The latest developments coming out of Africa further solidifies the notion that the currency tides are turning. It was only a few decades ago that the U.S. Dollar and Oil/Dollar reigned supreme, despite its lack of actual intrinsic value. It is important to note, that in 1971 when former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon un-pegged…
Tag: West Africa
Six African Quotes for Business (Wakanda Edition)
In 2017 we featured five African quotes for business, and our readers loved it. This year we are going for round two with six African Proverbs for Business, the Wakanda Edition. You will find meaningful proverbs from the tribes of successful Africans around the world! We include sage from African tribes both old and new! …
African Girl Power: African Women Partnerships in the Diaspora
In the USA alone, African American women’s business is the fastest growing sector in entrepreneurship. While this growth doesn’t speak much to capitalization or longevity, undoubtedly, African American women are going into business at an astonishing rate. This may also be due to the fact that African American women are the most educated population in…
And This Is How I Fell In Love . . .
Stories about love always start with the moment lovers meet. Mine will be somewhat different and somewhat the same. If that is a contradiction, then so is love. Recently, I found a new African song to add to my Afrobeats collection, accept, this song is not Afrobeats. It’s in the form of a traditional Zambian…
Five Apps Every Entrepreneur Must Have
DocuSign Okay, this is the Uber of utility apps. It’s the most practical and makes the most sense. It will help you sign documents on the go and fill out applications and forms. This is one of the best danged apps I’ve ever had. Don’t ask questions, just go download it now. Download it now—now. …
In the Eyes of the Beholder: Perception Marketing
Perceptions about regions, groups and populations often shape who we will and will not do business with and where we choose to visit or vacation. In essence, perception adds up to dollars and cents.
Increase the Peace: Ethics in Comm
How can we as communications professionals contribute to peace in our work and also how might we quantify peace?
Part 1: In Adabraka
Photos and impressions from a trip to Accra, Ghana in the Adabraka region
Lela Winston 