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Efficient, Accessible, Inexpensive, Hybridized Learning For The 21st Century Student

Efficient, Accessible, Inexpensive, Hybridized Learning For The 21st Century Student

While “traditional” may once have been synonymous with “academic excellence”, this is no longer the case. Tertiary institutions have embraced innovation, cultural and technological change to a point. However, the way in which universities are structured hasn’t changed much since their inception in the Middle…

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3 trend insights to make you a better retailer

John Sanei, CEO of Future Collective, covers 3 Trend insights on the future of retail. Learn all about the hyper-informed consumer, how the me-conomy and ‘killing the queue’ will help deliver a better retail experience for your consumers. In case some of these terms are…

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10 Jobs For The Foreseeable Future

10 Jobs For The Foreseeable Future

Gone are the days of 30 years spent with the same organisation and a company pension upon retirement. Stay ahead of the curve and check out these futuristic jobs. Traditional stability is a thing of the past. When it comes to careers, change is the…

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3 Holiday Trends to end off 2014

3 Holiday Trends to end off 2014

As we draw closer to the end of what has been a roller-coaster of a year, we wanted to share three holiday trends that will make your festive season more rewarding. Trust is the main currency when it comes to the Sharing Economy. Utilising sites…

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The future lies in the hands of the consumer

The future lies in the hands of the consumer

A lot of predictions have been made about the future of retail, but the bottom line is that the power is shifting from the retailers to consumer. In the early days of retail, producers had the most say about pricing and distribution. Over time though,…

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To innovate is to be brave

To innovate is to be brave

Attract new customers as excited about your business as you are. Where does Innovation end and bravery begin? The two are synonymous in our experience. Innovation is often thought of as the conjuring-up of a new product or service more relevant to current times –…

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The “Phablet” Trend in Established and Emerging Markets

The “Phablet” Trend in Established and Emerging Markets

The phablet, a portmanteau of the phone and tablet, is a class of mobile device designed to combine or straddle the functions of a smartphone and tablet. Pretty phabulous, right? Large-screened devices are taking off rapidly in developing markets. Market research firm Jana released a…

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3 Mega Trends for Hypo-Informed Consumers

In this episode, John takes us through 3 mega trends for hypo-informed consumers. These trends affect businesses here in Africa and John gives us a little advice on how to make the most of them. Although many people may not realise it, mega trends have…

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HOW AUTHENTIC IS YOUR BUSINESS?

HOW AUTHENTIC IS YOUR BUSINESS?

Where does it come from? Naturally nutrient-filled soil? A Monsanto lab? A factory driven by child labour? Regardless of ethical beliefs, people want to KNOW. This is not just about social responsibility. It has to do with a paradigm shift. People are becoming less concerned…

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3 mega trends to help your business stay relevant

At Future Collective, we’re constantly on the lookout for the latest global and local trends. In this episode, John takes us through 3 mega trends that affect businesses today and gives a little advice on how to make the most of these trends. Although many…

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