Keeping your overheads down is one of the best things you can do for your business. The lower your expenses are, the better your profits will be and the more likely it is that you will be able to weather any storms in the economy now and in the future. The good news is, whether you’re a small business seemingly existing on a shoestring as it is or you’re a huge multi-national company with a huge budget, there are numerous things you can do to reduce your overheads – here are just some of them: Review, Review. Review Review every…
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Have you noticed that it has never been easier to start a business? It seems everyone is doing it. If you have a smartphone and a little bit of time, you can get a business up and running today. That is not to say that the business you start that way will be any good. It probably won’t make you money. And it very likely will not last very long. So let us begin with the premise that what you want to start is a real business with the potential to make a difference and last a long time. If…
Even when we buy a used car, the dealer often offers us a warranty. It seems like a good idea, and to be sure, we don’t want to feel like we’ve bought a lemon if something goes wrong months later. However, those warranties only cover a short amount of time at the beginning of your ownership period. This is the exact time when things are less likely to break down. To draw coverage out longer, you can purchase an other kinds of warranties for your car. More Tech, More Warranties There are various reasons why more and more owners are…
A business shouldn’t be hunting for money, but a business can often find itself doing just that when the market is how it is. Just like in personal circumstances, it’s hard to actually get by, and there’s a lot of spending involved with not a lot of results. But for the most part, you should find yourself comfortable with money when you’re running a business. If you don’t, there’s a few things you can do to make sure you’re picking up the pennies, here are just a few of them for you! Your Employment Tactics So many companies waste so…
The vast majority of businesses today use Office 365 in some capacity. It is, therefore, important that you and your employees know how to use this platform efficiently so that your team can work productively and get projects completed as quickly as possible. Considering the sheer functionality and mass of features that Office 365 brings to the table, it is likely that there are a few productivity hacks that you are not aware of. So, read on to discover how you can make your life and your team’s life much easier when using Office 365… Collaborate on Word documents in…
This blog is all about taking control of your personal finances. And what better way to do this than by establishing your own business? Many salaried workers grow frustrated not only by their jobs but the lack of opportunity within their chosen sector. They have been raised to believe in meritocracy and that hard work and persistence pay dividends. Yet they spend years going above and beyond, putting in unpaid overtime and making themselves indispensable to their line managers only for their wages to stagnate and their career prospects dwindle with every passing year. In this culture, it’s little wonder…
Funding your business is no small feat. It takes time, effort, a lot of thought and very often is a labor of love. If you already have your business start-up idea or looking for the best franchise to own, then you’ll be either starting to save or looking for the best ways to get started. In this article there will be a couple of options, not every financing avenue will suit every person, so look at what will suit your situation. The first and most obvious route is a bank loan. Although in previous years, it has become a little…
Employees tend to work so much better when it is in an office that they love, as well as one that is set up to enhance their productivity. There are a number of different ways that you can create the right working environment that we will discuss in more detail in this article. Get the balance right and you should improve both productivity and employee retention. So, without further ado, let’s discuss how you can get employees to love their office. Stay Organised First and foremost, employees want to work in a place where it appears that everything runs smoothly.…
To different business owners, there will always be different reasons for why their successful. For some, it will be their innovative nature and their ability to understand the customers. For others, it will be all about the product and how it serves their audience. But then, there’s also the visual element for a lot of businesses too. Because no matter what your business strategy is, who you’re targeting, and what you’re trying to achieve, there is always some level of visual importance that comes into play. After all, if your audience doesn’t like what they see before they know anything…
Bringing together a remote workforce is a perfect way of saving money for your business. Remote workers have far fewer costs attached to them – compared to full-time employees that come to work in your office. One of the many benefits is that you don’t even need an office, which saves a fortune on monthly rent/expenses. There are other benefits, but that’s a different article for a different day. Today, we’ll address a key issue some business owners have with a remote workforce; managing them effectively. When your workers are in different places, it can be hard to enforce productivity…