• Businesswoman Interview
    Management

    Your Company’s HR Processes Probably Suck. Here’s Why

    It doesn’t matter whether you run a small business or a large corporation. Human resources are at the heart of your company and are pivotal in helping it grow. We all know that the people we hire are what makes our enterprises great and successful. So it will come as no surprise that a poorly implemented HR department will do your business no favors. Do you find that your business has a high turnover of staff? Are your employees generally unhappy about some aspects of their work? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, your HR processes probably suck. Here’s why: Your employees don’t know what they…

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    Management

    Protecting Your Business From Disaster

    Although the modern business arena is brimming with opportunity for people with the right mindset, this is balanced out by a number of different risks and hazards which my pose a serious threat to the company you’ve worked so hard to establish. Obviously, you don’t want your business to come crashing down due to one little instance of negligence! Here are a few important tips for protecting your business from disaster.

  • Office Health Hazards
    Mental Health

    Has Your Office Turned Into a Health Hazard?

    Work is something everyone has to do eventually. Whether we’re on a construction site operating heavy machinery or sitting in an office typing away on a keyboard, it’s important to put our health and safety as a priority instead of our work. However, offices can be extremely busy, loud and very stressful places to work in. As a result, they can quickly turn from a peaceful and quiet atmosphere into a dangerous health hazard full of hidden surprises that can catch us off guard and make us hate our work. Not only that, but your health could be at risk if your employer or your fellow co-workers are neglecting basic…

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    Marketing

    5 Examples of Psychology on Landing Pages

    As a digital marketing company we spend a lot of time studying conversions rates and testing theories out to see if conversion rates can be improved. One of the areas we’ve had most success with is applying psychological principals to how the landing page is design and the type of content that is added to the page. The human brain is a wonderful thing and it’s amazing how much power there is in psychology. Online marketing has evolved rapidly over the past few decades and so have the way customers interact with websites. With years of research and surfing the web, customers are now immune to a lot of traditional…

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    Finance

    Business Cars – Leasing, Purchasing or Other Schemes?

    Obtaining a business car can be extremely challenging as there are so many different options to consider. Whether to lease, purchase, hire-purchase or finance an automobile is a query that many business owners ask themselves, plus you also need to decide on whether to opt for a brand new car or go second hand. The answer to these questions will depend on your financial situation, needs and personal preference, but here is a closer look at your options. Purchasing Purchasing a business vehicle is ideal for a company that wants to own the car and plans on using it for years to come. This can be an expensive method and…

  • Video Marketing
    Marketing

    5 Ways Live Video Streaming Boosts Business Growth

    Buyers are increasingly getting used to watching and sharing short videos on social media. Platforms such as Facebook provide different alternatives for online advertisers looking for innovative ways for live streaming. Live streamed videos capture the attention of internet users fast. They provide an alternative for sellers to market products and services in ways that bolster their businesses.

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    Internet,  Security,  Software

    The Blockchain and The Byzantine Generals Problem

    Twenty years ago, nobody would have predicted the impact that a popularized global information network would have on society–and even though the internet has only been around for a little over two decades, we still have yet to max out its potential, with wearables, connected home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) components just recently becoming popular. Nevertheless our dependence on the worldwide web is easily demonstrated. For example, in 2014, it was calculated that $1.2 million dollars worth of business was done every 30 seconds online, and Pew Research released a report showing that only about 13 percent of Americans don’t use the internet. You would think that…

  • Instagram Phone
    Internet

    Is Instagram the Future of Social Media?

    Instagram, which initially started as a social platform for sharing your best photos, has turned into one of the most popular social media websites. Till today, more than 40 billion photos have been shared by a 400 million active Instagram users. While it might have sounded unbelievable even a year back, but Instagram actually has got a much more number of active users as compared to not just Twitter but Facebook as well.

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    General Education

    5 Wise Ways To Use Plagiarism Detection Software

    Plagiarism detection is a topical issue for each writer and scholar. You need confidence that your writing is unique. On the flipside, you can’t create your piece without working with the source. It could be an academic paper, a research article or a blog post. The report from Center for Academic Integrity demonstrates curious results. 80 % of students confessed that they have cheated at least for one time! The sad truth is that plagiarism comes not only from mindless copy-paste. An ineffective paraphrase or word-to-word translation also makes your writing unoriginal. Today, you can find the variety of plagiarism detection tools from paid to free. Some of them offer…

  • Renovations
    Marketing

    How to Market Your Remodeling Business Properly

    Marketing any sort of small business can be tough. In the world of remodeling, the fact is that you’ve probably got a dozen competitors in your area. Getting your voice heard above the din can be difficult. That doesn’t mean that you can’t market your business successfully and get the clients that you want and need to grow. It just means that you’re going to have to be smart and creative about how you market your remodeling business. Use this guide to learn more about how you can stand out in a crowded marketplace where consumers have more choices than ever. Understand Your Skills As a home remodeling franchisee, you…

  • Cloud Computing
    Internet

    10 Things to Consider While Choosing the Cloud Server

    Today, cloud computing and AWS has become one of the most talked-about topics within the field of information technology. There are several IT giants like Amazon, Microsoft and Google who are presenting some wonderful examples of this latest form of computing technology. A substantial part of credit for this ever expanding field of the cloud hosting services certainly goes to these IT giants. Cloud computing has made it easier for businesses to outsource their infrastructure. AWS is a great option to allow businesses to increase their effectiveness and focus on their core business. It is a secure, affordable and reliable platform that makes cloud computing accessible to businesses which would never…