Mind the gap: Narrowing the distance to your organisation’s desired data maturity starts with your people

In an era defined by information and innovation, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. However, the true potential lies not just in its collection, but in leveraging it as a strategic asset.  Lee Wearne, Data Strategist at Insight Consulting, unravels the key to unlocking your organisation’s data maturity in his article. Lee emphasises the critical role of people, along with processes, and technology in leveraging data as a strategic asset. 

Securing a high value exit in a burgeoning African M&A market

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) has long been a vital part of the global financial ecosystem, with the first deal dating back to the 1870s. Until recently Africa hasn’t developed enough companies of scale for successful M&A to drive highly profitable exits, with M&A on the continent accounting for only 2% of global deal value. 

Free Zone Company Formation: Low cost Free Zones

Overall, establishing a business in a free zone might seem pricier at first compared to a mainland setup, given the extra charges levied by free zone authorities, including license fees, visa fees, and registration fees. Nevertheless, free zones frequently provide inducements like tax exemptions, discounted office space, and additional benefits that could potentially balance out these initial costs over the long term.