“The best position to be in when ‘fund raising’ for your business is to have good product-market fit”. – Seun ToyeKayode The lifeblood of every company is capital; consequently, the greatest challenge for an entrepreneur is funding. From statics provided by...
How do leaders develop resilience in the face of a crisis? Participants in a recent virtual panel discussion organized by Rise and Lead in partnership with Salesforce addressed this timely question. At the outset of the event, Ebere Akadiri, founder of Rise and Lead...
Will any of us see true gender equality in our lifetime? According to the 2020 Global Gender Gap Report, the unsettling answer is no and, not just for us, but for our children as well. The report examines the progress of 153 countries in the areas of economics,...
Diversity is good for business. A McKinsey research study of 366 public companies representing a variety of industries in Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and the United States made these two findings. Companies with the most racial and ethnic diversity are...
Between stay-at-home orders and the resulting loss of sales, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on businesses of all sizes. However, small businesses have been especially hard hit. Now there is a new opportunity for these companies to launch or broaden...
UPS Benelux and Rise and Lead Women host a webinar to help small business owners in the Benelux establish an online presence and expand their reach, using digital marketing strategies to grow their revenue and thrive during the global crisis. “Build and Market Your...