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As the conflict in the Middle East enters a critical phase, the Maltese economy finds itself at a crossroads. While Malta entered 2026 with a robust growth forecast of 3.8% and cooling inflation (2.3% in January). However the sudden escalation in the Middle east & Gulf region could potentially shift the risk landscape.
The most immediate effect of the Iran war i...
In today’s digital landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are generating more information than ever before. However, a significant gap remains between possessing data and leveraging it. While more than some SMEs & family businesses are investing in digital technologies like ERP systems, many are finding that simply having the tools is not enough to drive growth.
For many family business owners, the company isn’t just a source of income. It’s an extension of their identity. This deep emotional connection is often what fuels the business through its early years. However, as the company matures, that same “founder’s grip” can transition from a strength into a structural bottleneck. The central conundrum is simple yet devastating: Family...
There is a specific look in a family business’s owner eyes when they see a clear data analysis for the first time. It’s a mix of profound relief and sudden, sharp terror. It’s the look of a person who has been driving a bus at 80 mph through fog for many years, only to have the windshield wipers suddenly kick on. For the first time, they see the cliff edge they were skirting ...
For many family businesses today, the pressure is mounting. A persistently tight labour market combined with rising wage costs has made manual, labour-intensive processes increasingly unsustainable. In this environment, investing in technology—whether it’s an ERP, a CRM system, or cutting-edge AI—is no longer just an option; it is inevitable for long-term survival and growth....