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?
20 March 2021, 09:09 AM
20 March 2021, 09:09 AM
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.
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Procrastination: Bane or boon?
Even after the guilt, sufferings, and self-loathing we go through every time, we end up procrastinating nonetheless.
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
22 September 2016, 18:00 PM
22 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Winning back lost customers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Does your industry have high turnover? Perhaps it’s time you started thinking about these lost customers.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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).
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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'.
28 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Be the change: Demo Day of Innovate, Incubate & Grow
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.
7 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Management in the fast lane
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.
3 March 2016, 18:00 PM
This is not what I had planned
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?
18 February 2016, 18:00 PM
When every minute counts
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?
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Myths about the state-owned bank debunked
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.
19 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Before you pack your bags: What you need to know about moving abroad
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.
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Do we have a problem?
5 kinds of bullies you will meet in the workplace
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM
The ‘no shortcut’ way
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.
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Tech-powered society
The Idea Challenge was different from most as it was open to students of both science and business backgrounds, which is rarely the case.
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM