of Chatbots has been shown to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, while also improving B2B lead generation.
Opinion by " Kelly Mason
18.03.2023
Quanticore: Navigating the shifting tech realms
‘Lost a big deal? How to work out what went wrong'
Whoever takes the call: The news will be shocking with burning questions popping up on the person’s inside: “Why did we lose? and even more scary: “How will I explain THAT to my management and peers?”
Opinion by " Gabriele Rehbock
16.03.2023
‘Lost a big deal? How to work out what went wrong'
Critical industries moving B2C: Go-to-market strategies for impact unicorns
The younger generation has lost trust in government and institutions, but not in the future.
Opinion by " Clara Lindh Bergendorff
15.03.2023
Why we need to fight to preserve remote roles
Ever since the rise of remote working brought about at the start of the pandemic, the debate around whether office or home is best has been fierce. Some senior business leaders, including the director general of the Confederation of British Industry, have dismissed remote-first roles as the world of work “gone crazy”. Citing worries about employee productivity, many have called for a national full-time return to the office. But they should be careful what they wish for.
Opinion by " Dr Owain Rhys Hughes
15.03.2023
8 warning signs your diversity and inclusion policy is failing the global majority
You’ve spent time strategising and brainstorming, you’ve researched best practices, looked at your data and even run focus groups to understand your colleagues from the global majority's experience. This has culminated in what you think is a comprehensive and robust diversity and inclusion policy. Six months in and It seems to be working but how can you tell for sure? Is it working for some and not others?
Opinion by " Jenny Garrett
14.03.2023
8 warning signs your diversity and inclusion policy is failing the global majority
We’re over the overdraft: Why it’s high time we saw lending that works for, not against, SMEs
From the UK to Europe and beyond, small businesses are struggling. Rising inflation and energy prices are increasing their costs, and consumers - facing the same cost of living pressures - aren’t spending enough to balance out the books. So what does this mean for these SMEs and their owners?
Opinion by " Ann Juliano
13.03.2023
We’re over the overdraft: Why it’s high time we saw lending that works for, not against, SMEs
Business travel: How can adventurers benefit by helping each other
Business traveling is not your regular vacation, and the difference lies far beyond the purpose. In the first case travelers often have to juggle multiple commitments while still on the road, and they must be prepared to adjust their plans quickly when unexpected events occur.
Opinion by " Ilya Rouss
09.03.2023
Business travel: How can adventurers benefit by helping each other
Funding in fintech, a female perspective
As a female cofounder, securing funding can be a challenging battle, even in times of strong economic performance. In this article, Edyta Sliwinska, cofounder and CMO at Frost shares insights from her own experience across the past 12 months. On International Women’s Day, Edyta provides tips on how female-led businesses can hurdle gender gaps within the venture capital market and tackle implicit biases to ultimately ensure they receive funding suitable to their business’ needs.
Opinion by " Edyta Sliwinska
08.03.2023
Funding in fintech, a female perspective
Women’s health in the workplace: where has it all gone wrong?
The rejection of the Menopause Bill by UK parliament due to fears of discrimination against men has shone an important spotlight on women’s health in the workplace. Whilst this is now gaining more mainstream recognition, for women this is nothing new.
Opinion by " Lesley Cooper
08.03.2023
womens health at work
This is why women are being shut out of Web3
It won't be much of a surprise to women in the technology industry that when it comes to gender equality, the split skews in favour of men. In the U.S., McKinsey figures say that men still hold 75% of U.S. tech jobs and are on the receiving end of salary offers that are 3% higher than women.
Opinion by " Kirstie McDermott
07.03.2023
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