Did you know that over 89% of all US businesses employ fewer than 20 people? And with the rise of freelancing, this number is bound to go down even further. As a small business owner today, you have a chance to save money and boost your company’s productivity by outsourcing to freelancers instead of actually […]
Business Management
Home Business Costs You Might Forget About
If you’re about to up and start your own home based business, you’ve probably got a spreadsheet all laid out. On it you’ve written out all of your expenses, and how frequently they will occur, and you know the general score. You know how much you need to sell in order to make a profit, […]
Conflict in the Workplace Is Unavoidable, but Not Undefeatable
Conflict is an unavoidable part of human interactions, scientists proved this. So, if you work with people, you need to prepare for it. Conflict resolution within a team requires finesse because you need to not only solve the problem but also ensure that everyone involved is able to work together in the future.
Own Your Business with Business Management Skills
Being a woman in business isn’t like it used to be in the “Mad Men” days but it isn’t a walk in the park, either. That is why implementing a few strategies can go a long way towards making it in what is still something of a man’s world.
Looking Beyond the Resume: Hiring the Right Person
Bringing in the right people to your team is always important, but can be a bit of a challenge. Sifting through piles of resumes and spending time in interviews can help you to find someone with the skills and personality to fit into your team, but it can be difficult to know what to look […]
Five Ways to Improve Staff Productivity
Being productive all the time is impossible, after all we’re only human. We can’t always be at 100% all the time, but when you’re running a business, you do want your staff to be as productive as possible. So here are five ways to improve staff productivity.
Hiring Tips for a Winning Team
When running a small business, hiring the right people for your team is an essential thing to do. Business is a difficult thing to maintain and grow, and as a business owner, you should take the time and make the effort to choose the best possible employees for your team. The right employee will be […]
Work Bonuses That Your Team Will Actually Appreciate
If you want to encourage your team to work harder for your business, then work bonuses are a fantastic way for you to do this. Take a look below to see some of the best incentives to offer.
Never Get Caught in an Office IT Network Downtime Event
Most businesses have their own networks. Very few businesses have to rely on digital services to provide them with such services that would create an online network for them. Chief among them are home businesses who obviously don’t have their own servers, they don’t have their own LAN and they don’t have their own hard […]
Is Your Business Safe from Phishing Attacks?
Phishing emails are emails that cyber-criminals will send in order to trick you into revealing sensitive information or clicking links that download viruses and help them bypass your security. They look incredibly convincing and so many people get caught out by them. If you’re running a business, they’re a big danger because you have a […]