5 Signs Your Startup Will Fail
Creating a new business can be a very scary thing. According to statistics from the Small Business Administration, half of all startups fail in the first 5 years, and two thirds fail after 10 years. That's very steep odds against your startup.
What Christoforo Taught Us About Communications in Business
Where others drop the ball, we can learn from their mistakes, and while there's no doubt that Christoforo certainly did, others had their hand in it as well. The good news is that we can all learn from their horrible examples!
4 Tips to Help You Select the Right Payroll Software
Selecting payroll software? Consider dedicated support, innovative features, seamless integration, and customization for a tailored solution.
Team Building, Motivation and Productivity: Three Areas Managers Must Improve for Business Success
To be successful in your career, there are three key important things that must be focused on: team building, motivation and productivity. If you master these then you will have no problem in getting to where you want to be. So why are these so important? Team Building In leadership, having a cohesive team of employees has its many benefits as it can be imperative to your success. When your team work together closely, they work more effectively and get tasks and projects done quickly, so that the business remains a high competitor in their industry. Teamwork is important in any business, big or small, therefore team building activities must…
Side Effects of Leadership: Have You Got the People Skills to Succeed in Business?
Being promoted to, or assuming a leadership role is more than likely to be seen as a major and positive development in life. Power, recognition and in most cases more money come with leadership roles. Friends and family will congratulate you, fulfilment will be anticipated and you’ll look forward to having the authority to implement your personal vision for success. Also comes considerable difficulty and trouble. There is a dark side of leadership and responsibility in today’s society. Hierarchy is important and unavoidable and those at the top have a duty to stay in touch with the needs of the masses. Leadership is an achievement and reflective of a high…
The HR Principles Every Business Should Live By
Human resources (HR) is an essential part of modern business. It's the job of HR to hire and look after your workers. They are the first port of call for any trouble or negligence in the office. They are also responsible for looking after the well-being of each and every employee.
How to Make Sure Your Staff Are Prepared for Customer Services Challenges
Working in customer services is not easy. Anyone who has had to deal with an angry and disgruntled customer knows how hard it can be. Here's how to make sure your employees are prepared for the challenge.
How to Improve Efficency in Your Business
All companies want to run as efficiently as possible and this is particularly important in order to keep up in the fast-paced world of business. It is also important to improve the efficiency of your business in order to increase the mentality and therefore productivity of your workers. Smiling employees are far more likely to hit targets providing overall benefits back to the business. So, here are a few tips to help you start making your business more efficient: Clear the Clutter A messy, unorganized desk is not the key to a productive worker! Likewise, an overfilled and cluttered office will not make for a happy workforce – employees who…
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Recruit Staff
Hi-tech gadgets have not only made it easier to shop, communicate and socialise from almost anywhere in the world but the internet has also revolutionised many industries, including recruitment. The way we look for jobs and recruit staff has changed dramatically of late - but how? Let's find out.
How to Start a Real Estate Agency
Becoming a real estate agent has many benefits. Agents work flexible hours and can help people to find their dream homes. Real estate can be a lucrative career if you follow basic steps and work hard. Find out what it takes to open your own real estate agency.
Office Maintenance Tips – Building a Healthy Working Environment
Keeping an office clean should definitely be on your list of priorities, for numerous reasons. The whole working environment will be healthier. A messy office can demoralize employees causing them to become less productive, and, of course, if a client ever comes over, it is in your best interest to leave a good impression. Furthermore, both you and your workers spend the majority of your day at the office, therefore it is in everyone’s interest to be in the room filled with fresh air and with a clean floor. Try implementing some of the following suggestions to inspire a joint effort for making a better working environment for everyone. Leather…
Effective Communication in the Workplace: 5 Ways Team Cohesion Works as a Motivator
Most workplace teams are made up of individuals holding diverse roles, accountability and levels of authority. Chances are that you’ll spend on average 38 hours a week with your colleagues and these people take up such a substantial proportion of your time so realistically it should matter that you have the best relationship with them that you can. Here are just some of the reasons why having good relationships with colleagues will make your life more enjoyable generally and increase your own personal happiness and motivation at work. Satisfaction For most of us, going to work is not chiefly designed to be fun. Unavoidably, there will be occasions where you…
