Nick Demos

On Capital Attraction

Nick Demos — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:21:03 +0000

Capital attraction refers to the methods, strategies, and economic policies used by everyone, by governments, municipalities, companies, corporations, private and public (listed companies) to draw investment capital from domestic and international sources.

In this presentation we focus on how a listed company can identify, communicate, disclose, raise interest and attract capital globally.

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On Social Responsibility

Nick Demos — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:18:05 +0000

Social responsibility is a moral and ethical framework proclaiming and affirming that individuals, groups, and organizations must act in ways that benefit society as a whole rather than causing harm to people and/or the environment.

It requires balancing economic growth and personal or business goals with the welfare of the community and the natural ecosystem.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company stay accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the general public.

Instead of focusing only on making a profit, a company practicing CSR acts in ways that enhance—rather than degrade—society and the environment.

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On Economics

Nick Demos — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0000

Economics studies how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies manage scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants and needs. Economics deals with Scarcity (Limited resources), Opportunity Cost (The value of the next-best alternative you give up when making a decision), and Incentives (Rewards or punishments that influence how people and firms behave).

Economics is examined as Microeconomics: that analyzes individual and business decisions, such as how a single consumer picks a product or how a firm sets prices, and Macroeconomics that looks at the economy as a whole, tracking nationwide or global trends like gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.

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On China’s New Silk Roads

Nick Demos — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:01:45 +0000

The new Chinese Silk Routes or Belt and Road Initiative is China’s free Trade approach to Global Trade as an emerging Global Superpower.
China invests massively to access the global markets.
China encounters many obstacles and here we indicate some of the solutions.
The presentation was given in 2018 but amazingly enough is still valid.

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On Business Functions

Nick Demos — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:58:45 +0000

The basic functions in a business and especially the real essence of Marketing is critical for the operations.

Some hints about Marketing are…

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On Accounting

Nick Demos — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:53:58 +0000

Understanding the basic Accounting formulas and mechanics is critical for everybody.

Today most software programs take care of everything and our challange is to analyse the numbers, to compare and to interpret.

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On Global Debt

Nick Demos — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:47:55 +0000

Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies.

IIF highlights challenges facing every small and big economy, especially the USA, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns.

Global debt reached a record-high exceeding $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, from $315 trillion in 2025.

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On Superpower Economies in 2023

Nick Demos — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:44:22 +0000

Comparing the U.S. and Chinese economies in 2023 was vital because it marked a critical post-pandemic turning point where China’s slower-than-expected recovery clashed with unexpected U.S. economic resilience, reshaping global growth and trade dynamics.

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On Self Learning (Ατομική Εκπαίδευση)

Nick Demos — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:40:16 +0000

Η ατομική εκπαίδευση ή αυτοκατευθυνόμενη μάθηση (SDL) επίσημα αναφέρεται σε ένα εκπαιδευτικό μοντέλο στο οποίο οι εκπαιδευόμενοι (μαθητές, σπουδαστές, φοιτητές) αναλαμβάνουν την πρωτοβουλία της μαθησιακής τους διαδικασίας, έχοντας τη δυνατότητα να μαθαίνουν με τον δικό τους ρυθμό και με βάση προκαθορισμένο περιεχόμενο που ορίζεται από τους εκπαιδευτές.

Η προσέγγιση αυτή δίνει έμφαση στην προσωπική αυτονομία, την αυτοδιαχείριση και τον έλεγχο της διαδικασίας από τον ίδιο τον εκπαιδευόμενο, επιτρέποντας στα άτομα να εντοπίζουν τις μαθησιακές τους ανάγκες, να θέτουν στόχους και να αξιολογούν τα αποτελέσματα της προσπάθειάς τους.

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On Strategic Understanding

Nick Demos — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:45:50 +0000

When people are challenged, they react in one of two ways:
a) They runaway – “Flight reflex” (Running away from challenges)
b) They fight back (attack) – “Fight reflex” (getting into battles)

Sun Tzu advises us neither flight nor fight. But ride the “magic of positioning”. Because success comes from using your position.

Strategically – both victory and defeat are similar. Each puts you in a new position.
When you win, you realize the real challenge just starts…
When you fail, the knowledge you gain gives you a competitive advantage and tenacity…

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