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Business on the Edge: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World's Toughest Places - Emily Block

Jun 5, 2024
32:37

How can businesses make the world a better place and make money at the same time?

Tune in to this week’s podcast episode with Emily Block to find out. Emily is the author of Business on the Edge - Finding Profit & Purpose in Tough Places. She is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management at Alberta School of Business.   Emily uncovers the untapped markets and business opportunities of "tough places" - the lessor known, more far-off and challenging environments.

Tune in to hear about:
  • Case studies of businesses operating and making a difference in remote, "tough places"
  • Emily’s take on Corporate Social Responsibility
  • The biggest hold-up preventing companies from expanding into less established economies
  • Innovative strategies businesses are employing to thrive in these high-risk markets
  • Metrics businesses in these environments should focus on when measuring success 
  • Opportunities and untapped potential for companies right now
  • And much more!


Get in touch with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-block-b68b5a40

Visit the her website: https://www.profemilyblock.com


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