Aug 15, 2018
Business can be cut throat. These days, no matter what you do or how niche your idea is, chances are there are a hundred other business out there doing a similar thing. So not only do you have to provide customers with products or services that they genuinely want and... read more
Aug 13, 2018
Image If you are looking for a way to change up and improve your offices this summer, there are some really useful ways to do it which will give you extra space and make your working area much more efficient. Renovating an office space is a big task most of the time,... read more
Aug 13, 2018
Picture Source You don’t have to be told that a business needs to make a profit if it wants to do well. However, there’s more to making a profit than simply bringing in sales. Making money is important, but your company also needs to use that money responsibly if it... read more
Aug 10, 2018
There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big. In an age where our wages keep on stagnating while the cost of living continues to rise beyond our reach, dreaming big is a virtual prerequisite. It’s dreaming big that will ensure that you thrive in a tough economy rather than... read more
Aug 9, 2018
Every business experiences fluctuations. The occasional bump in the road might put a dent in your sales. Maybe it’s an internal issue, or maybe it’s the result of a change in the market. Whatever the case, dealing with slight dips or slow periods in your business is... read more
Aug 7, 2018
If you want your customers to keep on being your customers and not head off to another business, you need to show them that you’re on their side. When you’re willing to do what’s right by them and give them what they want from your brand, they will be willing to stick... read more
Aug 5, 2018
Picture Source Business is sometimes personal. When we’ve spent so long nurturing our employees, and building up the business, or even going without in our personal lives to ensure that our workers’ needs are met, it can feel like a punch in the gut if word... read more
Aug 5, 2018
Image Source Many business mistakes are the result of miscommunication. Something can easily get misheard or misinterpreted and lead to disastrous effects. If you, your employees and your clients keep getting your wires crossed, here are a few tips that could get you... read more
Aug 2, 2018
Image from Flickr Part of being a successful business owner is how you adapt when things take a turn for the worse. Every small business will have moments where something might happen, and your brand image takes a hit. It could be one bad customer experience or one... read more
Aug 2, 2018
Image credit Maybe you’ve been running an online store from home for a while and have decided it’s time to upgrade to business premises- or maybe this will be your company’s first step. Either way, opening your own shop can be very exciting and is a chance for you to... read more
Aug 2, 2018
When entering the scary world of business it is so important to be wary of the things occurring all around you. You cannot have tunnel vision when creating a winning business; you need to consider the bigger picture and watch your back. Whether it is online security... read more
Jul 31, 2018
Post “We are the angry mob; we read the papers every day. We like who we like, we hate who we hate, and we’re all so easily swayed.” The song lyrics above sum up customers. One minute they are loyal, and the next they see something they dislike and turn. This is... read more
Jul 31, 2018
Every company needs to keep efficiency levels as high as possible. In fact, you need to do what you can to maximize your efficiency levels, and this is particularly true for mobile businesses. Companies that have employees on the road or run their business from their... read more
Jul 31, 2018
Online security is a growing problem for many businesses. As more and more business makes the jump to online, criminals are looking for new and innovative ways to exploit – causing all sorts of problems for businesses of all sizes. Image: Kaboom Pics Your... read more
Jul 31, 2018
Image Source A lot has changed in the last ten years. Technology has evolved rapidly and many companies have been left trailing behind. Here are just ten signs your company is still stuck in 2008 and what you can do to bring it into the present day. You have a... read more
Jul 30, 2018
Let’s face it, we all get a bit stressed out at work sometimes. We have bad days, changes are made that don’t suit our style of working, we have issues with our bosses or with other staff, we feel like we’re not getting anywhere, or we just have a period of not... read more
Jul 25, 2018
Pexels Running your own business can feel like such a drain on your resources, that you feel you haven’t got time to even contemplate looking after yourself properly. Whether it’s making sure your employees’ welfare is catered for, or your business... read more
Jul 20, 2018
Business owners often neglect health and safety and believe that if they tick the boxes and get the policies produced they are covered. However, there are plenty of benefits of looking after the health and wellbeing of your employees and making an effort to reduce the... read more
Jul 20, 2018
When you used to belong to the corporate world, you detested waking up early in the morning and heading into the office. The morale was low, your boss didn’t respect you and your working environment wasn’t clean. You really didn’t enjoy working in that type of... read more
Jul 18, 2018
Your business and you are one and the same. Your business is an extension of you. It was built upon your ideas and the values that determine its brand are your values. You created your business because you identified a gap in the market, a gap that no other business... read more
Jul 18, 2018
When you are a woman in the business world it is very easy to become overwhelmed and disheartened about the goings on around you. You might be told that you aren’t good enough, or don’t have the strength to be a solid entrepreneur. You need to put all of these... read more
Jul 16, 2018
Source #MeToo has been one of the biggest movements in modern history. Since the allegations against Harvey Weinstein, dozens of women are coming out with their stories. And, it isn’t only in the Hollywood bubble where this is happening. Businesses around the world... read more
Jul 16, 2018
The saying ‘you only get one chance to make a first impression’ couldn’t be more true when it comes to business. When competition is fierce and your customer has so many different options, one mistake could put them off and cause them to go and shop with one of your... read more
Jul 15, 2018
If you are looking to improve the profitability of your business, you might need to increase your income or reduce your regular expenses. If you are operating in a competitive marketplace, you will have to step up your game and find ways of cutting your costs without... read more
Jul 11, 2018
Image source Every brand has the same thought rattling away at the back of their brains like a loose bolt caught in the engine of dirt bike: they want people to connect with their brand, really connect with it, love it even. They want their customers to feel an... read more
Jul 7, 2018
Your culinary prowess is the stuff of legend. You have friends, relatives and colleagues who still talk about the dinner party you threw 8 years ago or the lasagna you cooked last year. The recipes in your repertoire have been handed down from generation to... read more
Jul 4, 2018
Can you trust the people you work with? It’s a natural question to ask, and, more often than not, it’s a question you ask instinctively when you meet new people. When you have a first impression of someone, it’s not about defining whether or not you like them, but... read more
Jul 1, 2018
Selling online isn’t hardly the mystical science that some would have you think. There are any number of ways that you can earn money by hocking wares and services online, but maybe the most recommended is your own eCommerce site. Having your pwn eCommerce site... read more
Jul 1, 2018
If you’re a business owner who sells products, there is a reasonable chance you will have to weigh the pros and cons of using private courier firms to make your deliveries at some point. The information in this post should help to set the record straight and ensure... read more
Jul 1, 2018
As aspiring entrepreneurs, quite often our business model is to open up some sort of shop or store. Whether you own a boutique selling clothes, a shop selling fresh produce or deli items, or simply a store showcasing your products, you want to make sure that you take... read more
Jul 1, 2018
In America in 2017, $410.02 billion was donated to charities all over the globe. This was the first time that an amount above $400 billion had been given, and it is estimated that 70% of that was given by individuals. This is frankly astonishing, but it isn’t... read more
Jun 24, 2018
If you operate a business then you will know more than anyone how important safety is. After all, if you don’t have the right safety protocols in place, then you could open yourself up to a ton of lawsuits and other trouble. You can avoid all of that by following some... read more
Jun 23, 2018
Image Credit If you’re currently looking to acquire premises for your startup, be that an office, creative space or even industrial space it suggests that you’ve turned a corner, going from a tiny acorn of an idea into a fledgling business – migrating from a... read more
Jun 15, 2018
https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-doing-high-five-1056552/ It’s an undeniable fact that your employees are the lifeblood of your business. Without them, there’s a pretty good chance that the whole thing could end up crumbling to the ground. And... read more
Jun 15, 2018
Pic Link Source When you think about running your business, you have an important decision to make. You need to consider whether you want to run a business from your home or from a fully functional office. For some people, this might seem like a no-brainer. Indeed,... read more
Jun 10, 2018
When you run a business, you deal with people from all walks of life, all backgrounds and all levels. You’ll be in contact with people from the top down, but most importantly, you’ll be dealing with suppliers on a daily basis. Your suppliers are some of the most... read more
Jun 6, 2018
Take a look at most people’s home office, and what you’ll see may be a pretty depressing sight: there’ll be a desk, chair, and harsh overhead light. Instead of getting creative and creating an awesome space, most people have an office that makes corporate offices look... read more
Jun 3, 2018
There are various challenges for any type of business. While retail might seem a little easier (compared to say, manufacturing complex products or health industries), one of the issues you have is a lot of competition. In retail, it can be difficult to get ahead of... read more
May 30, 2018
Getting a new business off the ground will undoubtedly be a struggle, but it’s particularly hard when you’re trying to sell products online. The major reason that you’ll struggle is the sheer amount of competition you’re up against. It’s easier than ever for anybody... read more
May 30, 2018
If you are thinking about starting a business in healthcare, you obviously want to make sure that you are going to get it as right as possible. The truth is that it is relatively straightforward to succeed in this area if you are careful about what you are doing. In... read more
May 28, 2018
Source When you’re searching for a business idea, you’ll spend a lot of time thinking about what constitutes a modern business. Businesses come in all shapes, sizes, and types. However, even within this variation, it’s easy to expect a few factors that apply across... read more
May 28, 2018
Image Credit: Unsplash Whether you are at the top of your game and running your own business or you are a middle manager trying to keep your team motivated, management skills are crucial to your everyday success and to your overall team spirit. You might not think it,... read more
May 27, 2018
It is a dream for more people now to start their own businesses. With the world of the internet making it all the more possible to start your business and make it happen, more people are wanting to take that plunge. However, like the best plans, is there really a... read more
May 27, 2018
Pexels Many things have been said about the working woman – how powerful, able, and strong she can be. However, just like anyone, we also have many home requirements to help us stay strong and focus on our daily tasks. This is because a career is not a sprint,... read more
May 27, 2018
Image Credit: Pixabay If you are trying to cut down your costs, whether you are going through a dry spell or just want to save a bit more, it is easy to make lots of tiny savings. You might switch to cheaper paper or change to off-brand coffee, but in the long run,... read more
May 24, 2018
Pxhere Enhancing your business is something you should always look to do. In doing so, it means that you’re taking your company and trying to make it better. There are many things you can do to attempt this, but what if you turned your attention to vehicles? It may... read more
May 24, 2018
Image via Pixabay Whatever your great dream or vision in life may be, one thing is certain: you will need to become an expert at time management if you want to bring your dreams into reality and overcome obstacles that are bound to pop up in your way. Unfortunately,... read more
May 21, 2018
Many people find a disconnect between their experiences at school or college and the “real world.” It might seem like it’s obvious that this is because the stakes get a lot higher, but it’s also because the skills you rely on can flip upside down. We spend a lot of... read more
May 21, 2018
(image) Do you ever think to yourself, if only I had more time to do the things I need to do each day at work? Whether you’re working for yourself or in employment to somebody else, you may find you never have enough of that precious commodity (yes, we are still... read more
May 21, 2018
We all love new technology, don’t we? We race for the latest smartphones and tablets, and we associate people owning new devices with wealth and success. The innovation of mobile technology has made it easy for people to use tablets and smartphones to access their... read more
May 19, 2018
Image Renovation projects can be a huge task for us and they can take a heck of a lot of time to complete. If you are thinking of renovating your home this year, there are a few simple ways you can make life easier and cut down your final costs, and here they are.... read more
May 19, 2018
Everyone entering the retail sector with their new business wants to find success quickly, but that’s one of those things that’s far easier said than done. Of course, you need to put the work in and there is no silver bullet answer to being successful. However, there... read more
May 19, 2018
To make your business a success you need to be seen within the marketplace. It doesn’t matter whether your business is small or multinational, if no one knows you exist, you won’t make any sales. This is where the importance of strong branding becomes apparent, you... read more
May 19, 2018
Whether you are running your business as a solopreneur or as a massive enterprise, it’s important to be aware of technology. Business and technology go together these days like bread and butter, and it’s close to impossible to have one without the other. Tech can be... read more
May 15, 2018
https://unsplash.com/photos/aEnH4hJ_Mrs Even though the world is largely digital, it’s still important to be able to operate in real life. As much as you need an online strategy that will rock your business idea, it’s not always enough. As an entrepreneur, you need to... read more
May 15, 2018
Home-based businesses are booming right now. Thanks to the extended reach of the internet, more people than ever are setting up from the safety of their home office. In fact, the number of Americans working from home has risen by 115% in the last decade. It’s easy to... read more
May 15, 2018
Small businesses can struggle with the ebbs and flows of their finances. In the early days of your business, you might find it difficult to judge exactly when those tough quieter periods will happen. If your business hasn’t been booming as much as it should be lately,... read more
May 13, 2018
Photo Credit If you don’t already know this, you are your children’s entire world. From little babies, they learned that your face symbolized love, warmth, comfort, safety, and all that they needed to survive. As they grew up, you were right there every... read more
May 12, 2018
Starting a business at home is easier than ever with so many great, easy-to-use selling platforms that anybody can use. All you really have to do is come up with a great product and get started. You’ve also got the benefit of incredibly low running costs. You’re not... read more
May 12, 2018
Whether you are planning to make your own jewelry or refurbish used furniture and sell it locally or online, you will need to create a work space. Instead of renting a workshop, you can easily turn a spare room, conservatory, or garage into a stunning work space on a... read more
May 9, 2018
Pexels When it comes to moving into a brand new office, you will probably think that getting it set up won’t be too difficult. You just need to redecorate and add plenty of furniture and tech equipment, right? Well, that’s certainly the basics of putting together a... read more
May 7, 2018
Pixabay So you’re running your own business? Congratulations! This is a big moment for you because it means that all that previous planning and hard work has paid off. You now have what you set out to get. However, this does not mean that you can relax quite... read more
May 7, 2018
Image via Pixabay Moving from an office job to working from home can be a positive career shift. Your time is your own. You’re the master of your own space, and you can take a break to make lunch more or less whenever you want. You don’t even have to get out of your... read more
May 6, 2018
Image source The idea that simplicity is a secret to success has been kicking around for some time now, probably since Einstein put his two pennies out there. But it’s pretty safe to say the modern day pioneers of simplicity are Apple. It’s what we all strive for or.,... read more
May 6, 2018
Women in sciences, women in tech, women in engineering, and women in mathematics. STEM has been an amazing career choice for years, except the path way for women wasn’t always clear. It still isn’t a simple path to choose, but the perks are plenty. Let’s take a look... read more
May 6, 2018
Link If you own and run a small business that designs and manufactures original products, there is a reasonable chance you will want to attend some relevant trade shows in the near future. There are thousands of them every year all around the world, so you may want to... read more
May 5, 2018
It’s time for a genius business idea. Credit We’ve heard about the concept of running a business from home or just plain working from home. But, what about the idea of using your home to formulate a business idea? While everyone else is out there thinking up crazy... read more
May 4, 2018
Working from home is a luxury that not many people have the chance to enjoy. It allows you to choose your own working hours, and not even have to bother getting dressed to work if you don’t feel like it. However, when you’re running your own business from home, you... read more
May 4, 2018
You’ve heard of curb appeal on your home to help it sell faster and also for your own personal enjoyment? Well the same applies for your business. Many business owners don’t think about the exterior of their business because everything they think they need to attract... read more
May 4, 2018
Pexels Taking the first step on your role to business excellence is exciting, but it does require that you prepare yourself. The life of a great businesswoman is hard and requires some very strong temerity to make it through. Luckily, these are two things that a... read more
May 4, 2018
What builds a great brand? There a lot of different ways to answer the question, from looking at what, exactly, defines to your brand to how you spread it and build recognition. Most businesses can name a different part of their brand that’s most valuable. The one... read more
May 1, 2018
Successful businesses don’t just happen overnight, they take time, work, and effort to bring to fruition. As a modern entrepreneur, you should be looking at ways you can improve your brand, and running a smoother business is a good place to start with this. You need... read more
Apr 29, 2018
When you work or run a business from home, it’s all too easy to find yourself losing the “home” element. While you may have imagined that working from home would have involved a single room — the room you designate as an office — you will soon find that it doesn’t... read more
Apr 29, 2018
Image One of the most important things you need to consider when you come to bu doing your business and opening your first office up is to make a fire safety strategy for your employees. This is something which you may not initially think about when building your... read more
Apr 29, 2018
“The beauty of the imposter syndrome is you vacillate between extreme egomania and a complete feeling of, ‘I’m a fraud! Oh God, they’re on to me! I’m a fraud!’ So you just try to ride the egomania when it comes and enjoy it, and then slide through the idea of... read more
Apr 29, 2018
Image source If you are an entrepreneur, one of the most important things you need to be able to do is to manage your time as efficiently as possible. In the business world, time really is money, and not only that but if you’re running a small business almost... read more
Apr 29, 2018
Flickr When you run a business, one of the most important things that you can do in order to create as many positive leads as you can, as well as building up a solid relationship between you and the potential customers, is to reach out to your target audience. Those... read more
Apr 26, 2018
If you believe in your business idea completely and without reserve, then you aren’t just looking to start building a presence on the market, you want to make sure it’s ready to grow as soon as possible. Through growth lies the path to real profit, but many businesses... read more
Apr 26, 2018
https://www.pexels.com/photo/background-balance-business-commerce-583846/ Running a business is a learning curve. You are going to learn so many things along the way, and you will make a lot of mistakes too. It is a natural part of the process. However, one... read more
Apr 24, 2018
If you’re someone who has ever been online, and that’s almost everyone in the world, you know every site you go to is going to collect data on you. It’s how companies find their readers and customers, how search engines construct algorithms for their ad placements,... read more
Apr 24, 2018
Image Entrepreneurship sounds like a really fun and exciting venture, but it’s also a lot of hard work. Success does not happen overnight, and it’s important to ensure that you put in the effort required to make your company successful. You need to be sure you are... read more
Apr 24, 2018
Attending events like trade shows is one of the best ways to promote your business. It can get you in front of people who otherwise might not notice your existence. Whether you’re trying to target other businesses and professionals or market your products to... read more
Apr 24, 2018
Brand visibility is a big deal. In fact, it can mean the difference between a customer picking you company or plumping for your competitor instead. That is why it is so important to get your brand noticed positively as much as possible. To do this, there are many... read more
Apr 24, 2018
Who doesn’t want to have a little bit more cash in their bank account come the end of the month? Alas, finding that money can be a little harder said than done. With many people competing for the online ways to make money, we have to find ways to make money that make... read more
Apr 23, 2018
Photo credit Depending on what your business is, location can be the ultimate dea lbreaker. For many companies, the bad choice of where to set up shop can doom their operation from the start. But budgets and other competing priorities can often have much more of an... read more
Apr 23, 2018
Pexels Your business personality means almost everything when it comes to informing your firm of the little decisions that matter. It also means catering a new understanding of your business style. Without this, you might be prone to following the decisions of someone... read more
Apr 21, 2018
Flickr Business expansion and development is the sure-fire sign of the company that’s doing considerably well. If you have the money to spend on business equipment, more in-depth marketing techniques, and can hire new staff members, you can feel the temptation... read more
Apr 21, 2018
Image Credit We all understand the power of uniqueness, and in particular, the importance of having a clear value proposition that differentiates you from the competition… but in such a competitive and often commoditized marketplace where similar companies, offering... read more
Apr 21, 2018
Very few businesses are still resistant to the notion of content marketing. There’s simply no better way of giving your business a voice and a sense of personality. It can make a huge difference in establishing your brand and setting you apart from your competitors.... read more
Apr 21, 2018
If you’re trying to make a splash in the healthcare sector, it’s essential to keep an eye on the balance sheets. It’s incredibly important to have an excellent reputation and to attract rave reviews, but ultimately, the most pressing concern is being able to generate... read more
Apr 21, 2018
When it comes to running a business that manufactures anything in any way, you’ve invested thousands in making sure you’ve got the right equipment, and there’s a good chance machines do most of the hard labor for you. Of course you have human operators on the factory... read more
Apr 18, 2018
Being able to run your business from home is something that many people dream of doing. It allows you to work in an environment in which you’re comfortable, all while being there to take care of any other commitments you may have like children or pets. However, if you... read more
Apr 18, 2018
Image Credit Every business needs to protect itself from risk as is everywhere. As an entrepreneur it’s presumed that you’re comfortable with an element of risk, however, one area you don’t want to risk is the security of your business. Today, one of the biggest... read more
Apr 17, 2018
Image Credit: Stock Snap When you are starting a business, it’s vital to make sure that you have a thorough plan. Ideally, your plan should set out exactly what you are going to do, including the cost of set up, running costs, projected profits and even a marketing... read more
Apr 16, 2018
Photo Credit All businesses require equipment of some kind, and when it comes to purchasing it, you’ll want to be sure that you get the right products at the right price. After all, the equipment that you use makes a big difference to the efficiency of your... read more
Apr 16, 2018
https://unsplash.com/photos/eHD8Y1Znfpk Every business owner has visions of success. So much so that the idea of actually finding success can be incredibly overwhelming. When you start to think about what you want to achieve and where you want to be, you don’t always... read more
Apr 13, 2018
Regardless of whether you’re a business owner, blogger, or self-employed entrepreneur, building a popular website that reaches the widest audience possible is vital. Indeed, that is the best way to spread your message and ensure you put your brand before as many... read more
Apr 13, 2018
American Banking Executive and Author, Herbert Prochnow, used to say that economists wouldn’t have to make decisions if better business decisions were made from the start. Ultimately, what he meant was that every business owner has the ability to create the market... read more
Apr 13, 2018
If you are to keep your business going strong these days, you absolutely need to make sure you are using some kind of digital marketing or another. This much is probably clear to anyone who runs a business today, but what is less obvious is just how to go about it. As... read more
Apr 12, 2018
https://unsplash.com/photos/W7K3LJHcsu8 Being a mom in business is definitely something that is going to help you really change your life. When you love being a mom, but you also love your career, you can often find it really tough when you’re on maternity leave and... read more
