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GCCs in India to Lead Innovation and Shape Global Business Trends: Report

The country currently has over 1,700 GCC enterprises employing over 2 million professionals and is at a pivotal point in their development in transforming into strategic hubs, according to a report titled 'Pioneering Innovation In Global Capability Centers' by Avasant.

Business News

These Companies Offer the Best Work-Life Balance, According to Employees

The ranking is based on Glassdoor ratings and reviews.

Franchise

These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000

We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.

News and Trends

WhatsApp Launches Bharat Yatra to Empower Small Businesses in India

This initiative builds on WhatsApp's recent innovations tailored for SMBs, including the Meta Verified feature, which enhances credibility, and customized messaging tools for more efficient customer communication.

News and Trends

How this Executive Director set out to build a tech startup and ended up leading a major international white label business and online cinema with almost $7M in revenue

Two years ago, the innovative white-label interactive TV and Video on Demand (VoD) solution, Platform24, entered international markets, securing contracts in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Franchise

McDonald's Announces the Return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 — Here's What to Expect From Its Comeback

The decision comes after years of persistent customer demand for the portable snack, which debuted nearly two decades ago.

Franchise

Ready to Own a Business? Check Out These 15 Franchises You Can Start For Under $25K

Looking for an inexpensive franchise to open? Explore the best franchises under $25k, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

News and Trends

Educating the Future: The Making of a Financial Mentor

Deppisch's life is a tale of change driven by perseverance and an ambition for empowering others, starting as a plumber in a small German village and ending as a global leader in network marketing and financial education.

News and Trends

Leading Financial Inclusion for MSMEs Through Innovation and Technology: Niyogin Fintech

The conversation delved into the company's dynamic growth trajectory, innovative approaches, ambitious plans, and how it addresses the needs of underserved MSMEs

Growing a Business

3 Ways Women Are Transforming Branding — and How Your Business Can Keep Up

The bottom line is that businesses should want to woo women consumers if they want to improve their bottom lines

Franchise

Subway's CEO Steps Down Amid a Major Transition for the Sandwich Giant

John Chidsey will step down at the end of 2024, marking the close of a transformative five-year tenure.

News and Trends

Creative Ways for Entrepreneurs to De-Stress and Stay Focused

Being a business owner is like you're are stuck on an independent treadmill for life. As an entrepreneur, you are always swapping through new responsibilities, solving crises, and making hard decisions in a short timeframe.

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99% of Businesses Track Sustainability, But Only 13% Use Data Strategically: Report

Only 34 per cent of Indian businesses leverage IT to reduce environmental impacts. While 76 per cent of organizations monitor energy use with AI, they can go further by using AI for scenario planning and climate risk mitigation.

Franchise

The Largest Franchise Operator in the U.S. Just Acquired 32 More Wendy's Locations, Adding to Its $4.5 Billion Portfolio

In a strategic move to bolster its quick-service holdings, Flynn Group has acquired 32 Wendy's restaurants in the Indianapolis area.

News and Trends

On Board: Business, Luxury, Wellness and The Blues

As cruise tourism expands in the region, India's ports—such as Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, and Kochi—could emerge as key players. Imagine stepping off a cruise in Chennai, sipping authentic filter coffee, exploring Mahabalipuram, and then effortlessly transitioning back to work and leisure.