3 steps to selling your business
An entrepreneurs dream is to create a business which is profitable and successful. More and more people are taking the plunge and starting up on their own, but it isn’t as easy as what people may think. From the planning stages through to securing the financial support, creating and maintaining a successful business takes a…
The Daily ‘Cognitive Helpers’ Of Your Staff
It’s important to take care of your staff. From their salaries to their benefits, to other considerations you might not think of. You might initially think this could be ample parking space outside the office, relaxed smart casual office attire requirements, and a good sense of business humour to keep people working together in a…
A Graphic Designer in Your Pocket
Taking photos and shooting videos on your phone or tablet has never been easier, and with a wealth of amazing editing features, including retouching tools, filters, border packs, collage tools, and soon – photo templates – image editing with Instasize is like having a graphic designer on hand at anytime. So here are a…
More Knowledge. More Money
It goes without saying that knowledge is power, but do you think that the more knowledge you have, the more money you’re going to make? Well, this does not ring true with everyone, but for some people, the knowledge they have with how to run a business is amazing, but the knowledge they have with…
Maximising Your Marketing With a Few Easy Steps
Online sales are booming, and showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. If you aren’t in on the action, then you’re missing out. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your online marketing. Round – ups If people are talking about it, you can round it up and…
Handling The Physical Side Of Ecommerce
The idea of running an online business is often a very appealing one to those new to the game. With this sort of company seeming like an excellent choice for those strapped for time, a lot of people find themselves struggling once they get started with this, making it hard to keep things balanced. For…
George Soros: The man who broke the Bank of England
Forex is a very big industry and there are many stories hidden in this world. If you are trading in this industry, you will know about the turtle experiment which was done in the 1980s that proved the world that nobody from any background can be a successful trader if they received the right and…
Little Ms. Pack-Me: 4 Wrapping Skills To Pay The Bills
Businesses come up with a range of ideas to market their products. Looking back, there are probably a few which stick out in your mind. The trade show that went awry, or the novelty stunt that leads to an increase in traffic. As creative as marketers are, and they are because it’s their job, they…
How Retailers Can Tell Positive Stories Using Social Media
It’s easy to get caught up in negative news, and for retailers – there’s even more of it around than you might think. From falling sales to disgruntled customers, a search online will reveal just how grim the situation can be. So how can you turn it around? For many businesses, including retail, social…
Great Leaders Are Ruthless, And You Have To Be Too
Take a look at any great, successful leader, and there are features which stand out like a sore thumb. For instance, the willingness to work 100 hour weeks, Monday to Monday, without a break. On top of this, the best also use their time incredibly efficiently. Quite simply, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos don’t work…
Strategies to Increase Business Efficiency
If you want to increase your profits, then you can either sell more stuff or reduce your expenses. It is much easier to do the latter than the former, and one of the best ways to reduce your expenses is by increasing the efficiency of your company. With that in mind, we’re going to…
The Pitfalls Of A Home Office (And How To Avoid Them)
Working from home has become increasingly popular over the last few years. With the rise in cloud technology, a home office has practicalities for both employee and freelance worker alike. There’s no need to endure the daily commute; it cuts out the number of sick days from staff who ‘just can’t be bothered’ to roll…