Hedging is a strategy often employed by investors and traders. Simply put, it works by investing in one entity to offset or “hedge” the risk of the other. For example, if an investor invests in a petrochemical company, they may offset the risk by additionally investing in a natural gas company which often trends in […]
The hotel industry has been through much turmoil and with the markets re-opening, some have seen a strong return of business, while many haven’t been so fortunate. The market is open again but the dynamics are indeed very different today and this is something virtually all businesses have to live with and must adapt to,in […]
Starting a business can be challenging when you have a great credit performance. If you however have a bad credit performance or poor credit scores, the challenge can be exponentially bigger. Why? Well, a bad credit performance can lead to multiple issues, some of which may include: Difficulty in finding funding options Create supply and […]
It is quite safe to say that no business model can be crisis-proof. No matter how much hedging against risks, diversification, automation, safety and liquid availability of funds may be integrated into a business’ portfolio, one can almost never be too safe. Cash or liquid funds, often act as the main tools that a business […]
No matter where your business is located and what industries it may serve, today, it is safe to say that much has changed in the global, national and every local business environment lately. Some changes might be temporary while many may have lasting or permanent effects. Marketing is one of the important aspects of running […]
The current times have thrown many unforeseen and unmatched challenges at the business world. Some economists also expected the world economy to come to a complete standstill. Yet, most economies across the globe remain strong. It’s clear to see that many businesses have grown, changed the way they work, and diversified their products and services. […]
Less than a couple of years ago, if one were to narrate a story like what we’ve all been through in the recent past, it would ridicule the listeners, who’d simply dismiss it all as if it were an impossible fantasy story. Sitting where we are today, our reality is very different from what most […]
Just when we thought that the market has started to heal from the damage done by COVID-19, we weren’t exactly ready for more hits. Yet, more did come, and this time in the form of riots and protests. Many businesses had to stay shut while some even faced direct damages. Many business owners agree that […]
Startup businesses are challenging and the challenge is often the best part of owning a startup. One of the common critical requirements for most businesses is the source of funds. The availability of funds or the lack of it, can in many cases make or break a business and this is typically more so for […]
Today’s lending market has a lot to offer. From businesses that are worth just a few hundred dollars, to those worth several hundred billions of dollars – all have access to a number or debt options that may serve as the backbone, a stepping stone or simply a means to fuel smooth operations. Businesses today […]
