Category: Hot Takes
Hot take: Understanding Tariffs (Its Impact, and How Businesses Can Adapt)
As a business owner, understanding tariffs is on your mind, as it is on the mind of many. The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump, first published in 1987, provides an insight into President Trump’s philosophies, strategies, and penchant for deal-making. When I read this book, I had no idea that someday Donald Trump […]
Hot Take: What can Business Owners learn from the Honda and Nissan Merger
Merger Overview Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a rich history of strategic mergers and partnerships that have bolstered its market presence and technological capabilities. One notable example is Honda’s acquisition of a 20% stake in Proton Holdings, a Malaysian automaker, back in 2012. This move was aimed at expanding Honda’s footprint in the Southeast Asian […]
Hot-Take: What can Entrepreneurs learn from Apple’s Next Move?
Recently, in an interview, Mark Zuckerberg 3.0 (that’s Mark with the designer shirt and million-dollar wristwatch) decried Apple’s lack of innovation and said the company makes money by squeezing developers and gatekeeping their ecosystem. However, that wall is starting to wear out with the rise of innovative products from other phone makers. iPhone sales have […]