Since its early days of conceptualization in the 1970s and 1980s, holographic technology has been as synonymous with popular cultures obsession with what the future will be like –as Marty McFly’s hoverboard. And while early iterations of a real hoverboard are only beginning to get any lift, holograms it seems, are tried, tested, and true…
Being a manager for the first time is similar to what a poor deer must experience when being rushed by one of those BMW’s with those hideously-bright purplish “true white” headlights in the dead of night! You’re center-stage with nobody, perhaps just a few people to clap for you once you’re done with your big…
Any seasoned professional in a management role can likely attest to the importance of maintaining a positive work environment that fosters open dialogue, drives productivity and supports team involvement. These attributes encourage company allegiance which, in turn, motivates employees to consistently improve their overall performance and efficiency. However, for novice supervisors, a general lack of…
Today’s businesses face incredible competition that make it crucial for them to improve operational efficiency as much as possible. Wanting to improve efficiency and actually taking steps to do so, however, are two very different things. If you’re serious about making your business more competitive, consider how these five ways to improve operational efficiency could…
When it comes to running a business, one of the most important things to think about is communication; how will ideas be shared and developed, and how will each member of staff know what is required of them? Internal communication tools Internal communication is essential, which is where online tools such as Yammer, Chatter, Jive,…
When you hire a virtual assistant or a team of virtual assistants, their sole job is to free up your valuable time so you can spend it forging new relationships, striking new lucrative deals and in general: work on the things that are going to expand your business, instead of the menial day-to-day functions that…
A small business rarely has the budget available to larger enterprises to spend on communication infrastructure and nor does it employ the staff to support it. This is largely why VoIP has proved so valuable to small businesses as it has both reduced communication costs and allowed them to compete for clients on a much…
How Leadership Begins Whether you’re growing your own small business or working to advance your career in a larger company, developing good leadership qualities will be key to your success. That leadership journey often begins by establishing good relationships—even friendships—with your coworkers. By doing that, you increase your job enjoyment and desire for a leadership…
Online lending institutions have grown to hold somewhere in the neighborhood of ten billion dollars in outstanding credit loans for US small businesses, as of early 2015. Ten billion is certainly a lot of cash. However, it’s a pretty paltry one percent spec of the bigger picture, considering traditional lenders (banks and finance companies) have…
Starting any new venture is exciting, and it’s easy to get carried away with the romance of it, neglecting the nitty gritty. Storage falls into that category, since it’s much more exciting to take the long view and see the end of the journey than plan the small details of how you’ll get there. These…
