When you have worked hard to build up your business, the last thing you want is for it to be ruined by a safety issue that could have so easily been managed. Unfortunately, it’s only usually in hindsight that business owners look back and wish they had done something differently in terms of managing the… Read more »
Quitting your day job to go into business for yourself is not a decision that anyone makes lightly. It’s often the result of a slow and gradual shift away from the day job and into full-time entrepreneurship. Savvy entrepreneurs develop their business alongside their regular employment. They develop their brand and establish an online presence… Read more »
Design is essential for all businesses, whether you have a physical space, an online one or both. The layout of your website, or the layout of your shops or offices, can make all the difference to customers clicking or interacting with you. A good design can welcome customers, and be informative and comfortable, to help… Read more »
Those outside the profession seem to assume that us creatives get an easy ride. That for some reasons it’s all coffee breaks and strolls in the park. However, anybody employed for their creative talents will know that is a load of hogwash, and just like anyone else, what we can achieve in the time available… Read more »
It can be difficult for small businesses to reach new audiences, but there are plenty of ways to do this without breaking the bank. If you are a small business owner you will probably be used to doing a lot of the leg work yourself, and this is probably the best way to save you… Read more »
Your customers should know that you value their custom and care about the experience they have when they visit your company. If they don’t, you’ll quickly find that customer fall away and start heading to the competition instead. That’s obviously not what you want, so it’s worth taking steps to really show your customers that… Read more »
Taking your business overseas and becoming an international company is the ultimate goal for most business owners. That’s when you know that you’ve really made it, but that doesn’t mean you should rush into it. When you’re trying to take your business across the pond, timing is key. If you do it before you’re ready… Read more »
When it comes to growing your business, knowledge is power. Only with a thorough understanding of your own business can you hope to take on those who are already established within your sector. It simply isn’t enough to know your target market, you have to know your own doings inside-and-out to maximise efficiency, productivity and… Read more »