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Becomingasuccessfulbusinessleaderisacomplexandmultifacetedprocessthat requiresacombinationofpersonaltraits,skills,knowledge,andexperience.Atits core,leadershipisaboutinfluencingpeopleandorganizationstowardsacommon goalorvision,anditrequirestheabilitytomaketoughdecisions,inspireandmotivate others,andadapttochangingcircumstances.
Oneofthekeytraitsofsuccessfulbusinessleadersisaclearandcompellingvisionof wheretheywanttheirorganizationtogoandhowtheyplantogetthere.Thisrequiresnot onlyadeepunderstandingoftheindustryandmarkettrendsbutalsotheabilitytothink creativelyandtakecalculatedrisks.
FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’sthisissueofTheMostSuccessfulBusinessLeader toWatchOutarethestoriesofsuchleaderswhoareinspiringothers.
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AntonyhasanillustriouscareerspanningthreedecadesintheITindustry.Hisjourney beganattherenownedcompanyHewlett-Packard,wherehespentthefirst15yearsofhis professionallife.Duringthistime,hegainedinvaluableexperienceandhonedhisskills invariousroles.StartingasanHP-UXdeveloper,Antonyshowcasedhistechnical prowessandsoontransitionedintoamiddlewaredeveloper,excellingindesigningand implementingcutting-edgesolutions.Ashisexpertisegrew,hetookontheroleofa solutionarchitect,utilizinghisdeepunderstandingoftechnologytocreateinnovative solutionsforcomplexchallenges.
Erichasbeenmakingleapsintheelectroniccomponentindustrysince2008.Hebegan hisendeavorsininsidesalesandsoonprogressedtowardleadingtheglobalsales departmentandbecomingPresidentlastyear.Outsideofoverseeingdailybusiness operations,EricfostersthecorporaterelationshipsbetweenECSInc.andtheirOEMs, CMsandglobaldistributionpartnersalongsidetheECSInc.regionalsalesmanagersand salesrepresentativenetwork.PresentlyatECS,whatoncewasasmallfamilybusiness hasrapidlygrowninjustashortperiod,saysEric.Despitethisquickexpansion,the tight-knitfamilyfeelingremainsakeyfeatureoftheirculture.
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AntonyhasanillustriouscareerspanningthreedecadesintheITindustry.His journeybeganattherenownedcompanyHewlett-Packard,wherehespentthe first15yearsofhisprofessionallife.Duringthistime,hegainedinvaluable experienceandhonedhisskillsinvariousroles.StartingasanHP-UXdeveloper, Antonyshowcasedhistechnicalprowessandsoontransitionedintoa middlewaredeveloper,excellingindesigningandimplementingcutting-edge solutions.Ashisexpertisegrew,hetookontheroleofasolutionarchitect, utilizinghisdeepunderstandingoftechnologytocreateinnovativesolutionsfor complexchallenges.
Erichasbeenmakingleapsintheelectroniccomponentindustrysince2008.He beganhisendeavorsininsidesalesandsoonprogressedtowardleadingthe globalsalesdepartmentandbecomingPresidentlastyear.Outsideofoverseeing dailybusinessoperations,EricfostersthecorporaterelationshipsbetweenECS Inc.andtheirOEMs,CMsandglobaldistributionpartnersalongsidetheECS Inc.regionalsalesmanagersandsalesrepresentativenetwork.PresentlyatECS, whatoncewasasmallfamilybusinesshasrapidlygrowninjustashortperiod, saysEric.Despitethisquickexpansion,thetight-knitfamilyfeelingremainsa keyfeatureoftheirculture.
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Inthebusinessrealm,thereexistsa selectgroupofindividualswhose achievementsandleadershipqualities setthemapartasthemostsuccessful businessleaders.Theseexceptional individualspossessaunique combinationofvision,determination, andinnovation,whichpropelsthemto greatheightsofsuccess.Amongthese remarkableleaders,AntonyJoseph KitherianXavier theCEOofEntoss , Technologies,shinesasaprominent figuretowatchoutforin2023.
Hisastuteleadershipandabilityto fosterinnovationhavepropelledthe companytonewheightsand establishedhimasarolemodelfor aspiringbusinessleadersseekingto makealastingimpactintheworldof technology.Withhisremarkable achievementsandunwavering dedication,Antonystandsasa testamenttotheimmensepotentialthat lieswithintherealmofbusiness leadership.
Antonyhasanillustriouscareer spanningthreedecadesintheIT industry.Hisjourneybeganatthe renownedcompanyHewlett-Packard, wherehespentthefirst15yearsofhis professionallife.Duringthistime,he gainedinvaluableexperienceand
Ihonedhisskillsinvariousroles. StartingasanHP-UXdeveloper, Antonyshowcasedhistechnical prowessandsoontransitionedintoa middlewaredeveloper,excellingin designingandimplementingcuttingedgesolutions.Ashisexpertisegrew, hetookontheroleofasolution architect,utilizinghisdeep understandingoftechnologytocreate innovativesolutionsforcomplex challenges.
Antony'sjourneywithinHewlettPackarddidn'tstopthere.His exceptionalabilitiesandleadership qualitiesledhimtobecomeHP servers'regionalbusiness developmentmanager,overseeing operationsacrossdifferentregions, includingIndia,theUK,theUSA,and SoutheastAsia.Thisroleexposedhim todiversecultures,enablinghimto collaboratewithpeoplefromvarious backgroundsandworktowards buildingworld-classtechnology products.
GratefulforhistimeatHewlettPackard,Antonyconsidersitasecond universitythatshapedhimintothe professionalheistoday.Working alongsidetalentedindividualsand immersinghimselfinaglobal environment,hegainedawealthof knowledgeandexperiencethatlaida strongfoundationforhisfuture endeavors.
ThesecondphaseofAntony'scareer sawhimembarkonanentrepreneurial path.However,thisnewchaptercame withitsfairshareofchallenges.Life becamearduousashefacedmultiple failures,yetheembracedthemas opportunitiesforgrowth.Antony firmlybelievesintheadagethatearly failuresequipindividualstobecome futureleaders,providedtheylearn fromtheirexperiences.
Intheever-evolvingbusiness landscape,digitaltransformationhas becomeimperativeforeverycompany aimingtoremaincompetitive. Adaptingandleveragingtechnological advancementsiscrucialforachieving efficiency,flexibility,andintelligence. However,forsmallandmedium-sized businesses,buildingthenecessary platformscanbedauntingduetohigh costsandtheneedforspecialized expertise.
Antonyrecognizedthischallengeand foundedEntossTechnologiesin2015 withavisionarygoal.Hismissionwas todemocratizetechnologyandmakeit accessibletobusinessesofallsizesby providingautomatedbusiness processes.Antonyandhisteam embarkedondevelopinga groundbreakingframeworkknownas iBPaaS(IntelligentBusinessProcessas aService)thatwouldserveasa foundationforbuildingdigital transformationplatforms.
Withrelentlessinnovationand dedication,EntossTechnologies successfullyharnessedthepowerof iBPaaSandintroduced Pomfret.cloud—arevolutionary maritimelogisticsplatform.This platformenabledbusinessesinthe maritimeindustrytostreamlinetheir operations,optimizeprocesses,and gainacompetitiveedgeinthemarket.
WhileEntossTechnologiesbeganasa one-manarmy,itsleadershiphassince expandedtoincludeagroupof seasonedprofessionalsinstrumentalin drivingthecompany'sgrowth.Ramesh Sunderrajan,anaccomplishedleader, servesastheVicePresidentof EnterpriseSales,spearheading strategicinitiativestofosterbusiness
partnershipsanddriverevenue. RandimalSW,askilledprofessional, takesontheAsiaRegionalBusiness DevelopmentManagerMaritimerole, leveragingtheirexpertisetoestablish andnurturerelationshipswithinthe maritimesector.JatinUdwadia complementstheteamastheAsia RegionalSalesManager,leveraging hisextensiveexperiencetodrivesales andexpandthecompany'spresencein theregion.
Themaritimeindustryispivotalinthe vastglobaltradelandscape, transporting90%oftheworld'sgoods. Asthisindustrycontinuestoexpand andfacenewchallenges,integrating digitaltechnologiesbecomes indispensableforefficientmaritime transportmanagement.Shippers, consignees,freightforwarders, shippingagents,andcarriersstandas keyplayersinthissector,andtheir collectiveembraceofdigitalization post-pandemiciscrucialtoenhancing serviceefficiency
Recognizingtheneedfor comprehensivedigitizationinmaritime operations,EntossTechnologies,under theleadershipofRandimalSW, embarkedonamissiontodevelopa collaborativeplatformtostreamline end-to-endlogisticsandfostercosteffectivecooperationamong stakeholders.Thismissionledtothe creationofPomfret.cloud—the ultimateplatformformaritime logistics.
Oneofthemaritimeindustry'smajor hurdlesistheextensiverelianceon documentation,includingbillsof lading,invoices,certificatesoforigin, andcustomsdeclarations.Manual processingofthesedocumentsproves time-consuming,error-prone,and
inefficient.Moreover,sharing documentsbetweenmultipleparties poseschallenges,astraditionalemail communicationmethodslack efficiencyandmaketracingdocuments tedious.
Toaddressthesechallenges, Pomfret.cloudintegratesastandardized documentmanagementsystemand leveragesthepowerofworkflow automationthroughiBPaaS.This innovativeapproachenablesthe electronicgeneration,signing,and verificationofdocuments,significantly enhancingefficiencyandaccuracy. Additionally,theplatformoffers advancedsearchcapabilities,allowing customerstolocatedocumentsat granularlevels,suchasthoserelatedto specificvoyages.
Withitsextensivecoastlinespanning approximately7,517kilometersor 4,058nauticalmiles,Indiaholdsa strategicadvantageinglobalshipping routes.Boasting12majorportsand 200intermediateportsunderprivate andstategovernmentadministration, Indiapresentsafertilegroundforthe growthoflogistics-intensive companiesandindustries.TheSagar MalaProgram,launchedin2017, furtherpropelsthisgrowthwitha massiveinvestmentofUS$123billion allocatedto415projects,primarily focusedonportmodernizationand newportdevelopment.
Additionally,theMaritimeIndiaVision initiativeaimstounleashtheuntapped potentialofthemaritimeindustry, projectinganannualrevenueofINR 20,000croresfromexistingassets. Withover150initiativesinplace, India'smaritimesectorispoisedfor exponentialgrowth,andembracing
technologyforenhancedefficiencyhas becomeanurgentnecessity.
Recognizingtheneedforaffordable andtransformativesolutionsinthis thrivingindustry,EntossTechnologies introducesPomfret.cloud—a comprehensivecloudplatform designedtorevolutionizethemaritime sectorinIndia.Byharnessingthe poweroftechnology,Pomfret.cloud enablescompaniestokeeppacewith theever-increasingdemandsof consumer-drivenmarketsandthe subsequentriseinmaritimetrade volumes.Itprovidesend-to-end logisticsefficiency,allowing businessestoscaleseamlesslywhile minimizinghuman-inducederrors.
Automationplaysapivotalrolein mitigatingerrorsandreducing turnaroundtimescales.Asthemaritime industryadoptscutting-edge technologiesacrosstheglobalsupply chain,cloudplatformsandadvanced computingcapabilitieschallengethe statusquo,promptingaparadigmshift andcontributingtothenation'svision ofathrivingBlueEconomy
Withastrongcommitmentto innovation,EntossTechnologiesis poisedtowriteanewchapterinthe maritimeindustry,providingefficient platformsforallstakeholdersinvolved.
JatinUdwadia,theRegionalSales ManagerforAsia,emphasizesthe suitabilityofPomfret.cloudforIndia's MaritimeVision2030,asitdelivers unparalleledlogisticsefficiencyand costcompetitiveness.
Theshippingindustry,particularlythe logisticsandportsectors,holds tremendousimportanceintheglobal trade.WhileIndiahasmadesignificant progressinitslogisticsperformance
index,thereisstillampleroomfor digitalizationtoenhanceoperational efficienciesfurther Thegradual adoptionofdigitalsolutionshas improvedcoordinationamonglogistics stakeholdersandgovernment authorities,resultinginbetterasset utilizationandstreamlinedoperations.
Despiteimplementingnumerous projectsundertheSagarmala Programme,India'soceanfreight sectorneedstocatchupwithdigital advancements.Oneofthemain challengesistheshortageofskilled manpowerrequiredtoembrace digitalizationandnavigateits intricacies.Unlikedevelopedcountries thatsavemillionsofdollarsby eliminatingprinteddocumentsand implementingblockchainsolutionsfor enhancedcustomerexperiences,the Indianshippingindustryhasyettotake significantstridesinthisdirection. Presently,lessthan50%oftheindustry submitsdocumentselectronically.
EntossTechnologiesenvisions addressingthisgapthroughinnovative solutionstailoredtothemaritime industry.Itsflagshipsolution,Pomfret DAdocksoncloud,targetsshipping agenciesattheforefrontofportcall management.Non-majorports,by embracingprivatizationand collaboratingwithtechnologystart-ups likeEntoss,havebeenabletorival government-ownedmajorportsin termsoftechnologicaladvancements andautomation.
Digitalizationhasfacilitatedseamless coordinationbetweenshippinglines andcustomswhileregulatingactivities atcontainerfreightstations(CFSs), inlandcontainerdepots(ICDs),and portterminals.Technologyhasbrought transparencytovariousprocesses, reducingcostsandenhancing efficiency.Giventhescaleofthe
Indianshippingindustry,itsvast potentialforjobcreation,substantial contributiontotheeconomy,and endlesstechnologicalpossibilities adoptingdigitaltoolssuchasDAdocks hasbecomeimperativeforindustry turnaround.
Optimizingadvancedtechnological toolsisessentialateverystage, includingplanning,operations, commercialactivities,andsupport functions.Breakingfreefrom traditionalmindsetsthathinderprogress andembracingdigitaltransformationis crucial.Byautomatingportcallsand mappingtheentireshippingprocess, EntossTechnologiesprovidesrobust solutionsutilizingthelatest technologies.TheDAdockssolution streamlinesactivitiesfromcreatingthe ProformaDisbursementAccount(PDA) toraisingtheFinalDisbursement Account(FDA),ensuringasmoothand efficientworkflowforshipping agencies.
Seamlessintegrationofinternal operationswithportsandthird-party vendorsenhancescollaborationand saveshoursofmanuallabor.DAdocks enableshassle-freepaymentsforberth hirecharges,portdues,andthird-party vendors,reducingerrorsandimproving financialaccuracy.Byuploadingprearrivalandsailingdocuments,teams canaccessanytime,anywhere, simplifyingcomplexoperations.With PomfretDAdocksautomatedsolution, theshippingindustrycanleavebehind theage-oldadageofearninginpennies andlosinginpounds,embracing technologytostrideconfidentlyintoa brighterfuture.
EntossTechnologiesoffersexpert servicesinbusinessprocessautomation,
With A Strong Commitment To Innovation, Entoss Technologies Is Poised To Write A New Chapter In The Maritime Industry.
enterprisemessaging,andapplication anddataintegration.Thecompany’s teamprovidestechnicalconsultingand implementationservicestostreamline operationsandachieveaholisticview ofbusinessprocesses.Byeliminating silosandintegratingsystems, companiesgainefficiency,data integrity,andvaluableinsights.
AccordingtoindustryexpertTony Saldanha,70%ofdigital transformationsfailduetoalackof properplanningandexecution.This challengeisparticularlypronounced amonglegacyenterprisesthathave thrivedintheircorebusinesses. Recognizingtheneedfora comprehensiveapproach,Entoss Technologiesintroducesitsflagship professionalservice,theDigital TransformationLab(DXL),designed asthefirststeponthedigital transformationjourney
DXLisacollaborativeworkshop conductedbyEntossprofessionalsand keystakeholdersfromthecustomer organization.Itservesasaplatformto identifyinhibitionsandinefficiencies, deviseactionplansforimprovement, andexploreinnovativewaystodeliver valuetoendcustomers.Anchoredby theIMPACTframework,DXL providestoolsandtechniques structuredaroundafive-stepmodel: Identify,Map,Prioritize,Automate, andChange.
TheEntrepreneurCompass
Antonyhasdevisedavaluabletool calledthe"EntrepreneurCompass"to guideaspiringbusinessleadersontheir pathtosuccess.Thissimpleyet effectivetoolemphasizesthekey responsibilitiesthatleadersmustfocus on,regardlessofthesizeoftheir
enterprise.TheEntrepreneurCompass identifiesfourcrucialdimensionsthat demandaleader'sattention:revenue, cost,people,andtechnology Antony believesthattodrivegrowthand achievesustainablesuccess,itis essentialtobalancetheseareas.By prioritizingtherightpeopleand technologies,aleadercaneffectively attractcustomersandenhance customervalue,ultimatelyboosting revenue.
Forstartups,whichoftenface limitationsinresources,Antony recommendsadoptingtechnologies thateitheraddvaluetocustomersor reducecosts.Efficientprocess implementationthroughtechnologyis alsovitalformaximizingproductivity andminimizingexpenses. Furthermore,Antonyadvisesstartups tohireonlythenecessaryrolesto achievetheirimmediatemilestones. Satisfyingtheneedsofasmallerteam of25individualsismorecost-effective thanattemptingtomeetthedemandsof 100.Oncethemilestoneisachieved, theentrepreneurcanreassesstheir hiringneedsandconsiderexpanding theteamiffinanciallyfeasible.
Antonyemphasizesthatsatisfying employeesandcustomersshouldbea priorityforentrepreneurs.By prioritizingemployeesatisfaction, leaderscreateapositivework environmentthatfostersproductivity andloyalty.Simultaneously,adding valuetocustomersthroughsuperior productsorservicesensurescustomer satisfactionandloyalty,driving businessgrowth.Antonystrongly recommendskeepingtheEntrepreneur Compassathandtoassistbudding entrepreneursindecision-making.This tangiblereminderisavisualaid, offeringguidanceandclarityduring confusionorindecision.
PearlShippingAgencies,avaluedclient ofEntossTechnologies,hasbeen utilizingPomfretDAdocks,aninnovative processautomationsolution,forthepast twoyears.Workingcloselywiththe Entossteamfromthebeginning,they foundthattheanswerwastailoredto meettheirbusinessrequirements.
Thesimplicityandseamlessintegration ofPomfretDAdocksthroughouttheir entireprocess,frominitialquotationto finalbilling,hasbeeninstrumentalin streamliningtheiroperations.Withthe abilitytotrackeveryactivityandquickly reviewtheentirejobwithasingleclick, PearlShippingAgencieshasexperienced numerousbenefitsfromthiscustomized automationsolution.Ithasbroughta newfoundorganizationtotheir operations,significantlyimprovedteam efficiency,andfosteredastrongsenseof individualresponsibilitywithintheteam.
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Haveyoueverheardofthisphrase,“Goodvibeshappenontides”?Thisistheexactreasonwhy youshouldtakeadayouttovisitanislandandspiceupyourmood.Yourvacationlistmay includehistoricplaces,mountains,forests,etc.Butweknowyourwanderingsoulcravesa lavishstayontheislands.
SicilyinItalyissurroundedbyaluxuriousaurathatcastsamagicalspellfortravelers.Itoffersexotic floraandfaunainadditiontomesmerizingsunsetviewsandmoonlitwalksonthebeach.Inthisarticle, youwillexploreeverybasicdetailaboutSicilyinItalytohelpyouplanyournextvacation.
BeingoneofthelargestislandsofItaly,SicilyislocatedintheheartoftheMediterraneanSea.Ithas alwaysbeenwelcomingnewculturesduetoitsstrategicpositionthatenrichedthehistoryoftheisland. GreekandRomanErasarethemosticonicpartsofthehistoryofSicily.Theislandwasdeeply influencedbyGreeksettlementsandleftaspecialmarkonitscommerceandarchitecture.
Duringthatperiod,commercewasbloomingandarchitecturalpieceswereimpeccableexamplesinthe world.SomeofthemareinAgrigento'sVallediTempliandtheriseoftheRomanEmpireenhancedthe existingarchitecturalbeautyoftheisland.Sicilywasthecenterofaslaverebellioninitsancientperiod andChristianityfirstappearedhere.
Afewyearslater,ArabsandSaracensmadesignificantchangestoupgradethesocietyofSicily.During theNormandynasty,EuropeaninterferenceandgovernancebecamepartofitandtheCatholicChurch gainedsupremacyoverSicily.AllabovementionedforeigninvasionsinSicilyledtotheadditionof somethingnewinSicilyanddespiteallthedisturbancestheislandemergedstrong.
Thereissomuchtoseeanddoin SicilyinItaly.Ithasthebestplacesto visitinEurope.Hereisthebucketlist ofthingsyoucandoinSicilythatwill temptyoutohavethebestadventure there.
1.TourtheHistoricalCityof Palermo:BeingthecapitalofSicilyin Italy,Palermoisa2,700-year-oldcity thatisfullofarchitectureandculture toshowitsvisitors.Itisfamousfor streetfoodandyoucanhavea stunningwalkinthecityduringthe eveningandshopforantiquethingsto decorateyourhouse.Youcancatcha showatTeatroMassimoandvisitthe beachofMondellowhilewanderingin thecity.
2.HikeMountEtna:Itisavolcanoin thecity,highestintheEurope,andthe mostactiveintheworld.MountEtna NationalParkspansover220square milesand20townsandyouwill experiencethevarietyofbarrenareas madeoutoflava.Vineyards,woods, volcaniccraters,woods,etc.areother placestoexplorenearMountEtna.
3.DinnerinCave:PutiaDell'Ostello isarestaurantinacaveinCatania.Get atableatthecenteroftherestaurantto experienceastreamofcoldwater whilehavingahotandspicydinnerin thecave.Moreover,youcanenjoy yourfavoritedrinksthere.
4.SwiminAlcantaraGorge:Itisa quitepopularspotamonglocalsduring summer.Itoffersanadventurousclimb overtheGorgeandenjoyswimmingat thebottomofittofeelfreshand energetic.Furthermore,canyoningcan giveyouanadrenalinerushinafew seconds.
5.Visittheamphitheaterin Taormina:Theamphitheaterin Taormoniaisanabsolutelyinteresting placetovisitinSicily.Youcantakethe busfromthemetrostationandvisit someboutiquestoresthere.Ifpossible
don'tforgettowatchashowatthe world-famousamphitheatre.
6.Haveastreetfoodtour:Ifyouare lookingtotastethebestItalianstreet foodthenSicilyisthebestchoicefor you.PalermoandCataniaprovidelipsmackingstreetfooddishesfor travelersaswellaslocals.
7.WitnessthetraditionalSicilian puppettheatre:Asapartofthe UNESCOIntangibleCulturalHeritage List,youcanwitnessatraditional Sicilianpuppettheatreinalocal museum.
8.StopoverOldTowns:Beingan ancientplace,Sicilycomprisesold townslikeNoto,Modica,andRagusa. TheRagusaarchitectureisstunning, Modicaisfamousforitsraw chocolate,andValdiNotoisa UNESCOworldheritagesite.
9.Sayhellototheflamingos: FlamingosmigratefromAfricato Sicilyinwinter.Inthesaltplanesof TrapaniandSalinediPriolo,youcan enjoythepicturesqueviewofthem.
10.Scuba-divinginthecrystalclear waters:Ifyouskippedscuba-divingin Sicilythenyoudidnothingspecial there.Youmustenjoysuch adventuroussportsinthecrystalclear andwarmwatersofSicilyinItaly The AegeanIslands,Taormina,Naxos,the AeolianIslands,Lampedusa,andCapo Boeoarewaitingforyoutohave scuba-diving.
11.AdayoutinValdiNoto(Noto Valley):Itisacollectionoflovelylate BaroquetownsinsouthernSicilythat aresurroundedbythewavesofthe IonianandMediterraneanSeas.The lavishlateBaroquedécorofitspalaces isextremelyspectacular,anditwas designatedasanItalianUNESCO monumentin2002.Theregionalso revealsamoreancientpastthrough theatres,temples,andevennecropolis andprehistoricvillagesfromMagna Graecia.
Asmentionedabovethereare numerousexcitingthingstodoin Sicilyandyoucanhitinlandto exploreUNESCOsites.Toexplore theisland,youshouldbeawareof thebestplacestostayandrelax. Here,wehavegotthelistofthebest hotelsinSicilywhereyoucanenjoy thespectacularsceneryofSicily
1.LocandaDonSerafino:Youmay findLocandaDonSerafinoamong thelabyrinthofnarrowalleyways andbaroquechurchesofRagusa Ibla,aUNESCOWorldHeritage Site.Itisoneofthefinestrestaurants inSicilyandhostselegantand spaciousroomsforguests.
2.HotelVillaAthena:Ithasan astoundinglocationintheareaofthe magnificenttempleofConcordiain Sicily Thehotelishometoa300year-oldvillawhichissetinpretty landscapedgardens.Itgrantsan amazingviewofthevalleyof temples.
3.SikeliaLuxuryHotel:Ifyou wanttoexperienceabeautiful combinationofsimplemonastic architectureandastrikingmodern interiorthenSilkeliaistheright choice.Itoffersgorgeouspalm-lined viewswhilehavingastayinsleek suits.
4.BelmondVillaSant'andrea:The phrase“pieceofparadiseonthe earth”wouldhavebeenmadefor BelmondVilla.Itisafive-star propertythatfeatures71elegant roomsandittreatsguestswith freshly-madeSiciliansweets.
5.CapofaroLocanda&Malvasia: Here,eachroomopensontotheseafacingview.Thechefstreattheir guestswithasun-filledgastronomic experiencewhichisacharming mergerofsweetandsaltyfood dishes.
SicilyinItalyisoneoftheforemost escapesfortravelersthatcan contributetostunningexperiences.It makesyoulivewiththerichculture andhistorywhilemanagingyourstay atplacessurroundedbyturquoise watersofparadise.Thereareafew factsaboutthecultureyouwilllove:
●SicilianCuisine:Horseisadishthat ismorepopularthanbeefandmeatand seafoodisthemostpopularchoicefor locals.Cannoliisapopularsweetdish throughouttheisland.Ricottacheesefilledfriedpastryisanotherfamous dish.
●TheOperadeiPupi:Sicilyishome tothe'OperaofPuppets'whichis translatedastheOperadeiPupiinthe Italianlanguage.Itgeneratesromantic poemsthatbelongtothe13thcentury andPalermoisconsideredasthe greatesthuboftheatretradition.
●Festivals:Sicilyisacclaimedforits uniqueculturethatmajorlyinvolves festivals.Christmasholidaysare celebratedwithPresepeViventewhere peoplecometogetherandrecreatethe birthofJesus.Openstreetfestivals, NewYearcelebrations,etc.givethe splendidfeelofthefestiveseason.
●Sicilianlanguage:SicilyinItaly doesnothaveitslanguagehowever,it
isblendedwithArabic,Hebrew, Byzantine,andNormanlanguages.It soundsdifferentfromtheformalItalian languageswithoriginalRomanroots.
SiciliyhastheMediterraneanClimate whichisgreatfortravelersallaround theyear.Inthesummer,thereishigh temperaturethroughoutthewholeday anditisthemostappropriatetimeto hitthebeach.Duringtheautumn months,thereislowsunshineand plentyofrainfallwhichisagainagood timetovisitSicilytownandexplore historicmonuments.Inwintermonths, thetemperatureismildandhappens someoccasionalrainfall.Youcanhave aquietgetawaytoexploreSicilyin Italyduringwinter.Inshort,Aprilto Octoberisthebestseasontovisit Sicilyandhavefunwithyourloved ones.
Sicilyislikenootherislandyouwill evervisit.Here,youcanhike,swim andenjoyplentyofwatersportsonthe beachside.Ithassomethingfor everyoneasfoodiescanenjoy pistachiosandalmonds,and wanderlustscanvisitsomeofthe oldestmedievaltownsintheworld.We hopeyouenjoyedreadingourarticle andreceivedparamountinsightsabout Sicily Theywillhelpyouduringyour journeytoSicily.
Electronicsystemsfuelvariouspartsoftheworld
today,withdevicesandappliancesthatallowus tolivemoreefficiently.Whetherit'syourcar, fitnesstracker,ordrugpump,theseamlessfunctionality ofthesedevicesheavilyreliesupontheuseofprecise timingcomponentsworkinginsidethem.
ECSInc.Internationalisoneoftheleadingcompanies oftimingcomponents,specializinginfrequencycontrol andpowerinductors.Theymanufacturehigh-level passivetiming,frequencycontrol,synchronization, connectivity,andmagneticpowersolutionsusedin variousapplicationsthatpowerthemodernworld. Withoutthesecriticalcomponents,thingssuchas telecommunicationsequipment,everydayutilities, navigationsystems,andindustrialprocesseswouldnot workasintended.
Asaninternationalcompany,ECSInc.hasmetthegrowing globaldemandwithitsinnovativeyetrobustcomponentsby servingcustomersacrossmorethan150countries.Withthe deliveryofitscrystaloscillators,SMDcrystals,power inductors,real-timeclocks,andotherproducts,theyhave remainedoneoftheprimaryprovidersoffrequencycontrol solutionsglobally
EricSlatten(President)isatthehelmofECSInc. International.AndweareexcitedtofeaturehiminThe EnterpriseWorld'scurrentissueofTheMostSuccessful BusinessLeaderstoWatchOutfor-2023.
Erichasbeenmakingleapsintheelectroniccomponent industrysince2008.Hebeganhisendeavorsininsidesales andsoonprogressedtowardleadingtheglobalsales departmentandbecomingPresidentlastyear.Outsideof overseeingdailybusinessoperations,Ericfostersthe corporaterelationshipsbetweenECSInc.andtheirOEMs, CMsandglobaldistributionpartnersalongsidetheECSInc. regionalsalesmanagersandsalesrepresentativenetwork. PresentlyatECS,whatoncewasasmallfamilybusiness hasrapidlygrowninjustashortperiod,saysEric.Despite thisquickexpansion,thetight-knitfamilyfeelingremainsa keyfeatureoftheirculture.
Ericfirmlybelievesthatonecanreachkeyachievements everyday.Hecanattributethegrowthinhiscareerandthe companyoveralltothosedailywins.EricsaysthatECS Inc.Internationalcontinuestopivotandadaptdaily,and outpacingthemarket,whichaddsalevelofone-of-a-kind contentmenttoeveryday
ECSInc.Internationalisacompanywithavastexperience of43years.Alongwithitsinnovativeandreliable frequencycontrolmanufacturing,thecompanyhasaglobal presencewithengineeringandsalessupportsystemsin morethan18countries,namelySouthKorea,Japan,China, Singapore,andtheUnitedStates,cateringtoitscustomers.
Withdecadesofbusinessexperienceandwisdom,ECSInc. hasgrowninmorewaysthanone.AsECSInc.continuesto grow,therelationshipswithcurrentcustomershavereached
newdepthswhilealsomakingwayfornewcustomers. AccordingtoEric,acentralpartofthenaturalbusiness growthcycleishiringtherightpeoplefortherightroles. However,onlyhiringthemisnotenoughasyoumustlet themdotheirjobthebestwaywithoutgettingintheir way
Ericsayshecan'tcommentontheearlydaysofthe company.However,in1994,whenhisfatherpurchased ECSInc.,thecompanywasbringinginroughly $800,000inrevenue.In2022,ECSdidover $60,000,000,andtheyarewellontheirwaytoreaching $100,000,000.Reachingthesemilestoneswasmade possiblebyeveryone'sconsistentwork,sacrifice,and dedication,andallcreditgoestotheindividualswho madeitpossibleandthesystemsinplacetohelp everyonesucceed.
ECSInc.Internationalmanufacturesfrequencycontrol andpowerinductorcomponents.Thecompanyalso workswithdesignengineersonprojectsinternationally. Inaddition,theyalsocollaboratewiththeirchannel partnerstogetorders.
HereisalistingoftheproductsofECSInc.:
Quartzcrystalistheprimarytimingsolution,andthey provideanarrayofcrystal(XTAL)productsofdifferent packagesizesandfrequenciesacrossvariousindustries. ThatincludesIoT,industrialautomation,medical, telecommunications,mobile,automotive,andmore.
HerearethetypesofcrystalsECSInc.provides:
●SurfaceMount(SMD)Crystals
●ThroughHoleCrystals
●32.768kHzTuningForks
●AEC-Q200QualifiedCrystals
●MHzCrystalUnitswithIntegratedThermistors
2.QuartzCrystalOscillators
Quartzcrystaloscillatorsareoneofthein-demand productcategoriesofferedbyECSInc..
Thetypesofoscillatorsinclude:
●SurfaceMountCrystalOscillators
●ThroughHoleCrystalOscillators
●AEC-Q200QualifiedCrystalOscillators
●MultiVoltTMQuartzOscillators
●VCXOs,TCXOs,andOCXOs
●ECSpressCONQuartzOscillators
●ProgrammableOscillators
3.Resonators
Resonatorsareanintegralpartofcustomtimingsolutions, andECSInc.isaleadingmanufacturerofthefollowing resonators:
●CeramicResonators
●SurfaceAcousticWave(SAW)Resonators
4.Filters
ECSInc.isattheforefrontofmanufacturersthatprovide quartzandsurfaceacousticwave(SAW)basedfiltersfor communications,industrialengineering,andnon-lifesustainingmedicalmanufacturingapplications.
Herearethetypesoffilterstheyoffer:
●MonolithicCrystalFilters
●SurfaceAcousticWave(SAW)Filters
●Ceramic(DCF)Filters
5.PowerInductors
Alsoknownascoilorchoke,apowerinductorisatwoterminalpassiveelectroniccomponentprimarilyusedto cleanuptheoutputfromhigh-frequencyswitchingpower supplies.ECSInc.offersvarioussmallformfactorshielded powerinductorsforDC/DCpowerapplications.
6.Real-TimeClocks(RTC)
ECSInc.isaprominentnameinthefrequencycontroland powermanagementproductsindustry Andoneofthose productsisthereal-timeclock,anall-in-onedevicethat comprisesacontroller,oscillator,andanembeddedquartz crystalresonator
Thereisn'tjustonereasonforthecontinuoussuccessof ECSInc.Theleadersatthecompanyattributetheirsuccess
tothecombinationofmanythings.Thatincludesevery memberofitsteam,itschannelpartners,itsdedicationto quality,andmostimportantly,deliveringtheservicetothe peakoftheirability Theregularcomplimentsfromthe channelpartnersanddirectcustomersareatestamentto thequalityandcareECSInc.providesthroughits services.
EricsaysECSInc.Internationalstandsbehindthree fundamentalbeliefswhenhiringtheiremployees,and thoseare:Hireright,trust,andempower Applyingthese threethingseliminatestheneedtolookafteror micromanagehisemployeesasthereisauniquesynergy amongeveryindividualfilledwithtrust,whichallows themtoworkhardandhavefunalongtheway.
ECSInc.valuesitscustomersimmensely Thecompanyis alwaysattheforefronttohelpitsexistingandpotential customers,readytolistentotheirfeedbackasitlooksfor betterwaystooffermoreproductsthatsufficientlymeet theirneeds.
Ericsayshedoesnotclaimhimselfasanentrepreneurby definitionhowever,hehastheentrepreneurialmentality vitalingrowinganybusiness.WhileEricmainlyfocuses onsales,fromthewarehouseandlogisticstothesales team,eachworkingindividualfocusesonwaystodowhat isbestfortheentireteamandthecompany.
TherearefourthingsEricSlattenrecommendsforanyone lookingtoachieveentrepreneurialsuccess:
1.Havediscipline
2.Beconsistentinyourefforts
3.Havementorsalongthewaytoguideyouthroughups anddowns
4.Donotshyawayfromaskingquestionswhenever necessary
1984 Lenovowasofficiallyfounded.Onthesameday,itgottheChinesegovernment’sapproval.
Lenovo’sorganizationalstructurewasestablishedjustaftertheChineseNewYear.Inthesame year,LenovostartedmanufacturingitspersonalcomputersunderthebrandnameThinkPad.
1985
LenovowasknownasLegendatthetime.Thisyear,thecompanybecamepubliclytradedaftera $30mmillionUSDHongKongIPO.ManyanalystshadpositivethoughtsonLenovobeforethe IPO.Onthefirsttradingday,thecompanystockpricehitahighofHK$2.07andclosedinon HK$2.00.
LenovousedtheearningsfromthisofferingtofinanceitssalesofficesinEurope,NorthAmerica, andAustraliatoexpanditspresenceandmakeitsproductionanddevelopmentbetter.Inaddition, theofferingswerealsousedtoincreasethecompany’sworkingcapital.
Forthefirsttime,thecompanybecamethemarketshareleaderinChina.Becomingamarketleader inthesameyear,thecompanystartedsellingitsownlaptops.
2000
1996
ALenovocomputer,Tianxi,wasreleasedin1998.Itwasdesignedtomakecomputeraccesseasy forinexperiencedChineseconsumersalongwithaccesstotheinternet.Theinternetaccessfeature wasenhancedbyabuttonthatinstantlyconnecteduserstotheinternetbyopeningthewebbrowser.
TheTianxiwasco-brandedwithChinaTelecomandcamewithoneyearofInternetservice.The Tianxicametolifeafteranintensive2yearsofresearchanddevelopment.Itsvisualswerepastelcolored,ithadashell-shapedcaseandaseven-portUSBhubunderitsscreen.ItwasthebestsellingcomputerinChina’shistorywithmorethan1,000,000unitsinthisyearalone.
In2000,thecompanyalsointroduceditsThinkPadline-upoflaptops.
LenovoacquiresIBM’sPCdivision,whichalsoincludesThinkPad.Thiswasamovethathelped LenovoestablishitselfasamajorplayerintheglobalPCmarketandhelpedthecompany expanditsreachoutsideofChina.
2005
2006
LenovorelocatesitsheadquartersfromBeijingtoNewYork.AfterarestructuringthatfollowedLenovo’s IBMpurchase,thecompanywasthethirdlargestmanufacturernexttoDellandHewlett-Packard.
InMarch2006,thecompanyannounceditsplanstoshiftitsheadquarterstoRaleigh.Thecompanywas alsocuttingjobsof5%ofitsemployees,whichisaround21,000people.
Lenovosolditssmartphoneandtabletdivisionin2008for$100millionUSDtofocuson personalcomputersandlaterpaid$200millionUSDtobuyitbackinNovember2009.
Themobiledivisionwasalreadyranked3rdinunitshareinChina.
Thisyear,LenovoTechnologysponsoredthe2006OlympicWinterGamesheldinItaly’sTorino,with 5,000desktopPCs,350servers,and1000notebookcomputerssupplied. LaunchedthefirstLenovo-brandedPCsworldwide. 2009
2010
Thecompanyintroducesitsfirstsmartphone,LePhone.
Asofthisyear,LeGardenhadover1,000availableprogramsfortheLePhone.Similarly,LeGardenhad 2,774individualdevelopersand542developercompaniesasmembers.
LenovojoinshandswithJapaneseelectronicsfirmNECtoproducepersonalcomputers.The companiesagreedtoestablishanewcompanycalledLenovoNECHoldingstoberegisteredin theNetherlands,saidastatement.
LenovoinvestsCN¥100millioninseedfundingdedicatedtomobileapplicationdevelopment foritsLeGardenonlineappstore. 2011
NECgets$175millionUSDinLenovostock.ItwasplannedthatLenovo’sstockwouldbea 51%stakeintheventure,andNECwouldhave49%,withtheformerhavingafive-yearoption toextenditsstake.
2012
Lenovoannouncesaninvestmentof$793millionUSDintheconstructionofamobilephone manufacturingandR&DfacilityinWuhan,Hubei.Inthesameyear,thecompanybecamethe largestsmartphonevendorinmainlandChina. 2013
LenovobecomesthenumberonePCCompanyandranks329intheFortune500listoftheworld’slargest companies.Later,thecompanyacquiresCCE,oneofthetopconsumerelectroniccompaniesinBrazil. Furthermore,Lenovobecomestheworld’s#3smartphonecompany
2014
Lenovopurchasesmobiletechnology-relatedpatentsfromNECinApril2014.Later,thecompany purchasesIBM’sline-upofx86-basedserversalongwithIBMSystemxandIBMBladeCenter.
LenovorevealsitsnewlogoinBeijingwithaslogan-InnovationNeverStandsStill.Inthesameyear, thecompanysellsits100millionthThinkPadandalsobecamethenumber1PCmakerglobally
2015
LenovopartnersupwithFujitsu,andtheDevelopmentBankofJapan(DBJ)toformajointventure, whereFujitsusold51%ofitsstaketoLenovoandDBJacquireda5%stake.
LenovoandNetApppartnerupandannounceastrategicpartnershipandjointventureinChina.Asapart ofthedeal,Lenovostartstwonewstoragesystemlines,DM-Series,andDE-Serieswithacombination ofLenovohardwareandNetAppsoftware.Inthesameyear,Lenovobecamethelargestproviderofthe TOP500supercomputersglobally
2020
2018
LenovobecameapreferreddatacenterinnovationproviderforDreamWorksAnimationbeginningwith TrollsWorldTour
LenovofilesanapplicationtoissueChinesedepositoryreceipts,representingrecentlyissued ordinaryshares,tothenlistthemonShanghaiStickExchange’sScienceandTechnology InnovationBoard.
OnthesamedayofgettingacceptedbytheShanghaiStockExchange,Lenovowithdrewits applicationtolistontheexchangewiththereasonofthepossibilityofthevalidityoffinancial informationinitsprospectuslapsing.
2021
Lenovocontinuestoimproveitsprofitabilityalongwithitsrevenuefigures.
Thecampaign,onthethemeof“ForThoseWhoDo”was publishedinNovember2011.Theadsdeliveredthemessage perfectlywiththevarietyofphotosandvideos.
Theadcampaignhighlighted Lenovo’sdesignsandinnovation.It shedlightontheuniquenessoftheir productscomparedtotheir competitors.
Thecampaignshowcasesfemalegamers'negativereal-lifeexperiencesandthegamingcommunity'sbiasestowardthem.It highlightshowwomenchangetheirvoicesorhidetheirgendertoavoidharassmentandothernegativeexperiences. Additionally,thecampaignunderlinestheneedtocreateasafeandthrivingenvironmentforwomeningaming.
Lenovoisknownforits innovativeproductsat relativelyeconomicalprices thatareworthrelyingon.The brandiscontinuously empoweringpeoplealloverthe worldwithitsdiverseproducts, leadingeveryonetowarda betterfuturewithitssmart technologythatisalso sustainableinthelongterm.
Bananasareoneoftheeasily availablefruitsinthemarkettoday. WhiletherearecountlessBanana dishespeoplemake,onedish,in particular,hasgainedalotof popularitysincethepandemic,and thatdishis-BananaBread.
Thedishismadeusingmashed bananas.Sincebananasarenaturally highinhealthysugars,thefruit transfersitssweetnessontothe bread.Additionally,Bananasalso containloadsofpotassiumand VitaminB6.Acombinationofthese healthyingredientsmakesBanana Breadoneofthehealthierbreadyou canbaketoday
Althoughitmightsoundcomplicated tosome,itisquiteeasytomakea Bananabread,andyoujustneedto followsomesimplesteps.So,if you’researchingforhowtomakea Bananabreaddrool-worthy,youhave landedattherightplace.Let’sget started!
Hereisthelistofthingsthatyouwill needtolearnhowtomakeabanana bread:
Ÿ 3ripebananas,mashed
Ÿ 1/3cupmeltedbutter
Ÿ 1teaspoonbakingsoda
Ÿ Pinchofsalt
Ÿ 3/4cupsugar
Ÿ 1largeegg,beaten
Ÿ 1teaspoonvanillaextract
Ÿ 11/2cupsall-purposeflour
Ÿ Additionalwalnuts,semisweet chocolatechips,orcoarsesugar, optional
The8-stepGuidetoMakingaDelicious BananaBread
Step1:
Preheattheovento350°F(175°C). Greasea9x5inchloafpanwithcooking sprayorbutter.
Step2:
Inalargemixingbowl,combinethe mashedbananasandmeltedbutter.
Step3: Addbakingsodaandsalt,andstirto combine.
Step4: Mixinsugar,beatenegg,andvanilla extract.Stiruntilwellcombined.
Step5:
Graduallyaddtheflourtothemixture, stirringuntiljustcombined.Becareful nottoittoomuch,asthiscanmakethe breadtough.
Step6:
Pourthebatterintothepreparedloaf pan,andsmooththetopwithaspatula.
Step7:
Bakefor50-60minutes,oruntila toothpickinsertedintothecenterofthe breadcomesoutclean.
Step8:
Letthebananabreadcoolinthepanfor about10minutesbeforeremovingit andplacingitonawireracktocool completely.
WhilethemajorityoftraditionalBanana Breadsarehighincarbs,fat,andadded sugar,therearehealthierwaystomakea BananaBread.Itisimportanttoknowthat thementalandphysicalbenefitsofBanana Breadareallrelativetotheingredientsyou use.Intheend,thedishisstillclosertoa dessertthanahealthysalad.
HerearesomeofthebenefitsofBanana Bread:
1.High-Protein
Bananasnaturallyhaveahigh-proteinvalue. Proteinhelpsinthegrowth,recovery,and repairingthemuscles.Additionally,italso helpsstabilizebloodsugarlevels.
2.Fiber-Rich
BananasareahugesourceofFiber The benefitsofFiberincludeahealthierheart. Accordingtoastudy,high-fiberfoodslike bananascandecreasetheriskofheart disease.ThisincludesCardiovascular Disease(CVD)andcoronaryheartdisease (CHD).Additionally,Fiberalsoimproves digestivehealth.
3.Energy-Booster
ConsumptionofBananaBreadcantakeyour energytoanotherlevel,thankstowhole
grainorwhiteflour.Inadditiontothat,it alsoprovidesyouwithanumberof vitaminsandminerals.Higherenergylevels willleadtobetterperformanceindaily tasks.
TheworldwasyettodiscovertheInternet intheearlytomid-1900s.It’snosurprisecookingbookswereoneofthemainsources offindinggoodrecipes.Ifyoulookatthe cookbooksfromthatera,youcanfind BananaBreadmakingregularappearances. Accordingtosomefoodhistorians,Banana Breadwasanaftereffectofhousewivesnot wantingtothrowawaytheextra-ripe Bananasfromtheirkitchen.
Today,thereisn’tonedefinitiveanswer whenpeopleaskhowtomakeaBanana Bread,aspeoplearoundtheglobehave createdtheirownrecipesthatsuittheirtaste buds.Havingsaidthat,weenjoyedgoing bananastryingtoanswerthatquestion.
Areyouconsideringstartinga nonprofitorganization?While thiscanbeaveryrewarding endeavor,experienceinthebusiness worlddoesn’tnecessarilyprepareyoufor theseissues.
Understandingthissector’spotential trialsandtribulationswillprepareyoufor yourownNon-ProfitOrganizations journey.Sobeforeyougetstarted, Takealookatthesetop5challenges forNon-ProfitOrganizations:
1.AttractingQualifiedStaff(Paid& Unpaid)
NPOsbadlyneedtheservicesofpeople withdegreesinpsychologyandsocial work.Sadly,itcanbehardtoenticesuch graduatestoworkthere.Butwhile nonprofitorganizationsdon’tnecessarily offerthebest-payingMSWjobs,these postsarerewardinginotherways.
Thesenseofpersonalaccomplishment andofhelpingtomeetsociety’sneeds canbejustasenrichingasagreat remunerationpackage.Despitethis, attractingstaff(whetherpaidorunpaid) isoneofthebiggestchallengesanNonProfitOrganizationscanface.
Learninghowtoattracttoptalentcanbe asusefultoanNon-ProfitOrganizations asanybusiness.Whilethischallengeis noteasilyfixed,itwillbealotless dauntingwiththeservicesofaPR consultant.Anddon’toverlooktherole thatsocialmediajobboardscanplayin findingthestaffyouneed.
Thecorporateworldisnottheonly results-drivenenvironment.Itmaybe easytorallythepublicbehindyourcause onNationalNonprofitDay,buthowdo youfaretherestoftheyear?The pressuretoperformisjustasrealina nonprofitorganizationasinafor-profit one.
ThisaffectsanNPO’sabilityto consistentlyraisefunds,aswellasits reputationinthecommunity And unlesstheyareinaveryspecialized niche,mostNon-ProfitOrganizations causeshavestiffcompetition.This makesthepressurefromdonorsand othervestedintereststosucceed,even morecrucial.
Developabroaderviewofthe situation.Chancesare,you’llbeoneof manyorganizationsraisingawareness andfundsforaparticularcause. Ditchingthecompetitivespirit,and partneringwithlike-minded organizations,maybethekeyto addressingthisparticularchallenge.
Notonlyistheretremendouspressure toperform,butalsothedrivetomeet societaldemands.Non-Profit Organizationsleadersoftenfeel frustratedthattheyaren’tcopingwith meetingtheneedsoftheircommunity. Thisismoreaboutthepressurethey putonthemselvesthanoutside pressures.
Therewillalwaysbesomeformof injustice,orsomeneedinsociety,that you’llwanttodosomethingabout. Andwhilethiscanprovidegreat motivationtoraiseawareness,itcan alsoleadtoseverestressandeventual burnout.
Meetthischallengehead-on.Speakto atime-managementconsultantoralife coachaboutwaystodealwithselfimposedstress.Thiswillbenefitboth youandyourNon-ProfitOrganizations asawhole,inthelongterm.Being realisticaboutyourgoals,andnot tacklingmorethanonecampaignata time,willbringbetterresults.
Whentryingtoattractcorporate sponsorships,youcanconvince
companiesthatitwillboosttheir publicimage.But,itcanbeharderto convinceanaverageindividualtopart withtheirhard-earnedcash,letalonea corporation.
Fundraisingisvitaltothesuccessof anyNPO.Whetheryou’reworkingto addressanimalprotection,children’s welfare,orenvironmentalcauses, you’llneedmoneytomakea difference.Andnomatterifyourely onprivatedonations,corporate sponsorships,orgovernmentgrants,it takesalotofworktoorganize.
Thisiswheresomeonewithexperience andexpertiseinfundraisingor finances,ingeneral,ishelpful.The challengeofraisingadequatefundsfor anNon-ProfitOrganizationsisan ongoingone.Somakethenecessary investmentinlearninghowtodothis.
Althoughanonprofitorganizationis notprofit-drivenlikeother organizations,itstillneedsbusinesssavvypeopleatthehelm.Because,like allbusinesses,ithastoattracttop talent,processlotsofdata,andkeep financialrecords.ButmanyNon-Profit Organizations’slackthisbusiness know-how
Eventhoughtheymaybeexemptfrom payingincometaxes,Non-Profit Organizationsstillhavetofiletax returns.Soifyouareseriousabout makingyournonprofitorganizationa success,considerenlistingtheservices ofaqualifiedaccountanttohelpwith thefinancialandbookkeepingtasks.
Thisdoesnotnecessarilyhavetobea paidposition.Bigaccountingfirms maybewillingtohelpinthiswayfor thepublicityyoucanofferthem.And newprofessionalsstartingtheircareers mayappreciatetheboost,too.
Founder: Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah
Founded in: 2006
Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
No. of employees: 7,525 worldwide
Ofcial Link: www.hubspot.com/
