So many businesses that are up to scratch with the way their IT systems work have now moved on over to the cloud. Less hot server rooms and more nifty access to documents from wherever you are? Sounds great, doesn’t it? Cloud computing is the system of using computer services over the internet and it’s … Read more
As a business owner, you already know that there are benefits to giving away company-branded products to your loyal and future customers. It’s a good way to cement your relationships, reward their interest, and all-around integrate your business into their lives, in however small a way. But it’s not just enough to pick any old … Read more
People have the idea that if you want to work from home, then you need to find a job within a company that encourages remote working. This is not true. Anyone can work from home, though it does suit people with certain skills more than others. If you have the gift of conversation and know … Read more
Trying to run a modern startup on a daily basis is something you have to make sure you figure out as much as you possibly can. There are so many pitfalls and mistakes and problems that can arise, and it is important that you are able to navigate the market more effectively. You have to … Read more
Business clothes are inherently not made for comfort. Well, let’s not go that far. They use some of the highest quality materials in the world and they do contour your body’s shape by their inherent nature. However, they are formal and not made to lounge around in. No doubt that you would rather be in … Read more
Many businesses struggle when it comes to good advertising, so if that’s the position you find yourself in at the moment, don’t worry about it too much. There are plenty of companies that fail to hit the mark at first, but the most important thing about advertising is to learn from mistakes and to be … Read more
It’s no secret that most new businesses fail. For budding entrepreneurs, the statistics make for terrifying reading, but there are ways of steering clear of trouble. If the waters get choppy, it’s essential to be able to steady the ship and stay afloat, and one of the best ways of doing this is to make … Read more
As a small business owner, it can be tough to compete against the major players in your industry when it comes to attracting attention. However, with a little savvy and psychological marketing knowledge, you can make a huge difference to your customer acquisition and retention – not to mention your sales figures. Let’s take a … Read more
The office spaces form the backbone of your business operation, and the success or failure in this arena can set the tone for your entire venture. While there are many factors to consider, the focus should be on efficiency. Simple gestures can make a big difference, especially when they are knitted together. Here are … Read more
While it seems that now, a lack of technical knowledge is the best way for a business to head south quickly; we need to pose the question if we are actually relying on technology too much in business. Because the biggest goal we have nowadays is to sufficiently protect our data, if we are open … Read more
via GIPHY We all remember that iconic scene in Dickens when brave little Oliver asks for more gruel. Sadly, most of us also know that the request didn’t end up well for the little chap. As a manager, it would pay to remember Oliver when employees come knocking. Though they aren’t orphans facing a … Read more
If you’re starting a business in 2018, the chances are that you’ll consider your online presence before anything else. We’re all about websites, contact forms, and social media accounts now. As such, you might not even spare a thought for your telephone communications in the early days. Who phones companies nowadays, anyway? In truth, … Read more
Ah, how nice it would be if we could maintain the momentum and enthusiasm that drove our business when we first got it underway. Alas, it’s not to be. After a while, our enthusiasm tends to wane a little bit, and before we know it, we’re sleepwalking our way through our daily operations. Things don’t … Read more
All businesses need some promoting which is why you will see even the large multinationals still adverting and offering special deals. People tend to think of marketing and promotions as something for new startups, and although it is important for them, if existing companies stop promoting themselves the newbies will soon start to take their … Read more
When you’re just starting up in the world of business, it’s quite tough to find enough funding for everything. The only option is, of course, that we try to do everything ourselves – it needs to be done, in any way, and if you want it to be done well you might as well take … Read more