Anybody that hasn’t been living under a rock for the past decade knows that the world economy was hit by a recession. So many industries struggled and countless businesses went under. Huge amounts of people lost their jobs and it seemed as though everybody was having a hard time. But not everybody was affected in… Read more »
If there’s one thing a small business can’t afford, it’s to operate in a vacuum. The digital age affords us unparalleled connectivity with thousands upon thousands of potential leads out there and if you’re not taking advantage of it, you can bet that your competitors are. While small businesses face a constant uphill struggle to… Read more »
It’s every entrepreneur’s dream, to expand their business past the local or regional level. Even the national seems minuscule when the objective is to hang your feet over the edge of home soil and dip your toes into the ocean. The term ‘going global’ is meant to describe a when a business makes that giant… Read more »
Regardless of the niche, all entrepreneurs need to work hard to reduce start-up expenditure. It’s often difficult to get high levels of investment from the bank these days. The global financial crisis made those institutions a little more careful about how much cash they hand out. Still, with the right business plan, it’s possible to… Read more »
There is no denying that smartphone devices are a central figure in modern society. Those handheld gadgets are used by billions on a daily basis, and it’s virtually impossible to imagine how we’d survive without them. Despite their omnipresence, however, very few people utilise them in the best possible fashion. The fine line between smartphone… Read more »
To protect your business is a broad term and by securing one aspect of it, you’re not necessarily keeping it fully protected. A company takes care of the health and safety of its employees, ensures that its physical resources are looked after, as well as abstract ideas; anything can be stolen these days, and criminals… Read more »
Making sure your company is operating in the most financially efficient way possible should be a priority for every business owner. But over time, it becomes harder and harder to keep control of your business expenses, especially if your company is growing rapidly. Getting the right accountants on board is certainly a good starting point,… Read more »
Think about how often you’ve relied on your employees for something. If a business were completely operable by a single person, then there would be many people without jobs. An employee’s purpose is to make up for your weaknesses, but also to extend your influence and ability. For instance, if you’re only capable of processing… Read more »
So many modern businesses spend such a great deal of their time trying to bring in new customers that they often fail to think enough about the ones that they already have. After all, as great as it is to bring in new customers, without your existing ones your business could never have succeeded in… Read more »
At some point, all businesses have to decide to try and grow. Without this push, it’s impossible for your business to get further than a start-up. You won’t be able to start working towards a higher income, as you won’t have the resources to provide to more customers. Of course, though, growth isn’t a simple… Read more »