🌈"DIGITAL ECONOMY”🌈

2 JULY 2024

🚀 Dear Young Changemakers 🌐

Welcome back. 🚀

Your DIGITAL SUCCESS STORY starts right HERE! 📜

GOING DIGITAL 📱, GOING GLOBAL! 🌐🚀

Here’s what we have in store today for you: 🌈"DIGITAL ECONOMY: THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS”🌈

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   • ​Click here: The Expert is Always Right? Authority Bias​

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5. HOW LANGUAGE MODELS WORK - AI

   Large language models are only as effective as our skills in driving it. This is a simplified guide on how LLMs work under the hood to help us understand how to craft our prompts better.

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   How Language Models Work

6. ON E-COMMERCE by Jing Yang and Theo Wayt

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   Amazon To Launch Temu-Like Discount Section With Direct Shipping From China

   

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9. ChatGPT PROMPTS FOR JOB HUNTING 

   ChatGPT prompts for job hunting

   If you're looking to land a high-paying job in 2024, things are about to get a lot more interesting with the help of ChatGPT.

   

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10. SA PUBLISHES FINAL NATIONAL CLOUD AND DATA POLICY

    By Admire Moyo

    The policy seeks to accelerate the rollout of digital infrastructure to ensure fast, secure and reliable broadband connectivity in South Africa.

    

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    SA publishes final National Cloud and Data Policy

🌈"DIGITAL ECONOMY: THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS”🌈

Welcome to the first edition of our newsletter series focusing on the transition from traditional to digital business models.

This reflection aims to empower and guide the youth in embracing the digital economy as a groundbreaking and transformative path to entrepreneurship.

In an era where technology is transforming every aspect of our lives, understanding and leveraging the digital economy is essential for achieving economic and social success.

Background on the Digital Economy

The digital economy refers to economic activities that result from billions of online connections among people, businesses, devices, data and processes.

It encompasses e-commerce, online services, digital platforms and the use of data and digital technologies to create, communicate and trade value.

Evolution and Growth

Over the past few decades, the digital economy has grown exponentially.

The advent of the internet, followed by the rise of mobile technology, social media and cloud computing, has revolutionized how we do business.

We’ll have a dedicated Newsletter series on the evolution from Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and now, Web 3.0.

Today, the digital economy is a vital component of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs and transforming traditional industries.

Importance for the Youth

For young entrepreneurs, the digital economy offers unprecedented opportunities.

It provides access to a global market, reduces barriers to entry and allows for innovative business models that can be scaled quickly.

In a world where physical borders are becoming less relevant, the digital economy enables the youth to compete globally, turning ideas into successful ventures with relatively low startup costs.

Key Components

1. E-Commerce: Online retail and services platforms that enable businesses to sell products and services directly to consumers.

2. Digital Platforms: Marketplaces, social media and other digital environments where users can interact, share and transact.

3. Data and Analytics: Using big data and analytics to understand customer behaviour (I studied consumer behaviour based on American analysis & interpretation in 1995 at tertiary), optimize operations and drive decision-making.

4. Digital Marketing: Strategies and tools for reaching and engaging customers online through various digital channels.

5. Innovation and Technology: The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain and IoT or if you like, IoV - Internet of Value - to create new products, services and business models.

The Future of Busine

As we move further into the 21st century, the digital economy will continue to evolve and expand.

Businesses that embrace digital transformation will be better positioned to succeed in a competitive and dynamic market.

For the youth, understanding and participating in the digital economy is not just an option but a necessity for future success.

In this newsletter series, we will explore the advantages of running a business in the digital economy compared to traditional methods.

Over the next few editions, we will cover various aspects such as compliance, accessibility, flexibility, cost efficiency, marketing, innovation and social impact.

We aim to provide you with the knowledge and insights needed to thrive in the digital era.

Stay tuned for our next edition, where we will dive into the compliance and regulatory environment, highlighting how digital businesses can navigate these challenges more efficiently than traditional ones.

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Until next time!