Smart Growth

Change readiness enables small and medium enterprises to swiftly respond to shifts in market dynamics, consumer preferences, technological advancements and regulatory changes to stay agile and competitive

SME leaders must know the importance of power leadership

Power leadership empowers leaders to make swift decisions, minimising bureaucracy and enabling rapid responses to market changes

Startup success: The real challenges and key factors beyond ‘the idea’

Aspiring entrepreneurs should embrace an idea as the starting point and be prepared for a long, challenging but ultimately rewarding journey.

Try being vulnerable to become better leaders

Vulnerability becomes a source of resilience in the face of adversity, and this can make your team invulnerable, allowing members to work joyously and realise their full potential against adversity

Essential roles of a good content marketing team

A well-structured content marketing team plays a pivotal role in driving brand awareness, audience engagement, and ultimately, business growth for SMEs

A holistic approach to implementing sustainable business practices

Being transparent about sustainability efforts builds trust and credibility among customers and partner

Great leadership is all about recognising and rectifying mistakes

Employee well-being, groupthink, feedback, micro-management and communication are five areas where many leaders often slip. What sets exceptional leaders apart is their ability to acknowledge these mistakes and rectify them

Tech vs Touch: SME employees prefer human intervention in training, development

An AI-based LMS cannot offer encouragement, address concerns, and help one stay engaged throughout the journey — at least for now. Human trainers play a vital role in motivating and holding employees accountable for their progress

Avoiding the costly mistake of resisting change

Change is essential for the growth and adaptability of an SME. Leaders who resist change impede progress and risk the sustainability of their organisations.

Here’s how SME leaders can avoid the urge to micromanage

Leaders of small and medium enterprises tend to be micromanagers as they are deeply invested in the success of their businesses. They struggle to delegate tasks, fear relinquishing control, or simply do not trust their team’s abilities.

Lack of ethical leadership: SMEs must be cognisant of its consequences

Many good leaders occasionally fall short of ethical standards It is vital for SME leaders to recognise the impact their actions have on employees, stakeholders and the broader community

SME leaders can’t afford to ignore feedback, here’s how to keep it flowing

Leaders who ignore feedback risk running into a host of problems, including a drop in employee morale, hindered innovation, and financial setbacks

The pitfalls of encouraging groupthink in leadership

When groupthink takes hold in an organisation, it can lead to poor decision-making, stifled innovation, and a lack of accountability—what we see in politics and governance today

Leadership lesson for SMEs: Do not neglect employee wellbeing

Neglecting employee wellbeing is not just a moral failing; it is a strategic blunder that can have far-reaching consequences. Leaders who consider the health and happiness of their workforce as a priority invest in the long-term success of their organisations

How lack of communication can be the biggest leadership blunder

Leaders need to take swift and decisive action when a crisis occurs, and they must clearly communicate the steps being taken to rectify the situation. Denying or downplaying issues damages credibility as well as business

Here's how SMEs can build a learning culture

In a disruptive and volatile marketplace, the ability to adapt and learn is a critical competitive advantage for any business

Here’s how SMEs can plan a shadowing programme

Shadowing involves two persons: the person shadowing and the person being shadowed. While the former gets to learn skills specific to the management level, the latter gets a fresh perspective on life at the operational level

How pacesetting can help SME board members drive sustainable growth

Effective board members can help shape the direction of the company, ensuring its sustainability and maintaining ethical practices.

Have a healthy whisteblower policy, create better workplaces

However, many executives, especially those at the top, resist such a policy, fearing internal strife, exposing misconduct within the organisation, or resulting in personal consequences for those involved

Here's how SME leaders can drive learning through shadowing

Shadowing benefits the leader as much as it does the learner. For leaders, it is about building trust in the employees and helping them grow into leaders, while for employees, it is about putting themselves in the shoes of the leader through close observation and growing into those shoes

Embracing the culture of innovation is the key to growth of SMEs

Innovation can give SMEs, with their limited resources, a competitive advantage in the market and the ability to build in cost and operational efficiency, all critical to their survival and growth

Strategies for SMEs to manoeuvre the burgeoning edtech market

Successfully marketing to academic institutions and students presents numerous challenges. It's essential to thoroughly research the market, understand the needs of colleges and students, and tailor your platform and approach accordingly

SMEs need to be careful in using AI for learning and development

Embracing AI offers SMEs an opportunity to enhance skills, boost productivity and stay competitive but they have to be watchful of cost, data privacy and relying too much on tech among other issues

B2B Marketing: SMEs must adopt these 10 best practices for ABM and ABX

Account-Based Marketing and Account-Based Experience are dynamic strategies that have proven to be highly effective in B2B marketing and sales. But the adoption of these strategies has been slow in India. SMEs can change this by following some of the steps outlined below

Community engagement unboxed: 8 best practices for sustainable growth

By embracing these best practices, SMEs can make a significant difference to the communities they operate in, driving social progress and economic growth for a better future