Owning your first business is an exciting milestone for an entrepreneur. Statistics say that only 50% of businesses make it past the first 5 years. Therefore the first year is crucial when it comes to setting the tone for your … Continue reading
Almost every business could benefit from customized banners, more targeted print advertising, and promotional products. Whether you’re talking about screen printing or digital printing, print shops offer particular services and economies of scale that other businesses need but probably don’t … Continue reading
Most businesses these days require technology on some level or another. It is rare to find a business that doesn’t have the use for a computer, telephone, credit card machine, or even cash register. When any of these things becomes … Continue reading
Everyone tells you that you need to have your business online and where online it needs to be, but they don’t always delve into what it is you need to be paying attention to if you want to ensure your … Continue reading
Companies recognise how good work perks are for motivating and rewarding employees, while fuelling business performance. In today’s climate, they know that they need to offer that bit extra to attract new staff, while retaining those current team members, especially … Continue reading
You’ve been running your startup or small business on your own, and it has grown enough that you now need to hire employees. Before you go down the exciting and sometimes stressful road of hiring and onboarding new people, you … Continue reading
The open plan office was supposed to be the future (just like flying cars). But the more employers experimented with it, the more they realized it didn’t work. The open plan ideal is slowly but surely being supplanted by flexible … Continue reading
Getting screwed over in business is something that happens with surprising regularity. Experienced people in business are opportunists, and although they will rarely break the law, they’ll often do things to take advantage of your inexperience and enrich themselves in … Continue reading
Despite all the marketing hype from people selling consulting or B2B marketing plans, it’s much easier to work at a regular job than to build a business. Unfortunately, while jobs offer job security, it’s rare to find one that’s a … Continue reading
As a business owner, you understand the importance of efficiency without having to have it explained to you. The simple yet fundamental reality is that the more quickly and productively you and your employees can complete your tasks, the more … Continue reading