In an age when college students are urged to choose an area of study based on financial returns, philosophy has become a much-maligned major. But those who dismiss philosophy as something with no practical use are overlooking how studying Aristotle, Plato, Socrates and others has real-world applications in business, says Cristina DiGiacomo (www.cristinadigiacomo.com), author of Wise Up! At Work and founder of MorAlchemy, a leadership consulting firm that helps CEOs and executives use philosophy to tackle challenges by teaching them to think differently and see new solutions to help their companies thrive.

The end of the year is here finally, and businesses are doing all they can to make to most out of the festive season. Although it is tough making sure that you have covered all the bases correctly, year-end should not be a stressful time. In fact, year-end should be a perfect time for you to reorganize and plan for the next year. The truth is that it can sometimes be challenging.  However, as long as you plan ahead and get your organization ready, things can be different, and you may find this season interesting. We have put together some tips that might help you prepare for the year-end with ease.

Businesses bolted into 2020 with firm plans and optimistic outlooks. All that evaporated by mid-March as the focus turned from thriving to surviving for most companies. Now, as this turbulent year enters its final months, a new question lies just over the horizon.

Small business owners have a lot in their plates. From trying to find a market for their products or services to attempting to woo a new customer to join their small customer base, being a small business owner is like signing up to be ever busy and aggressive. Because you may find yourself working every day of the week, you may end up mixing things or forgetting important work altogether. Contrary to the misconception by many small business owners that the smaller the organization, the lower they need a strategic plan, your SME requires a strategy regardless of its size. A strategy can help you know what you have done well, what needs more of your attention and whether your daily operations are growing your company. Here are some of the leading reasons why your small business requires a strategy.