The way business is done differs significantly from location to location, and this can be extremely jarring for individuals of a global business interacting with others that have a different background. Some nations have their own form of etiquette, while others have a completely different ethos that needs to be noted if your business is … Read more
Source Lots of people know the challenges that can come with starting a new business. What people tend to forget about are the challenges that come next. If you’re smart about how you run things, then the time will eventually come when you’ll start thinking about expansion. That’s one of the most exciting stages of … Read more
Many people feel uncomfortable asking for money – whether it’s to fund a new business idea, a loan to cover some short-term debt, or investment funds to keep your business solvent. Some small business owners perceive a negative stigma around asking for help, especially when it comes to asking friends and family to help. There are plenty … Read more
Image Pixabay CC0 License If your business is thriving right now, you may be considering expanding it. Expanding your business to a new location and opening additional offices is a milestone in the life of any business owner. Seeing all your hard work culminate in success is an exciting prospect, and proves that you have … Read more
Image source: freepik Running a local business usually means that you have less competition but also a lot smaller customer pool. In order to make people buy from you, you need to find a way to boost their brand loyalty. The biggest problem with boosting your brand loyalty lies in the fact that you need … Read more
You have two options when it comes to delivery: do it yourself or use a courier service. Hiring a courier service that handles only on-demand delivery sounds like a great idea: their business model is exclusively executing deliveries, and outsourcing should cut down on your overhead, right? Unfortunately, wrong. Sanitation concerns, lack of connection with … Read more
This article is originally posted on Gigster.com “A great overview by Gigster CEO Chris Keene on how the gig economy is transforming work in the enterprise by making it more customer-centric and high performance. Don’t miss the stories of companies actually doing this.” Dion Hintchcliffe, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research As software continues … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos in many working practices. Businesses have closed physical premises and limited their contact with the public. Many have been forced to implement remote working and management strategies, often without any experience in the area. We can choose to see this as a learning curve, however. It’s an opportunity to … Read more
Image Source There are plenty of reasons that you started your small business. You have a passion for what you do. You wanted more flexibility and control over your career. You saw a need that you could fill. For the most part, small business ownership is everything you hoped it would be. But, that doesn’t … Read more
Acoustics affect critical aspects of a building’s function, from productivity in the office and communication in the classroom, to the price an apartment, condominium or single-family home can command. Understanding how to select a combination of building materials, system designs, and construction technologies that will provide the most appropriate sound control is key to creating … Read more
Making the most of your freight vehicles and drivers is a constant challenge for all trucking companies, large and small. And that’s especially important in an economy where the competition on price is increasing all the time. In 2019, increasing price pressure from competitors was a significant challenge for 41% of trucking companies and 38% … Read more
The popularity of remote work is growing, and many managers want to implement this format in their companies. But they’re afraid that they won’t be able to control their work processes. You can start small by reading these tips… Advice. 1. Move on to remote work gradually Managing a remote team requires a completely different … Read more
Part of building a successful company is creating a peaceful, collaborative, and supportive work environment for your team. But no matter how great your work environment (or your team members), at some point, conflict is inevitable. You can’t avoid workplace conflict entirely. But it’s how you handle that conflict—both as a leader and as an … Read more
Metrics Matter: Get the B2B Sales Boost You’re Looking For! Need a B2B sales boost? It’s not as hard as you think. The right tactics and tools can get you moving in the right direction, and the right metrics can help you build a data-driven marketing powerhouse for the wins you need in this troubled … Read more
Summer slowdowns typically impact a small business. Employees and clients take vacations. Business quiets down and it can be tough to stay motivated. In an effort to get inspired we asked 10 business leaders, “What is your top tip for staying productive in summer, from a personal standpoint?” Check out their responses for making the … Read more