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How franchising works and why it's a lifesaver for new business owners

18 Sep 2023

How franchising works and why it's a lifesaver for new business owners

13 Sep 2023

What is a brand ambassador, and how can you find one?

6 Sep 2023

How can you use webinars to promote yourself or your brand?

Lectera and I have been selected as finalists for the 2023 EdTech Awards!

30 Mar 2023

Lectera and I have been selected as finalists for the 2023 EdTech Awards!

Since childhood, I have been one of those labeled “achievers” as I have always known what I wanted and achieved it, regardless of the time and effort it took. And …

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My Top Five Female Role Models

24 Mar 2023

My Top Five Female Role Models

I’ve put together this piece to continue the conversation about role models that started here. Unfortunately, although we live in the twenty-first century, female role models are rarely discussed. Indeed, …

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WE Convention in Dubai. First results

17 Mar 2023

WE Convention in Dubai. First results

Arabian Business: “Two days of inspiration and insight.” Ventures Africa: “Celebration of diversity and inclusion.” Time Out: “Global hub for women’s motivation, inspiration and growth.” Marie Claire: “Platform for women …

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Is it worth hiring an ex-businessperson? An opinion from someone who has hired such people

7 Mar 2023

Is it worth hiring an ex-businessperson? An opinion from someone who has hired such people

In 2022, more than 113,000 companies “collapsed” in Russia, which is a 17% increase from the previous year. Of course, many new companies were also launched during that time. However, …

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How to conduct a performance review if you have never done one before. Part 2

6 Mar 2023

How to conduct a performance review if you have never done one before. Part 2

When I had to conduct my first-ever performance review as an employer, I tried my best to delegate this task. I did not understand how to evaluate my staff or …

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How to conduct a performance review if you have never done one before. Part 1

6 Mar 2023

How to conduct a performance review if you have never done one before. Part 1

A performance review evaluates employees, allowing you to assess their professional skills, motivation, and relationships within the team. Despite extremely controversial attitudes to this practice worldwide, it is something I …

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How do you get investments in 2022? A detailed guide for startups from a CEO with two businesses

6 Mar 2023

How do you get investments in 2022? A detailed guide for startups from a CEO with two businesses

Getting massive funding for your idea in 2022 seems unrealistic. Investors do not want to risk investing, business clubs have stopped accepting applications, and companies are going bankrupt one by …

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Role models: own success through someone else's example

13 Feb 2023

Role models: own success through someone else's example

As someone who has devoted my life to education, I love reading and adore popular science and history books. Consequently, one of my favourite historical fables goes that, as a …

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SOS. How can networking help you find a job?

1 Dec 2022

SOS. How can networking help you find a job?

In our everyday lives, we are constantly networking without realising it. So, when new acquaintances, friendships or friendly relationships arise, many businesspeople, including myself, immediately wonder: how do I make …

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Job hopping: how do HR managers and employers feel about it, and is it actually as bad as it seems? 

17 Nov 2022

Job hopping: how do HR managers and employers feel about it, and is it actually as bad as it seems? 

Today, I want to share my views on job hopping – the constant (or relatively frequent) job changes that some HR managers and jobseekers are so afraid of happening. Regular …

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