Entrepreneurial

Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial, G20 YEA
Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part II My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany

By Ainsley Brown on August 20, 2017

The magic of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and other digital platforms is changing the way we do business, the way we work and the very nature of work itself. In this digital age these technologies present exciting opportunities to tackle global youth unemployment. A brief discussion of these technologies is how Part I of my interview with a friend… Continue reading "Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part II My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany"
Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial, G20 YEA
Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part I My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany

By Ainsley Brown on August 8, 2017

Youth unemployment is on the rise globally. So what are the solutions? Before we get into the answer to that question let us take a quick glace at the problem. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), an organ of the United Nations (UN), “estimates that the global youth unemployment rate is expected to reach 13.1 per cent in 2016… Continue reading "Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part I My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany"
Commercial, Economy, Entrepreneurial, G-8/G-20, G20 YEA, Government, International
The 2017 G20 YEA Communiqué — Recommendations for Strengthening International Youth Entrepreneurship (And Fighting Unemployment)

By Carsten Lexa on June 27, 2017

The world needs a more innovative approach for global growth and employment. Growth is slowing down and unemployment, especially among youth, is rising or remaining at a high level. Demographic changes, technological advances and increased mobility are profoundly changing the world of work and are expected to do so even more in the future. A concrete solution emerges now more… Continue reading "The 2017 G20 YEA Communiqué — Recommendations for Strengthening International Youth Entrepreneurship (And Fighting Unemployment)"
Economy, Entrepreneurial, G-8/G-20, G20 YEA, International
The G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance — a strong international voice against youth unemployment

By Carsten Lexa on May 12, 2017

What is the result of a combination of low rates of growth, high level of youth unemployment and an increasingly younger population in a country? An increasingly troubling economic outlook! That´s what the G20 members have faced for the past several years and in parts still face today. Therefore, the question that has to be answered is this: what policies can G20 governments adopt to address youth joblessness and disengagement and as a result encourage growth in their countries? Many economies that are rapidly developing face the challenge of finding work for large numbers of young people who will soon enter the workforce. Who can provide an answer to the challenge of youth unemployment?
Economy, Entrepreneurial, G-8/G-20, Government Policy, International, Trade
How G20 nations can help young entrepreneurs with their businesses

By Carsten Lexa on April 24, 2017

Looking at the latest media coverage, one comes to the conclusion that it is “en vogue” to be an entrepreneur as a young person. In fact, digitization offers young people as many opportunities as ever to start a business and to do business, even across borders. Governments and organizations are also happy to make contact with young entrepreneurs and meet… Continue reading "How G20 nations can help young entrepreneurs with their businesses"
Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub
Opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in a logistics centered economy

By Ainsley Brown on September 24, 2015

Opportunities abound for the MSMEs in a logistics centered economy, moreover, many of these opportunities do not lie in the distant future but are here and now.
Contracts, Entrepreneurial
A contract is a “good” contract, if…

By Carsten Lexa on January 6, 2015

Contract negotiations are a demanding but also fascinating part in a project, no matter what the project is. A “good” contract as the result of the negotiations improves the relationship between the parties and ensures a high quality performance on both sides. Many people, however, do not pay attention to the contract to be signed because they think it is… Continue reading "A contract is a “good” contract, if…"
Commercial, Commercial Awareness, Economy, Entrepreneurial
The lack of a start-up culture in Germany and how to change that!

By Carsten Lexa on January 2, 2015

A vibrant entrepreneurial culture is an important part of the business environment in every country – and that is particularly true for Germany. To encourage more people to start a business society must succeed - as a basis for further steps - in improving the public opinion about start-up entrepreneurs (and about entrepreneurs in general) so that entrepreneurship becomes a legitimate, respected and desirable option as a career opportunity.
Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial
Richard Branson’s business lessons

By Ainsley Brown on December 10, 2011

Call it an occupational hazard of being a lawyer or just a natural thrust for knowledge, call it what you will, I read a lot. While on business in Jamaica I was perusing a local daily newspaper, The Daily Observer, and I came across a piece about Sir Richard Branson that I just had to share with the readers of… Continue reading "Richard Branson’s business lessons"
Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurship: Cultural Views on Failure A Good Indicator Of Chances Of Success.

By Ainsley Brown on May 4, 2011

Yes failure, something we all fear, provides the greatest moment for us to learn. How we manage or better put how we are honed to manage the process of failure provides not only the basis for but is the best indicator of future success.

Category: Entrepreneurial