Growth and sustainability: are they really at odds with each other?
A few years ago when I asked a senior manager of a well known British firm whether sustainability was on the agenda, he replied: “Of course, sustainability of our product portfolio and growth is of major concern to us.” Ah. Not the kind of sustainability I had in mind! The desire to maintain growth and […]
Q&A: How fast-growing companies can accommodate supply chain growth
Business growth can be a double-edged sword. Increased orders and production are exhilarating because a boost in revenue follows. Yet with growth comes a complex concern: accommodating the increase with limited resources. For Alexander J. Keechle, CEO, and Rick Sukkar, COO, of Monster Moto, a minibike and go-kart company, accelerated growth was exciting but exhausting. […]
Entrepreneurs Should Never Underestimate The Value of Good Health
Entrepreneurs can get so focused on their business that they can forget to take care of their health. There are five categories health can be classified into – mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social, but for the purpose of this article, we’ll focus on the mental, physical and emotional component. Here are five ways entrepreneurs […]