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Happy Chinese New Year!!! The animal of the Chinese New Year 2025 is the Snake. The year 2025 will be the sixth cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Some of the characteristics associated with the Snake are : Intelligence Strategy Intuition Wisdom Self-care Strengthening relationships Long-term thinking Setting goals Openness to new experiences

Where will your dreams take you in 2025?

Here’s to a great New Year! Reach out and let’s talk about your 2025 Financial goals.

The Faculty of Humanities and Education is on a path of discovery and revisioning its future. Great things are ahead in 2025

Each new year brings with it the gift of opportunity for a fresh perspective on life. Have you decided to get physically fit this year? How about financially? How are you doing toward saving for the future? Many banks offer you a whopping 0.01% interest rate on your savings account. Some may offer 1 to maybe 2% interest, but even that isn't keeping pace with inflation, which translates to: Your dollar today won't be worth a dollar in the future as inflation increases. Want to learn about ways to diversify your savings through investing so that your earnings outpace inflation? How does a money market that pays an average of 5% per year sound instead of that .01% you're probably getting at the moment? While there are no guarantees on return, a well-diversified portfolio can both protect you from inflation and help your money grow. I would love to talk with you and help you create a plan. Call me! (251) 431-9869

New Year Greeting and Wishes to you all from Value Added. One of the agendas for businesses this year to start focussing on understanding Corporate Reporting better to understand and appreciate Standards, Certifications, Compliances and Regulations better. Its increasingly becoming a connected world and hence Knowledge Teams should have more knowledge on both Financial and Non Financial Systems Reporting to understand the Regulations, Standards , certifications, Compliance, Governance Structures better. Corporate Reporting calls for multidisciplinary teams - be it in Audit, Assurance or Consulting World. This inter-disciplnary and multidisciplinary focus is missing in these corridors. Experts are No longer Experts with Limited Knowledge . Time to reskill, upskill, acquire new skills to bring Value to the Knowledge Space.

2024 marked a monumental leap forward for biologit. biologit MLM-AI, and the newly launched biologit Database solidified their positions as industry leaders. Exceeding the milestone of 100 enterprise licenses was not just a testament to our technological excellence but also a validation of the trust and value our partners place in our solutions. This year wasn’t only about numbers but also about innovation. The product enhancements and the launch of the database for local literature opened new possibilities for active safety surveillance, addressing the needs of enterprises globally. Each new client brought fresh challenges and opportunities, pushing us to refine our technology and expand our impact. My Year in Numbers: Personally, I thought I’d taken a quieter approach to travel this year—only to discover I’d boarded 38 flights! Living on an island, my only other choice is by boat 🚣♀️ 😅. On the ground, I represented biologit at 16 events—as a speaker, panelist, and networker. Each event was a platform to share biologit's vision, strengthen partnerships, and absorb insights from a dynamic industry. The demands of this visibility extended beyond logistics to wardrobe upgrades: my conference suits saw a stylish evolution from Massimo Dutti to Max Mara Fashion Group (thank goodness for that 50% discount!). Looking Ahead to 2025: The horizon looks even brighter for 2025. If projections hold, biologit will surpass 1,000 enterprise licenses. This isn’t just growth; it’s transformation and scale! The next year promises to amplify everything we’ve worked for—more innovation, more partnerships, and even more travel (time to strategise a more sustainable wardrobe plan).

Benori wishes everyone a "Happy and Exciting 2025"! In 2025, several global themes are set to shape the landscape. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, will impact global stability and security, while economic challenges arise as newly elected officials face tough choices between growth initiatives and controlling inflation. Technological advancements are expected to accelerate, focusing on "moonshot" innovations to tackle climate change, quantum computing and health crises. Major shifts in U.S. foreign policy will significantly alter international alliances. At Benori, we deliver actionable insights through a robust 360-degree research approach that combines primary and secondary research with thorough data analysis. Our solutions enable clients to uncover new opportunities, monitor market trends, mitigate risks, and foster innovation. With our global expertise and multilingual capabilities, we help businesses stay ahead of competitors and make informed decisions for sustainable growth. For more information on how we can enhance your strategies, reach out to us at info@benoriknowledge.com.

I am always thankful to my very first boss... Sir Olan - he hired me not because of me physically not qualified, but because he believed that I can do the job. During the interview (way back 2004): Sir Olan said: "The position your applying for is somewhat like a Hotel Front desk Officer, most Front Desk Personnel are about 5'4 to about 5'6 in height for female, you are not even 5' tall, what can you do about it? (feels like I am sinking on my chair knowing I might not gonna be hired again because I lack the height)" So I answered him (with confidence, as if): "I can still do the job even if I am not that tall! (I am 4'11 by the way), I can wear high heels while working!" Sir Olan smiled and said, "I like your answer"! And this is my very 1st formal job. I was bothered by my height before, I was not hired by most of the Retail Store I applied for, because; one, I lack the height requirement (which is a requirement before by the way) and two, I do not know how to put cosmetics, (gosh! I do not like putting heavy cosmetics on my face, and good cosmetics (before) are expensive) Below statement is true.

New Year, New Goals, New Accountability 🎯💪 The other day, I was listening to BBC Radio One, and they were discussing whether we should replace the word "resolution" with "intention" for the New Year. Their reasoning? The word "resolution" supposedly carries negative connotations, especially if you don’t achieve what you’ve set out to do. Using "intention" was seen as a way to avoid feelings of shame or failure. Honestly, I didn’t agree at all. While I understand the importance of self-compassion, I think there’s value in accountability. If we don’t achieve something within our control, shouldn’t we reflect, take responsibility, and use it as a lesson to grow? 🤔📈 Life will always throw curveballs 🌪️, and sometimes external factors make our goals unattainable, which is understandable. But when the outcome is in our hands, it’s important to own our failures and learn from them, rather than rebranding them to avoid discomfort. Growth doesn’t come from blame-shifting; it comes from resilience and taking action. 🚀✨ So, here’s to 2025 resolutions. Not intentions. Resolutions that push us to be better, take responsibility, and learn along the way. Let’s make it a year of accountability and progress! 🎉💼