When we think of starting a business these days, our thought is subconsciously drawn towards the disruptive startups that have helped their owners earn millions while propelling them to celebrity status. But have you considered that it's possible to have a successful business that does not require groundbreaking VR technology, expert advertising skills, or expensive video equipment?
While most of their classmates were preparing themselves to land that lucrative MNC job, two talented friends from IBA, University of Dhaka, were busy carving a niche for their own enterprise: a catering business.
Entrepreneurs already need plenty of skills and qualities which make becoming an entrepreneur seem super-humanly. In addition, they will need new skills to cope with the competition and technological advances.
In today’s dynamic world, no one, especially the youth, should keep their knowledge and expertise limited to a single field. Don’t be surprised to find a fashion designer who knows how to write lines of code, or a scientist who understands the financial implications of an innovation.
Even after the guilt, sufferings, and self-loathing we go through every time, we end up procrastinating nonetheless.
It is no secret that much of a brand's success will depend on creativity and technological innovation. Here are some of the ways brands are being creative with technology and making consumers re-imagine the whole consumer experience.
Life after university is going to be so much better right? Working 9 to 5 at a cosy office, post-work hangouts with friends/colleagues at a cafe, and finally a fat pay-check all to yourself. However if you are employed as a territory manager (TM), life is going to be the exact opposite.
Does your industry have high turnover? Perhaps it’s time you started thinking about these lost customers.
Organisations of all sorts aim to become sustainable and profitable, but some end up doing unscrupulous activities in the process. But sustainability and improving lives can certainly go hand in hand; such is the model of social enterprises.
We caught up with the Head of HR of Bangladesh Express Ltd., licensee of FedEx Corp, to get to know more about this fast paced business sector.
No one can pack a punch like Mike Tyson, or score a satisfying goal like Maradona. They are just a few examples of experts who inspire millions by doing what they do best. But have you ever wondered whether they had started off on the same path?
We all have mornings when we are jostled into consciousness at the very last minute (by an angel or someone in your house) only to realise that we have an important class/meeting to catch and we have not a second to waste. So do you take time to make yourself look more human or show up at your destination looking like a zombie? What if you have a few life-saving-morning-hacks to save both your academic/job commitments and your image?
Today's story is about a state-owned institution. We caught up with Md. Abdus Salam Azad, General Manager, Human Resources of Janata Bank in the hopes of debunking some of the deep-rooted stereotypes we hold about government institutions.
The prospect of moving abroad is attractive to most regardless of age or occupation. But as someone might have told you, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Despite our preconceived notions it's important to know exactly what you're likely to face. So here are a few facts for those of you wanting to work or study abroad.
5 kinds of bullies you will meet in the workplace
Whether you're a struggling entrepreneur or a student/employee fighting to make ends meet, stories of people like Richard Branson and Oprah Winfrey always provide the much needed inspiration. But then you see someone being 'handed' top management positions because their father or uncle happen to own a well established business (bummer) and you begin to question if all your hard work was in vain.
The Idea Challenge was different from most as it was open to students of both science and business backgrounds, which is rarely the case.
