The possible effects of automation on employment and the labour force are among the main worries. There’s a chance that automation may lead to widespread job displacement and wealth inequality. Concerns about artificial intelligence, data privacy, and the use of technology for control and monitoring are further ethical issues. In addition, the quick speed at which technology is developing might result in a “digital divide,” in which some groups of people are left behind because they lack expertise or access. This may worsen already-existing disparities and erect new obstacles in the way of chances for those unable to keep up with technological advancements. People who are unable to access or use technology may find themselves at a major disadvantage as society grows more and more dependent on it for jobs, education, and communication. For underprivileged areas, the digital gap may impede social mobility and prolong poverty cycles. It is imperative
Year: 2023
Technology Strategy
Being able to continuously distribute information on your products and services is imperative to the success of all organisations large or small. Paper-based information has now run its course and greater attention now focuses on communication as the default tool of choice to gain access to customers. Having a technology strategy is about implementing a supportive role for all businesses to: develop their own technology strategydevelop effective online-based solutions to enhance their business successbe able to choose and implement appropriate technology tools and applications required for their business successhaving a greater understanding of the benefits of technology within their organisations The aim must be centred on enterprises, whether large or small, having the right kinds of tools and information that are necessary to plan, implement, and maintain their enterprise future. The enterprise must seek to address access to technology infrastructure, and technology training and, through technology, empower their businesses to
Business Planning and Start-Up
A business plan is simply a written document that describes the future path of a business. A good business plan explains the business concept, summarises the objectives of the business, identifies the resources (both in terms of money and people) that will be needed by the business, describes how those resources will be obtained, and tells the reader why the business will succeed. One of the most crucial steps in setting up a business is the planning stage. A business that has not carefully laid out its plans at the initial stages of development runs the risk of business failure and loss of investment. With competition in business being so tough and challenging, it is very important that you secure the foundations of your new business by proper planning. Here are some of the major benefits and why it is important to develop a Business Plan. It is to address
Looking Ahead to The Future
Welcome to ffocus, which is a brand new online magazine filled with features designed specially for you. It is our aim to entertain and inspire you with articles drawn from across the globe. We aim to support your desire to develop and grow your outlook with features that stimulate you, along with presenting you with some core information for educational purposes and pointing you to resources that will help you through your journey. Our focus will be more on what you want, and we will give you the opportunity to tell us, as it is our desire to serve you by bringing you the things that you want to see and hear. But first, we want to welcome you to another year and another set of challenges. The last few years were difficult, weren’t they?, battling with finances, livelihood, and a pandemic that disrupted our lives. Now that we are
Leadership in Economic Strength
One of the many discussion that a new generation of urban enterprise need to have is how we can work together as a dynamic unit to provide effective leadership in economic strength in 2023 and beyond, so as to provide an opportunity for upward improvement in our local, regional, national and global enterprises effectiveness. As leaders of enterprises we are aware that knowledge-based Information is power and in having knowledge base leadership we will able to drive our small to medium enterprises to another level
Reflecting on the power of Knowledge
The concept of a knowledge economy is based on evidence driven economy, whereby all the components are of known quantities, and by working with real quantities must therefore then contribute to the desired outcomes
A New Creative Vision of Great Dynamism and Innovative
Trying to create a large enough vision that includes everyone or at least millions of people all over the globe, is not an easy task, especially if the vision provides rewards for all who participate. Hence any such creative vision must be one of great dynamism and truly innovative.