Shahriar Sharif

Quick start-up, quick money

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?

3y ago

Alpha Catering: Innovation in a traditional setting

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.

7y ago

Must-have skills for entrepreneurs in 2017

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.

8y ago

Pioneros 2016: Engineers take on the corporate world

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.

8y ago

Procrastination: Bane or boon?

Even after the guilt, sufferings, and self-loathing we go through every time, we end up procrastinating nonetheless.

8y ago

How creativity is shaping the future of brands

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.

8y ago

The life and times of a territory manager

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.

8y ago

Winning back lost customers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Does your industry have high turnover? Perhaps it’s time you started thinking about these lost customers.

8y ago
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021

Quick start-up, quick money

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?

January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017

Alpha Catering: Innovation in a traditional setting

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.

December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016

Must-have skills for entrepreneurs in 2017

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.

November 11, 2016
November 11, 2016

Pioneros 2016: Engineers take on the corporate world

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.

October 21, 2016
October 21, 2016

Procrastination: Bane or boon?

Even after the guilt, sufferings, and self-loathing we go through every time, we end up procrastinating nonetheless.

October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016

How creativity is shaping the future of brands

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.

September 23, 2016
September 23, 2016

The life and times of a territory manager

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.

July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016

Winning back lost customers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Does your industry have high turnover? Perhaps it’s time you started thinking about these lost customers.

June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016

Never back down

Managing people is a challenging task in any business. What makes it even more daunting is diversity, trying to manage different people who are very different from each other. To find out how this challenging task is done, we caught up with someone who has no trouble managing the talent of one of the largest multi-nationals in the world: Giovanni Giordano, Director of Group Human Resources at British American Tobacco (BAT).

April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016

Crafting the leaders of tomorrow

Leadership Summit 2016 organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) took place on 23rd April at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka. Addressed to future leaders, the agenda of the event was 'realising potentials'.