In business, there are so many technical components to get right, that we can end up working for the machinery, rather than having it work for us. As such, it’s a very delicate balance between technology and productivity. But in the round, productivity needs to be the priority so the business can improve. Is productivity […]
Business Management
Improve Your Business by Treating Your Team Right
Owning a small to medium-sized business means that you already have a lot on your hands. Besides from maintaining the daily processes of your business, there is also an entire team to take care of – and, of course, multiple competitors you should try to stay one step ahead of.
4 Things to Look for When Hiring Employees for Your Small Startup
The things to look for when hiring employees for a startup are a bit different compared to when you are hiring for a long-established company. Startup failure statistics are discouraging and a large part of those businesses fell through exactly because they didn’t have the right team (CBInsights). Now, I’ve made this topic far more […]
How to Prevent the Taxman Taking All Your Profits
If you are working hard all year, you might think that it is unfair that you have to pay all the tax without being given the chance to reinvest your profits and grow your business.
Using Technology to Help Your Small Business
With a small business, you may already have had some success and therefore looking to find more opportunities and ways to help your company grow. Technology and the digital world is becoming more and more critical to businesses and if you’re looking at how technology can help your small business then keep reading.
6 Things Every New Business Owner Needs to Survive Their First Year
Are you thinking of starting a business? Whilst it may seem as though becoming an entrepreneur is an incredibly exciting time, it’s important to know that it can also be a stressful journey to take. With so many different things to consider before you get started, being as prepared as you will ensure you’re successful. […]
Dropping Sales? Here’s How to Fix It
Your business’ life is going to go through a lot of stages. Before you started this venture, you might have been under the impression that it’s going to follow one, straight, and prosperous line – but this is, of course, far from the case.
Deadbeat Employees: How Do You Manage Them?
A deadbeat worker is a nightmare for a boss. As well as calling in sick whenever he fancies, he’s the type of guy to be late, complain about everything, and slack off at every opportunity. From a productivity point of view, he’s killing the company because he’s not earning his salary. And, employment laws mean […]
Keep an Eye on These Areas of Your Business for Success
Keeping your business running smoothly can be a challenge at the best of times, so you need to be keeping a close eye on certain areas of your business. We are not talking about departments such as marketing or research here. Instead, we are talking about a more broad scope of areas. In this article, […]
Immediate Action Required: 5 Problems Your Business Cannot Afford to Ignore
Anybody that thinks running a business is all fun and games is either lying or deluded. It’s inevitable that things will go wrong from time to time, and handling this is just another challenge that you need to master.