Examine the biggest failures in business to learn the secrets of success
In business, there are a whole host of examples of success and how to achieve it. However, sometimes you have to look at the failures before you truly learn something. So sit back and read some stories about blunders and flops. AOL/ Time Warner Merger This has become one of the top textbook references for failed mergers. In the early 2000s Time Warner was one of the powerhouses in global ‘traditional media’. AOL had grown to become the largest internet portal in the US with 3
Can Dublin be a Future City?
"The biggest change affecting cities is that this generation will look for where they want to live first, and then look for work." This was one of the fascinating insights provided by Damian Loscher of IPSOS MRBI in a fascinating presentation on "Cities of the Future" at the Irish Independent Commercial Real Estate Summit. Read More: Independent.ie #City #Dublin #Business #Entrepreneurs
Change in Microfinance loans requirement a positive for small businesses
Changes have been made to allow entrepreneurs avail of loans form a government initiative aimed at providing funding to smaller businesses. The changes follow a review of Microfinance Ireland (MFI), which provides loans of up to €25,000 to businesses who employ 10 people or less and who are not able to access credit from traditional sources like banks. Read more: Independent.ie #Loans #Business #Microfinance #Entrepreneurs
